Introduction to Power Pops
Power Pops is a casino slot from Backseat Gaming with a strong sugar theme. Launching the game feels like stepping into a sugar-coated carnival where everything from the background to the symbols looks like it’s been dipped in frosting. The game is modern, although the vibe at times gives a retro feeling. And this neat little place can quickly turn into something chaotic with tumbling mechanics, multiplier lollipops, and a rain of sugary explosions. There are also two Free Spin features that go from playful to explosive in seconds. It’s time to check it out.
If you want to get a feel for some sugary action yourself, there’s a free demo version of the game at the top of this page.
Theme, Gameplay & Payouts
Power Pops is a video slot from Backseat Gaming with 6 reels and 5 rows. There are no regular paylines; wins are instead made by landing at least 8 matching symbols anywhere on the grid. The game’s Min.bet is 0.1, while the Max.bet stands at 30. Power Pops has an RTP of 96.31% and mid-high volatility. The ultimate spin can result in the max win of 30,000x the bet.
Power Pops doesn’t stick out in any way with its looks. The game takes place in a Candyworld, similar to what you can find in Candy Jar Cluster and many other sweet-tooth titles. There are six pink reels with a purple frame in the middle of the screen. The background is a pink landscape with white mountains and a blue sky. Lollipops and other pieces of candy are scattered around, and chill electronic music accompanies the view. To score a win, you need to land 8 or more symbols anywhere on the screen, and the game is available on mobile phones, notepads, and desktops.
The lower-paying symbols in Power Pops are geometrical shapes in green, yellow, purple, red, and blue. They award 50x the bet for wins containing 19 or more matching symbols. The higher-paying symbols are candy pieces in blue, green, orange, and red. They will give you between 200x and 400x the bet if you land 19 or more of them anywhere on the grid. There’s no Wild Symbol, but Lollipops that can multiply wins.
Special Features & Slot Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot Power Pops?
You can win up to 30,000x the bet.
What features are available in the slot Power Pops?
The features are Lollipop Multipliers, Sugar Pop Bonus Game, Lollipop Blast Bonus Game, and Feature Buy.
Lollipop Multipliers
The Lollipop symbols reveal a multiplier after they land. In the base game, they only activate if there is a winning combination on the grid, while they always activate in the bonus game. There are four lollipop tiers: blue (2x–5x), green (6x–10x), purple (15x–75x), and red (100x–1000x), which are added to the reel multiplier below the reel they land on.
Any win including a symbol on a multiplied reel receives that boost, and if multiple reel multipliers apply, they are added together. Only one Lollipop can land on each reel at a time, and used ones stay on the grid, allowing fresh Lollipops to appear during tumbles.
Sugar Pop Bonus Game
The Sugar Pop Bonus Game is triggered by landing 3 Bonus Scatter Symbols on the same spin. You start with 10 Free Spins, and the chance of landing Lollipops is increased. Reel multipliers stay persistent for the entire feature, and landing 3 more Bonus Scatters during the feature adds another 10 free spins.
Lollipop Blast Bonus Game
You trigger the Lollipop Blast Bonus Game by landing 4 Bonus Scatter Symbols. This feature also starts with 10 Free Spins with the same mechanics as Sugar Pop. You also get a special initial Lollipop spin where one Lollipop Symbol lands on each reel while all other symbols are Dead. The multipliers they add stay persistent during the feature. Landing 3 more Bonus Scatters adds 10 additional free spins.
Feature Buy
Several cool features are for sale. For 2x the bet, you get the Bonus Hunt Feature Spins, which triple the chances of activating the Free Spins. You can also pay 50x the bet for a spin that guarantees to land at least one Lollipop Symbol. The Sugar Pop and Lollipop Blast Bonus Games cost 150x and 500x the bet, respectively.
Final Thoughts on Power Pops
Power Pops is the sort of slot that immediately puts you in a good mood. Partly because everything on the screen looks edible, but mainly because the gameplay keeps throwing surprises at you. When we played the demo, we thought about how simple the grid looked before the multipliers started stacking and the tumbles began chaining into one another like fireworks layered over candy explosions. It’s one of those games where you sit down expecting lighthearted fun and suddenly find yourself clutching by the screen as reel multipliers start piling up.
Let’s be honest, the theme and its looks are nothing to be excited about, but the game delivers more fun than many other slots in the category. The Free Spins and the boosted Lollipop Free Spins, with a guaranteed full-reel Lollipop spin, can really turn the heat up. Add the game’s max win of 30,000x the bet, and you’ll realize that there’s plenty of potential in this little candy kingdom.
There’s a nice balance between steady tumbles in the base game and those occasional wild bursts where several Lollipops hit at once. The Scatter Pay system also works great, which we have seen in other candy-themed games such as Push Gaming’s Candy Blast.
Power Pops from Backseat Gaming is an energetic slot designed for players who enjoy cascading grids and multiplier madness.
