Free slot: Book of Gold 2: Double Hit

How Book of Gold 2 Double Hit works

A little originality... or not at all! Here we are, back in ancient Egypt with a "Book of" slot machine. In a more colourful world than usual, we are once again on the hunt for the famous books. If you're lucky, you might hit the jackpot, or even 2, as it's the Double Hit version we're presenting today!

Book of Gold 2 Double Hit is a slot machine developed and published by online gaming provider Playson. It has been available at most online casinos since 20 May 2021. Its payout ratio to the player is quite low at 95.5%, but its volatility is quite high and its maximum win potential is average with the possibility of winning up to 5,135 times the starting bet. The starting grid is almost classic, with 5 reels composed of 3 symbols, except that it is doubled. Indeed, there are two 5x3 grids in Book of Gold 2 Double Hit, offering twice as many possibilities to win. As is often the case with "Book of" slots, the Scatter symbol acts as a Wild. The Wild symbol substitutes for all other symbols in order to facilitate connections, except for the specially chosen bonus symbol. Here, each grid has its own Scatter, which will activate the free spins bonus only on that same grid.

Book of Gold 2 Double Hit symbols

In addition to the Scatter, there are 9 different symbols in Book of Gold 2 Double Hit. They are classified into two distinct categories according to their rarity:

• High value symbols are commonly referred to as premium symbols. They appear less often and are represented by a pharaoh, Horus, an eye and an Egyptian cross;

• Low value symbols are also called common symbols. They appear much more often and are represented by the high values of a pack of cards (10-J-Q-K-A);

Above you will find the potential winnings for a bet of €1.

The different connections in Book of Gold 2 Double Hit

Once again, you are faced with yet another remake of a classic hit slot. So it's no surprise that the paylines are classic. Book of Gold 2 Double Hit features 10 predefined paylines in the form of buttons, diagonals and lines. In order to win, you need to get at least 3 identical symbols placed on one of these 10 paylines. Connections are only valid from left to right. Where Book of Gold 2 Double Hit stands out is in the fact that these 10 paylines are active on both grids used in the game, thus offering 20 paylines for your connections. In the image below, you will find the 10 different paylines.

How the Book of Gold 2 Double Hit Bonus works

Getting 3 identical Scatter symbols on the same pay spin triggers the Book of Gold 2 Double Hit bonus on the grid where the 3 Scatters are obtained. A symbol is then randomly selected. This symbol will expand throughout the duration of the bonus to occupy its entire reel. The aim is to get at least 1 symbol chosen on each reel so that the reels expand and the entire grid is covered with that symbol. In order to activate the expansion feature, you need to get at least 2 identical symbols when the chosen symbol is a premium and at least 3 identical symbols when the chosen symbol is a common symbol. In return, connections pay out without the chosen symbol being placed on a predefined payline.

Since only the grid where the 3 Scatters were obtained activates the chosen symbol's expansion, you will need to obtain 3 Scatters again, this time on the grid where the bonus is not activated, in order for 10 additional free spins to be awarded and for the chosen symbol to expand to both grids. This is also possible if 3 Scatter symbols are obtained simultaneously on the 2 different grids. The symbol chosen to be expandable is always the same for both grids. Getting 3 Scatter symbols on a grid where the bonus is already active adds 10 extra free spins without unlocking the second grid or even adding a new special symbol.

Our review of Book of Gold 2 Double Hit

Although Book of Gold 2 Double Hit follows the same basic lines as many of the less than original Book of Dead slots, it still manages to stand out in some respects. The graphics are of high quality and the theme is very colourful, which makes it slightly different from slots with an ancient Egyptian theme. The double grid system is very interesting, but unfortunately does not increase the maximum winning potential. It would have been much more relevant to double the maximum multiplier that it is possible to obtain on a single spin by imagining that one could fill both grids of a pharaoh. So no double win, but a system that is a bit more original than a basic "Book of". Book of Gold 2 Double Hit is slightly different from its family and offers a more original game experience while keeping the same recipe that works so well!