Wild Swarm 2: the Push Gaming slot at Bob Casino

Wild Swarm 2: bee-themed grid with hive progression

How does the hive meter work? Wild Swarm 2 takes you into a forest alive with worker and queen bees. The 5-reel, 4-row grid plays across 20 paylines, and its signature Hive Meter sits at the top right. As bee symbols land during regular spins, the meter fills: worker bees add one segment, queens add five. When the meter reaches its peak at level 5, any bee landing can trigger Swarm Mode, the slot's defining bonus round. This high-volatility game rewards patience with much larger wins that arrive less often.

Patience or frequent wins. You'll enjoy this slot if you're comfortable with the wait between wins and the bets suit your budget: from NZ$0.10 to NZ$100 per spin. The Hive Meter mechanic means every bee symbol moves you closer to something bigger, so base game spins stay engaging. If you prefer frequent smaller payouts or find high-volatility games too unpredictable for your session plans, you might find calmer alternatives more comfortable.

What makes Swarm Mode the biggest wins? Swarm Mode is where the real power builds. Triggered when your Hive Meter explodes at level 5, this bonus opens with 10 automatic free spins and applies a different reel multiplier to each column: 2x, 3x, 4x, 6x and 8x from left to right. A full stack of Sticky Wilds lands on one random reel before the first bonus spin, and as these wilds accumulate their multipliers across multiple spins, they can create the slot's largest payouts.

Land scatters to unlock your biggest wins

Extra spins with sticky symbols. Three, four or five Hive symbols trigger 7, 8 or 10 free spins with matching Sticky Wilds. Fixed reel multipliers above reels 2 and 4 apply when those reels fill completely with wilds, awarding extra spins.

Wild Swarm 2 chest picks explained. When a Chest lands, five face-down hexagons appear. Pick one to reveal all five prizes at once and claim your choice: bet multipliers, free spins, a Hive boost or instant Swarm Mode.

Wild Swarm 2 goes into overdrive. Wild Swarm 2 triggers Swarm Mode when the Hive reaches level 5 or through a Chest prize. You get 10 automatic free spins with reel multipliers (x2 through x8) and a full stack of wilds on one reel before the first spin.

Watch the meter build. The Hive meter at top-right fills as bee symbols land: Worker Bees add 1 segment, Queen Bees add 5. At level 5, any bee has a chance to explode the Hive. A fresh Hive resets to level 2-4 after each mode ends.

Wild Swarm 2 keeps some outcomes hidden

Bonus timing stays hidden. The bonus round comes at random intervals. No sequence or pattern signals when the Hive will reach level five or when a Chest prize will arrive. Each session is independent.

Set your session limits first. One session may return your stake or more; another may not. The 96.67% RTP describes only what happens across millions of spins at NZ$100 staked, never what your session will deliver.

Maximum win is a ceiling. The maximum win of NZ$1,000,000 sits at the ceiling. Reaching it remains extraordinarily rare, even at the maximum bet. Most sessions end without approaching it.

Protect yourself while you play

Choose your spending limit. Decide what you can afford to lose before each session, then set that as your budget. Only play with money you don't need for essentials.

Decide your exit point first. Plan your stopping point in advance, whether you're ahead or behind. Walk away when that moment comes, even after a winning spin.

Your limits keep you steady. Use your account's deposit and loss limits to keep your spending on track. These limits help you stick to what you've decided.

Take a break or stop. If the game stops feeling fun or you're playing more than you intended, pause or self-exclude. The Problem Gambling Foundation and Gambling Helpline are here if you need support.