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Lightning Link: Heart Throb - Aristocrat Gaming

Lightning Link: Heart Throb is a slot game by Aristocrat that applies the Lightning Link format with a themed Hold and Spin bonus structure.

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Game overview

Lightning Link: Heart Throb is a slot game developed by Aristocrat as part of the Lightning Link series. The game follows the established reel-based structure of the franchise while applying a distinct visual theme and refined feature presentation.

The base game uses a fixed-payline reel layout with symbol combinations consistent with other Lightning Link titles. Its primary gameplay element is the Hold and Spin feature, triggered by specific symbols that activate a respin-based bonus round with locked values.

During the bonus feature, symbols remain fixed on the reels while a limited number of respins are awarded. Each newly added symbol resets the respin counter, allowing the bonus to extend under predefined conditions. This structure concentrates much of the game’s potential outcomes into feature rounds.

Lightning Link: Heart Throb is generally classified as a medium-to-high volatility slot. Base game results are moderate in frequency, while bonus rounds introduce higher variability depending on symbol configuration and respin progression. These characteristics are governed by the game’s internal mathematical model.

From a technical perspective, the game operates using a random number generator (RNG), ensuring that all spins and feature events are independent and determined within fixed rules.

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Game characteristics

Informational values
Parameter Value
Game type Slot
Provider Aristocrat
Release year 2018
Platform Desktop / Mobile
Game format Slot
RTP (theoretical) ~94.0%
Volatility High
Paylines / Ways to win 50 paylines
Reel layout 5×3
Bet range Varies by operator
Max win (multiplier) Not fixed / N/A
Features Hold & Spin Bonus, Free Spins, Multipliers
Special mechanics None
Random Number Generator (RNG) Certified RNG
Return model Fixed RTP
Game speed Normal
Autoplay availability Yes
Demo mode availability Yes
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