Lock and Pop

Lock and Pop is set against a space-themed backdrop, reminiscent of NetEnt's timeless classic, Starburst. The game transports players to the vast expanse of space, highlighted by pinprick stars and a calming blue-purple glow. Despite being a more recent release, Lock and Pop doesn't push the boundaries of slot art. Its visuals are straightforward and somewhat sparse, creating a simple yet serene gaming environment. The gameplay also reflects this simplicity, becoming more dynamic only during the free spins feature, where an array of special effects come into play.

Lock and Pop is designed for players who prefer low to medium volatility. The game offers multiple RTP configurations, with the default set at 96.09%. Players can place bets ranging from $0.20 to CA$120 per spin. The base game may seem uneventful, but players can skip directly to the bonus round by utilising the bonus buy feature.

The slot is played on a 5x5 grid, although only 3 rows are active during the base game, providing 20 paylines for standard wins. The symbols include classic icons: 10 through Ace card ranks as low pays, and bells, 7's, and diamonds as high pays. Wild symbols substitute for all except Prize symbols, aiding in forming winning combinations.

Lock and Pop comes alive with its unique features, primarily revolving around the Prize symbols. These symbols can appear with values ranging from 0.5x to 1,000x the bet. Landing 6 or more Prize symbols activates the free spins round, where these symbols become Sticky Prize symbols and remain on the reels until the round ends or a Lock and Pop bonus feature is triggered. Players start with 7 free spins.

During free spins, filling one or more reels with Sticky Prizes activates one of 10 Lock and Pop bonus features on the bottom row. Each feature affects its own reel and, once completed, the values are added to the top row collection. Here are the possible features:

Retrigger - Awards an additional 3 free spins.

Adder - Adds 1x or 2x the bet to all Sticky Prizes on its reel.

Magnet - Copies the values of adjacent Sticky Prizes vertically.

Super Magnet - Copies the values of Sticky Prizes in the same position across all reels.

Topper - Duplicates the highest value Sticky Prize on its reel to all other Sticky Prizes on the reel.

Blaster - Adds 1x or 2x to all Sticky Prizes on its reel, transfers values to the top row, and fills 3 random empty positions with the Blaster value.

Duplicator - Creates a second game area with replicated Sticky Prizes and 3 additional empty reels, which spin horizontally to potentially fill empty positions or add to existing values.

Big Bang - Doubles the values of all Sticky Prizes on its reel and then doubles the total added to the top row.

Super Collector - Collects values from all Sticky Prizes on its reel and adds them to the top row, also collecting the values from all other top row collectors.

Hammer - Collects values from all Sticky Prizes on its reel, adds them to the top row, then spreads the new value to every position on the reel, effectively doubling the collection.

For those who prefer not to wait, the bonus round can be purchased for 50 times the bet.