Links of Ra II Slot Review

The Links of Ra II Slot game

Links of Ra II is Slingshot Studios’ return to Ancient Egypt, and as soon as I loaded the 5x4 grid with 40 fixed paylines I felt right back in front of the original game. The golden frame, pyramids and Nile backdrop look sharp on desktop and mobile, and the soundtrack fits the setting. It plays as a high volatility video slot with default RTP of 96.05 percent and a 10,000x max win.

This sequel keeps the same core math as Links of Ra but pushes the feature package much harder. You get Wild and Scatter symbols, Coin symbols, the Ultra Link&Win Feature, Collection Pot Feature, Free Spins and Feature Buy, plus the Power Stacks mechanic that can load reels with matching icons. Stakes run from 0.20 to 25 euro per spin, and the hit frequency of about 34.10 percent keeps the reels fairly active.

Symbols and Payouts in Links of Ra II

The paytable in Links of Ra II mixes precious stones with Egyptian gods. Four sharply cut gems in purple, blue, yellow and red handle the lower wins. Landing five of a kind will pay between 1.8x and 2x your bet on the top gem hits, while three of a kind starts from 0.4x. All wins pay left to right from the first reel, along the forty fixed lines on touching reels.

Premium symbols are the gods, shown as animal headed figures. Khnum, Sobek, Bastet, Anubis and Ra can land as singles or in Power Stacks, which matters a lot when the reels line up. Top prizes on a five of a kind can reach 8x the stake on Ra or Horus style birds, with the other deities paying between 2.5x and 6x depending on which god fills the line.

The wild symbol is marked with a W and substitutes all regular pay icons, paying 2x, 3x or 10x for three, four or five on a line. The Ankh Scatter pays anywhere, with 3, 4 or 5 of them worth 1x, 10x or 100x the total bet. Coin symbols show cash values from 0.5x to 12x and special prize values, and in the Ultra Link&Win bonus they can carry boosters or Mini, Minor, Major and Grand jackpots.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x8
	4	x2
	3	x1.2
	5	x6
	4	x1.8
	3	x1
	5	x4
	4	x1.6
	3	x0.9
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.8
	5	x2.5
	4	x1.2
	3	x0.7
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x1.8
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.4
	5	x1.8
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.4
	Scatter
	5	x100
	4	x10
	3	x1
	Wild
	5	x10
	4	x3
	3	x2

Links of Ra II Slot Bonus Features

In the base game of Links of Ra II, Power Stacks can randomly select a symbol and load it across all reels, which is why even simple gem hits can suddenly get interesting. During Free Spins, only Wilds and Coins are power stacked, so the screen can fill with W symbols and golden discs. Three or more Ankhs award ten free spins, played on the same bet and lines as the trigger, though they cannot retrigger.

The heart of the game is the Ultra Link&Win Feature. Six or more Coin symbols anywhere award three respins, with triggering Coins held and new Coins resetting the counter back to three. Four or five Coins in the base or free games charge the Ultra Link&Win meter, which can start the bonus in Max Mode with three extra rows, Multiplier Mode with a persistent 2x Multiplier Booster Coin, or Collect Mode with a persistent Cash Collect Booster Coin. Eye of Ra Coins on reel five can also feed the Collection Pot Feature, where a wheel awards Mini, Minor, Major or Grand prizes worth 15x, 50x, 500x or 5,000x the bet. If patience runs thin, the Feature Buy lets you purchase standard Ultra Link&Win for 40x, or the three enhanced modes for 80x, 110x or 165x.

How to Win at Links of Ra II Slot

When I sit down with Links of Ra II for real money, I first pick a stake between 0.20 and 25 euro using the bet selector, then check the paytable so I know what each symbol can pay. Wins land when three or more identical symbols connect from the leftmost reel along one of the forty lines. I often start in demo mode to practise, then switch to cash play and use Autospin or Turbo if I feel like speeding up the session.

Links of Ra II Slot RTP & Volatility

From a numbers angle, Links of Ra II sits right in the modern high variance camp. The headline RTP is 96.05 percent, but there are also 94.05 and 92.05 versions, so I always check the help screen at each casino before committing. The hit frequency of 34.10 percent looks friendly, yet many base wins are below stake, which is the price for chasing a potential 10,000x payout, capped around 250,000 euro.

The Final Thoughts on Links of Ra II

Having put a fair few spins through both games, I see Links of Ra II as a proper refinement rather than a simple copy of Links of Ra. The Ultra Link&Win upgrade, with its extra rows and persistent booster Coins, does a great job of making the respin bonus feel more alive. On the flip side, the max win is trimmed compared with the first release and the narrow bet range will not thrill heavy hitters.

For my style of play, the base game feels like a platform to hunt Coins, Power Stacks and Eye of Ra hits, while the real excitement arrives in Free Spins and the Ultra Link&Win rounds. I like to test different stakes and feature buys on the Links of Ra II demo before risking proper cash. If you enjoy volatile Egyptian slots built around hold and win action, this one is well worth a long session.

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