MonkeyPop 2

As a sequel to the beloved MonkeyPop (2022), the new release arrives with high expectations — and while it maintains the series’ trademark charm, it doesn’t quite push the formula as far forward as some fans may hope.

The slot plays on a 5×3 layout with 243 ways to win, expanding through PopWins to create larger grids and increased chances. With high volatility, a 96% RTP, and wagers from CA$0.10 to CA$300, MonkeyPop 2 offers a premium-feeling experience while staying faithful to AvatarUX’s distinctive audiovisual style.

AvatarUX retains the unique illustrated aesthetic that made the original MonkeyPop such a standout. The artwork is still attractive: soft Asian-inspired scenery, hand-drawn monkeys with personality, and smooth animations. It’s less striking simply because the novelty has worn off, but the overall presentation remains polished and inviting.

Both the base game and bonus round carry a cohesive artistic identity, with the backdrop shifting elegantly as reels expand and features activate. It’s visually appealing, even if the artistic impact isn’t as high-tier as it was previously.

MonkeyPop 2 plays on a 5×3 grid with 243 ways, scaling upward via PopWins expansions:

• Reels: 5
• Rows: 3 (up to 6 base / 9 free spins)
• Ways: 243 → up to 16,807
• Volatility: High
• RTP: 96%
• Bet Range: CA$0.10 – CA$300

Compared to the original, the gameplay is slightly simplified. There’s no pay-both-ways mechanic this time, and the feature set focuses on a more streamlined PopWins loop, bonus gambles, and collector-based progression.

Symbols include 9–A card ranks and several high-paying monkey characters, with wilds filling in to complete wins.

MonkeyPop 2: Slot Features

PopWins Mechanic

Every win pops the symbols and replaces them with 2 new symbols, expanding the reels.

• Base game max height: 6 rows
• Free spins max height: 9 rows

Pops continue until no further wins occur, increasing the ways with every expansion.

Random enhancements can occur:

• Base game:
• Expands grid to maximum height
• Activates the Global Multiplier, increasing +1 per win
• Bonus round:
• Fills the Bonus Collector
• Grants +1 free spin
• Adds random wilds to the reels

Triggered by 3 scatters.

Before the feature begins, you receive a randomized setup:

• Free Spins: 7, 9, or 12
• Starting Multiplier: x3, x5, or x10
• Starting Grid Height: 4, 5, or 7 rows
• Corresponding to 1,024 / 3,125 / 16,807 ways

Each parameter can be gambled once for a possible upgrade.
Lose a gamble = the entire bonus is lost.

During Free Spins:

• Grid can expand up to 9 rows
• Global multiplier increases with each pop
• Bonus Collector fills by landing scatters
• Every 3 = +1 free spin
• Monkey’s Blessing may randomly fill the collector

XPress Feature Buys

Two bonus buy options:

• Fortune Bonus – 60x
• Random free spins, ways, and multiplier
• Bonus Max – 500x
• Max setup: 12 FS, x10 multiplier, max ways