Das xBoot 2wei!

Several years after releasing the original German submarine-themed slot, Nolimit City is sending players on another daring undersea mission in the sequel Das xBoot 2wei! (also known as Das xBoot 2). The game masterfully conjures a claustrophobic atmosphere tinged with fear, placing players inside a stealthy World War II U-boat surrounded by grey, murky waters and drifting naval mines.

The game builds brilliantly on the foundations of the original by enhancing the graphics, deepening the audio with mechanical and ambient underwater sounds, and bringing many beloved features directly into the base game.

This is a follow-up rather than a fresh concept, so it helps to start with the original Das xBoot to see where the mechanics came from.

Das xBoot 2 Slot Game Details

Slot Mechanics and Data

By default, the slot operates on a 6-reel grid with a 2-3-4-4-3-2 row pattern, providing 576 ways to win. However, the grid is dynamic and can expand up to a 2-4-8-5-4-2 configuration during gameplay.

The game operates on a highly volatile math model with a volatility rating of “Extreme” (10/10). The maximum payout is capped at an impressive 59,999x your base bet, a ceiling appropriately named the “Nein! Nein! Nein! Nein!” max win.

The maximum Return to Player (RTP) configuration is 95.94%, though operators can choose alternative settings of 94.02% or 92.03%. Players can place stakes ranging from R0.20 up to R240.

The paytable features ten regular symbols. The lower-paying symbols consist of 10 to A card royals displayed on battered metal plates, while the premium symbols depict five distinct submarine crew members, including the unshakable captain.

Core Features and xMechanics

Das xBoot 2 is heavily packed with features, combining classic Nolimit City xMechanics with unique submarine combat elements.

xNudge Wilds

The xNudge Wild is a 4-row high wild symbol that will always nudge until it is fully visible on the grid. For every nudge it makes, its win multiplier increases by 1. These symbols can land on reels 3 and 4, and multiple multipliers add together before being applied to your win.

xWays and xBombs

The xWays symbols land exclusively on reels 2 and 5. They duplicate themselves to reveal a stack of two to three identical regular symbols, significantly increasing the number of winning ways available on that spin.

The xBomb acts as a wild, substituting for all symbols except bonus scatters. Whenever an xBomb explodes, it removes all non-winning symbols from the grid, allowing new ones to drop in, and increases the global win multiplier by one before the collapse.

Periscope Up!

This feature can trigger randomly in the base game. Reel 3 grows up to 8 positions high, and a Periscope Wild may land. When symbols on reels 1 and 2 connect with this wild, a torpedo launch sequence initiates. A target is found in the periscope, and if the fired torpedo hits its mark, the Periscope Wild expands to the top of the reel and nudges down to the bottom, adding a multiplier for each nudge.

Torpedo Builder and Golden Torpedo

Landing a full 2-symbol wide boat in the top ocular triggers the Torpedo Builder. A torpedo tube appears under reels 2 through 5, and players receive 3 respins to collect 4 torpedo parts. During this sequence, xWays symbols drop onto reels 2 and 5, while xWays Wilds drop onto reels 3 and 4.

Once all parts are built, the torpedo launches, revealing split symbols and wilds across the grid based on the collected parts.

The game also introduces the Golden Torpedo Builder, triggered by landing a golden boat. In this high-stakes variant, the collected torpedo parts offer massive xWays values of either +8 or +88.

Free Spins Bonus Rounds

Players can trigger one of three multi-level bonus rounds by landing bonus scatters on the reels. Additional scatters landed during any bonus mode will award +2 extra spins.

Silent Hunter Spins

Landing 3 scatters triggers 8 Silent Hunter Spins. The Periscope Up! feature remains active throughout this round. Each Periscope Wild nudge awards a persistent multiplier that begins at 1x and grows by +1 with every subsequent nudge. Furthermore, any xBomb explosion adds +1 to the multiplier for the remainder of the feature.

Wolf Pack Spins

Landing 4 scatters awards 9 Wolf Pack Spins. A Torpedo Tube appears beneath reels 2 to 5, preloaded with xWays and xWays Wilds of size 2. Torpedo parts drop down to build upon these modifiers. Whenever a full boat appears in the ocular, the torpedo launches to split symbols on the grid.

Once launched, an identical torpedo is immediately loaded and can be further enhanced. xBombs also persistently increase the global multiplier during these spins.

Battle of the Atlantic Spins

Landing 5 scatters triggers the ultimate 10 Battle of the Atlantic Spins. This mode combines the active Periscope Up! feature from Silent Hunter Spins with the Torpedo Builder feature from Wolf Pack Spins, unleashing ultimate carnage. Persistent xBomb multipliers are also active.

Bonus Buys and Nolimit Boosters

For players who prefer instant action, Das xBoot 2 offers several purchasing options. At the end of a bonus round, players may have the chance to buy an Extra Spin to keep their momentum and existing multipliers going, provided the cost is less than or equal to their total win.

Players can also purchase Nolimit Boosters directly from the base game:

• Bonus Booster: Guarantees a scatter for 1.5x the bet.
• Periscope Up! Booster: Guarantees a Periscope Up! trigger for 8x the bet.
• Torpedo Booster: Guarantees the Torpedo Builder for 20x the bet.
• Golden Torpedo Booster: Guarantees the Golden Torpedo Builder for a massive 4,500x the bet.

Alternatively, direct access to the bonus rounds can be bought. Silent Hunter Spins cost 80x the bet, Wolf Pack Spins cost 250x, Battle of the Atlantic Spins cost 750x, and a lucky draw ticket costs 290x the bet.

Final Verdict

Das xBoot 2wei! does not just rely on the success of the original game. Nolimit City has created a bigger, denser game by bringing highly desired mechanics like the periscope and torpedo effects into the base game, thickening the plot and building constant anticipation.

With expanded features, heavier firepower, and the tantalising prospect of the 59,999x max win, this gripping and highly volatile sequel stands firmly as a masterpiece on its own.

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