3 Lucky HipposSlot Review

As you've gathered by now, 3 Lucky Hippos takes the standard fruit machine format up a notch to deliver a compelling all-rounder that will appeal even to more seasoned players like myself.

Set against the vivid backdrop of the grasslands and sparkling waters of Africa, gameplay centers on the activities of 3 fun-loving hippos as they chase coin symbols to line their pockets and yours!

🎰 Its 243 ways to win can expand dramatically thanks to Split Symbols on the horizontal Top Reels, whilst the Lock 'N Win games - Multiply, Jackpot and Supreme - hold the keys to the game's most eyebrow-raising prizes.

Being able to buy straight into these rewarding feature games is a major plus point. Though volatile, patient players will reap the rewards when multiple features overlap and those Multipliers and Cash collectors land at the right time!

With a default RTP of 96%, high hit rate of 27% and big focus on instant wins in the mix, 3 Lucky Hippos serves up quality entertainment whether playing light or heavy. An easy one to recommend from me!

After joining the 3 Lucky Hippos for well over 1000 spins across many play sessions, I think Pear Fiction Studios mostly succeeded in crafting an enjoyable if imperfect slot experience. They clearly invested heavily in constructing a wide range of bonus features to keep gameplay feeling dynamic. Standard base game symbol payouts are lacking, but persistent players willing to put in the time to master multiplier strategies and bonus triggers can frequently unlock much more rewarding payouts.

🌞 Super casual gamers just looking to lazily spin the reels may feel frustrated by chaotic screens crowded with constantly shifting features before they trigger big wins. But for slots enthusiasts like myself who enjoy learning the ins and outs of new bonus games, I found the variety refreshing even if not completely groundbreaking.

And while I wish they challenged the standard template more, the fact such beloved features like Lock ‘N Wins and instant cash prizes feature prominently ensures 3 Lucky Hippos will appeal to a wide audience of players. Fans of safari themes will also enjoy the upbeat, sunny graphics and audio providing a pleasant backdrop during all those eventful spins.

Lock ‘N Wins

💰 Easily my favorite thing about 3 Lucky Hippos is the trio of different Lock ‘N Win bonus features you can unlock. These Hold & Spin style games add rewarding unpredictability to gameplay while incorporating elements I’ve come to expect from the genre like sticky wilds and resetting respins.

• Multiply Lock ‘N Win gives you a chance to build up an impressive multiplier up to 10x by collecting orange coins, then win big when it gets applied to all the cash symbols you accumulate during bonus spins. This delivers satisfying strategy since I could actually influence my payout.
• The Jackpot Lock ‘N Win took me on an exhilarating hunt for one of five jackpot prizes hiding behind colorful coins, including that mammoth 5000x max win! Filling spaces with matching coins kept anticipation high about which prize I’d uncover at the end.
• And special collector symbols during the Supreme Lock ‘N Win added an extra layer of decision-making since I got to choose whether to save them for multiplier boosts or cash them in early to secure prize money.

I loved experimenting with Lock ‘N Win strategies and seeing how high I could push my rewards!

Lotus Feature

🌸 This unpredictable bonus trigger which randomly activates ALL Lock ‘N Win games at once definitely kept me on the edge of my seat! Since it can hit any time after collecting Lotus flowers, that built plenty of tantalizing bonus round tension. And getting 3 extra juicy features at once made for hugely rewarding spins!

Buy Feature

💸 While not available in all regions, I made ample use of the Buy Feature during my many test sessions and loved having easy access to my favorite games without waiting for trigger symbols. Being able to hop right into juicy Lock ‘N Win action was a nice perk when my safari expeditions hit frustrating cold streaks.

In terms of reward possibilities, 3 Lucky Hippos’ paytable leaves something to be desired but bonus potential mostly makes up for it. You’ll unfortunately have to endure fairly lackluster payouts during base game spins, with 5 matching premium symbols only shelling out 5x my bet at most. And while I enjoyed watching my balance incrementally grow through frequent lower value Cash symbol collects, I spun through long dry spells without big prizes too often for my taste.

✨ But if you have the heart and tokens to trigger those Lock ‘N Win games, your patience can pay off exponentially! Just in my first few rounds of testing, I managed to unlock the 500x Major Jackpot, which felt incredibly rewarding after a stagnant base game. And with 5 epic jackpots on offer, as well as multiplying multipliers that can eventually apply to all your cash symbol catches, the ceiling IS high if you mix volatility with perseverance and luck.

Just know that you’ll likely endure plenty of empty spins before one of those sweet hippos agrees to open their mouths and deliver the goods!

And there we have it slot fans! Has Pear Fiction Studios managed to better fan favorite Chicken Night Fever? For me, 3 Lucky Hippos represents a big step forward - more features, higher win ceilings and way bigger ways to win.

I love the vibrancy of the visuals and funky upbeat music, both so well suited to long sessions. Gameplay hits a perfect balance between volatility and feature frequency ensuring both high and lower rollers remain engaged.

Those trio Lock 'N Win rounds add stacks of appeal, especially when overlapping courtesy of the Lotus or Multiplier intersection. Supreme really takes rewards up several levels!

Niggles are few. Yes, fans of more traditional African wildlife themes may bemoan the neon colors and cartoon hippos direction. And if only we saw a few more free spins thrown in too.

But with exhilarating gameplay, big win prospects and charming lead characters, I have zero hesitation backing 3 Lucky Hippos as Pear Fiction's strongest release to date.

My hippos may have got a bit podgy after so many coin feasts but with close to 1000x cashed out, I'd say my bank balance certainly doesn't mind!

Thanks for joining me everyone for yet another slot adventure! Let the reels roll once more...