Push Gaming has cranked up the volume with its latest online slot release, Henry the Ape, a dynamic game that fuses a vibrant hip-hop theme with high-volatility gameplay and compelling features. Centered around its charismatic simian star, Henry, this 6×4 slot offers players a theatrical and pulse-pounding experience loaded with innovative mechanics and up to 4,096 ways to win.

Set against the backdrop of a graffiti-splashed cityscape reminiscent of a bustling New York street, Henry the Ape brings urban flair to the reels. Through a clever fisheye-lens visual design, the game’s perspective keeps players immersed at street level. Symbols include boom boxes, spray cans, yellow taxis, and Henry himself, decked out in hip-hop regalia and ready to command the spotlight.

True to its musical roots, the game pulses with an energetic soundtrack that celebrates hip-hop culture. The booming beats, combined with Henry’s bold persona, infuse the entire experience with a confident swagger that sets this online slot apart from more traditional formats.

Gameplay that Packs a Punch

Henry the Ape doesn’t just look good—it’s a high-volatility slot designed for players who crave intensity and progression. The game’s foundation lies in the use of a single, dominant Super High Paying symbol: Henry. Appearing stacked on reels 2 through 5, Henry’s arrival can trigger the Nudge mechanic, shifting the stacked symbol down one position at a time while the remaining reels spin, extending the chances for big wins.

Wild symbols, which appear on all but the first reel, can substitute for other symbols and may reveal multipliers ranging from x2 to x10 when included in a winning combination during the base game. These multipliers are additive, enabling exciting win potential.

Aaron Braund, Game Producer at Push Gaming, explained the team’s vision: “Henry the Ape was designed to showcase the power of a single symbol, not merely as a payout but as the star of the show. We’ve taken the Super High Paying symbol and crafted a mechanic around it that players can feel and follow throughout both the base game and the bonus.”

Layered Features that Reward Persistence

What makes Henry the Ape more than just a flashy presentation is its rich variety of bonus features designed to heighten engagement:

  • Fat Stacks: On spins that don’t result in a win, up to two stacks of the Super High Paying symbol can be randomly added to reels 2 through 5.
  • Drop the Win: May activate after a losing spin, inserting wilds or Super High symbols to create a winning line.
  • Rewind: Another second-chance mechanic that respins the reels following a non-winning result.
  • Second Chance: If only two scatter symbols land during the base game, this feature may nudge a third onto the reels to trigger the free spins round.

The game also features Push Bet, which allows players to double their stake to increase the likelihood of entering the bonus round.

Climbing the Bonus Ladder

Landing 3 to 6 scatter symbols triggers between 8 and 15 Free Spins, depending on the number of scatters. The more scatters collected, the greater the reward, with increasingly more mid- and high-tier symbols transforming into the Super High Paying Henry symbol before the bonus begins.

A Bonus Meter positioned above the reels collects Gold Disks, which can appear attached to Super High symbols during Free Spins. Every four disks gathered results in upgraded symbols and extra spins:

  • 4 disks = +5 spins; Mid 2 becomes Super High
  • 8 disks = +4 spins; Mid 1 becomes Super High
  • 12 disks = +3 spins; High 2 becomes Super High
  • 16 disks = +2 spins; High 1 becomes Super High

Wild symbols during Free Spins always reveal multipliers when part of a win, ramping up the excitement with every trigger.

Flexible Wagering and Feature Buys

Players can place bets ranging from just £0.10 to £100, catering to both casual and high-stakes players. For those who prefer to skip the wait, two Feature Buy options are available:

  • Standard Free Spins for 179x the bet
  • Fully upgraded Super Free Spins for 425x the bet

Both options offer competitive RTP values above 96%, ensuring transparency and player trust.