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Pollen Party from Microgaming: Slot Review - a buzzing good time!

Visit a crazy beehive where a bunch of bees are partying all night long!

Bees are a vital component of the world’s ecosystem as not only do they create delicious honey for humans and animals but they also help to pollinate nearby plants which help to sustain natural habitats and ensure that they keep on thriving. This game pays homage to this amazing insect as it is all about a bunch of party-loving bees who work all day collecting honey but when the night hits, it is party time in the beehive!

It has 5 reels with 720 ways to win and comes with free spins, and a Babee Bonus feature.

Pollen Part Screenshot

Special Features

The first feature I encountered while playing this slot was that there in fact 3 Wild symbols and they are represented by a Pollen Party logo, the word “Wild”, and an orange flower. They substitute for all symbols except the Free Spins and Babee Bonus symbols.

A neat thing about the reels is that they are displayed in a honeycomb structure with reels 1 and 5 being 3 symbols high, reels 2 and 4 being 4 symbols high, and reel 3 being 5 symbols high.

The Free Spins feature is activated when you land 3 or more Scatter symbols across the reels. The Scatter symbol is depicted by a punk looking bee who is ready to sting! In this feature, you will be awarded 12 Free Spins and if you land the orange flower Wild symbol on the centre reel then 3 Wild symbols will be added to the reels.

To trigger the Babee Bonus feature, you need to land 3 or more Babee Bonus symbols across the reels. This symbol is illustrated by a cute looking pink baby bee. It is a pick-me style game where you carefully choose from honeycombs within the beehive. You can choose from 20 selectable items to uncover cash prizes and if you find the baby bee then you will be given an extra life but choose carefully as this bonus game will end as soon as you pick the “Pop” image.

Best Welcome Bonus for Pollen Party

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The graphics are very cartoon-like and full of bright colours and detail. The background of the game is a clear blue sky with green hills and lots of bee houses in the distance. Symbols consist of beehives, honeycombs and a host of bee characters such as a queen bee, a guard bee, and even a nurse bee! The symbols run along the reels smoothly and animate wonderfully when you land a win.

The music is upbeat and lively and it suits the theme of the game really well as it creates a party-like atmosphere as you spin the reels.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 720 ways to win, an excellent RTP of 96.82%, and a rather low maximum payout worth 440X your total bet.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.50, 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 3.50, 4.00, 4.50, 5.00, 6.00, 7.00, 7.50, 8.00, 9.00, 10.00, 12.50..250.00

Based on an original bet of 0.50:

  • Babee Bonus Symbol: 0.50 for 3X, 5.00 for 4X, 50.00 for 5X
  • Free Spins Scatter Symbol: 0.50 for 3X, 5.00 for 4X, 50.00 for 5X
  • Pollen Party Wild Symbol: 0.75 for 3X, 1.75 for 4X, 5.00 for 5X
  • Queen Bee Symbol: 0.50 for 3X, 1.25 for 4X, 4.00 for 5X
  • Guard Bee Symbol: 0.30 for 3X, 0.75 for 4X, 3.00 for 5X
  • Nurse Bee Symbol: 0.20 for 3X, 0.50 for 4X, 2.50 for 5X
  • Worker Bee Symbol: 0.15 for 3X, 0.40 for 3X, 1.50 for 5X
  • Jelly Symbol: 0.10 for 3X, 0.30 for 4X, 1.00 for 5X
  • Honey Jar Symbol: 0.05 for 3X, 0.25 for 4X, 0.75 for 5X
  • Beehive Symbol: 0.03 for 3X, 0.20 for 4X, 0.50 for 5X
  • Honey Bowl Symbol: 0.03 for 3X, 0.20 for 4X, 0.50 for 5X
  • Honeycomb Symbol: 0.02 for 3X, 0.15 for 4X, 0.40 for 5X

Our Verdict on Pollen Party

Pollen Party is produced by Microgaming and it's a really enjoyable way of spending time inside a beehive! The presentation is excellent and the features of the game will provide countless hours of entertainment for players. I was able to trigger the Free Spins feature on quite a few occasions while playing but sadly it is not possible to retrigger Free Spins. The fact that you can win up to 440X your stake on each spin and that there are 720 ways to win should entice many a player to play this slot. The game is of Low variance so you should not be waiting too long for a beelightful payout!

Win a hive full of fortune with Pollen Party!