Lock and Pop: Slot Overview
Lock And Pop is a slot from NetEnt with a retro look and a space backdrop, which is a bit of an odd mix, but fair enough. It starts on a 5x3 setup with 20 fixed paylines, then opens into a 5x5 bonus layout. For me, the whole thing is really about sticky Prize symbols and the 10 random modifiers in the free spins.
Played at its default 96.09% RTP, it sits in the low-medium volatility range and goes up to a 4,046x max win, though one source listed 4,064x. I found the overall vibe decent enough for a relaxed session, but the base game is pretty plain, mate. If you're here for constant action, you may get bored before the bonus lands.
Symbols and Payouts
Starts off with simple old-school symbols, 10 to A for the low pays, then bells, golden 7s, and diamonds as the better ones. Wins land on 20 predefined paylines, from left to right, with at least 3 matching symbols. It is easy to follow, which I do like when I just want a no-fuss spin.
Wilds can appear anywhere in the base game and substitute for all regular symbols except the Prize symbol. The Prize symbol is the one that matters most, because it carries cash values from 0.5x up to 1,000x the bet and also acts like the scatter that gets you into the bonus.
Symbol Payouts
| 5 | x7.5 |
| 4 | x2.5 |
| 3 | x1.25 |
| 5 | x6.25 |
| 4 | x2 |
| 3 | x1 |
| 5 | x5 |
| 4 | x1.5 |
| 3 | x0.75 |
| 5 | x2 |
| 4 | x1 |
| 3 | x0.5 |
| 5 | x2 |
| 4 | x1 |
| 3 | x0.5 |
| 5 | x1 |
| 4 | x0.5 |
| 3 | x0.25 |
| 5 | x1 |
| 4 | x0.5 |
| 3 | x0.5 |
| 5 | x1 |
| 4 | x0.5 |
| 3 | x0.25 |
Lock and Pop Slot Bonus Features
Triggers happen when 6 or more Prize symbols land anywhere. That kicks off Free Spins, gives you 7 spins, and turns those Prize symbols sticky. During the feature, only blanks or Prize symbols can land in the open spots, so it has that re-spin sort of feel even though it is still a free spins round.
During free spins, filling one or more reels with sticky Prize symbols activates one of 10 random Lock and Pop features on the bottom row. Retrigger adds 3 spins, Adder boosts values by 1x or 2x, Magnet and Super Magnet copy values, Topper spreads the biggest value on a reel, and Big Bang doubles a reel then doubles the collected total again. Blaster, Duplicator, Super Collector, and Hammer are the bigger swingy ones, and these are where the round gets properly interesting.
Bonus Buy Options
Lock and Pop Slot RTP & Volatility
96.09% RTP is the standard setting, though lower versions also exist. Stakes run from 0.20 to 120, so it covers both cheap test spins and a more serious punt. Volatility is usually described as low-medium or low-mid, which feels about right from what I read.
50x the bet buys straight into the bonus round in two reviews, though one source said 60x. Either way, the buy is clearly there for players who cannot be bothered to grind the base game. I get that, because regular spins can feel a bit empty until the feature finally shows up.
