Slot Overview
One of the standout cultural highlights of the 2024 Paris Olympics was the wave of joy brought by American artist Snoop Dogg. From carrying the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis to opening the breakdancing event and even making a stylish appearance at the equestrian event, Snoop captivated audiences with his charm. His journey from gangster rapper in the 90s to an ‘ambassador of happiness’ at the Olympics, as NBC described, is nothing short of remarkable. Now, Snoop Dogg aims to bring the same vibe to players through BGaming’s first celebrity-branded slot, Snoop Dogg Dollars.
Design and Theme
In Snoop Dogg Dollars, Snoop stands next to the gaming grid, leaning against a graffiti-covered wall with a stogie in hand. BGaming captures a laid-back urban vibe, mixing city sounds with Snoop-inspired beats, though not actual tracks from the artist. While it may lack the musical punch of titles like East Coast vs West Coast, the slot still evokes that unmistakable ‘gin and juice’ swagger.
Base Game and Symbols
Snoop Dogg Dollars features a 6-reel, 8-row cluster pays grid, where wins are formed by clusters of matching symbols. It offers a high volatility experience paired with a generous 97% RTP. Players can stake from $0.25 to $25 per spin.
The lower-paying symbols are PlayStation controller icons: circle, triangle, square, and X. Higher-paying symbols are three canine characters. Clusters of five identical symbols pay between 0.16x to 0.8x the bet, while clusters of 15 or more can pay from 16x up to 120x the bet.
Slot Features
Cascade and Multiplier Area
Every winning cluster triggers a cascade, removing winning symbols and replacing them with new ones from above. Simultaneously, winning cells are marked. When another win occurs on a marked cell, a multiplier is added, starting at x2 and increasing by x2 with each successive win, up to a maximum of x10. Multiple multipliers in a cluster are summed together. The multipliers reset between base game spins.
Dig-Up Feature: Bonus Symbols
When symbols disappear from a cluster win, special bonus symbols can appear in the empty spaces. The four possible bonus symbols are:
- Wilds: Sticky wilds that remain until the cascade ends. If a wild appears in a cell with a multiplier, it starts with an x10 multiplier, increasing by x10 with each win, up to x100.
- Weed Symbol: Upgrades all multipliers on the screen to the next level before disappearing.
- Skull Symbol: Destroys all low-paying symbols from the grid without paying, creating space for new symbols.
- Scatters: Trigger the free spins round when 3 or more land.
Free Spins Feature
Landing 3 to 6 scatter symbols awards 10, 12, 15, or 20 free spins respectively. Scatters transform into wilds or x10 multipliers. In the free spins round, highlighted multipliers and sticky wilds remain in place throughout the feature, significantly increasing the chance for big wins. Free spins can also be retriggered.
Bonus Buy and Snoop Spin
For instant action, players can purchase the free spins round:
- 100x the bet: Standard free spins without guaranteed wilds.
- 200x the bet: Free spins with 1 guaranteed wild.
- 400x the bet: Free spins with 2 guaranteed wilds.
- 800x the bet: Free spins with 3 guaranteed wilds.
Additionally, the Snoop Spin feature, costing 20x the bet, guarantees at least one wild on the next spin, with a maximum win hit rate of 1 in 4,600 spins.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Stylish visuals and a fun, Snoop-inspired soundtrack.
- Sticky multiplier wilds for massive payout potential.
- Exciting and rewarding free spins feature.
- High 97% RTP.
Cons:
- Multipliers capped at x10 can limit potential.
- Bonus buys are expensive.
Verdict
Snoop Dogg Dollars strikes a fine balance between branded entertainment and solid slot mechanics. Despite the absence of actual Snoop Dogg tracks, the game oozes personality through voiceovers and West Coast vibes. Gameplay-wise, the sticky wild multipliers and persistent free spin mechanics create plenty of excitement. BGaming has successfully crafted a slot that, like Snoop himself, delivers charm, style, and substance. If you’re up for a laid-back, rewarding experience with a touch of West Coast flavor, Snoop Dogg Dollars deserves a spin.