Hawaiian Waves Review
Hawaiian Waves is the five-reel original, released in July 2025, ten months before the three-reel 777 – Hawaiian Waves. It has 20 lines and free spins where wilds stick.
Two games, one beach
This version uses a 5×3 grid with 20 lines and bets from 0.20 to 200. The 777 edition, by contrast, is a 3×3 game with five lines and Retro Xtreme.
Choose this one if you want free spins; choose the 777 version for quick classic play.
Hawaiian Waves Features
Sticky wilds in free spins
Scatters trigger free spins, during which wilds that land become sticky. The paytable in the demo shows how many spins each trigger awards.
Figures
A catalogue lists 95.79% RTP and medium-high volatility. It also quotes a 50,000× maximum, which seems very high for this format, so we mark it unconfirmed.
Hawaiian Waves Pros and Cons
Strengths
- Sticky wilds in free spins
- Bright theme
- Wide bet range
Limitations
- Maximum win unverified
- RTP below 96%
Our Verdict
Hawaiian Waves is the fuller of the two beach games. Its free spins are the reason to play it.
Hawaiian Waves FAQs
What's the difference between Hawaiian Waves and 777 – Hawaiian Waves?
This is a 20-line five-reel game with free spins; the 777 version is a 3×3 classic with five lines.
Do wilds stick in free spins?
Yes, according to the catalogue.
What is the RTP?
Listed at 95.79%.
Sources and game-version notes
Information checked 30 October 2026.
Catalogue figures; the listed maximum win was not verified.