Play’n GO brings back Hugo the troll for special slot release

Article by : Charles Perrin Aug 22, 2023

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Play’n GO has rolled back time by restoring the classic three-toed Hugo the Troll for a particular slot release.

As part of the Hugo series, the Hugo the Legacy slot will be hitting online casino lobbies soon, and players will be itching to be reunited with some of the game’s most famous characters, including the naughty Hugo and Jean-Paul.

The slot has been designed to mark Hugo’s 30th anniversary. For those who need to become more familiar with the games; there will be a refresher provided for players of all abilities.

Naturally, there will be frenzied excitement for the Hugo the Legacy slot, which is following in the footsteps of some classics, and here is what you can expect from the latest title that has rolled off the Play’n GO production line.

Hugo the Legacy Overview

Played on a 7×7 grid with a cluster pay mechanism, the objective will be to clear the grid of Dynamite, Legacy Cap, Gold, Key, Diamond, or Character symbols, providing wins.

Some symbols above are low-paying, which you must know as you spin the reels. For example, the Key or Dynamite only pays 40x and 80x your stake, respectively.

But if you can amass symbols from the game’s main protagonists, that will lead you to success. For example, collecting Jean Paul symbols pay out at 400x your stake, while landing on Hugo could see you claim winnings equating to 1,000x your stake.

Like all other slots, the Wild in Hugo the Legacy will replace all other symbols on the reels.

More importantly, Hugo the Legacy has three bonus features — cascading wins, modifier symbols, and free spins.

However, you may be intrigued by the telephone charge feature. You need to keep the telephone meter to the right of the reels running, and if you can get your hands on 15 or more charges, then this will see some of the game’s characters spring into action.

As such, this is a fast-paced slot, and with an RTP (Return to Player) around the 96% mark, it falls into the medium volatility range.

Household name

Play’n GO is one of the most renowned software developers in the casino industry, and it has a proven track record of delivering high-quality slots, so much so that the likes of Hugo have become a household name for those connected with Play’n GO.

The Hugo series has played a significant role in Play’n GO’s rise to prominence, and the original Hugo title was released in 2016 before Hugo 2 was launched in 2017.

Hugo Goal followed a year later in 2018 before Hugo’s Adventure arrived to much fanfare in 2019 before a Hugo Carts slot was unveiled in 2021.

This slot franchise is iconic in many respects, and all the games have endeared fans with its immersive and vibrant gameplay.

As you would expect with Hugo the Legacy, this title has been impeccably designed and supported with a thunderous track performed by the Czech orchestra to capture the magic of the original TV show.

For those who like to play slots on their phones, the Hugo the Legacy game is exceptionally slick and mobile-friendly and compatible with iOS and Android devices.

A “dynamic” title

No stone has been left unturned by Play’n GO in its quest to keep the Hugo franchise going, and the latest release will have a different feel to it.

This point was impressed upon by George Olekszy, Play’n GO’s Head of Game Retention, hailing it a “dynamic” title.

He said: “Hugo Legacy is a genuinely ambitious slot. This game rewards fans with cool nods and references to characters across the Hugo character roster, bringing back memorable faces from the original Hugo, Hugo 2, Hugo Goal, and Hugo’s Adventure.

“Because it’s Hugo the Troll’s 30th birthday, it’s only right we honour the IP, his multi-media franchise, and his slots with this truly dynamic title. The Charge features and character-specific abilities are truly terrific.”

Final Thoughts

Play’n GO is accustomed to restoring the classics, and for those fans that have been with the Hugo franchise right from the start, this will be a chance for them to reminisce and stroll down memory lane.

Play’n GO announced they would continue with the popular Merlin series earlier this summer. This revered slot developer enjoys continuing with the throwback titles just as much as it thrives on freshening things up with new games.

The Hugo franchise shows no apparent signs of slowing down. And who knows, Hugo Legacy may not be the end of the line for this cheeky slot character.