To say In the Rabbit Hole is not for the faint of heart will be an understatement. The game, at its core, is just another rabbit hole, goading us to jump head-first, offering both risk and reward. The sensible might stay away, claiming to trust in reason, but the ones among us with an unquenchable thirst for glory and adventure, dive right down to the bottom, prepared to face whatever is in store. Will you…
A guide down the hole
Tempting as it might be to throw caution to the wind and jump in the challenge that is In the Rabbit Hole, first, you ought to prepare, and prepare diligently, for it will be a journey of trials and tribulations towards a treasure many have sought, yet few have found.
Starting off with the basics, In the Rabbit Hole is a game, structured in the familiar 5×3 scheme. If you’re an experienced slots player, you probably don’t need an explanation, but for the sake of the uninitiated out there, looking to try out something new, let’s break it down. A 5×3 scheme is a system, quite common for Video Slots, made up of 5 reels and 3 rows. So far, so good. One thing sticking out, though, is the fact that there are only 10 paylines, meaning your winning chances are cut in half, compared to what they would be with the standard 20.
Remember that risk we spoke of earlier? Well, here it is: In the Rabbit Hole is a Video Slot game with extremely high volatility. In short, you have a chance to win a lot but the risk is at an all-time high. The theoretical estimated RTP is around 95.76%, which to be honest, is relatively frequent in video slots. Nevertheless, it’s still not the preferred 96% or above. The maximum payout you can get from In the Rabbit Hole is 4200x the size of your bet. In hindsight, not the best offer out there.
Symbols
It’s high time we talked about how you actually win in In the Rabbit Hole. A win consists of 3 or more matching pay symbols landing on the slot lines from left to right. And, of course, in the mind of anyone who’s reading along pops up the question: What are these symbols?
Let us explain, darling Readers. Slots games, no matter the type, have a number of symbols that appear in different combinations during each spin. In order to win, you need to have landed one of the predefined symbol combinations, always available in the game’s description. For that to happen, however, you need to have at least a general knowledge of the symbols.
The first group we’ll look at are the Low-Value symbols. Every slot has these. Their combinations give you small wins and mainly stimulate your morale and desire to keep playing. The Low-Value symbols in In the Rabbit Hole are the Clubs, the Diamonds, the Heart and the Spades. To anyone with even the tiniest spec of knowledge about cards, this will be familiar and there won’t be much confusion. Landing 5 symbols of one of these types will give you a win from 2x to 5x the amount of your bet.
And because the world around us exists due to the correlation of oppositions and all good things come in two, In the Rabbit Hole also has High-Value Symbols. These are the Books, the Teacups, the Top Hats, the Watches and the ‘Golden Flowery Things,’ or Golden Flowers for everyone’s convenience. If you manage to land 5 High-Value Symbols, you’ll win 100x the initial amount of your bet. Now that, dear Reader, is what we call a win.
Wild Flowers Feature
Even veteran slots players will raise an eyebrow in confusion as to what precisely this feature referred to. Fret not, we’re here to explain. The so-called ‘Wild Flowers’ are just another variation of the typical Wild Symbols. Well, with a tiny twist.
Wild Flowers can appear in all reels and are able to substitute any and all symbols. So far, nothing outlandish. However, the twist comes in the fact that they do not appear in the base game, meaning that you can only encounter a Wild Flower in Free Spins, Win Spins and Wild Spins. What’s more, they’re worth 100x the original bet if you manage to land them in a line of five. Think of Wild Flowers like Wild Symbols but with a bit of spice.
Free Spins Feature
We are now at the precipice of the Rabbit Hole, past the safety and comfort of the typical video slots. From this point on, Wild Symbols are present. To trigger a Free Spins round, you’ll need to land 3 bonus symbols in the base game, precisely on reels 1, 3 and 5. Should you manage that, you’ll be awarded 7 Free Spins, and off you go, straight down the rabbit hole.
It is during the Free Spins that you can encounter the Win Spin Symbols. Land 3 of these in the final Free Spin round on reels 1, 3 and 5, and another 7 Free Spins will be awarded to you. On and on, down goes the rabbit hole…
Win Spins Feature
Earlier we introduced you to the Win Spin, but let’s elaborate a bit. Win Spins appear during the Free Spins and each one is guaranteed to generate a win. On the final Win Spin, if 3 Win Spins land on reels 1, 3 and 5, players are awarded 7 Wild Spins. And down we keep going deeper into the rabbit hole…
Wild Spins
If you have come this far, at the bottom of the rabbit hole, dear Reader, you are a true Braveheart, dauntless in the face of uncertainty. During the Wild Spin, each spin is also guaranteed to generate a win. Moreover, whenever a Wild Symbol hits, they are locked into its position for the remainder of the feature, meaning you’ll have a higher likelihood to make a combination with them. However, as with every adventure, this one has to end too. This bonus round does not offer a chance for any re-triggers, and when it ends, the players are slung back to the base game. Sad as it is, all things come to an end. But with every end, comes a new beginning.
Bottom Line
In the Rabbit Hole may not be the most generous or most profitable Video Slot out there, but it can certainly deliver a unique experience. If you’re exhausted of the day-to-day monotony and seek a taste of adventure, of wonder and mystery, if you’re yearning for the temptation of danger, then seek no further and jump straight down the rabbit hole. You will not be disappointed.
