By Doug Holmes
Summary:
- Big Time Gaming releases Castle of Terror 2 slot
- Betting range from $/€0.10 – $/€40
- Max win of 20,160x
If horror is not your main idea of fun, you are not alone.
But if you count among those who enjoy a good scare now and then, you are already familiar with the mix of adrenaline and imagination it offers.
When that same thrill is paired with the unpredictability of gambling, you get a genre that feels both exciting and oddly safe. That’s the idea behind Big Time Gaming’s Castle of Terror series, which first launched in 2022 and now continues with “Castle of Terror II“, a sequel that trades vampires for mad science and adds a new batch of features to keep players hooked.
The first game drew on classic gothic horror, featuring pale vampires lurking in a castle above a sleepy village, straight out of an old European nightmare.
Symbols & Payouts
This time, the studio leans into the Frankenstein myth. A severed green head above the reels and massive hands gripping the frame set the tone immediately.
The base game unfolds outside a fog-covered graveyard and castle, while the bonus round moves inside to a buzzing lab filled with wires, machines, and electric sparks. It’s clear Big Time Gaming put serious care into the visual worldbuilding.
Mechanically, Castle of Terror II scales things down slightly, using a 5×4 layout with 1,024 ways to win. Combinations pay left to right, and players can choose bets between about $0.10 and $10–40, depending on the game version.
The highest RTP is 96.48%, and volatility is rated as “very high,” which means long stretches of quiet followed by potentially big payouts.
The paytable includes low-value card symbols (9 through A) and four themed icons (Lungs, Lady, Old Man, Brains) that offer higher rewards. Wilds appear on reels two through five and substitute for all regular symbols, while scatters trigger bonus features.
Special Features
The base game’s Bonus Respin feature activates when a single scatter lands, and the result depends on which reel it appears on.
One version might add multipliers, another might load extra wilds, or turn certain symbols wild. Landing two or three scatters, or hitting one during a respin, launches the Free Spins round, complete with growing multipliers and additional bonuses tied to the reels that triggered it.
For those who prefer jumping straight into the action, the Feature Buy option offers instant access: 100x the bet for two active bonuses or 300x for three.
In the end, while Castle of Terror II might not reinvent horror slots, it delivers a dark and entertaining experience, perfect for players who enjoy their spins with a touch of the macabre.
