Hop N Pop Pros & Cons
Hop N Pop delivers classic Aristocrat action with a proven track record. The choice-based free spins and stacked symbols create a good variety, but the RTP and max win won't impress everyone.
- 12,500x max win with a genuine path via multiplier stacking
- 7×7 grid is the largest standard cluster format — more combination space than most peers
- Roaming Multiplier evolves dynamically — not a static feature
- Persistent multipliers in free spins — accumulated value carries across all spins
- Buy Feature gives direct access to 1, 2, or 4-multiplier free spins
- 96.2% RTP is solid for high volatility
- Base game multiplier resets each spin — persistence only in free spins
- High volatility means extended base game dry stretches without sunburst interactions
- Max bet only €100 — average for high-stakes players
- 12,500x ceiling requires optimal multiplier stacking scenario — multi-condition event
- Fruit theme is cheerful but generic — no narrative depth
Hop N Pop Slot Review
Hacksaw Gaming’s Hop ’N’ Pop runs on a 7×7 grid with 49 symbol positions and cluster pays — the largest standard cluster grid available from this developer. The mechanic that sets it apart from the growing number of cluster pays slots is the Roaming Multiplier: a 2x multiplier that appears randomly on the grid each spin and can grow up to 64x through sunburst symbols. Orange sunbursts double the multiplier. Green sunbursts split it into two separate multipliers that roam independently. The multiplier moves position each avalanche step, landing on new symbols and applying to new clusters.
Released June 2021, the slot uses the same Avalanche mechanic as most cluster pays games — winning symbols are removed and new ones fall in from above. Free spins (triggered by 3–5 scatters or via buy feature) start with 1, 2, or 4 multipliers depending on scatter count, and those multipliers persist and accumulate across all spins and avalanche steps. 12,500x max win, 96.2% RTP, high volatility. Bet range from €0.20 to €100.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Developer | Hacksaw Gaming |
| Release Date | June 22, 2021 |
| Reels X Rows | 7×7 (49 positions) |
| Paylines / Ways to Win | Cluster Pays — 5+ symbols |
| RTP (Return to Player) | 96.2% |
| Volatility Level | High |
| Min Bet | €0.20 |
| Max Bet | €100 |
| Max Win Potential | 12,500x bet |
| Hit Frequency | Avalanche-driven |
| Free Spins | 10+ spins with persistent multipliers |
| Mobile Compatible | Yes |
🍇 Key Features & Mechanics
🍇 Roaming Multiplier — 2x to 64x
Every spin in base game begins with a Roaming Multiplier appearing at a random position on the 7×7 grid. The multiplier starts at 2x and can evolve through two sunburst symbol types:
• Orange Sunburst: Doubles the current multiplier (2x becomes 4x, 4x becomes 8x, up to 64x maximum)
• Green Sunburst: Splits the multiplier into two separate multipliers that roam the grid independently — each can then be doubled further by additional orange sunbursts
The multiplier applies to any cluster that includes or overlaps with its current position. After each avalanche step, the multiplier moves to a new random position. In free spins, multipliers start at the values determined by scatter count and persist and evolve across every avalanche step of every free spin — they do not reset between spins. A session where green sunbursts fire early and create multiple multipliers that then double via orange sunbursts is how the 12,500x maximum becomes reachable.
🍇 Avalanche on 7×7 Cluster Pays
The 7×7 grid gives cluster pays significantly more room to work with than standard 5×5 or 6×5 formats. A minimum 5-symbol cluster on 49 positions has more adjacency paths than on 25 or 30 positions. Winning clusters are removed, symbols fall from above, and the new configuration is evaluated for additional clusters. Each avalanche step also moves the Roaming Multiplier to a new position and allows sunburst interactions to evolve the multiplier further. Extended avalanche chains — where the large grid produces sequential cluster formations after each symbol fall — are the primary source of large base game wins and the foundation of what free spins can build on.
🍇 Free Spins — Persistent Multipliers
Three, four, or five scatter symbols trigger 10 free spins with 1, 2, or 4 starting Roaming Multipliers respectively. The key free spins modification: all multipliers are persistent across spins — they accumulate through sunburst interactions during free spins and do not reset between individual spins. A multiplier that reaches 16x mid-free spins stays at 16x for all remaining free spins. Multiple multipliers from green sunburst splits can coexist and each evolve independently. Starting with 4 multipliers (5-scatter trigger) and having each double twice produces a theoretically massive combined multiplier coverage across the 49-position grid.
🍇 Buy Feature & Symbol Set
Hop ’N’ Pop includes a Buy Feature for direct free spins access. The buy options correspond to the 3, 4, and 5-scatter trigger equivalent starting multiplier counts (1, 2, or 4 multipliers). The 4-multiplier buy is the most expensive and most powerful entry point. The symbol set is all fruit — strawberry, cherry, banana, apple (premium), blueberry, carrot, eggplant, blackberry (mid/low). Wilds substitute for all fruit symbols. No separate progressive jackpot. The game’s visual design is bright and cartoonish — deliberate contrast to Hacksaw’s darker-themed releases.
Symbol Values & Paytable
All cluster pays based on adjacent matching symbols (5-symbol minimum). Values at €1 bet for 15+ symbol clusters (more symbols = higher pay):
| Symbol | 5-Symbol Cluster | 10-Symbol Cluster | 15+ Symbol Cluster |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Strawberry (Top Premium)
|
1x bet | 20x bet | 80x bet |
|
Cherry
|
0.8x bet | 16x bet | 70x bet |
|
Banana
|
0.6x bet | 12x bet | 65x bet |
|
Apple
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0.5x bet | 10x bet | 60x bet |
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Blueberry / Carrot (Mid-Low)
|
0.2x bet | 4x bet | 20x bet |
|
Eggplant / Blackberry (Low)
|
0.1x bet | 2x bet | 20x bet |
Play Responsibly - 18+ Only
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RTP of Hop N Pop?
The RTP is 96.2%. This is the standard configuration. Some casinos may apply reduced variants — check your game information panel before playing. The buy feature maintains the same RTP as the organic trigger path.
How does the Roaming Multiplier work?
A 2x multiplier appears at a random position on the 7×7 grid each spin. Orange sunburst symbols double it (2x becomes 4x, 4x becomes 8x, maximum 64x). Green sunburst symbols split it into two separate multipliers at the current value, both of which roam independently and can each be doubled further. The multiplier moves position after each avalanche step. In free spins, multipliers persist between spins — they do not reset at the start of each free spin.
How do you trigger free spins in Hop N Pop?
Land 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols (smiling sun) for 10 free spins with 1, 2, or 4 starting Roaming Multipliers respectively. More scatters = more starting multipliers. Alternatively, use the Buy Feature to purchase direct access to the 1, 2, or 4-multiplier free spins configurations at different cost points.
What is the maximum win in Hop N Pop?
The maximum win is 12,500x your bet. At €100 per spin, that is €1,250,000. Getting there requires triggering with 4 or 5 scatters (or buying the 4-multiplier entry), having multiple green sunburst splits create additional multipliers, doubling each through orange sunbursts during free spins, and then having those stacked multipliers overlap with large premium fruit clusters across multiple avalanche steps.
Is the Buy Feature worth using in Hop N Pop?
The 4-multiplier buy option is the most direct path to the game’s best bonus configuration without waiting for a 5-scatter organic trigger. Whether it is “worth it” depends on your session goal. The RTP is the same as organic triggers, so it is not a worse mathematical proposition — it simply removes the wait. High-volatility players who want immediate access to the full multiplier setup typically prefer the 4-multiplier buy.
Is Hop N Pop available in Canada?
Yes. Hacksaw Gaming distributes it at licensed Canadian casinos with CAD support on desktop and mobile. The buy feature is available at most Canadian casinos that carry the game. Bet range €0.20–€100 in CAD denomination. Verify the RTP configuration at your specific casino before playing.