Golden Ticket 2

Golden Ticket 2 Slot Review

NOTE: Screenshots on this page were taken whilst we played this game for real money at BacanaPlay

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Overall Score

8.0

A fun slot with plenty of action on every spin where the circus theme is reflected in the mayhem on the reels and the unpredictable nature of the gameplay.

Game Information

  • Name: Golden Ticket 2
  • Game Suppplier: Play n Go
  • Release Date: September 2020
  • Theme: Party
  • RTP: 96.50%, 94.50%, 91.50%, 87.50%, 84.50%
  • Variance: High
  • Maximum Win: 5,000x
  • Progressive Jackpot: No
  • Minimum Stake: £0.20
  • Reels: 5
  • Rows: 5
  • Paylines: 20
  • Features: Free Spins, Multiplier Wilds, Tumbling Reels and Win Spins

About Golden Ticket 2

Golden Ticket 2 by Play n Go is the 2002 sequel to the original Golden Ticket circus slot released in 2014. Unlike many sequels it is a significant evolution from the original slot with a more intricate gameplay and sophisticated features. Golden Ticket 2 also has a significantly more volatile maths model. There are all manner of Wilds, Multiplier Wilds and Bonus Features with variable volatility to unlock, and in keeping with the circus theme, your eyes are drawn this way and that as events unfold.

The action takes place against the backdrop of a circus ring with a manically-smiling clown juggling on a unicycle to the right of the reels. There are both Multiplier and Wild meters to fill to unlock extra levels and stardust falling and the sound of a whooping and whistling crowd to invoke the atmosphere of a real circus.

Golden Ticket 2 also has unusual pay ways, with an avalanche wins mechanic mixing with paylines that run horizontally AND vertically on a 5×5 grid as we shall see.

 

What We Liked

  • Fun theme with eventful gameplay
  • 500x win for those who clear the grid
  • Choice of THREE free spins set ups
  • 2x2 multiplier wilds in bonus game
  • Great atmosphere and graphics

What We Didn't like

  • Top win could be higher

About The Developer

  • Name: Play n Go
  • Established: 1997
  • UK License: Remote 021725-R-304911-020
  • Total Games: 200 +
  • Known For: Grid slots, high variance slots, huge range of themes, styles and maths models
  • Popular Slots: Book of Dead, Reactoonz 1 and 2, Troll Hunters 2, Rise of Olympus

RTP and Variance 8/10

What is RTP?

RTP (Return to Player) refers to the amount a game will pay out in cash prizes expressed as a percentage of all the money wagered on that game. For example, a 96% RTP means a game will pay out £96 for every £100 wagered. This is an average number and will vary from one session to the next.  Read more here.

What is Variance?

Variance refers to how far a game will deviate from its RTP over time. High variance games deviate a lot and produce uneven win distributions and unexpected windfalls. Low variance games provide a more stable and even distribution of wins. Read more here.

Golden Ticket 2 has an RTP of 96.5%. This is standard for Play n Go slots and average for online slots in general. If you are looking for a higher return from a Play n Go game you could try any of these instead, all also available at the casinos listed on this page:

  • Rage To Riches – 97.2% RTP
  • Xmas Joker – 96.98% RTP
  • Pearl Lagoon – 96.88% RTP
  • Cash Pump – 96.86% RTP
  • Mystery Joker 2,000 – 96.91% RTP

Golden Ticket 2 is a high variance slot, much more volatile than the original which was medium variance. That means an uneven win distribution but potentially lucrative sequences when wild multipliers and free spins combine. If you enjoy this type of gameplay you should also try Shamrock Miner, Boat Bonanza or Hooligan Hustle, also by Play n Go.

The top win here is 5,0o0x. This is OK, but not the best from this studio. If you are looking for bigger potential we recommend The Last Sundown (36,000x) or Raging Rex 2 (30,000x).

Spins start at 20p per play.

Paytable 8/10

There are high production values in Golden Ticket 2 as we can see in the nicely crafted symbol images and illustrated circus-backdrop. The values of symbols themselves are not massive but remember you have multipliers to super-charge your payouts if you can unlock them.

Here are the highlights of the paytable:

  • There are 5 reels and 5 rows fixed with no expansions. There are also 20 fixed paylines.
  • Wins are triggered by landing 3 or more identical symbols on the reels from left to right horizontally OR vertically.
  • The low payers are the circus props – unicycle, jugglers props, throwing knives, juggling knives and ringmaster props. The ringmaster props are valued at 4x for five on a line.
  • The premiums are the clown, magician and ringmaster valued at up to 10x for five ringmasters.
  • Look out as well for the wild circus tent valued at 5ox for five on a line, and which subs in for all others to form wins. It can also appear in 2×2 form in the win spin feature described below.

Gameplay & Features 8/10

Golden Ticket 2 is a significant upgrade on the original when it comes to features with lots of opportunities to unlock higher value potential. If you are looking to win big, these will help you.

Clear the Board With Avalanche Wins To Earn 500x!

First up, every win is followed by an avalanche – winning symbols are removed and existing symbols drop down to fill the spaces. Unlike other Avalanche Wins games, here new symbols DO NOT drop in at this point. Instead, you just keep clearing more symbols with each drop. Clearing the entire grid gets you a 500x prize! You can find a similar feature in ELK Studios Dreamzone slot.

Also, with each avalanche a progressive multiplier increases by 1x, just like in games like Gonzo’s Quest or Bonanza (Free Spins Round). In this way the win for clearing the board can be as high as 5,000x!

Add Multiplier Wilds by Completing the Wilds Meter

Look for the Wilds Meter to the left of the grid. Any win with premiums will contribute to filling this. Wins with 3, 4 or 5 symbols add to the first, second of third segment in the meter. Once filled, 1 or 2 multiplier wilds are dropped onto the grid to help trigger wins. Which value multiplier you get depends on who appears to the right of the grid.

The ringmaster will award the highest value multiplier so look to unlock this feature when she is overseeing the action.

Clear The ‘Bonus Row’ to Unlock THREE Free Spins Options With Variable Volatility

One row of the grid always has the word ‘BONUS’ printed behind it – it could be any as the word moves up and down with each spin. To enter free spins you will need to clear this row of the grid completely with avalanches. You have a choice of THREE configurations which give less spins but higher multipliers or vice versa. These are your options:

  • 5 spins with high variance and 3x multiplier
  • 7 spins with medium variance and 2x multiplier
  • 9 spins with low variance and 1x multiplier

The win meter is still significant here – filling it will get you a GUARANTEED win spin with a super-sized 2×2 symbol. Remember, with avalanches it will remain until it forms part of a win so it’s a useful addition.

Finally, re-filling the win meter will unlock ANOTHER win-spin and the win multiplier DOES NOT re-set for the new spin.

 

Further Recommendations – More Slot Sites With Play n Go Games

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Our Verdict 8.0/10

So what do we think of Golden Ticket 2? We loved it for several reasons:

  1. This is an action-packed slot with loads going on with each spin despite it being a high variance game with a tough maths model.
  2. The constant chances in configuration on every spin!  The BONUS row moves with each spin, the person – juggle, magician or ringmaster – who affects the win multipliers always changes, and the win meter is constantly filling and emptying on each avalanche. This creates a truly dynamic game with loads to keep your eye on. In short, there is never a dull moment.
  3. The choice of variance and multiplier level for free spins allows you to affect the game in interesting ways. We prefer a higher multiplier, but that is your choice.
  4. The chance to clear the grid for a 500x top win adds further jeopardy and excitement to every avalanche sequence.

Is there anything we didn’t like? 5,000x top win is an improvement on the original of 1,000x but it is still far short of some of the prizes you can win in other slots on the market right now. For much higher potential you could look at our list of games from No Limit City or Relax Gaming.

Good luck!