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The leprechaun shouts “Gold, gold everywhere!” and the Super Free Spins begin. Fifteen spins, a multiplier counter climbing on every cascade, coin symbols worth up to x1,000 flipping onto the grid. Our end result was x101 total multiplier, a return of 155.45 against a 500 buy-in. That moment from the session captures Lucky Penny 2 precisely. It’s a polished, capable Irish-themed slot from 3 Oaks Gaming that builds genuine tension across a bonus round, then reminds you that high volatility cuts both ways.
Wins form when eight or more identical symbols land anywhere across the 6×5 grid. No fixed lines, no positional requirement. Once a winning cluster is identified, those symbols collapse and new ones fall from above. The cascade continues until no fresh combinations appear. Wins are calculated based on the total count of matching symbols across the entire grid rather than by line position, so a dense board of high-value symbols can produce outsized returns from a single collapse sequence.
The game’s central feature. Clover-adorned coin symbols land on the reels during play and carry multiplier values ranging from x2 all the way to x1,000. Five tiers in total. Green coins (x2 to x8), blue (x10 to x20), purple (x25 to x50), orange-red (x100 to x500), and the gold-black coin at a fixed x1,000. When the cascade sequence ends, the values of every multiplier coin sitting on the grid are summed together and applied to the entire win from the sequence. Multiple coins stacking on a single spin can push the combined multiplier well into triple figures.
The leprechaun character standing to the left of the reels periodically flips a lucky penny onto the grid, dropping additional multiplier coins mid-spin. A small tracker box near his feet logs the cascade count during active play, a neat visual touch that adds context to longer chains.
The headline new addition in Lucky Penny 2. A Mystery Multiplier symbol can appear during play. It holds its identity until the active cascade ends, then reveals a random value between x10 and x1,000. Its value joins the running total and scales the win accordingly. What separates it from the regular coins is the reveal moment. Fixed-tier coins signal their value on landing, while the Mystery symbol keeps you guessing until the cascade settles.
A rainbow-backed “W” that appears across all reels and substitutes for every regular symbol. Wilds do not replace scatters or multiplier coins. Their presence helps complete or extend clusters, which matters in a cluster-pays format where symbol count directly affects the payout. The Wild had no equivalent in the original Lucky Penny, making it a genuinely meaningful addition rather than a cosmetic one.
Four or more scatter symbols (the leprechaun face) trigger the free spins round. 4 scatters awards 15 spins, 5 scatters gives 20, and 6 scatters delivers 25. During free spins, the multiplier system shifts. Each time a multiplier coin lands and contributes to a winning spin, its value is added to a persistent total multiplier that carries across all remaining spins. Land a coin on spin one and that value stays active through spin fifteen. Retriggers are possible. Three or more scatters during free spins add five further spins to the count.
The escalated version of the free spins round. Super Free Spins run for 15 spins with one key difference from the standard round. Multiplier coins are upgraded to higher-tier values. The minimum coin value is x25 and the x1,000 coin remains available at the top end. The persistent multiplier setup carries over from standard free spins, meaning each coin landing in a winning spin stacks onto the running total for the duration of the round. Super Free Spins can only be accessed via the bonus buy.
Two purchase options are available. Free Spins costs 100x the current bet, granting entry with multiplier coins running from x2 to x1,000. Super Free Spins costs 500x the bet, with the upgraded coin pool starting at x25. Both options play at the triggering bet level. The info panel lists RTP figures for each mode, so the rules screen will confirm which configuration is active on your version of the game. Note that the bonus buy is not available in all markets.
The cluster pays format removes fixed paylines entirely. The grid rewards symbol count, meaning any eight or more identical symbols appearing simultaneously anywhere on the 6×5 board constitute a win. A sparsely populated board tends to produce smaller clusters, while denser coverage increases the chance of reaching the 12-plus symbol thresholds where the best paytable values activate. Bet range runs from 0.20 to 100 per spin.
Multiplier coins and the Mystery Multiplier do not pay directly. Their values are collected during the cascade sequence and applied as a combined multiplier to the entire sequence total once the cascade ends. If two coins land in a single cascade, say a green x8 coin and a purple x50 coin, the total multiplier applied becomes x58. That stacking behaviour is what separates a modest return from a significant one at any stake level.
High volatility is genuine here. Long stretches of standard play between meaningful wins are a realistic expectation, particularly at lower bets where coin frequency and cascade depth rarely align. The game suits a patient approach with a bankroll sized accordingly.
Figures below reflect a stake of 1 unit. Adjust proportionally for your chosen bet level.
| Symbol | 12+ symbols | 10-11 symbols | 8-9 symbols |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe | 50.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Beer Mug | 20.00 | 5.00 | 2.00 |
| Clover Pipe | 15.00 | 4.00 | 1.50 |
| Money Bag | 10.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Orange Gem | 5.00 | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Red Gem | 4.00 | 1.25 | 0.50 |
| Green Gem | 2.50 | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Blue Gem | 1.50 | 0.75 | 0.25 |
| Purple Gem | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.20 |
| Feature | Cost | Multiplier Range |
|---|---|---|
| Free Spins | 100x bet | x2 to x1,000 |
| Super Free Spins | 500x bet | x25 to x1,000 |
| Scatters landed | Free Spins awarded |
|---|---|
| 4 | 15 Free Spins |
| 5 | 20 Free Spins |
| 6 | 25 Free Spins |
| 3+ (during Free Spins) | +5 Free Spins |
Lucky Penny 2 is a well-made slot that executes its formula reliably and honestly. The Mystery Multiplier and the Wild are genuine improvements over the original. Everything else is largely the same game, and whether that's a problem depends entirely on how much mileage you've already got from the Lucky Penny template.
Players who enjoyed the original Lucky Penny and want a polished follow-up with a meaningful upgrade or two. Lucky Penny 2 executes that setup reliably. Animation quality is strong, the leprechaun’s coin-toss adds personality between spins, and the free spins round builds genuine pressure as the multiplier counter climbs. If long dry spells are acceptable and the spectacle of a bonus round building toward a big number is the appeal, this is a well-crafted slot of its type. A few sessions on the demo will quickly show you how the multiplier stacking behaves before any stake is involved.
Players looking for something that feels genuinely new. Lucky Penny 2 plays almost identically to the original, and the Mystery Multiplier is a welcome addition but not a transformation. If the cluster-multiplier formula has already worn thin, the Irish setting and an extra coin type won’t revive it. The Super Free Spins round is also inaccessible without a 500x buy, meaning the upgraded version of the game’s best feature sits behind a paywall throughout standard play.
The sunset forest backdrop replaces the original Lucky Penny’s green-field setting with a warmer, more visually distinctive one. A small upgrade, but noticeable over longer sessions. The jolly Irish jig plays throughout without becoming grating, and the leprechaun earns his keep.
The Super Free Spins session in this review ran for 15 spins at a stake of 1 unit, for a total investment of 500 units. The multiplier counter reached x101 by the end, returning 155.45. That’s the high-volatility reality of this format in plain figures. A strong accumulated multiplier, still down nearly 70% on the cost of entry. The round builds interest as each coin adds to the persistent counter. High-value results, including the x1,000 coin, appear to be rare, so returns can often finish below the 500x bonus cost.
The collapsing symbol format works well with the multiplier stacking setup. All multiplier values are summed and applied to the cascade total in a single calculation, so a spin with two mid-tier coins punches well above what either coin would suggest individually. Two x50 coins produce a single x100 modifier on the entire cascade. Once that logic is clear, the game’s potential becomes readable, even if landing the right coins in the right sequence is entirely a matter of variance.
Both the Wild and the Mystery Multiplier are real improvements over the predecessor. Wilds meaningfully affect cluster formation in ways the original couldn’t manage, and the Mystery symbol adds a beat of suspense that fixed-tier coins don’t have. Small additions that add up to a slightly better game, just not a meaningfully different one.
The honest criticism is the lack of originality. The formula works, and 3 Oaks executes it cleanly, but players familiar with the original will find very little that surprises them. That’s not a disqualifier. Well-crafted and familiar is a defensible position for a sequel. It does make it an average slot rather than a standout one, and the 500x Super Free Spins buy is a significant ask for a round that, as this session demonstrated, can land well short of break-even without feeling like anything went wrong.
Every multiplier coin that lands in a winning spin feeds a running total that carries across all 15 spins.
A x101 accumulated multiplier returned 155.45.
