I think it’s suspicious when people don’t like dogs, as the animals are deemed human’s best friend.
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An endearing dog theme | A clone of several past games |
High-standard graphics | You win on fixed paylines |
An above-average RTP | |
A decent win cap of 5,000x bet | |
Several betting options for all |
I may have spoken too soon because, upon deeper investigation, I realised that the features and some mechanics are cloned from several Big Bass variations. Honestly, the obsession with money collection from Reel Kingdom and Pragmatic Play is bewildering.
At least Dog Pound takes a different direction thematically. Instead of heading to the seas for some bass fish, players take up animal control offer roles, searching for stray dogs.
As the title suggests, the reels are houses in a wooden shelter, and you’ll see a happy dog catcher with his swoop net on the left-hand side in the splash screen. Then, you enter the main screen with a scenic neighbourhood as your background. The scenery reminded me of Nolimit City’s Kenneth Must Die.
The dog catcher’s truck zooms past from one side of the screen to the other. Many smooth animations and a vibrant melody add to the game’s aesthetics.
The action here occurs on a traditional setup with 5 reels, 3 rows, and 10 paylines. Meanwhile, the paytable reveals ten standard-paying symbols and two specials, the same as in the duo’s Big Bass franchise.
It shouldn’t be hard to formulate wins in this slot. All you must do is match several identical symbols, as indicated in the paytable, along the predefined paylines and on adjacent reels from the outermost left column.
In Dog Pound, aim for the wooden Green 10, Blue J, Purple Q, Yellow K, and Red A to secure low payouts. As per the list, the first three pay 0.2-5x bet, and the latter two are worth 0.2-10x stake for 3+ of the same.
Then, a Pack of Dogs is worth 1-20x bet for 3 or more of the same. Additionally, this symbol acts as the Money symbol that lands with 2-5,000x bet random money values per spin.
The last paytable tier includes the premium Collar and Bowl worth 2-50x bet and an Imprinted Paw worth 3-100x stake for 3+ OAK. Then, the most valuable Dog Shelter is worth 0.5-200x bet for 2+ of its kind.
The Dog Catcher is your wild, which only appears in the free spins and substitutes for all symbols except the Dog Scatter.
As mentioned, expect a lot of repetitiveness of several features synonymous with the Big Bass franchise.
Hit 3, 4, or 5 scatters to trigger 10, 15, or 20 free spins.Meanwhile, if only two scatters hit in the base game, a random feature can bring the third onto the Dog Pound screen:
Before the round begins, you will get up to 5 modifiers applicable to the subsequent round:
Every wild that lands during the free spins also collects all the Money symbol values on the screen. Also, all the wilds that hit during this Dog Pound feature will accumulate.
For every 4th wild you collect, retriggers +10 more free spins. Also, it increases the multiplier for the Money symbol collection to 2x, 3x, and 10x for the second, third, and fourth levels, respectively. However, the feature cannot retrigger after the 4th level.
When a Dog Catcher appears without any Dogs, the latter can randomly appear in random positions via the conversion spin feature. Further, when there are Dogs but no Dog Catcher, a Net will appear and pull a random reel upwards to bring the Dog Catcher onto the screen.
Also, randomly, when the Dog Catchers are on the screen without Dogs, a conversion animation can change all the on-screen symbols except for the Dog Catcher.
Dog Pound lets you instantly buy the free spins from the base game for 100x the bet! After purchasing the free spins, 3 to 5 scatters can hit randomly during the triggering spin.
You get 5 reels, 3 rows, and 10 paylines when entering this slot. As indicated in the paytable, it pays when matching symbols hit in adjacent reels and along the predefined paylines, beginning from the furthest left side.
A lucky day at catching dogs could see you boost your bank up to 5,000x the bet!
But first, you have to sign up for the Dog Pound by wagering between €0.10 and €250. Once done, press Spin (crowned monkey button) to gamble a single round. Or, apply the Autoplay function to set and automatically gamble several auto-spins.
Further, the slot provides the Quick/Turbo Spin options for changing the reel spin speeds. Lastly, use the “i” button to access the paytable.
The theoretical RTP is a robust 96.71%, which remains the same even when playing with the bonus buy. Regardless of the highvolatility, players get a wide betting range that caters to every budget.
I bet several slot enthusiasts have started getting sick of being let into a fishing escapade almost every time Reel Kingdom and Pragmatic Play release a slot. Since catching fish has become too cliche, it’s such a nice touch that the duo has introduced another fun activity: catching dogs.
Yet, while this game may appear unique, it’s cloned from the many Big Bass releases, including Big Bass Halloween 2. It’s such a bummer after all the expectations of an original experience. Nevertheless, I really hope this isn’t the beginning of another Big Bass-styled franchise based on dogs. Otherwise, I’m going to lose my $h!t.
In Dog Pound, you’ll be rocking on money symbols, which you can collect during the free spins. Plus, the free spins have several modifiers to enhance your bonus experience. And if you think it takes a while to unlock the free spins, you can use the buy feature!
The fact that it’s a cloned game may not sit well with some players. However, you can overlook that it’s cloned and play it as a new game if you’ve never experienced its mechanics before.
Theme: | Animals |
Provider: | Reel Kingdom |
RTP: | 96.71% |
Volatility: | High |
Paylines: | 10 |
Release date: | 2024-11-19 |