Golden Ticket 2 - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Play’n Go are continuing a strong 2020 start with Golden Ticket 2, a sequel to their 2014 release Golden Ticket. The slot, like the original, is based around a Circus theme, but don’t let the same theme fool you; Play’n Go have developed a completely different slot here, despite many similarities, and in this review we’re going to be taking a look at what Golden Ticket 2 has to offer and what you can expect when playing.

Like many of Play’n Go’s most popular slots, Golden Ticket 2 is built around a 5X5 grid layout. You can start spinning from as little as 0.20 credits per spin, and the maximum spin amount caps out at a healthy 100 credits/spin which should be more than enough for the vast majority of players. The reels themselves are set on a circus stage and you’ll see a strange-looking animated clown on the right-hand-side who moves and interacts as you play.

Golden Ticket 2’s Symbols And Payouts

As is typical with most of Play’n Go’s “5X5 slots”, Golden Ticket 2 has five lower-paying symbols and three “premiums”; the lower-paying symbols include a Monocycle, a Juggling Set, a Target, Throwing Knives and a Ringmaster’s Hat. These lower-paying symbols aren’t worth much, paying between 2-4X your stake for a 5-of-a-kind combo.

Mixed Symbols

The higher-paying symbols are all different characters from the circus performance, and you’ll see a Clown, a Blindfolded Knife Thrower and a Ringmaster. All three higher-paying symbols pay 10X your stake for a 5-of-a-kind combo, and, like other slots like Moon Princess, all the higher-paying symbols “mix” with one another, so lining up a 3-of-a-kind, 4-of-a-kind or 5-of-a-kind combo of mixed premium symbols awards a payout too.

Golden Ticket 2 Bonus Features

There’s lots to look forward to in Golden Ticket 2 and it’s clear Play’n Go has chosen to incorporate as much “action” into the slot as possible. (Quite a few players found the original Golden Ticket slot to be fairly boring and slow-paced.) 

Unlike similar games like Moon Princess, the main bonus round isn’t triggered by filling this meter however - and Play’n Go have chosen to use the same feature mechanic as the original game. The word BONUS is spelt out behind symbols on the reels (the position changes on each spin) and if you manage to fully reveal BONUS you’ll trigger the main bonus round.

Free Spins

Once triggered, you’ll be given a choice of three different free spin options. These are:

• 5 free-spins with 3X multiplier wilds (very volatile)
• 7 free-spins with 2X multiplier wilds (mid volatility)
• 9 free-spins with 1X wilds (low volatility)

There’s also a unique “Win Spins” feature present in all free-spins options. If you manage to fill three segments of the meter (by landing winning combos using the higher-paying symbols) you’ll trigger a Win Spin. This sees a 2X2 version of the multiplier wild placed onto the reels, guaranteeing a win and - hopefully - giving you a tasty hit! 

It’s also possible to win more win spins; this is achieved by filling all five segments of the meter during a win spin - doing so will award you one additional Win Spin. It’s also worth mentioning that if you manage to clear the grid of all symbols during the bonus (including the regular free-spins and win spins) you’ll win an instant payout of 500X your stake!

Overall Review of Golden Ticket 2

Like the original Golden Ticket, Golden Ticket 2 carries a unique charm and charisma with it - and it’s pretty fun to play. The bonus round isn’t quite as easy to trigger as with the original, but it pays substantially more - and with 5,000X your stake available to be won on every spin there’s plenty of win-potential.

The low variance free-spins option is pretty bland in our opinion too - so, while more risky, we’d recommend going with the volatile option or, at the very least, the medium variance bonus as this ensures you get at least 2X wilds on the reels.

Unlike similar games like Moon Princess, the main bonus round isn’t triggered by filling this meter however - and Play’n Go have chosen to use the same feature mechanic as the original game. The word BONUS is spelt out behind symbols on the reels (the position changes on each spin) and if you manage to fully reveal BONUS you’ll trigger the main bonus round.

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