In 3 Lucky Hippos 2, the island pool still sets the stage, but now the frogs, Wheel Feature and TopGraderZ bar keep nudging the reels in small ways that build into bigger moments. It has the light cartoon look you would expect, yet the feature set gives it a bit of depth. Players who like online slots where collections, multipliers and jackpots link together should find this a fun change of pace.
The setting is a bright jungle lagoon with three hippos bobbing along the waterline. Reels are packed with fruit icons and chunky letters that read clearly even when the screen fills with extras. When a Pot lands, a hippo slides into view. When a Collect lands, a frog hops across the reels. The TopGraderZ bar above the grid spins sideways and drops its symbols with a neat snap. Audio stays light and bouncy, with a short flourish whenever a wheel spins or a respin starts. Nothing here tries to be realistic. The game aims for a playful arcade mood and hits it.
All values below are multipliers of the total bet.
Symbol | 3 Matches | 4 Matches | 5 Matches |
Dragon Fruit | 0.6x | 1.5x | 4x |
Strawberry | 0.5x | 1.2x | 3x |
Banana | 0.4x | 1x | 2x |
Avocado | 0.4x | 1x | 2x |
Grapes | 0.4x | 1x | 2x |
A | 0.2x | 0.4x | 0.8x |
K | 0.2x | 0.4x | 0.8x |
Q | 0.2x | 0.4x | 0.8x |
J | 0.2x | 0.4x | 0.8x |
10 | 0.2x | 0.4x | 0.8x |
Wilds can appear on reels two to five and substitute for regular symbols. They do not replace Pot, Collect, TopGraderZ or Cash Value symbols. Cash Value symbols show amounts from 0.2x to 100x and are the fuel for most features.
The sequel is built around the LockNWin system and a new take on the TopGrader idea.
A slim reel sits above the grid and slides along during spins.
A Collect symbol can land on reel five in the base game and comes in four frog flavours.
A purple Pot can light up a wheel spin. The wheel can pay an instant cash prize, start a LockNWin round or award a jackpot. There is also a short animation where a pudgy bird feeds the wheel, which is a nice touch and keeps the tone light.
Pot symbols are the doorway into LockNWin. Three respins start the round and the counter resets whenever a new Cash, multiplier or jackpot coin lands. The session ends when the board fills or the respins run out. Each Pot colour changes how the round behaves.
The game tracks four jackpots on a panel beside the grid. Mini sits at 15x, Minor at 50x, Major at 500x and Mega at 10,000x. Jackpot coins appear during LockNWin and can also be
The layout begins at five reels and three rows with 243 ways. Split symbols from TopGraderZ can raise reels by up to three rows, and that expansion can push the format to as many as 7,776 ways. Wins pay from left to right on adjacent reels and only the highest win per way counts. What this means in play is that a harmless-looking spin can set the stage for the next one, especially when extra rows carry into LockNWin.
This game has enough features to make it enjoyable for longer sessions. The TopGraderZ bar does more than decorate the screen. It stacks small advantages, like extra rows or boosted values, and those often turn the next few spins into something worth watching. The Collect frogs are a smart touch because they break up dry spells and keep the base game involved. LockNWin is still the main event and the colour coded Pots make it clear what kind of round you are getting. Multiply creates the biggest swings, Dual Reels adds variety, and Supreme acts like a quick cash sweep. Overall, 3 Lucky Hippos 2 is a cheerful game that keeps things readable and lets features connect in a way that feels natural rather than chaotic.