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Wild Swarm Triple Hive
Thu Aug 7, 2025
If you’ve ever imagined yourself donning a beekeeper’s suit—or just enjoyed the laid-back idea of watching bees turn nectar into riches—then you’ll appreciate what Push Gaming has cultivated with its Wild Swarm series. It all began in 2018 with the launch of Wild Swarm, followed by a sequel, and now, six years later, we’re treated to the most elaborate chapter yet: Wild Swarm Triple Hive.
And yes, the bees are still hard at work—but this time, they’re doing it in full medieval fashion.
A Royal Buzz
Wild Swarm Triple Hive sets the stage in what looks like a medieval fairground drenched in golden honey. Think targets for archery practice, wooden arenas, and a queen bee ruling over the action—this isn’t just a nod to royalty; it’s front and center. Unlike the more subtly regal Bee Hive Bonanza from NetEnt, Push Gaming makes sure you know exactly who’s in charge.
The slot’s main action plays out on a classic 5×4 reel layout, but what grabs your attention are the three hovering Hives perched just above the reels. These aren’t the “pots” seen in earlier games; they’re the new centerpiece, each tied to its own set of features and bonuses. The concept is similar to the earlier “3 Magic Pots” mechanic but adds a new level of flair.
Classic Grid, Fresh Rewards
Despite the theme change, Triple Hive keeps the 5×4, 20-payline setup consistent with its predecessors. If you were expecting a honeycomb-style grid, you might be thinking of Honey Rush from Play’n GO. But don’t be fooled by the traditional layout—this version brings the biggest potential in the trilogy: a massive 23,902x your bet.
Interestingly, even with the high payout ceiling, the volatility is lower than you’d expect—rated as low to medium, making it more accessible to casual players. The return-to-player (RTP) sits comfortably at 96.48%, and betting starts at just $0.10, topping out at $100 per spin.
Symbols and Payouts
As for what’s spinning on the reels: the lower-paying symbols are your standard card royals (J-A), which can bring in up to 1x your stake for five of a kind. Premium symbols like flowers, crowns, pots of honey, and dollar signs offer higher rewards, ranging from 1.5x to 10x.
Wild symbols can substitute for any regular icon and also pay out 10x when you land a full line. Sticky Wilds, which only appear during Free Spins, stay locked in place until the end of the round.
Features That Pack a Punch
Where Triple Hive really starts buzzing is in its feature set. This game comes loaded with layered mechanics, giving players several ways to spin their way to a sweet prize.
Bee Collection
During regular spins, bees may land on Wild Honey symbols and fly into one of three Hives:
- Red Knight Bee: Flies into the Jackpot Hive; can unlock its feature.
- Green Knight Bee: Heads to the Multiplier Hive, triggering multiplier bonuses.
- Yellow Knight Bee: Goes into the Sticky Hive, setting up Free Spins.
- Queen Bee: She’s the wildcard—can enter any Hive and is the most likely to set off a bonus.
The Wheel Spin
Landing a Chest symbol triggers a spin of the Prize Wheel, offering:
- Multipliers between 2x and 250x
- One of five Jackpots (Mini, Minor, Major, Mega, Grand – up to 1,000x)
- Activation of Hive features
- In Free Spins mode, the wheel can also award additional Sticky Wild Reels or extra spins.
Free Spin Modes – Hive Bonuses
Each Hive leads to a different style of bonus round:
- Jackpot Hive: Collect Token Wilds that fill a meter and unlock Jackpots. Prizes can be repeated.
- Multiplier Hive: Multipliers of x2, x4, or x8 appear over reels 2–4. Sticky Wilds beneath them gain those multipliers.
- Sticky Hive: Starts you off with four Sticky Wilds randomly placed on the grid.
Even better, if multiple Hives are triggered together:
- Double Hive Combo: Two Hive features active for 10 Free Spins.
- Triple Hive Combo: All three features active for 12 Free Spins.
Queen Bee Cameos
The Queen Bee can also drop into any Hive feature, adding 1 to 4 extra Sticky Wilds. In Jackpot mode, her Wilds don’t carry Tokens, but they still contribute to your overall progress.
Sweet, but Familiar
Wild Swarm Triple Hive feels like a natural next step in Push Gaming’s buzzing franchise. The production is top-tier, the theme is playful yet polished, and the features offer plenty of variety. However, if you’ve played the earlier titles, there’s a chance this one may feel a bit more iterative than innovative.
That said, it still delivers a satisfying experience, especially for fans of the series or players looking for layered bonuses without extreme volatility. With a generous RTP, flexible betting, and the potential for substantial wins, there’s a lot to enjoy.
Whether you’re here for the jackpots, the Sticky Wilds, or just the medieval bees in armor (and really, who isn’t?), Wild Swarm Triple Hive offers plenty of buzz to keep you spinning.
