Online video slots based on Greek mythology usually follow a standard script as far as the artwork is concerned. The graphics are ornate and the symbols include officious looking Greek deities and typical artefacts from Greek culture. The playing card icons often used as low paying symbols are integrated into the theme. Hot as Hades from Microgaming is a video slot from a different mould.

The sass begins from the name. Hot as hell is an often used phrase. Hades is the god that rules Hell in Greek mythology so you have Hot as Hades. The crafting of the Greek god is more than comic. It is cheeky. Hades is a young lad with flaming hair. The three-headed fearsome Cerberus is depicted as a cute puppy dog pet of Hades. The other high paying symbols include Zeus, Poseidon and Medusa. All are depicted as 3D icons with lively win animations. The low paying symbols are the usual playing card icons. The Hot as Hades logo awards the top line payouts and is the wild symbol with a 2x multiplier property. The Crystal Helm is the scatter symbol. It awards payouts multiplied by the total bet.

The Super Mode is triggered randomly and awards five free spins. Three wild symbols will be randomly placed on the reels and will be held fixed for all the free spins. The Quest for the Crystal Helm is a bonus game on the second screen triggered by three or more scatter symbols anywhere on the reels. The Crystal Helm is guarded by five Greek mythological characters that operate at different levels. You have to fool each in turn and reach the treasured object. At each level you pick an object displayed on the screen to win bonus credits. A correct pick will take you to the next level. The picks also include Win All, which awards the bonuses for all the objects. Unfortunately, the objects also include a pitfall option that aborts the mission. The five levels are Pillars of Awesomeness, Medusa’s Gaze, Poseidon’s Ocean, Zeus’ Stairway and the Chamber of the Crystal Skull. Here you get extra rewards if you choose well. The animated visuals throughout this bonus game are a treat to watch.

Hot as Hades is live at Microgaming online casinos like Platinum Play, Jackpot City and Lucky Nugget. If you like this slot you can try Stash of the Titans that is also a Greek mythology slot game with comically crafted visuals.