A Hopping Kiss

About Hopping Kiss

Hopping Kiss is a fairytale princess-and-frog-themed slot from Elysium Studios, distributed via Swintt. Released on 28 August 2025, the game lifts the classic Brothers Grimm tale of the princess and the frog into a polished slot format, with a moonlit pond, towering palace statues, and a chubby green frog sitting alongside the slot's elegant princess character. It runs on a 5-reel, 5-row grid with 11 paylines, set against a soft fairytale backdrop with twinkling music and atmospheric visual effects.

The game has an RTP of 94%, medium volatility, and the bonus structure is built around two wild characters (the Princess and the Frog), a Mega Wild fusion mechanic when they meet, the Golden Frog multiplier collector above the reels, and two distinct free spins variants (Chasing Wilds and Mega Wilds). The Princess and Frog both hop across the reels between spins, substituting for paying symbols, and trigger a special Frog Respin when they land on adjacent reel positions.

How to Play Hopping Kiss

The grid is 5 reels by 5 rows, with 11 paylines that are always active. Stakes at Midnite start from £0.10 per spin, set using the bet controls below the reels. Wins form when matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right on a payline, starting from reel one.

Lower-paying symbols are fairytale-themed pieces: lily pads, potion bottles, and other enchanted items rendered in soft pastel colours. Higher-paying symbols include golden crowns, jewels, and the more valuable fairytale icons. Two character wilds drive the game: the Princess and the Frog. Both substitute for all standard paying symbols on a payline to help complete winning combinations.

When the Princess and Frog appear on the reels at the same time, they each hop to a new reel position on the following spin. If the two characters meet on adjacent reel spaces, they fuse into a Mega Wild (sized 2x2 up to 4x4) and trigger the Frog Respin feature, where the Mega Wild remains locked in place while the rest of the reels respin for free.

Above the reels sits a multiplier bar with values that can appear during gameplay. The Golden Frog symbol, when active, extends its tongue to snag a multiplier from the bar, boosting any active payline wins.

Hopping Kiss Features

The bonus structure runs across the two wild characters, the Mega Wild fusion, the Frog Respin, the Golden Frog multiplier collector, and two distinct free spins variants.

• Princess Wild: The Princess substitutes for all standard paying symbols on a payline and hops to a new reel position on the following spin.
• Frog Wild: The Frog substitutes for all standard paying symbols on a payline and also hops to a new reel position on the following spin.
• Mega Wild Fusion: When the Princess and Frog meet on adjacent reel spaces, they fuse into a Mega Wild covering 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4 positions. The Mega Wild locks in place and a Frog Respin is awarded.
• Frog Respin: Triggered by the Mega Wild fusion. The Mega Wild stays locked in place while the rest of the reels respin for free. Golden Frog symbols come into play during the respin, with the chance to extend their tongues and collect multipliers from the bar above the reels.
• Multiplier Bar: A bar above each reel can carry multiplier values. The Golden Frog symbol, when it appears, extends its tongue and snags a multiplier from the bar, boosting any active payline wins.
• Golden Frog Symbol: A premium frog symbol that activates during the Frog Respin and free spins rounds. It collects multipliers from the bar above the reels and, during free spins, can also award extra spins.
• Chasing Wilds Free Spins: One of two free spins variants. Triggered by landing 3 scatter symbols. The Princess and Frog continue to chase each other across the reels throughout the round, with more frequent Mega Wild fusions and respins.
• Mega Wilds Free Spins: The second free spins variant. Triggered as an alternative to Chasing Wilds. The round prioritises Mega Wild appearances, with the fusion mechanic more likely to trigger across the bonus spins.
• Bet Boost: A toggleable bet booster that adds a 30% surcharge to the per-spin bet in exchange for an increased chance of triggering the free spins round. May be subject to UK availability restrictions depending on the operator implementation.

Hopping Kiss RTP, Volatility and Key Info

Before you spin, the figures worth knowing on Hopping Kiss:

• Provider: Elysium Studios (distributed by Swintt)
• RTP: 94%
• Volatility: Medium
• Reels and rows: 5 reels, 5 rows
• Paylines: 11
• Min bet: £0.10
• Mobile play: Yes
• Release year: 2025

Hopping Kiss Theme and Symbols

The setting is a moonlit fairytale pond with the reels framed by towering palace statues, glowing lanterns, and twinkling stars in the night sky. The visual style leans soft and enchanting, with pastel colours, gentle animations, and the iconic Princess and Frog characters animating across the reels with smooth fairytale charm. The soundtrack is a twinkly fairytale arrangement with delicate piano and string accents that build during the Mega Wild fusion sequences and free spins triggers.

Lower-paying symbols are fairytale-themed pieces: lily pads, potion bottles, and other enchanted items rendered in soft pastel colours. Higher-paying symbols include golden crowns, jewels, and the more valuable fairytale icons. The Princess Wild appears with a flowing gown and a magical aura. The Frog Wild sits chubby and green with bright eyes. The Golden Frog, the premium version active during bonus rounds, glows with golden detailing and extends its tongue to collect multipliers from the multiplier bar above the reels.

Games Like Hopping Kiss

If you enjoy Hopping Kiss, these are worth a look:

• 3 Mad Frogs: Iron Dog Studio's frog-themed Hold and Win slot in a similar quirky character-driven style.
• Aiko and the Wind Spirit: Hacksaw Gaming's Japanese folklore slot with expanding wilds and a similar fairytale atmosphere.
• Wisdom of Athena: Pragmatic Play's mythology slot with a similar elegant aesthetic and expanding wilds.
• Beanstalk: Magic Treasures: Another fairytale-themed slot with character wild mechanics.

Hopping Kiss FAQs

What is the RTP of Hopping Kiss?

The RTP at Midnite is 94%.

Who developed Hopping Kiss?

The game was developed by Elysium Studios and distributed via Swintt. The full official title is "A Hopping Kiss," released in August 2025 as a fairytale-themed slot inspired by the Princess and the Frog story.

How do you win on Hopping Kiss?

Wins form when matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right on one of the 11 paylines, starting from reel one. The Princess and Frog wild characters, the Mega Wild fusion mechanic, the Frog Respin, the Golden Frog multiplier collector, and the two free spins variants carry most of the larger payouts.

Can I play Hopping Kiss on mobile?

Yes. The game runs on iOS and Android via the Midnite app or mobile browser.

What is the volatility of Hopping Kiss?

The game is medium volatility. Wins arrive at a moderate frequency in the base game thanks to the 11 paylines and the chasing wild mechanic, with the larger payouts concentrated in the Frog Respin and the two free spins variants.

Does Hopping Kiss have free spins?

Yes. The game has two distinct free spins variants. The Chasing Wilds Free Spins (triggered by 3 scatters) keeps the Princess and Frog actively chasing each other across the reels, with more frequent Mega Wild fusions and respins. The Mega Wilds Free Spins prioritises Mega Wild appearances, with the fusion mechanic more likely to trigger across the bonus spins.

What is the Mega Wild fusion?

When the Princess Wild and Frog Wild meet on adjacent reel spaces during a spin, they fuse into a Mega Wild that covers 2x2, 3x3, or 4x4 positions. The Mega Wild locks in place and a Frog Respin is awarded, where the locked Mega Wild stays on the reels while the rest of the playing field respins for free. Additional Golden Frog symbols can come into play during the respin to extend their tongues and collect multipliers from the bar above the reels.

What is the Golden Frog?

The Golden Frog is the premium frog symbol that activates during the Frog Respin and the free spins rounds. It extends its tongue to snag a multiplier value from the bar above the reels, boosting any active payline wins. During free spins, the Golden Frog can also award extra spins, extending the bonus round.

What is the Bet Boost feature?

Bet Boost is a toggleable bet booster that adds a 30% surcharge to the per-spin bet in exchange for an increased chance of triggering the free spins round. The feature is toggled via a dedicated button on the game screen. UK availability of this feature may be restricted depending on the operator implementation.