Introduction to White Rabbit 2
White Rabbit 2 is a casino slot from Big Time Gaming and a sequel to the original release from 2017, a time when Megaways was only beginning its journey to take the iGaming industry by storm. White Rabbit Megaways, together with Bonanza Megaways, can arguably be credited with skyrocketing the feature's popularity, which resulted in hundreds of releases since then, delivered by dozens of slot providers who licensed the mechanism from BTG. Hence, it's probably not a stretch to say that White Rabbit 2 is one of the most anticipated follow-ups, having players itching to submerge into Wonderland again to explore the twisted fiction of Lewis Caroll in search of wins reaching 133,100x the bet. This time around, the creators have expanded the gameplay with lucrative Megapots that can randomly explode with massive prizes and a Hold&Spin bonus to shake things up compared to the original. Let's dive into the rabbit hole and see what wonders await us there after eight years.
The Wonderland, though magical and colourful, can also be intimidating if you're not familiar with its secrets, so to get more comfortable, you can explore it in the demo mode available at the top of this page.
Theme, Gameplay & Payouts
White Rabbit 2 is a video slot from Big Time Gaming with 5 reels, 2-12 rows, and up to 248,832 ways to win. Within the bet selection panel, you can pick your stake from a range of options, starting from a Min.bet of 0.2 up to a Max.bet of 7.4. The game comes with a default RTP of 96.36%, promising steady long-term returns in line with the industry average. Due to the game's high volatility, you should expect high wins to be less frequent but more valuable on average. It's possible to win up to 133,100x the bet in any single game round.
The game's main scene welcomes us with an idyllic view of an enchanted forest of Wonderland. We settle on a hill, where a picnic spot has been set up for us, with teacups lined on a colourful carpet and a purple shisha standing between them. The entire area is bathed with a golden sunlight radiating through the trees on the right, while a massive castle, undoubtedly the Queen of Hearts' dwelling, looms majestically in the distance. With the calm soundtrack intertwined with the sounds of nature flowing in the background and the omnipresent luminosity of details, it's an exceptionally pleasant view that takes no effort to sink into. If you'd like to experience the magical serenity, you can launch the game on any device, whether it's a desktop, a smartphone, or a tablet.
The paytable introduces two sets of distinct regular symbols, which award payouts when at least 3 matching instances (or 2, in the case of the top symbol) align on neighbouring reels, starting from the leftmost one. Among the low-paying ones, there are playing card icons, including 9, 10, J, Q, K, and A, awarding from 0.6x to 1.5x the bet for a complete way of 5. The high-paying group contains green, blue, red, and purple gemstones in round golden frames. Matching 5 premium symbols on a winning way awards prizes ranging from 2x to 25x the bet. In addition to regular icons, there are Wilds represented by a multicoloured mirror, Coins with cash prizes, and Scatters in the form of a vial with a golden potion.
Special Features & Slot Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot White Rabbit 2?
You can win up to 133,100x the bet.
What features are available in the slot White Rabbit 2?
The features are Megapots, Free Spins, Hold & Spin, and Feature Buy.
Megapots
Above the grid, you'll see three areas marked with blue, red, and purple colours and labelled Mini, Midi and Mega. Those are Megapots, which change their values on every spin. Each one requires landing 3 Coins with a matching gemstone within a single base game spin, free spin, or throughout the entire Hold&Spin bonus to be won.
Free Spins
Landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatters anywhere on the grid during a single base game spin activates 12, 16, or 20 free spins, respectively. Throughout the round, every time a Cupcake symbol lands, it expands the height of the column it appeared on by 1 space, up to a maximum of 12. Whenever a reel reaches the top height, between 3 and 12 extra spins will be awarded.
Hold & Spin
When 6 or more Coins land simultaneously in view during the base game or free spins, the Hold & Spin bonus with 3 respins will kick in. The triggering Coins and any that land during the round will stay locked in their positions, and each new symbol resets the spin count back to 3. Cupcakes can also appear here, increasing the height of every reel they land on by 1, up to a maximum of 12. Additionally, a range of special character symbols can drop to award their unique modifiers.
White Rabbit = multiplies a random Coin by up to x10.
Alice = acquires values from all Coins while leaving them on the grid.
Red Queen = collects values from all Coins and removes them.
Cheshire Cat = adds its revealed value to all Coins.
Dodo = collects values from all Coins on its reel and removes them.
Mad Hatter = acquires the value from one random Coin while leaving it on the grid.
Twins = awards two Coins of the same value.
Feature Buy
If you prefer to take a shortcut to any of the bonus rounds available in the game, you can pay a fixed price that scales with your active bet to do so.
35x = Hold & Spin with 3 respins.
100x = 12 Free Spins.
Final Thoughts on White Rabbit 2
A long-awaited sequel of a slot that put a supplier on the map must have accumulated lots of expectations in players' heads over the years. And while many studios decide to capitalise on their hit releases relatively quickly by producing follow-ups, Big Time Gaming took its sweet time to deliver White Rabbit 2. Does it have what it takes to satisfy the fans? It depends on how you look at it. Firstly, the visuals are top-notch, even if in the majority they've been ported from the original, which also proves how timeless a design White Rabbit Megaways possesses. Given that both games are based on the same work of fiction, the similarities are not that surprising. There has been some reshuffling done with moving all the characters from the main setup to the Hold & Spin bonus and adding the Coins to accommodate cash prizes and Megapots, plus we can enjoy a different landscape in the background this time around, but, on the whole, there aren't any huge swings that would set the sequel apart. For some, it will undoubtedly feel a bit like following a beaten path, but others may appreciate the close audiovisual connection with the original.
On the gameplay side of things, the bonus that made White Rabbit Megaways is still present, offering a straightforward process of increasing reel heights by landing Cupcake symbols and grabbing retriggers as they reach the maximum size, so that's another point in the 'samezies' column. What's new are the cash prizes and Megapots carried by Coins, which also lead to a Hold & Spin bonus game, a format which probably doesn't require any introductions. BTG has empowered this popular bonus model with a range of modifiers delivered by the story characters, mirroring such slots as Money Train 3 by Relax Gaming or Cash Truck 2 from Quickspin. Their functions are more than welcome, and they diversify the classic Coin-locking experience well, but it must be said that after so many releases using a similar config over the years, they are hardly a novelty. And so, again, some fans may claim it's good that BTG capitalised on the industry's most sought-after mechanics, while others may perceive it as an easy, uninspiring choice. We are leaning slightly more toward the latter group, having expected something more inventive from the studio for such a loud title.
White Rabbit 2 is a mix of the original gameplay with an added excitement of modifier-packed Hold & Spin bonus and Megapots.
