Fire in the Hole 2

Fire in the Hole 2 is a highly volatile mining-themed slot developed by Nolimit City, released on February 22, 2024. This sequel builds upon the success of its predecessor, offering an enhanced gaming experience with improved features and mechanics.

The game is set in a gritty, treasure-filled mine, complete with rickety wooden beams and flickering lanterns. The visual design is sharp and detailed, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws players into the depths of the mine. The soundtrack and sound effects further enhance the explosive ambiance, making each spin a thrilling experience.

The slot features a 6×6 grid layout, starting with 486 ways to win. However, this can expand dramatically to 46,656 ways during gameplay, thanks to the Collapsing Mine feature. Symbols on the reels include mining equipment such as lanterns, bags, maps, boots, and shovels, alongside lower-paying card symbols (9 to K).

Key features of Fire in the Hole 2 include:

• Collapsing Mine: Each winning combination triggers a collapse, removing winning symbols and allowing new ones to fall into place. This can activate up to three additional rows, increasing the number of ways to win.
• xBomb Wild Multiplier: These special wilds substitute for other symbols and explode, removing adjacent symbols (except scatters) and increasing the win multiplier for the next cascade.
• Wild Mining: Triggered by landing 3-6 symbols of the same type in a vertical or horizontal line without forming a win. This feature adds up to 4 wilds to the center of the triggering alignment.
• xSplit: This symbol doubles all symbols on the same row by splitting them in two, potentially creating more winning combinations.
• Lucky Wagon Free Spins: Activated by landing 3 or more scatter symbols. This hold-and-win style bonus round starts with 3 free spins and features various enhancers:
  • Coin values
  • Multipliers
  • Dynamite (removes dirt blockers and doubles coin values)
  • Beer (revives old coins)
  • Dwarf (collects all values in view)
• Upgrade System: During free spins, an additional 7th reel can reveal crystal upgrade symbols, potentially making certain enhancers persistent for the duration of the bonus round.

The game also offers an xBet feature (not available in the UK), which guarantees a scatter on the last inactive row per spin at the cost of 2.5x the regular stake. This feature increases the bonus round hit frequency from 1 in 211 spins to 1 in 49 spins.

Fire in the Hole 2 boasts an impressive maximum win potential of 65,000x the stake, with a hit probability of 1 in 17 million spins. The RTP is set at a competitive 96.07%, although players should be aware of potential adjustable RTP ranges.

One of the most intriguing aspects of Fire in the Hole 2 is its upgrade system during the free spins round. This innovative feature adds an extra layer of excitement and strategy to the bonus game, as players aim to unlock persistent enhancers that can significantly boost their winning potential.