Avalon 2 Review
Avalon II takes you on a Quest for the Holy Grail in a five-reel slot with 243 ways to win. Playable from $0.30 per spin, the 2014 release has a maximum payout of $120,000. The game is packed with features including Expanding Wilds, Free Spins and a thrilling Grail Bonus round. This is a medium volatility game with an RTP of 95.92%.
Name: Avalon 2
Developer: Microgaming
Paylines: 243
Reels: 5
Rows: 3
RTP: 95.92%
Variance: Medium
Top Payout: 120,000x
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ABOUT THIS SLOT
Avalon II is set in the mythical kingdom of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere in old England, and takes inspiration from the legend of King Arthur, a narrative that appears in countless books and movies to this day. The island of Avalon which gives the slot its name is reputedly where the king’s sword was forged. This slot was released in 2014 but stands the test of time and still holds its own today in a crowded slots market. It is widely regarded to be an upgrade on the original Avalon, and one of MG’s top games of all time, alongside classics like Immortal Romance and Thunderstruck 2.
If you choose to accept the challenge, laid down by Avalon 2, to track down the ultimate prize of the Holy Grail, then a big cast of characters from the tale will help you, all magnificently drawn in a game with striking graphics and backdrops. The action is relentless and great fun and offers pretty decent win potential. It all takes place on a basic 5 reel and 3 row set with 243 paylines in play at all times. To win, just land matching symbols on any spin on successive reels, from left to right.
RTP, VARIANCE AND PAYOUTS
RTP, VARIANCE AND PAYOUTS
Avalon 2 is a medium variance game, making it appealing to a broad range of players. Payout and features are triggered regularly and wins can be big, with a top jackpot of $120,000 available in the Grail Bonus rounds. The RTP of Avalon 2 is 95.92% and players can bet from $0.30 to $1.50 per single spin.
SYMBOLS AND PAYTABLE
Low value symbols on the reels are made up of the cards Ace through to 9. Higher value symbols are represented by characters from the story. King Arthur, being the ruler of the kingdom, offers the highest return at 33.34x bet for five of a kind. Other high-value symbols offer between 6.67x bet and 26.67x bet for the maximum combo. Players will also see Merlin, Guinevere, Morgan, and the Black Knight.
The Avalon 2 Logo is the Wild that substitutes for all regular icons to form wins and triggers a 66.66x payout for a complete payline. The Lady of the Lake icon is an expanding Wild that appears only on the central reel and The Grail is the Scatter that triggers the Grail Bonus.
GAMEPLAY AND FEATURES
Avalon 2 is absolutely packed with features which is why so many of us love it. There are random base game features that keep the action ticking over, and then a full-on bounty hunt in the Grail Bonus with no less than EIGHT features, all part of your journey towards the Holy Grail itself.
Two Random Base Game Features
There are two features that land randomly in the base game. The Lady of the Lake is a Wild symbol that will only appear on reel 3, but can expand to cover the entire reel, boosting win chances. Meanwhile, Merlin the Wizard also appears on random spins, delivering a cash win up to 20x or or multipliers of 2x or 4x.
The Grail Bonus Feature
The Grail Scatter is what you need to trigger the Grail Bonus feature. Three or more Grails will trigger the Bonus. Here, you partake in a quest through the kingdom to retrieve the Grail and return it to Avalon. Up to 8 special features can be played in the Bonus. Two paths are there for you to pick, and each of them has different special features.
Lake of Legend Bonus Game
In this bonus game, players roll the dice and get awarded random multiplier values. As you collect multipliers, your mission is to forge Excalibur. If the displayed multiplier matches the multiplier on a certain sword fragment value, you start forging the sword. Players need to match six multiplier values on six sword fragments to complete the sword, win a 15x multiplier (in addition to your other multiplier wins form the round), and end the Bonus.
Misty Vale Bonus Feature
Players are awarded 15 free spins in Misty Vale. Also, you will get a chance to select one icon to become the multiplier Wild during the feature, which takes a 2x multiplier as well. You cannot retrigger the feature.
Whispering Woods Feature
Here, you will meet the mysterious White Knight, whose task is to give you a chance to pick from 5 shields. Once you pick your shield, you can keep the multiplier of 10x to 160x, or to change your mind and pick again. Players can change their minds up to 2 times.
Forest Falls Feature
In Forest Falls, players get 20 free spins with Trailing Wilds. Logo Wilds that land on reels 1 and 2 will drop down one place with each successive spin, creating a trail of Wilds behind it.
Dusky Moors Bonus Game
Pick from 12 cards until you match 2 corresponding Helms. Each Helm has a particular value. That is not all, because every non-winning pick will increase the win multiplier, which starts at 2x, and goes up to 8x. Once you make a winning pick, the active multiplier will be applied to the value of the Helm.
Morgan’s Keep Bonus Game
Next in line, we have Morgan’s Keep Bonus, which rewards players with 20 free spins. Freebies come with Rolling Reels, destroying winning symbols and adding new ones on vacant cells. The win multiplier goes up for every successive win. The max multiplier is 6x. On non-winning spins, the multiplier resets to 2x.
Hall of Shadows Bonus Game
Players will cross swords with the Black Knight. The total win in this Bonus game depends on your success in combat. Every successful block or attack on the opponent will get you a prize.
Isle of Avalon Bonus Game
Spin the Wheel to reveal your final prize. The Wheel has 4 inner wheels, and each of them will display a number. The numbers on reels 1-3 combine for the total multiplier. If Wheel 3 displays 0, the fourth wheel is unlocked and only then you can benefit from the number on the fourth reel.
OUR VERDICT
There is no question that Avalon 2 is a stunning slot and deserving of its place in the pantheon of top Microgaming slots. It has so much action going on it can feel confusing at first, but those who have regularly played this game will testify that you get to know the features and triggers very quickly, which is when it becomes really enjoyable. You’ll be hanging on for those scatters that set up the Grail Bonus rounds and hoping for your favourites to drop. There are big wins available if you can trigger free spins in Forest Fall and Misty Value, particularly when combined with multipliers, and there are always surprises at every turn.
In short, a timeless classic that all slots players will love.
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