Popeye (Lady Luck Games) – Review & Demo Play

Popeye Slot Overview

I spun Popeye from Lady Luck Games and got a tidy 5x3, 20 payline setup with a harbour backdrop that nails the cartoon vibe. Stakes run 0.10 to 100 per spin, and the math sits in the medium bracket. Core play leans on reel multipliers, wild cans of spinach, a coin bonus, and a classic free spins round. There’s also a gamble after wins and a Buy Feature in some markets. It looks neat, plays clean, and keeps the action clear and steady.

Popeye Slot Information

Lines pay left to right, three or more of a kind required. Above each reel sits a multiplier that starts at x2. Steering Wheel style increase symbols can add x1, x2, or x5 to that reel. When a wild can lands, it inherits the reel’s current multiplier and applies it to any win it touches. In paid spins these multipliers reset. In bonus play they stick, so values can climb. The base game also drops coins and a floral scatter, setting up the two headline features.

Bets are quick to set, and the pace holds up well on mobile and desktop. Hit rate lands around 29%, so I saw enough line wins to keep the balance ticking while chasing features. After any win you can gamble on card colour for 2x or suit for 4x, up to four times, with wins under 100x eligible. If you want direct access, the Buy Feature offers the coin bonus for 20x, or free spins for 35x or 60x. Not available in the UK.

Symbols and Paytable of Popeye Slot by Lady Luck Games

The paytable in Popeye is simple. Lows are rope-trimmed J, Q, K, A paying 1.8x to 2.4x for five. Highs are Wimpy, Bluto, Olive Oyl, and Popeye, worth 6x to 30x for five of a kind. The wild can of spinach substitutes and pays 100x for five on a line. A floral scatter lands on reels 1, 3, and 5 to trigger free spins. You will also see coin symbols for the bonus, plus multiplier increase symbols that raise the reel values above the grid.

Popeye Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x100
	5	x30
	4	x5
	3	x2
	5	x12
	4	x2.5
	3	x1
	5	x8
	4	x1.6
	3	x0.8
	5	x6
	4	x1.4
	3	x0.7
	5	x2.4
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.4
	5	x2.4
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.4
	5	x1.8
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.3
	5	x1.8
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.3
	Special
	Multiplier
	Scatter
	Wild

Popeye Slot Features

Reel multipliers in Popeye do the heavy lifting. Each reel opens at x2. Land a multiplier increase symbol and that reel’s value climbs, with +1, +2, or +5 steps possible. Any wild landing on that reel carries the shown value into wins. In the base game the meters reset between paid spins, which means timing matters, as a wild and a raised reel need to meet. In free spins the multipliers persist, so they can stack over time and swing the round.

Hit five or more coins to launch the Coin Bonus Game with 3 spins. New coins or multiplier increase symbols stick and reset the counter to 3. Fill a reel with coins and those values pay, multiplied by that reel’s multiplier, then the reel clears to make room. When the feature ends, any remaining coins pay their face values without multipliers. Coins can flip to spawn extras in the base game, and they always flip in free spins, which helps build momentum.

Free spins arrive via three scatters on reels 1, 3, and 5. A bottle spin awards 10, 12, or 15 spins, weighted 9/13, 3/13, and 1/13. During this round, reel multipliers do not reset, and coins always flip, feeding the bonus game from within. After any settled spin you can gamble the payout for 2x on colour or 4x on suit, up to four picks, with wins under 100x eligible. Feature buys are priced at 20x, 35x, or 60x in permitted regions.

Popeye Slot RTP & Volatility

Popeye runs a default RTP of 96.1%, with alternative models at 94% and 88% depending on the venue. Volatility is medium, and the hit frequency sits at about 29%. My session reflected that mix, with steady small hits and the bigger lifts coming from persistent multipliers and the coin round. The max win peaks around 5300x, which is solid for this style. Stakes range from 0.10 to 100, so it suits casual spins and higher testing alike, bearing in mind RTP settings may vary.

Popeye Slot Verdict

The presentation nails the cartoon feel, from the dockside set to character art. The soundtrack is fine, though it can miss the classic tune vibe. Feature flow is tidy yet a touch light if you want deep layers. In the base, reel multipliers need a raised meter and a wild to collide, so many spins tease without landing that link. The coin bonus is straightforward and can pay, but it leans on multipliers for extra punch, so it feels better inside free spins.

On balance, Popeye lands as an easygoing branded slot with a fair stat line and enough peak potential to keep me engaged. Fans of the sailor and his crew will enjoy the nods, and the gameplay loop of raise reels, grab coins, and chase the bottle works well. If you crave heavier mechanics, it may feel thin after the nostalgia hit. If you like medium pace with clear goals and a top end over 5000x, it’s worth a proper spin.