Hex Breaker 2 is an unusual slot with a 3x4x5x4x3 configuration resembling a diamond. It is based on an eternal fight between the kind and the evil, and this contrast is manifested by using different symbols in base game and free spins. The slot has a MultiWay Xtra feature that allows payouts in both directions, which adds to winning opportunities. Dark and light, black and white, the slot combines the best of two worlds and offers the enticing gaming experience thanks to wilds, two scatters and generous free spins.

The base game is about things that most peoples all over the world consider to bring bad luck. On the contrary, free spins contain only the symbols that are associated with favorable signs and things. In base game, there is a solid black background with radiating red light emitted by the reels, which creates a kind of weird and sinister atmosphere.

IGT, the slot vendor, implemented here their favorite 720-Ways concept that is found in some other of IGT games. This concept comes together with the MultiWay Xtra feature that enhances the gaming process and makes it more exciting. Players are going to enjoy both-way wins in which a winning combination of matching symbols counts from left to right (in a traditional manner) OR from right to left.

Symbols, bets and payouts

Except for basic J, Q and K, which are found in almost every slot out there, base game symbols relate to bad luck. They consist of a black raven (x125), number 13 (x300), a black cat (x500) and the Hex Breaker logo (x2000). The values indicated in brackets show a multiplier applied to a coin value for five of a kind combinations.

Though uncommon for many other vendors, bet options are more or less typical for IGT. There is only one option active, a line bet. It can be changed in a broad range between $1 and $50. A spin bet is fixed at 50 coins, so a total stake ranges between $50 and $2500 per spin. With this in view, the top three payouts that regular symbols are able to generate are $100,000, $25,000 and $15,000.

Wild symbol

The black word “WILD” surrounded by red light is a wild symbol. Unfortunately, it creates no combinations by itself but it is a very helpful image because it substitutes for all regular symbols, helping them create winning combos. It has a limited distribution as it appears only on reels 2, 3 and 4.

Scatter symbol

The base game is on the dark side and all its symbols have to do with the bad things. A scatter symbol follows this trend and comes as the word “Jinx”. This symbol pays out scatter wins, meaning it may appear in any position and still count as a winning combination. To get a scatter win of x3, x20 or x100 a total bet, you need to hit 3, 4 or 5 of them anywhere within sight. If you play for real money and bet the highest amount accepted by the slot, you can add up to $250,000 to your coin balance, which is the top jackpot win in Hex Breaker 2.

Horseshoe scatter and free spins

Ancient traditions say a horseshoe is a powerful symbol that can bring good or bad luck depending on how to use it. The most common usage of a worn (not brand new) horseshoe is to hang it above the entrance door with the ends pointing upwards. If you hang it pointing downwards, you will not catch good luck and money. Anyway, the Bad Luck symbol depicting a horseshoe with the two ends pointing down is a scatter that triggers 10 free spins if you get 5 of them anywhere in view. Before the feature begins, you are awarded x100.

Free spins represent a dramatically different visual design with a new set of symbols. As said above, free spins are about good signs, and all the symbols here are associated with fortune, good luck, prosperity and other good things that everyone wants to have in their lives. Payouts are also different and they tend to be lower than in base game. The symbols include playing card values J, Q and K (x5 to x100), a four-leaf clover (x125), a lady bug (x125), a purple Seven (x200), a white cat (x300) and a Hex Breaker logo against a solid pink background (x1000).

A regular scatter (the one that pays out scatter wins without triggering any bonus event) is represented by the word “Karma” and it has the same awards as “Jinx” in base game, x3, x20 and x100. Free spins have a retriggerable nature and you can extend the bonus session by five extra free spins by hitting 5 horseshoes – this time they bring good luck because they are pictured with the both ends pointing up.

Summary

Hex Breaker 2 is a captivating video slot with five reels and a diamond-shaped game field. The game engine is based on the rare 720 Ways To Win model in which winning combinations are evaluated in both directions, from the far left and right reels. Features include a wild symbol, two scatters and 10 retriggerable free spins. The highest prize up for grabs reaches a mouth-watering $250k. Free spins use a new symbol set.