Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Patch slot review

Pumpkin Patch is a video slot developed by Habanero that takes players on a visually cheerful trip to a Halloween-themed pumpkin patch. Released in October 2018, the game features a lighthearted atmosphere with a 2D graphic style depicting classic Halloween imagery like pumpkins and scarecrows alongside friendly farm animals such as squirrels and bees. Upbeat banjo music complements the rural theme, creating a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.

The slot utilizes a standard 5×3 reel layout with 25 fixed paylines. Wins are awarded for matching symbols that land on adjacent reels, reading from left to right and right to left. Volatility is classified as medium, offering a balance between frequent payouts and the potential for larger wins. The game boasts a Return to Player (RTP) of 98.18%, which is higher than the industry average, suggesting a favorable return on wagers over time.

Core Symbols and Payouts

The symbol set is divided into high-value and low-value symbols. High-value symbols are represented by thematically relevant icons like pumpkins, scarecrows, and farm animals. Lower-value symbols are standard playing card suits (A, K, Q, J, 10, 9). The Wild symbol, depicted by a scarecrow, substitutes for all other symbols on the reels to complete winning combinations. Additionally, landing three or more Wild symbols triggers the Free Spins bonus round.

Scatter Symbol and Free Spins

The Scatter symbol is also portrayed by the scarecrow symbol. Unlike the Wild, Scatter symbols do not need to be on a payline to activate the bonus feature. Landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatters anywhere on the reels awards 8, 12, or 16 free spins respectively. During free spins, all wins are tripled.

The Free Spins round also incorporates a unique mechanic involving Corn symbols. Throughout the base game, Corn symbols that land on the reels are collected in a meter. When free spins are triggered, players receive one additional free spin for each Corn symbol collected. This meter continues to fill during the bonus round, offering the potential for a significant number of extra spins. Furthermore, free spins can be retriggered by landing additional Scatter symbols during the bonus.

Pumpkin Feature

Another engaging feature is the Pumpkin Feature. Certain animal symbols (squirrel and crow) have the ability to interact with pumpkin symbols on the reels. When these animal symbols land adjacent to a pumpkin, the pumpkin can be transformed into a Wild symbol. The crow symbol grants a full reel wild, while the squirrel transforms the pumpkin into a single wild symbol.

• Software: Habanero
• Release date: October 2018
• Slot type: Video
• Theme: Farm, Pumpkin Patch, Halloween, Scarecrow
• Reels: 5
• Paylines 25: (fixed)
• RTP: 98.18%
• Volatility: Medium
• Max Win: 200,000 coins (with max bet)
• Bonus Feature: Pumpkin Feature (animal symbols turn pumpkins wild)
• Free Spins: Yes, triggered by Scatter symbol (8-16 spins with 3x multiplier, additional spins for collected Corn symbols, retriggerable)
• Wild: Scarecrow symbol (substitutes for all other symbols)
• Scatter: Scarecrow symbol (triggers Free Spins)
• Min Bet: 0.25 coins
• Max Bet: 125 coins