Introduction to Big Bamboo 2
Big Bamboo 2 is a casino slot from Push Gaming, where we get to enjoy a dear reunion with our bamboo-loving friend. Time certainly flies, as it’s been nearly four years since we were introduced to the first installment in the Bamboo series, Big Bamboo, which became a real smash hit among players. Since then, the studio has experimented and created alternative versions whose layout can also be seen in other games from them, such as Bamboo Ways and Happy Bamboo, but we haven’t seen a genuine sequel that builds on the core elements of the original until now.
The game’s signature Mystery Bamboo Symbols will, of course, return this time, ready to reveal wilds, paying symbols, or activate the thrilling Golden Bamboo feature. But to spice up the gaming experience, the game also introduces new ways to win, a new Lucky Bamboo feature, and a polished bonus game with sticky progressive frames. An already high max win of 50,000x the bet has now been ramped up even further and stands at an incredible 75,000x the bet.
Yes, it’s truly an intriguing mix of ingredients we find in the recipe for this highly anticipated sequel. It’s now time for us to enter this vibrant bamboo forest and break down what the Big Bamboo 2 demo has to offer.
Theme, Gameplay & Payouts
Big Bamboo 2 is a video slot from Push Gaming featuring 5 reels, 6 rows, and 50 paylines. You can choose between a Min.bet of 0.10 and a Max.bet of 100. The game has been designed with multiple RTP settings, featuring an above-average RTP of 96.36% by default, but operators can also choose to use one of the lower RTPs of either 94.45% or 85.68%. Big Bamboo 2 has very high volatility and a max win of 75,000x the bet.
The game follows an Asian theme, where in the background of the reels you can see a room with a large window overlooking a dense bamboo forest. The music played during the spins is calm and meditative, featuring nature-inspired and Asian tones. When wins are created or major events occur, energetic and distinct sound effects are added. You can play the game on mobile devices and desktops. You create a win by landing 3 or more of the same symbol type on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost reel. The panda and wild symbols create a win when you land just two.
The game’s lower-paying symbols are the suits diamonds, clubs, hearts, and spades. Depending on whether you land a win with 3, 4, or 5 of the same symbol type, you’ll receive 0.2x, 0.4x, or 0.8x your bet, respectively. The higher-paying symbols consist of a blue bird, a green monkey, a wild boar, and a bamboo-eating panda. Depending on whether you land a winning combination with 3, 4, or 5 of the same symbol type, it pays between 0.3x–12x, 0.4x–16x, 0.5x–20x, and 2x–100x the bet, respectively. The panda symbol has the same payout as the wild symbol, and these create a win already when you land two, which then pays 0.5x the bet. The wild symbol substitutes for other symbols to help generate more winning combinations. During the spins, you’ll also be able to land the Scatter Symbol (Yin & Yang), Mystery Bamboo Symbol (Green), Golden Bamboo Symbol (Golden), Instant Prize Symbol (Coin), Multiplier Symbol (Multiplier), Collector Symbol (Yellow C), and Lucky Bamboo Symbol (Golden Bamboo with Purple). During the bonus game, you’ll also be able to land Extra Spin Symbols displaying a plus sign followed by the number of free spins they award. Now it’s time to check out what the special features and mechanics do.
Special Features & Mechanics
What is the max win in the game Big Bamboo 2?
You can win up to 75,000x the bet.
What features are available in Big Bamboo 2?
The features are Wild Symbol, Mystery Bamboo Symbol, Golden Bamboo Feature, Instant Prize Symbols, Multiplier Symbols, Collector Symbol, Lucky Bamboo Symbol, Lucky Bamboo Feature, Free Spins, Gamble Feature, and Feature Buys.
Wild Symbol
The Wild Symbol helps create winning combinations by substituting for other paying symbols.
Mystery Bamboo Symbol
This symbol can land anywhere on the reels during the base game and bonus game. It is usually stacked, and all Mystery Bamboo symbols during that spin will reveal the same random symbol type, which can also be Golden Bamboo symbols.
Golden Bamboo Feature
This feature is activated when the mystery bamboo symbol reveals a golden bamboo symbol. During this feature, the symbols Instant Prize, Multiplier, Collector, Lucky Bamboo, and Scatter can land in the spots that previously held golden bamboo symbols. The feature continues until all of these spots have been filled with symbols.
Instant Prize Symbols
These are bet multipliers and can land with values of x1, x2, x10, x25, x100, x250, x500, x1,000, x2,500, and x5,000.
Multiplier Symbols
The values of the multiplier symbols can be x2, x3, x5, and x10, where their value will multiply the values of all instant prize symbols and collector symbols. Once the multiplier has been applied, the position of the multiplier will spin again.
Collector Symbol
This symbol collects the values from all instant prize symbols and other collector symbols. The empty positions created by this collection will respin. When a collector symbol has been collected by another collector symbol, it will remain in its position and does not spin again.
Lucky Bamboo Symbol
If the lucky bamboo symbol lands during a golden bamboo feature, its feature will be activated after the other mechanics have been completed.
Lucky Bamboo Feature
This feature is triggered when you land a Lucky Bamboo symbol and starts with 3 spins, which are reset every time a Golden Bamboo symbol lands, causing all paying symbols and the Lucky Bamboo to spin. You can land Golden Bamboo and Dud symbols during these spins.
When a golden bamboo symbol lands, it will create a bronze frame at its position the first time it lands. If you land a golden bamboo symbol on a position that already has a frame, it will be upgraded. The order in which these frames are upgraded is Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond.
Each frame determines which instant prize symbols can be revealed:
Bronze = All instant prize symbols
Silver = Instant prize symbols worth x5 or more
Gold = Instant prize symbols worth x25 or more
Diamond = Instant prize symbols worth x1,000 or more
The feature continues until you either run out of spins or all frames have reached the maximum diamond level. At the end, all frames will spin through, and their prize symbols will be counted and paid out.
Free Spins
You activate the free spins bonus game by landing 3 or more scatter symbols. The last scatter symbol will determine the number of free spins you will receive. During the spins, you can land extra spin symbols that award 1, 2, or 3 additional free spins. When you land a scatter or extra free spin symbol, they will be collected in a Low Symbol Meter next to the reels.
Depending on how many scatter symbols you landed when the bonus was activated, they can award the following:
3 Scatter Symbols = You receive 6 to 8 free spins.
4 Scatter Symbols = You receive 7 to 9 free spins, with two low-paying symbols converted to mystery bamboo symbols.
5 Scatter Symbols = You get 8 to 10 free spins, where all low-paying symbols are converted to mystery bamboo symbols.
Four collected symbols are required to upgrade to the next level, where each level will convert one low-paying symbol to mystery bamboo symbols, award an instant prize multiplier, and grant extra free spins. The four different levels offer the following:
First Symbol Converted = You receive 4 extra free spins and a x2 instant prize multiplier.
Second Symbol Converted = You receive 3 extra free spins and a x3 instant prize multiplier.
Third Symbol Converted = You receive 3 extra free spins and a x5 instant prize multiplier.
Fourth Symbol Converted = You receive 2 extra free spins and a x10 instant prize multiplier.
At the start of the bonus game, there will be no frames on the reels, but mystery bamboo symbols can still land and trigger the golden bamboo feature. When activated, bronze frames will be created on all positions where the golden bamboo feature has been revealed. All frames created by the golden bamboo symbols are persistent in the bonus game and remain until the end.
Gamble Feature
When you activate the free spins feature, you get the opportunity to gamble the awarded number of free spins for a chance to win more. You can only win a better type of free spins than the ones you currently have, but there is also a chance to land on the “dud” symbols, which will end the bonus game immediately.
Feature Buys
You can choose from the following six feature buys to get instant access:
Push Bet (1.5x) = Increases your chances of triggering the free spins feature, which has an RTP of 96.33%.
Mystery Bamboo Symbols (5x) = Guarantees two or more stacks of mystery symbols, with an RTP of 96.36%.
Golden Bamboo Feature (250x) = Guarantees 30 positions filled with golden bamboo symbols, with an RTP of 96.10%.
Lucky Bamboo Feature (500x) = Activates the Lucky Bamboo Feature, with an RTP of 96.37%.
5 Bonus Symbols (1,200x) = Activates the free spins feature with 5 scatter symbols, with an RTP of 96.34%.
Random Bonus Symbols (150x) = Activates the free spins feature with a random number of scatter symbols ranging from 3 to 5.
Final Thoughts on Big Bamboo 2
Big Bamboo 2 is exactly what you’d want from a sequel, but above all, it manages to surpass the original in both depth and overall gameplay. After experiencing spin-offs like Happy Bamboo and Bamboo Ways, it’s refreshing to see Push Gaming return to the original where it all began. Unlike the spin-offs, which are different from the original in terms of features, this sequel has managed to retain all the endearing qualities of Big Bamboo without compromising its core. The symbols may be the same as before, and you can still catch a glimpse of the enchanting bamboo forest, though from a slightly different view this time. This, combined with the nature-inspired tunes, creates a Zen-like atmosphere once again, but one that can quickly shift to heart-pounding moments when features are activated. One thing that was incredibly annoying in the first version was when you landed 3 or more scatter symbols and were about to be presented with a number of free spins, only to have the misfortune of landing a dud symbol that meant you had to return to the base game. It was incredibly frustrating, but fortunately, this little nagging moment has been completely removed, and you can now only receive guaranteed free spins.
In this slot, we once again get to enjoy the charming mystery bamboo symbols, which can also reveal golden bamboo symbols. This can really ramp up the excitement quickly during spins, where instant prizes, multipliers, and collector symbols can land. But the big news in this release is the introduction of the lucky bamboo symbol. As this symbol activates the lucky bamboo feature, which delivers respins that can upgrade the frames around the golden bamboo symbols. The Lucky Bamboo feature is a brilliant addition to an already strong core mechanic. Similar to how it works in the game Uncle Profit, the better the frame, the better the prizes you can receive. It adds a new dimension of progression and depth, making every bonus with it activated feel dynamic and rewarding in a way that few modern slot games manage to achieve. And to make things even better, the frame progress is preserved between spins in the bonus game. Mystery bamboo symbols can thus progress in true Inception style, giving the experience a layered depth that makes every session exciting and unpredictable.
Although the core gameplay mechanics will feel familiar to players who enjoyed the original, this is far from a simple sequel. The new progression frames, the improved flow between features, and the removal of previous annoyances make it a noticeably more refined and polished experience. Push Gaming has not only refined the gaming experience but also enhanced the overall player value of the game through a higher RTP and an increased max win of 75,000x the bet, which is a significant improvement over the original.
Big Bamboo 2 offers a polished and incredibly captivating experience, cementing its place among the market’s top-tier slots.
