TopHit TopHit
A top helper reel mechanic Yggdrasil introduced in 2023 with Starfire Fortunes. When a high-paying symbol is fully visible on the top reel, all matching symbols on the main reels turn wild, and several of the same symbol add a multiplier of up to 5x.
| English | TopHit |
|---|---|
| Classification | Game Features |
| Provider | Yggdrasil |
| Category | Game engagement mechanic (GEM) |
| First game | Starfire Fortunes TopHit (June 2023) |
| Core rule | High-paying symbol on top reel → same symbol on main reels turns wild |
| Multiplier | Up to 5x when several of the same symbol appear |
| Games on AI Slot | 6 |
Overview
TopHit is a game engagement mechanic (GEM) from Yggdrasil in which a separate helper reel placed above the main reels turns symbols on the main reels into wilds. It was announced as a new mechanic in June 2023 alongside Starfire Fortunes TopHit.
The top reel changes the main reels
In TopHit games, a horizontal “TopHit reel” sits above the regular reel set and spins along with the main reels. The result depends on what stops on the top reel and how.
| Top reel result | What happens on the main reels |
|---|---|
| 1 high-paying symbol fully visible | All matching symbols on the main reels turn wild |
| Several of the same high-paying symbol | Wins that include those wilds get a multiplier (up to 5x) |
| Symbol only half in view | With a nudge, it shifts one position so it is fully visible |
A top reel symbol only takes effect when it is “fully visible.” In Starfire Fortunes, if a nudge icon lands on the fifth reel, it pushes a half-visible top reel symbol into view. Turning on Golden Bet guarantees the nudge.
In free spins,
3 or more free spins symbols start free spins, and the TopHit feature keeps working throughout the bonus. Starfire Fortunes awards extra spins when a free spins symbol lands or when 6 or more of the same symbol appear on the top reel. In permitted regions, bonus buy is also available. Yggdrasil states this game’s max win is 25,000x.
Partner game adaptations
Partner studios have since adapted TopHit to fit their own themes. Big Game Fishing TopHit from Reflex Gaming, released in November 2024, is a 5×3, 20-payline game. On top of the base rules (high-paying symbol → main reel wilds, up to 5x), it adds a Money Collect feature that gathers the cash values of fish symbols on the main reels when a fisherman symbol is fully visible on the top reel. Bulletproof Games, Boomerang Studios, and Spinon have also released TopHit games.
TopHit games on AI Slot
| Games | RTP | Max win |
|---|---|---|
| Starfire Fortunes TopHit | 96.00% | 25,000x |
| Big Game Fishing TopHit | 94.00% | 5,000x |
| Dogfighters – Their Finest Hour TopHit | 96.00% | 7,500x |
| Fuel the Mule TopHit | 94.00% | 8,000x |
| Zappin’ Zeus TopHit | 96.00% | 5,000x |
| Bank of Blarney TopHit | 96.00% | 5,000x |
Partner titles released after the first game have max wins between 5,000x and 8,000x, which is set lower than the original.
