Pragmatic Play – Wild Hop & Drop – Free Slot Game

Frogs exude a calmness rarely seen in wild animals, and they can sit perfectly still for much longer than most humans. Wild Hop & Drop comes with a lucky specimen on the left that can jump onto the grid at any time to serve as a wild symbol. The size of the frog wild is randomized each time, and with a little luck it can fill the entire screen.

This means that you can crack the 5,000x potential every time you see the frog move, and it keeps you busy in the base game. The bonus round is clearly inspired by Push Gaming’s “Fat” series, but the cluster pay engine adds a new dimension to the popular Growing/Leaping Wild feature. Despite the obvious source of inspiration, Wild Hop & Drop is a strong release worth trying.

Bonus Features at Wild Hop & Drop Slot

You win between 20 and 200 times your bet if you land more than 26 matching symbols in a cluster anywhere on the 6×6 grid, while the minimum of 6 matching symbols brings between 0.5 and 4 times your bet. The frog that sits next to the grid sometimes jumps onto the grid to serve as a wild symbol that substitutes for payout symbols. It lands in random places and can also randomly take sizes from 1 x 1 to 6 x 6.

You need at least 4 bee scatters to trigger the bonus round, and this will give you 6 free spins. You start with a 1×1 sized frog wild that is randomly placed on the grid, and it jumps to random positions per free spin. Scatters are collected in the counter on the right and you get 1 to 3 additional spins for every 4 scatters collected. Also, the size of the jumping wild frog is increased to 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, 5×5 and finally 6×6.

You will only get +1 free spin when you reach the last level, because that’s all you need to crack the 5,000x win cap anyway. We should also mention that you start with 1 or 2 collected scatters when you trigger the bonus round with 5 or 6 scatters respectively. Players outside the UK and all eligible people can buy the bonus round for 100 times the bet, and this will give you a spin with 4, 5 or 6 triggering scatters.

The 200 Spins Wild Hop and Drop Slot Experience

You get a brief glimpse of the base game without anything too exciting happening there, before we trigger the bonus round at 0:52 in the 3:25 minute highlights video. We managed to grow a decently sized frog wild towards the end, and you can see for yourself how we fared by clicking the play button below.

Rating Conclusion

The similarities to Push Gaming’s “Fat” series are obvious, but Pragmatic Play has made a few significant changes that connoisseurs might like. First and foremost, you get a cluster pays engine in this game that pairs well with the growing wild in the bonus round. The visual presentation is great and you’ll be transported to an enchanted forest that feels both vibrant and refreshing.

We really like the way the frog jumps onto the grid and becomes a random size wild, and this regularly interrupts the base game. The fact that it can take on the size of 6×6 and award the 5,000x win cap at any time adds an excitement that keeps the base game interesting. The Roaming/Growing Wild bonus round is also very entertaining, but 6 spins can be over in a flash if you don’t win extra spins.

Pros

Random frog wild that can fill the grid
A full grid wild cracks the 5,000x win cap
FS with Scatter Collect Growing/Roaming Wild

Cons

You have to watch out for customizable RTP ranges

Wild Hop and Drop Slot FAQs

What is the RTP of Wild Hop & Drop?

The highest Wild Hop & Drop RTP of 96.46% is somewhat in the above average range. However, this release comes with adjustable RTP ranges.

How volatile is Wild Hop & Drop?

This is a high volatility episode from Pragmatic Play, scoring 5 out of 5 on their own volatility scale.

What is the highest possible win?

You can win up to 5,000 times your bet on Wild Hop & Drop, and the win cap is cracked when you get a wild of the maximum size of 6×6.

What features does the base game offer?

You get a wild feature that is triggered at random times, and the frog wild hops the grid in sizes up to 6×6.

Is there a free spins mode in Wild Hop & Drop?

Yes, you get 6 free spins and up to 2 scatter symbols collected at the beginning. You get +1-3 additional spins for every 4 scatters you collect, and this also increases the size of the roaming frog wild to a maximum of 6×6.