Hippo Pop

Hong Kong-based AvatarUX unleashes HippoPop, another beautiful addition to their PopWins series. The gameplay happens over 5 reels, and with the help of the PopWins mechanic, 3 rows can expand up to 8 rows.
Consequently, 486 paylines can grow to an astronomical 65,536. The features on offer include expanding reels, increasing multipliers, and free spins. You can expect an assortment of symbols consisting of fish, frogs, parrots, flamingos, zebras, hippos, and tigers.
The maximum win amount at HippoPop is capped at 48,150 coins xyour stake. HippoPop video slot falls under the animal-themed catalog of slots at LeoVegas.

Here’s a detailed look at HippoPop bonus features.

Every time you win, the winning symbols disappear and are substituted by two fresh, randomly selected symbols. This action expands the grid to add more rows and increase the number of paylines. In the base game, you could start with 3 rows providing 243 ways to win, or 486 if counting both ways.
The row number can rise to 6 with 7,776 ways to win or 15,552 when considering wins in both directions.

Once you expand all the reels in the base game of HippoPop to their maximum height, the win multiplier will be applied to your winnings. Of course, that multiplier only grows with more reel expansion.
You'll get a 2x multiplier if the reels reach 6 symbols high, a 3x multiplier at 7 symbols high, and a 4x multiplier at 8 symbols high. Each successive reel opens more ways for possible rewards over the expanded gameplay grid.

You enter the free spins session in HippoPop by expanding all reels to 6 rows in the base game. The multiplier you've built up in the base game carries over and applies to all wins during the free spins with the unique benefit that this multiplier only increases by 1X per win and never resets.
Before the free spins begin, you spin a Bonus wheel to determine your total number of free spins. You're guaranteed at least 5 spins.
The first wheel offers between 0 to 4 additional spins. If you gain extra spins here, you then spin another wheel for 0 to 5 more spins. This process could award you up to 14 free spins to play with after navigating through the Bonus wheel.
Furthermore, during this session, the hippos can pay out 2x, 3x, or 4x their base amount.

The HippoPop slot paytable contains 11 pay symbols. The lower-tier symbols are cards J to A, each paying 1 coin times the bet for five matching symbols.
Next up are fish, birds, and frogs, yielding 1.5 times the coin bet for five of a kind. Zebras, cats, and flamingos come in as the most lucrative, and pay 2 coins x the bet for 5 of a kind. The top symbol is the golden hippo, which gives a 4 coin xthe bet for five matching symbols.
There is potential for higher payouts as the reels grow. Note that there are no wild or scatter symbols in the HippoPop slot. The game starts with 5 reels, each showing 3 symbols, which normally suggests 243 ways to win.
However, in PopWins slots like this one, wins are calculated both left-to-right and right-to-left, and that’s why the ways to win double to 486. A win is secured when you align 3 or more symbols of a kind, starting from the reel on the left or the one on the right.

In the HippoPop video slot, you'll interact with a straightforward set of controls. The spin button on your right initiates each round. The bet level button below the spin button adjusts your stake from 0.20 to 40 coins.
The autoplay button on the right lets you set automatic spins with customizable stop conditions. The info, paytable, and music buttons can be accessed via the hamburger menu on the bottom left. Here, you will find details on symbol values and game mechanics alongside options for audio settings.
Make sure to keep an eye on the Balance Display for your current funds and the Win Display for your latest winnings in the bottom dashboard.

HippoPop PopWins brings a vibrant, clear, and colorful jungle theme that stands out against some of the more obscure themes in previous games. The visual style draws inspiration from "Oaxacan arts and Alebrijes visions" and delivers a polished and visually engaging experience.
All the symbols are designed in bright, neon-like colors with shining eyes. You can hear some upbeat tunes reminiscent of African traditional culture and they do everything to elevate the jungle experience. HippoPop slot game was launched on May 31, 2021, and is available to play at LeoVegas.