Lost Relics 2 Slot Features

Inside an old temple, flanked by stone pillars, a 6x6 grid delivers payout whenever at least 5 matching symbols form a cluster. A qualifying set must have all instances adjacent horizontally and/or vertically. Contrary to many other cluster-based slots, Lost Relics 2 doesn't come with a cascading mechanism, so each scored combination is final on the current spin. Regular payouts range from 0.1 to 15 times the bet for clusters made of low-value card suit icons and from 0.3 to 50 times when connecting premium stone masks.

Hidden Chests Feature

Underneath the symbols, each position is covered by a stone block. Destroying them happens through landing winning combinations. Once removed, they may uncover a blank area or part of a chest. Chests may appear in three different types: silver, gold, or amethyst, and will award better prizes the more valuable the material they're made of. Revealing the entire chest grants one of the following prizes:

• Multiplier that applies to the total win from the current spin.
• Random Wilds that adds up to 7 Wild symbols to the grid.
• Cash that awards an instant win.
• Free Spins that instantly triggers the bonus round.
• Level Up (available only in free spins) that expands the grid to 10x10 size.

Lost Relics 2 Free Spins

Landing 3 Scatters anywhere on the board or uncovering the prize in a chest activates the bonus. Initially, 10 free spins are awarded with the possibility of scoring more as rewards from the chests. Any Multiplier increase remains persistent throughout free spins, and any Wilds won in the chests remain sticky for the remainder of the round.

Final Thoughts

In 2018, the mechanics used in Lost Relics original release were quite a novelty. Not many providers meddled with multi-layered gameplay, and it was undoubtedly exciting to see such a complex approach in a slot. Naturally, it wasn't a major breakthrough in iGaming, but it was original enough to turn some heads. In 2023, when the sequel launches, we've already seen a wide range of games offering truly mind-bending features, so it's somewhat naive to expect that this same mechanism will suddenly go ablaze. Compared to the first installment, not much has changed, except for adding the grid expansion to 10x10 in the bonus round and some subtle changes in prizes. Also, NetEnt has dropped the cascading mechanism in this case, which was quite a surprise initially. However, the gameplay is still engaging thanks to chests hidden underneath the playing area that add extra value to each win, potentially rewarding players with additional modifiers or cash prizes.

From the audiovisual perspective, Lost Relics 2 is a well-done, premium release. For players who remember the original well, it might come across as somewhat plainer, but that may stem from a larger grid that forces a less detailed design on the symbols to make them more readable. Still, looking at the scene as a whole, the graphics do feel crisper and more immersive in the first part.