The Great Albini 2

The Great Albini 2, developed by Foxium in partnership with Microgaming, is the highly anticipated sequel slot that builds upon the success of its predecessor. But fans might be a bit disappointed because while the original game was lauded for its immersive stage setting, the sequel takes a more mobile-friendly approach with changes to its looks, features, and statistics.

In this review, we will delve into the critical aspects of The Great Albini 2, highlighting its gameplay, symbols, features, and overall experience.

In the original version, Foxium captivated players by creating a sense of sitting in the audience, with the reels placed on an intimate stage adorned with drapes.

Albini, the protagonist, performed tricks alongside his assistant Lily. However, in The Great Albini 2, the immersive stage setting is largely absent, resulting in a less immersive experience compared to its predecessor. Nevertheless, the game’s mobile-friendly approach ensures accessibility for a wider audience.

The Great Albini 2 retains its 5×4 layout with 40 paylines. The slot falls under the medium volatility category, offering a balanced gameplay experience. The betting range is low, €0.20 to €12 per spin, so this game won’t appeal to high rollers.

By using the Booster ante bet feature and increasing the cost per spin by 50%, players unlock additional Money Gems and Collect symbols on the reels. This feature also increases the chances of triggering the Albini Multipliers and Lily Extra spins in the bonus game. But it is not available to UK players.

Game Features

The Great Albini 2 introduces a range of symbols, including the traditional 10-A low pays and high-paying symbols such as Lucky Cups, Knives, Lilies, and Alibins.

Wild Symbols can appear on any reel and offer payouts of up to 16.67 times the bet when landing a line of five. These rewarding symbol payouts add to the anticipation and potential for big wins during gameplay.

In The Great Albini 2, Foxium has revamped the features with a cash symbol collection mechanic and a hold & win style bonus game.

The Collect Feature introduces Money Gems of different colours (blue, purple, and red) on reels 1, 2, 3, or 4, each awarding varying multiplier cash prizes. Collect symbols landing on the last reel scoop up the total value of Money Gems on the reels and can also boost the total value by x2 to x5.

The Bonus Feature is triggered by landing 2, 3, or 4 Scatters, initially granting three spins. During the bonus game, players encounter Money Gems, Albini Multipliers, and Lily Extra Spins symbols, with each one landing, resetting the spin count.

Whenever Albini Multiplier symbols land, the win multiplier increases. These symbols carry values ranging from 1x to 5x, which are added to the multiplier, amplifying potential wins.

Additionally, when Lily symbols appear, they increment the starting value of the current spin count by +1, keeping the round going for longer. When the counter runs down, the accumulated value of Money Gems is multiplied by the win multiplier and awarded.