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Holy Diver is a Big Time Gaming release from January 2019, representing a one-of-a-kind video slot for it showcases more than one spectacular and new mechanism. The Reel Adventure and Megaways will certainly excel your gameplay and the video game concept will put playing on a completely new level. Though the game draws inspiration from a Heavy Metal hit, Holy Diver, it offers a quite different topic, one of a fearless knight setting off on a treasure searching adventure. The RTP which varies from 96.39% to 96.54% aims at a balanced gameplay.
The game starts off with 15,120 ways to win, but with each Multiplier the level increases and can reach a spectacular 586,971. A 6-reel, 3-row grid supports wagers from ₹20 to ₹2,000. Get identical symbols on adjacent reels from left to right to obtain payouts. As far as symbols are concerned, as in most of Big Time Gaming’s recent releases, high-value symbols are represented with precious stones. Amethyst, as the top-paying icon awards15x the bet for 6 of a kind, while 6 Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald stones deliver 5x, 4x and 2x the wager correspondingly when 6 appear. Amethyst and Ruby will also award payouts of 1x and 0.2x the stake for 2 matching symbols. 9 through Ace playing card symbols award between 0.5x and 1.5x the bet if 6 hit the reels.
During main game Wild will enhance your wins because it can replace all other icons except Scatter. To top it all off, Holy Diver is designed with a unique Reel Adventure mechanism which offers chances to upgrade your game and increase feature potential.
Should you bump into Treasure Chests on your way to glory, you will be rewarded with one of the 4 Bonuses. In the Standard Symbol Bonus one of the low-value icons becomes Wild. The Sword Bonus adds up to 3 reels filled with Wilds that carry an up to 7x Multiplier. During the Fireball Bonus you could get your hands on a maximum of 4 Flaming Wilds. The Gem Symbol Bonus enables one or more gem icons to become Wilds with a Multiplier that will be dependent on the level you are currently on.
All these gems that are revealed from the Chests will be placed on the Shield of Fortune situated above the grid. As soon as you’ve gathered all 4 gems, you will be offered to upgrade your game or start the Free Spins Game. Once you’ve reached Level 3, this Bonus will be triggered automatically. As Holy Diver doesn’t have a traditional Scatter, you will be granted 10 free spins upon collecting 4 Gems and opting for the Free Spins Round rather than the upgrade. Throughout this feature, each Gem landing on reels 2 to 5 will become Wild and will carry a Multiplier. To add more suspense, the Hero collects Diamonds during Free Spins so that retriggers are granted and the initial number of icons on each reel increases providing chances of greater wins.
Not only will Holy Diver please all your senses with its spectacular graphics, high-end animations and a mighty soundtrack, it will blow your mind and keep you engaged due to a host of features that don’t cease to deliver payouts which could go as high as 23, 306x the stake. Since this game is fully optimized for mobile play, it will suit both those who like to play while on the go and those who prefer spinning reels from the comfort of their home, on desktop. Standard base game and Bonus provide enough opportunities to win, but novel mechanics truly make a difference in increasing the winning potential.