After the huge success of the original The Walking Dead video slot, Playtech decided it was time for a sequel. Time will tell whether The Walking Dead 2 will be even more popular than its famous predecessor. What we do know for a fact at this point, is that the game has plenty to offer to action junkies and zombie fans across the globe.

With an RTP of 95.83%, the 2022 release is visually impressive, with a fitting soundtrack that puts you in the best possible mood. Of course, the Playtech product is not only about looks. It is packed with additional features, such as Free Games, Split Reel, and Coin Bonus. Playable from $0.05 per spin, The Walking Dead 2 offers a maximum payout of 2,192x the bet per spin.

Rules of the Game

First, we will tell you more about the actual rules of the game. The slot is played on 5 reels, 3 rows, and benefits from 25 fixed paylines. To win a payout, players need to land at least three matching icons on a payline. The 2022 release pays left to right, beginning from the leftmost reel.

Betting starts at $0.05 per spin. The betting range is extremely wide and will attract both penny punters and high rollers. The biggest bet per spin is $500. After you set the desired bet, you are ready to hit the Spin button. If you prefer when a machine does all the hard work, activate Autoplay. To speed the reels up a bit, use the help of the Turbo mode.

Theme and Visuals

The Walking Dead TV series is an extremely popular show. This is why the good people of Playtech created the original version in the first place. The reels are set in front of a house on an empty street. Be aware of the fact that the Zombies may appear at any time. Do not worry, they will not harm you in any way. They are here to help you land wins.

Players will be joined by their favorite characters from the show, including Rick Grimes, Negan, Michonne, Beth, and Daryl. Grimes is the top-paying regular symbol, offering 20x the bet for five of a kind. The Vas is used as a Scatter that triggers the Free Games feature. Both the Wild Walker and Walker Hand Wild substitute for all regular symbols. Simple playing cards are used for low-value icons.

Additional Features on Offer

To trigger the Split Reel feature both in the base game and during the Multiplier Free Games and Super Stacked Free Games, you need to land a win. Once that happens, reels 1-5, 2-5, or 3-5 will shift right and create a gap. The created empty reel will spin for free. If a new winning combo is created, the process repeats. It ends when there are no more new winning combos. In free games, the feature does not reduce the number of freebies when triggered.

Get 3 or more Van Scatters on the reels to trigger the Free Games feature. You need to pick between five Walker Heads that appear on the reels. Each of the heads represents one of the five Bonus options on offer, four of which are Free Games modes.

In the Walking Wilds Free Games feature, players will get 10, 15, or 25 freebies, depending on the number of Scatters landed. Apart from getting free respins after each win, players will get a Wild Walker icon. With each respin, the Wild Walker will shift one reel to the left.

As for the Multiplier Free Games feature, it also secures you 10, 15, or 25 free spins depending on the number of Scatters landed. Split Reel is active during this feature. Every Wild Walker that appears on the reels will come with a multiplier (2x, 3x, or 5x). If more than one multiplier appears, the highest multiplier is used.

Super Stacked Free Games also come with the Split Reel feature. Once more, get up to 25 free spins for 3 or more Scatters on the reels. One of the symbols that appear on the reels will be selected to be the Stacked symbol of the round. In Sticky Wilds Free Games, all Wilds that land lock in their positions and remain there for the remainder of the feature. Every Free Games option can be retriggered.

The Coin Bonus is available only when you land 4 or 5 Scatters on the reels, with a 3x or a 5x multiplier applied. Players are taken to a different grid with 5 reels. The Walker occupies the middle reel, dividing the grid into two sections. Expect to land blanks, gold, silver, and bronze coins, 2x and 3x multipliers, as well as The Walking Dead Bonus. This can appear on all reels but the central one.

When two or more same coins land anywhere on the reels, you get a payout. If a coin lands with a Skull symbol on it, it will inactivate that cell for the remainder of the feature. When multipliers appear, the total win is multiplied by the biggest multiplier on the screen. Land 3+ The Walking Dead Bonus symbols to pocket one of four fixed jackpots. The biggest delivers 1,000x the bet. Jackpots can be won multiple times.

Payouts

The biggest payout per single spin is set at 2,192x the bet. The Walking Dead 2 is a medium variance game that comes with an RTP of 95.84%. Expect big wins during special features. Four different jackpots, Sticky Wilds, Walking Wilds, and multipliers, will help you boost your winnings.

Conclusion

In our humble opinion, players will have much more fun with the sequel than with the original The Walking Dead video slot. The visuals are better, as well as the overall atmosphere of the game. When it comes to additional features, our favorite is the Coin Bonus and The Walking Dead Bonus, which give you a chance to pocket multiple jackpots. We firmly believe that The Walking Dead 2 will be as big a hit as the original video slot.