3 Lucky Hippos 2 by PearFiction Studios returns to the colourful island pool, only this time the game feels much busier thanks to the upgraded TopGraderZ bar, expanding reels and a wider mix of Collect effects. The three hippos remain the centre of the bonus action, but the sequel adds playful touches that lift the pace of the base game. The sliding top row builds small advantages spin by spin, Cash symbols appear frequently and the frogs keep nudging values upward or sweeping the grid clean.
Players who enjoy slot games centred around gradual build up moments and cheerful bonus rounds may find this one easy to settle into.
The game is set in a warm lagoon surrounded by bright plants, with three hippos bobbing at the top of the screen and reacting whenever the Pots are involved. Symbols use clear shapes and vivid colours. Letters and numbers sit in bold blocks that stay readable even when the reels expand. The TopGraderZ bar slides smoothly from left to right and drops its symbols onto the reels with a small snap animation. Audio is light and friendly, stepping back during LockNWin to highlight the clicks, pops and flashes as Cash symbols land. The overall feel is playful, and everything stays easy to follow despite numerous features and effects.
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, though they do not replace Pot, Collect, TopGraderZ or Cash Value symbols. Cash Values range from 0.2x to 100x and are the main building blocks for most of the features.
A narrow reel spins sideways above the grid and drops symbols that create small boosts.
The Collect symbol lands on reel five in the base game and appears in four forms:
A purple Pot can activate the Wheel Feature. The wheel can award an instant Cash prize, a LockNWin entry or one of the jackpots. It also works inside LockNWin.
Pot symbols are the key to LockNWin. Each round begins with three respins, and the counter resets whenever a Cash Value, jackpot coin or relevant boost symbol lands. The round ends when no respins remain or the reels fill completely. Each hippo colour leads to its own type of LockNWin.
Starts with a total multiplier that begins at 2x and can climb to 100x. Every new Cash symbol is multiplied by the current total.
Adds a second reel set that plays separately with its own three respins. Both boards resolve independently, giving the round a shifting rhythm.
Collects all Cash on the reel set in one move. This version tends to play out quickly and keeps the focus on steady pickups.
Jackpot coins appear during LockNWin and can also be awarded from the wheel.
Each jackpot coin fills a space on its meter. Two spaces award Mini, three for Minor, four for Major and five for Mega.
The format begins at five reels and three rows with 243 ways to win. Split drops from the TopGraderZ bar can raise reels up to six rows, lifting the layout to as many as 7,776 ways. Wins pay from left to right on adjacent reels, and only the highest win per way counts. The combined effect is that small upgrades during the base game can influence the next spin.
3 Lucky Hippos 2 stays cheerful but hides more depth than its cartoon style suggests at first glance. The TopGraderZ bar quietly shapes each spin, whether through extra reel height or boosted Cash values. There are also four Collect frogs that keep the base game energetic and help steady the flow between features. LockNWin remains the main attraction and the three versions keep the bonus round from feeling repetitive. Multiply adds the biggest swings, Dual Reels brings variety and Supreme gives a quick finish when the board is already stacked. It all comes together in a way that stays readable and friendly, making the game suitable for longer, relaxed sessions.