AvatarUX, known for their PopWin series, has released a new game called PapayaPop. While the game maintains the Art Deco fruit theme, it lacks innovation compared to previous installments. PapayaPop offers a relatively low potential of 10,542x, which is unusual for this series. The gameplay revolves around expanding the grid through consecutive popwins. The bonus round amplifies the excitement with an increasing multiplier per spin. Winning symbols are removed from the grid, doubling the size of each winning symbol position. New symbols fill the empty spaces, potentially creating new winning combinations. This process continues, expanding the grid and increasing the number of win ways. In the base game, each reel can expand from 3 to 6 rows, providing up to 7,776 win ways. When all 5 reels reach 6 rows, the bonus round is triggered with a 2x starting multiplier. Players have the option to gamble for more win ways and a higher multiplier before the bonus round begins. However, this comes with the risk of losing the entire feature. The bonus round continues indefinitely, with non-winning spins deducting lives and winning spins resetting the tally to 3 lives. Once all lives are lost, the bonus round ends. The grid can be expanded up to 9 rows per reel, resulting in 118,098 win ways when fully maximized. The grid size resets between free spins, but if it reaches the maximum size, it remains that way for the rest of the feature. The multiplier increases by +1 per spin, and if the grid reaches 9 rows per reel, the multiplier increases by +2 with no limit. A Bonus Buy feature is available in certain jurisdictions, allowing players to purchase the bonus round for 75x their stake. It can be enhanced through the Gamble Wheel, but caution is advised as it could result in losing the feature entirely. The bonus round triggers naturally approximately once every 197 spins. The pace of PapayaPop has been improved compared to previous installments, but there is still a delay when hitting the spin button and between each popwin filler, which can be frustrating. Despite these issues, the PopWin series continues to offer entertaining features and high volatility. Other notable games in the series include CherryPop, HippoPop, and BountyPop, each with their unique themes and mechanics.
