AvatarUX is known for their diverse range of themes, from the blood-splattering zombie apocalypse in MultiPop™ debut, to the cute and cuddly feline universe of Kitty POPpins. This developer is not limited to one choice of themes. The MultiPop feature, a new innovation from AvatarUX, provides random position multipliers per spin in all stages, increasing by +1 per tumble win. In the first game, Zombie aPOPalypse MultiPop, the MultiPop multipliers were capped at x5 (or x10 in the FS round), but this is not the case in this follow-up. Additionally, there are 3 unique and randomly triggered King Cat modifiers in all stages, enhanced in the bonus round. The top-tier FS feature offers a 5×9 sized grid with 59,049 win ways, and the max win is still 20,000x your stake. By turning on the Ante Bet via the Bonus/Feature Buy menu (not UK), you can pay 25% extra per spin to double your bonus round chances. Symbol payouts range from 0.5 to 2x your stake for 5 of a kind wins, and there are no wild symbols. The Tumble mechanic removes winning symbols and drops new and/or existing symbols to fill the gaps, allowing for indefinite tumble sequences with continuous wins. The MultiPop feature adds random multipliers to random positions per spin, applying to each tumble win. The King Cat feature triggers randomly and offers 1 of 3 modifiers. The Bonus Round is triggered by landing at least 3 scatters and features an increased grid size and enhanced King Cat features. The Xpress Bonus Buy menu is available in some jurisdictions, offering a King Cat feature on every spin for 7.5x your regular stake, as well as the option to buy free spins at varying costs. The Max FS option costs 1,000x your stake and provides 15 free spins on a maxed out grid with a King Cat feature on every spin. The highlights video showcases MultiPop wins in the base game before purchasing the Max Bonus Round. The second MultiPop installment aims to appeal to a different crowd than the horror debut, Zombie aPOPalypse MultiPop. However, the awkward pause between base game spins issue still persists. The uncapped position multipliers in this follow-up allow for larger payouts in the base game. While the MultiPop concept has yet to be paired with AvatarUX’ PopWins mechanic, the game still offers 2 core features. The King Cat modifiers are useful, especially in the bonus round. The Max FS round with a new modifier per spin is only available through the Bonus Buy menu. The 20,000x potential remains the same as the first game, and personal preference may favor the zombie theme over the feline theme. Nonetheless, Kitty POPpins is an enjoyable release, and improvements to the pace are eagerly awaited. Pros include the diverse themes and the increased position multipliers, while cons include the unresolved pace issue and the lack of PopWins mechanic integration.
