Cowabunga Dream Drop

Relax Gaming takes us to the surf with their progressive jackpot-infused slot, Cowabunga Dream Drop, offering a wave of excitement whether you’re riding the jackpot chase or enjoying the non-Dream Drop version. The word ‘cowabunga,’ popularized by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and 50s surf culture, perfectly captures the stoke of this beach-themed slot. But watch out—the towering wave between jagged rocks has a shark fin lurking in the background, making this surf break more adrenaline-pumping than a chilled day at the beach. So, grab your board and brace yourself for this thrilling ride!

Gameplay and Symbols

With 5 reels and 3 rows (expandable to 7 in the middle three reels), the grid accommodates anywhere from 243 to 3,087 ways to win. The bet range spans from 20c to $/€100, and in the Dream Drop version, higher bets increase the chances of triggering a jackpot. The RTP sits at 93.99% with the Dream Drop version and 96.01% otherwise. The medium-high volatility keeps the action flowing, especially when those central reels expand to reveal more winning paths.

The symbols include colorful fish in red, orange, green, and blue for the low pays, while the high-paying characters are two surfer dudes and two dudettes. Life ring wilds, appearing on all reels, substitute for all regular symbols and pay out 2x your bet for five-of-a-kind.

Features That Make Waves

• Sync & Expand: At random, the middle reels sync and expand up to 7 symbols high, matching symbols in the same order to provide more ways to win.
• Nudge: Occasionally, the reels nudge downward to help form better winning combinations.
• Free Spins: Landing 2 scatter symbols activates 5 free spins, with the central reels always synced. Each additional scatter that lands on the rightmost reel adds +1 spin.
• Buy Feature (Non-DD version): Players can purchase the free spins round for 60x the bet, with an improved RTP of 96.27%.
• Dream Drop: Triggering a Jackpot Spin may lead to the Dream Drop Bonus. Here, the reels need to be filled with DD symbols to win one of five jackpots: Rapid (€1), Midi (€5), Maxi (€100), Major (€25,000), or Mega (€500,000).

The Final Verdict

While Cowabunga Dream Drop might not catch the wave of the year, it’s an exciting surf-themed slot with occasional ‘bombs’ to keep players entertained. The Sync & Expand feature paired with free spins provides ample opportunities to ride a good wave. Although its appeal is heavily rooted in the Dream Drop jackpot, which tops out at €3 million, the regular gameplay still offers up to 6,000x the bet.