xWays Hoarder 2, released recently on 14 January 2025, is a sequel game that follows in the footsteps of the xWays Hoarder xSplit slot.

The sequel differs from the original game in terms of the graphics front and theme. The sequel has an underground bunker backdrop where some depraved souls are buried. Perhaps we can assume that they ended up here following the nuclear explosion that took place in the original game. 

While the graphics and the overall concept of the xWays Hoarder 2 and its predecessor differ, the two games share much in common regarding the math model. Both slots are super high-volatility games. xWays Hoarder 2 has a 6 reel format with 729 paylines, and its RTP is dynamic, rising to a high of 96.14%. 

To launch a gaming session playing the xWays Hoarder 2 slot, players must bear in mind the following:

• Bet Option: The supported bet options start from a low of 0.20 coins to a high of 100.00 coins. Players must choose a desired betting option from this range.  

• Spin Option: Players who prefer a laid-back gaming session can enable auto-play mode and spin the reels automatically for up to 1000 rounds.  

• Turbo Mode: A turbo mode is available to necessitate lightning-fast action for those who prefer such gaming action.

Featuring a 6 x 3 reel grid, the objective when playing xWays Hoarder 2 is to spin the reels and land at least three identical symbols on any of the 729 ways to win. The higher the number of symbols involved in the winning combination, the bigger the payout awarded.

Moreover, character-themed symbols featured in a winning combination guarantee bigger payouts than other themed symbols. From the highest paying to the lowest paying, the featured reel symbols are as follows: 

• Fat female character.
• One-eyed male character.
• A black male character.
• White male character with a long beard. 
• White male character with black spectacles.
• A white male character wearing a vest. 
• A packet of snacks.
• A first aid toolbox.
• A jerry can. 
• A bottle.
• Bandages.  

• xWays: An xWays symbol may land randomly and reveal a random regular symbol. When multiple icons land at once, they transform into the same instance of a regular symbol. The xWays symbol comes in different sizes.

• xSplit Wilds: The xSplit wild splits all the symbols to the left of the same row and double their values. A symbol that is split more than once will receive a multiplier value.

• xSplit Nudge: xSplit nudge symbols land as stacked icons and they always nudge when they land. Afterward, they split symbols to the left on the same row and double that symbol.

• Loot Respin: Landing the Loot symbol together with any other special symbol helps to trigger this feature. The Loot symbol will expand and lock on the first reel till the end of the feature. When another special symbol lands, the feature retriggers and the special symbols turn sticky. When no special symbols land, the first reel is unlocked and players get one final respin.

• Raid Spins: Three, four, or five scatters landing simultaneously help trigger 7, 10, or 13 raid spins respectively. All xWays, xSplit, and xSplit Nudge symbols landing during the feature turn sticky. Every third xWays, xSplit, or xSplit Nudge, landed will level up the feature.

• Plunder Spins: Landing three, four, or five scatters, of which one is a Super Scatter, helps to trigger 7, 10, or 13 plunder spins, respectively. All positions below the Super Scatter transform into sticky xSplit symbols.

• Binge Spins: Binge Spins activate when Raid/Plunder Spins progress to Level 4. Only the top two paying symbols and the highest paying object symbol land on the reels when it is activated.

NoLimit Booster: The NoLimit Booster is a manually triggered mode that lets players purchase any featured bonus rounds by paying the stipulated feature purchase price.

One thing that makes xWays Hoarder 2 a standout game, and the reason that I highly recommend it, is its impressive max payout, which is pegged at 25,920x the bet.

The chances of landing this max payout are high as this high-volatility game tends to churn out super big wins. Moreover, the presence of numerous bonus rounds means there are a plethora of ways to land win lines.