Hoo Hey How

A Dice Game Reborn as a Slot

Reels, Paylines and Symbols

The base game runs on a 3x3 grid with three reels and a single payline. The symbols are lifted straight from the source game: the fish, crab, gourd, rooster, prawn and stag faces, with the fish paying the most. Wins on the single line are read from both directions, paying left to right or right to left, so the structure will feel immediately readable to anyone who has played a classic three-reel slot. There are no wild or scatter symbols.

Special Feature: Progressive Jackpots

Hoo Hey How is a simple slot without any bonus rounds. Its only special feature is a set of random progressive jackpots, which can be awarded at the end of any spin. These provide the chance at a larger prize on top of the standard line pays, which keeps the game fast and faithful to the real dice game even though it offers no bonus screens or interactive feature.

Volatility and Math Model

SimplePlay rates Hoo Hey How as a high-volatility game, so you can expect fewer wins but larger prizes when they land. The slot carries a published return-to-player figure of 96.62% as listed by secondary sources, slightly above the common average. The top base-game payout is around 3,500x your stake, achieved by landing three fish symbols at the maximum line bet, while the random progressive jackpots sit above that as the headline prizes.

Betting Range

Stakes run from a minimum of 0.10 up to 100 per spin, a spread wide enough to suit both cautious players sampling the game and those willing to commit more in pursuit of the top payout. Because there is a single fixed payline, your bet adjustment is handled through coin value rather than by switching lines on and off, keeping the betting interface simple.

Visual Design and Theme

The presentation matches the studio name. A red-and-gold backdrop frames clean, legible symbols, and the audio is kept to functional spin and win cues rather than a full soundtrack. It is a tidy, no-frills look that prioritizes clarity over spectacle. The dice and their carved symbols tie directly back to the betting game it borrows from, giving the reels a consistent theme from edge to edge.

Who Hoo Hey How Suits

This is a slot for players who want something quick and uncomplicated, especially anyone already fond of the real dice game and curious to see it in reel form. The progressive jackpots deliver the thrill in short bursts. Players who prefer cascading reels, expanding wilds, layered free-spin rounds or interactive bonus features will likely find it too sparse, but as a faithful, easy-going take on a classic pastime it knows exactly what it is.

Play the Hoo Hey How Demo

You can try Hoo Hey How for free. The demo runs the full base game on virtual credits, making it an easy way to see whether the slot suits your taste. For more from the studio, browse the full range of SimplePlay slots, or try the Asian-themed Cheung Po Tsai, the action-packed Bomber Squad, and Mighty Miner.