Hockey Attack is a Pragmatic Play 5 x 5 slot with 88 paylines, tumble wins, a random stacked-Wild reel, and 12 free spins triggered by three or more Scatter symbols.
Winning hockey symbols disappear after payment, and a selected middle reel can remain fully Wild through the continuing tumble sequence.
Key Details: 88 Lines and Tumble Wilds
| Provider | Pragmatic Play |
| Release date | December 24, 2021 |
| RTP | 96.37% |
| Volatility | Medium |
| Max win | x2,500 |
| Reels | 5 x 5 |
| Paylines/Ways | 88 |
| Min/Max bet | $0.88-$176 |
| Theme | Sports & Racing |
| Bonus buy | No |
The table keeps December 24, 2021, while the provider’s release announcement is dated December 21, 2021.
Tumbles Preserve One Wild Reel
The 5 x 5 grid evaluates wins across 88 paylines. Symbols forming a paid combination disappear, icons above them fall into the empty positions, and the revised matrix receives another evaluation without charging a second wager.
A random stacked-Wild event can choose reel 2, 3, or 4 and turn that complete reel Wild. The selected reel remains Wild through subsequent tumbles in the same sequence, supporting new line combinations after each removal.
Landing three or more Scatters starts 12 free spins. The feature keeps the tumble system and adds a multiplier to qualifying wins, so each bonus result still depends on line formation before the modifier affects the award.
A selected middle reel stays Wild for later tumbles in that sequence.
The effect ends when the tumble chain stops.
Middle-Reel Wilds Extend Tumbles
- Tumbles: Paid symbols vanish before the next grid evaluation.
- 88 lines: Many fixed paths cross the 5 x 5 board.
- Wild reel: One middle reel can become completely Wild.
- Persistence: The chosen reel remains Wild through continuing tumbles.
- 12 spins: Three Scatters award twelve free-spin rounds in total.
- Multiplier: Bonus wins receive the feature multiplier after qualification.
Tumble Chains Concentrate Wild Value
Payout value builds when a Wild middle reel survives into later tumbles and supports several of the 88 paylines. The first win matters because it removes symbols and creates the additional evaluations where persistent Wild coverage can influence new combinations.
A full Wild reel does not guarantee another award after symbols fall. Each revised matrix must still connect eligible icons on a fixed payline, and the feature multiplier applies only after a qualifying free-spin result has already formed.
The x2,500 maximum and medium volatility place the main concentration in continuing tumbles rather than one displayed symbol. A paid sequence can finish after its initial win before the Wild reel contributes to another payable arrangement.
Player fit and limitations
- Tumble chains: Suits players tracking one Wild reel across repeated evaluations.
- Many lines: Suits players comparing broad fixed-payline coverage.
- Middle only: The random full Wild selects reels 2, 3, or 4.
- Scatter gate: Twelve bonus spins require three Scatters first.
A winning spin can continue through several unpaid grid evaluations.
Use a time limit instead of waiting for another long chain.
Tumble Games With Persistent Modifiers
Both alternatives carry modifiers through continuing symbol-removal sequences.
| Slot | RTP | Volatility | Main difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Reels | 96.07% | High | Uses layered cascades and persistent Wild positions instead. |
| 6 Jokers | 96.55% | High | Unlocks multiplier bombs through six curtain positions. |
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FAQ
The random stacked-Wild event selects reel 2, 3, or 4.
Yes. It remains Wild during later tumbles in that sequence.
Three or more Scatters trigger twelve free spins.
Winning symbols disappear and their replacements are checked again.






