Hugo 2 Slot Review
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8.0Value score · Very good · how it works
Hugo 2 review: Play'n GO's 2017 troll-on-a-railway sequel with ten lines, beaver-triggered free spins and a chest bonus, 96.53% RTP, High volatility.
- #52by value of 368 Play'n GO slots
- #524by RTP of 3,708 slots
- #702by value of 3,708 slots
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Basic information
| Software | Play'n GO |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2017 |
| RTP | 96.53% | 94.56% | 91.51% | 87.59% | 84.56% |
| Volatility | High |
| Max win | Not published |
| Hit frequency | Not published |
| Features | Free spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Hugo 2 review
Hugo, a troll from video games, rides a mine trolley along a railway in this 2017 sequel from Play'n GO. Hugo himself is the Wild, the beavers open the free spins, and a final key-and-chest pick closes the journey. It is a compact design on five reels and ten lines, with High volatility. The catalogue holds five RTP versions, and this review spends time on them, because the studio text is short on rules.
The railway journey
The game has five reels and ten lines. Hugo stars as the Wild symbol and substitutes for ordinary symbols to help form more winning combinations. The studio describes him steering the mine trolley toward the ultimate treasure, and the path is the structure of the game.
The studio text we hold names no grid rows and no paytable values, so we do not quote any.
Beavers and free spins
Three beavers anywhere on the reels award a sequence of ten free spins. A Beaver Cleaver feature lets that sequence be retriggered, up to 20 free spins in a row. Along the way you collect bags and coins, which generate extra Wilds and special symbols that the studio says can greatly multiply winnings.
Beaver Cleaver
The retrigger mechanism for the free spins. It allows the opening ten spins to be extended, with a total of up to 20 free spins in a row.
Bags and coins
Collected during the journey. They produce extra Wilds and special symbols that can multiply wins.
Key and chest
The final challenge asks you to select the key that opens the chest of gold, and the prize inside is described as the grand prize.
Five RTP versions
The top RTP is 96.53%, which gives a house edge of 3.47% and about $34.70 lost per $1,000 wagered in the long run. The other versions on record are 94.56%, 91.51%, 87.59% and 84.56%, with house edges of 5.44%, 8.49%, 12.41% and 15.44%. Over $1,000 they cost $54.40, $84.90, $124.10 and $154.40.
That matters for short sessions as well. 100 spins at $0.20 cost $0.69 on the best version and $3.09 on the weakest. At $1 the cost is $3.47 or $15.44, and at $5 ($500 wagered) it is $17.35 or $77.20. Volatility is High and no max win is published, so the numbers alone cannot tell you what a top result looks like.
Series and similar games
The first Hugo came out in 2016 with a 96.4% RTP and the same High rating. Games with comparable figures include Gold King at 96.53% and Battle Royal at 96.56%, both from 2018, and Moon Princess at 96.5% from 2017. Imperial Opera, Legacy of Egypt and Rise of Olympus each list 96.5% from 2018.
Pros
- Hugo doubles as the Wild symbol on all ten lines
- Free spins can be retriggered up to 20 in a row
- A bonus pick at the end with a grand prize
- Free official demo available
Cons
- Five RTP versions, the lowest with a 15.44% house edge
- No max win or hit frequency in our catalogue
- Studio text gives little detail on the multiplier mechanics
Verdict
Hugo 2 is a compact sequel: ten lines, Hugo as the Wild, three beavers for ten free spins and up to 20 in a row through the Beaver Cleaver. The top RTP is 96.53% and volatility is High. With five versions down to 84.56%, the house edge can be several times larger, so check the version and keep to a budget, trying the demo first.
Sources: Play'n GO official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
Hugo 2 series
4 other games of the same franchise by Play'n GO, oldest first. Compare all 5 Hugo slots
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Hugo 2 RTP versions
5 RTP versions of Hugo 2 are recorded. Casinos choose which one to run, so the number you get depends on where you play. Each bar shows what that version keeps on average per $1,000 wagered.
- 96.53%Highest $34.70 lost per $1,000
- 94.56% $54.40 lost per $1,000
- 91.51% $84.90 lost per $1,000
- 87.59% $124.10 lost per $1,000
- 84.56%Lowest $154.40 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 96.53% | At 84.56% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.69 | $3.09 |
| $1 | $100 | $3.47 | $15.44 |
| $5 | $500 | $17.35 | $77.20 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Hugo 2 max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 8.0 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $34.70
- Max win at $1 bet
- –
- Wins on average
- –
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: not published.
