Book of Gold 2: Double Hit

Book of Gold 2: Double Hit Overview

In this new game from the prolific Playson studio, many different successful elements from other slots have been merged to create a new game with plenty of firepowers. Firstly, Playson has started with creating a slot in the "Book of…" format, which has proven very popular with gamers across the globe. Then they have added the enticing double hit gaming mechanic, which means that players will simultaneously spin the reels on two-game boards if they are lucky. And finally, they have gone to the most popular theme of all time – Ancient Egypt. This truly is a design based on what works.

The bulk of the bonus feature action is built around the scatter symbol. Land three of these anywhere on the reels simultaneously, and you will be awarded 10 free spins on the first playing board. Landing this number of scatters also unlocks the second field, giving you twice the number of reels and symbols to play on. Landing 3 scatters on each board simultaneously will provide you with 20 free spins. During these spins, one symbol will also be chosen to be an expanding symbol.

Theme and Symbols

The theme of this game is Ancient Egypt. It is fair to say that you will have played an Egyptian slot if you have ever played an online slot game. If you are not aware, Ancient Egypt was a civilisation that existed in North Africa, concentrated along the river Nile. The history of this civilisation occurred over a series of Kingdoms. This civilisation reached its peak power during the New Kingdom, where the Egyptian Pharoah Ramesses controlled most areas of Nubia and the Near East. This stunning time in human history is the inspiration for the aesthetics of this game.

The background for Book of Gold: Double Hit is a shadowy depiction of the interior of one of the famous tombs buried underneath one of the Pyramids of Giza. The torch lighting, eerie stillness and exotic hieroglyphics put one in mind of The Mummy, the famous Hollywood film starring Brendon Fraser. The finish and decoration used in this background are of decent quality. However, there isn't anything particularly remarkable about the scene. Indeed, it looks just like the other 10,000 Egyptian themed slot games currently on the market.

The board, or should we say boards, is novel in that there are two stacked, one on top of the other. Each is encased in gold and has a background of jet black to make the symbols stand out more starkly.

The symbols for this game are split into low-paying, high-paying and special symbols. The low-paying symbols are the J, Q, K and A in playing card royals. The most valuable of which is the Ace worth 750 coins. The higher paying symbols include the Ankh, Eye of Horus, God Ra, and portrait of the Pharoah. The pharaoh is the most lucrative, paying out 25,000 coins for the top combination. The golden book in this game fulfils the role of both wild and scatter and has its payout of 20,000 coins for the top combo.

Game Play

Book of Gold: Double Hit is played on two 5-reel, 3-row playing boards with ten pay lines available each. To create winners in this game, players must match 3 or more symbols in combination from left to right on the reels.

The betting range for Book of Gold: Double Hit is 40p to as much as £100 per spin. To change your betting level per spin, use the bet adjuster tool located at the bottom of the playing window.

Further information regarding the slot, including a display of the paytable, can be accessed by clicking on the settings menu. The spin button is located to the bottom right of the reels. You can set up auto spins in the game's menu.
The volatility for this game is at the high end of the spectrum. The return to player percentage for Book of Gold: Double Hit is 95.5%, which is under average. The biggest payout that players can win on one spin is 5,135 x their stake.

Features

As we mentioned in the introduction, the bulk of the bonus feature action is built around the scatter symbol. Land three of these anywhere on the reels simultaneously, and you will be awarded 10 free spins on the first playing board. Landing this number of scatters also unlocks the second field, giving you twice the number of reels and symbols to play on.

Landing 3 scatters on each board simultaneously will give you 20 free spins. During these spins, one symbol will also be chosen to be an expanding symbol to help you score more wins. However, this symbol cannot be the scatter.

Conclusion

The two fields really make a difference to the playing dynamic in this game, adding another layer of profit-generating potential and a fun second level for players to strive for. Playson has really stepped up their game when it comes to these double hit slots. That being said, you still have to be a little careful not to waste too many spins waiting for a feature, as the volatility is very high. The theme could also have been done with a bit more thought to somehow introduce a level of novelty. You can play free slots from Playson on our website with no registration.