Thunderstruck 2 - What do we think?

[H1_Roller]

I genuinely despise TSII, and fully believe it is cheating (sort of).

I'm only 5 wilds, 5 scatter and 5 Valkyrie away from 'completing' the achievements table (@ Ladbrokes). Even though I know I will get nothing for doing so, I find it extremely odd that in what must be approaching 100,000 spins I have never hit 5 Valkyrie. The scatters and wilds I understand, but a low-paying symbol? Something fishy going on. When I'm playing, it genuinely feels as though the game is intentionally avoiding Valkyrie; I get 4 all the time, but the fifth reel always hesitates before stopping just past it as if to say "Oooh, so close!"

All things being equal and fair I would, SHOULD have hit them before now.

TSII is an awful slot.

 

[PNEFOREVER2]

I genuinely despise TSII, and fully believe it is cheating (sort of).

I'm only 5 wilds, 5 scatter and 5 Valkyrie away from 'completing' the achievements table (@ Ladbrokes). Even though I know I will get nothing for doing so, I find it extremely odd that in what must be approaching 100,000 spins I have never hit 5 Valkyrie. The scatters and wilds I understand, but a low-paying symbol? Something fishy going on. When I'm playing, it genuinely feels as though the game is intentionally avoiding Valkyrie; I get 4 all the time, but the fifth reel always hesitates before stopping just past it as if to say "Oooh, so close!"

All things being equal and fair I would, SHOULD have hit them before now.

TSII is an awful slot.

The Thor feature annoys me,its always 3 9's/k's/A's/Q's that I win on-very small amounts,I never seem to get 4 or 5 of the aforementioned.

Was my brother that showed me this game and got me playing as he won around 800 quid on it playing the 2nd feature on the bonus (Loki I think) whilst playing either 3 or 4 coins...

Have never seen anyone win more than that....Until I registered on here obviously lol..

This sounds strange,but when I play it,if I dont 'delete private data' on my browser prior to playing this game,it seems to interfere with the game somehow-plays really slow and never seem to get the bonus feature....Strange..

 

[H1_Roller]

Yeah the Thor feature is crap. 3oak is all I ever get.

 

[zap987]

The Thor feature can pay really well, had a 300x bet win just a few days ago.

What happens sometimes is the reels line up perfectly and it just keeps dropping in wins at 5x multiplier. I got the first 3 reels synced up so that they would all look the same when dropping giving at least 3x 3 of a kind and removing everything on the first 3 reels and just keep repeating cycling through all the different symbols. Playcheck shows 16 total wins, last one being the biggest with 3 wilds.

 

[PNEFOREVER2]

Yeah that happened to me once where it was like they were stuck-in a good way,each time they fell they were the ones I needed for the next win.

Only problem was they were all 3x aok or 9s which even with the multiplier x5 didnt add up to much to be honest...

Swings in roundabouts though I suppose,even though I play mostly 1 coin a spin (usually unless I've had a drink and Im feeling brave-then I may up it to 2!) in the few months of playing online I have withdrawn 50% of the time-though my best is only 130 quid...

Will try chucking a bit more on and upping the coins next time see what happens...

 

[KasinoKing]

Swings in roundabouts though I suppose,even though I play mostly 1 coin a spin (usually unless I've had a drink and Im feeling brave-then I may up it to 2!) in the few months of playing online I have withdrawn 50% of the time-though my best is only 130 quid...

Will try chucking a bit more on and upping the coins next time see what happens...

If you have won £130 off a 30p or 60p bet I would SERIOUSLY stop chasing the same again. That is a mega-win on this slot - I've been playing it since it first appeared (many 10,000s of spins) and only ONCE got over 200 x bet.
This slot is very low variance IMHO.

KK

 

[PNEFOREVER2]

If you have won £130 off a 30p or 60p bet I would SERIOUSLY stop chasing the same again. That is a mega-win on this slot - I've been playing it since it first appeared (many 10,000s of spins) and only ONCE got over 200 x bet.
This slot is very low variance IMHO.

KK

As I said earlier,I only started playing a few months ago so any advice is taken graciously.May I add the 130 quid was after a 23 hour session-sorry if I made it seem otherwise-I played 30p for all the session as being an 'ameteur'-compared to you guys, (no offence) Im pretty suspicious/cautious..

Only been here a day and Im amazed at the info on here...

So Im assuming starting off on a higher number of coins would be a better option-and if so how much,if it can be afforded,should be deposited?

 

[KasinoKing]

As I said earlier,I only started playing a few months ago so any advice is taken graciously.

Only been here a day and Im amazed at the info on here...

So Im assuming starting off on a higher number of coins would be a better option-and if so how much,if it can be afforded,should be deposited?

No - more coins does not mean better wins.

What I'm trying to say is don't get hooked on this or any other game, just because you once had a good result from it. All Microgaming slots have a return of around 95-96% whether you are betting pence or pounds. They can all potentially give you the occasional big win, but they can also all go on long losing streaks with no features and wipe out your bankroll out in no time. That is the very nature of slots.
My message is: be careful and only gamble with money you can afford and are prepared to lose.

KK

 

[PNEFOREVER2]

No - more coins does not mean better wins.

What I'm trying to say is don't get hooked on this or any other game, just because you once had a good result from it. All Microgaming slots have a return of around 95-96% whether you are betting pence or pounds. They can all potentially give you the occasional big win, but they can also all go on long losing streaks with no features and wipe out your bankroll out in no time. That is the very nature of slots.
My message is: be careful and only gamble with money you can afford and are prepared to lose.

KK

Yeah I am thinking about trying a different game-I do only bet what I can afford.

As i have only played Ts2 to date Im unsure what to try,as many have a 'achievement collection table' like TS2 which having to start a new game fresh seems like you sort of lose out playing something different-if that makes any sense at all lol..

 

[skyhy]

Blocking Symbols

The Thor feature with 25 spins was great when the game was first released and I played it heaps of time with the spins going to a 5x multiplier a lot...however...all of a sudden a new sequence of 3 symbols started appearing on reel 2,these are Odin/Rainbow City and something else(sorry bad memory since I havn't played it for so long because of this).
These 3 symbols constantly block out the pays I was getting and were either a quick fix by Microgaming or a part of a deliberate policy to cool the wins after a period of time.
Anyone else see these and just for my own sanity what's the third symbol in this spoiling trio?

 

[BustedFlush]

Some Secrets on Thunderstruck 2

Right, apologies if this is posted elsewhere because I haven't trawled the forum yets, but here is a little tip for TS2:

On downloaded MG casinos, you play in one tab and your home/promotions tab is always underneath it to the left yes?

At the bottom left of the home/promos tab you get your balance in a little black slot - hover cursor over this and it give cash/bonus/overall balance as u probably know.

Right, assuming you detest the annoying 'slow spin' on most slots whereby if u get 2 of the 3 bonus symbols, the reels slow down, do this: A soon as you get the 2, click your home/promos tab and look at the cash balance - if it was say £45.80 and you are 90p a spin, it will go to 46.70 if you don't get the bonus, or 47.60 if you do (+1.80=2 x credits)
You immediately know before the slow spins finish if u are getting the 3rd. symbol. If you go up 2 credits then click back on your TS2 tab and enjoy the fact you KNOW the 3rd. is coming. Bear in mind you can get other symbols (though not usually) in tandem with the 2 bonuses which may mislead you.

The same works on sh!tstorm. As soon as you get the fuzzy reels, click your left tab and look at the balance and work out how much you've won. Immediately go back to game and watch the win come in. Or in my case, start with £34.79, on 3 consecutive sh!tstorms click the tab and see an identical amount, and proceed to kick your laptop over the room lol....

By the way, if you get all the 'achievements' your slot will turn gold, as it does in the hall of spins when you've had it 20+ times.

 

[threescatters]

or you could just turn quickspin on if you dont like the slowdown

I do agree though it is bad to be able to see how much you have won before it plays out.

 

[BustedFlush]

I wouldn't say it's bad, after all the RNG has decided what the outcome of your spin is immediately, a while before the result manifests itself on the reels.

 

[Realitybitez]

I want to know what you think of this slot if you have played it regularly and how it has played for you.
I think it is very broken.
I will give my experience first and we can compare.

When I first reviewed this slot I thought it was of MG's better recent efforts as it at least had some innovations. Having played a few thousand spins I am now of a different opinion.

Firstly it is common for me to get below 70% RTP and when you consider this includes hitting the Free spins at regular intervals and it is low variance that is quite is disturbing.

The low variance means that for example 5 Aces pays a win of only X4 bet+bet returned.
5 of a kind of the highest paying symbol only wins x16 bet
and even 5 wilds only pays a little over 30xbet
Now with such absurdly low payouts you should be hitting wins fairly frequently but...
No you go on streaks where you hit nothing at all as if the slot was very high variance.
So how the hell do you win on this slot?

Maybe it is the random lightning storm bonus round?
How often does this turn up? I have gone over a thousand spins without seeing it and the last time I did it paid a fat zero - oh and the time before, oh and the time before that - even if you get lucky you will do well to hit x30 bet win. So % RTP into this bonus round must be negligible - 1% or 2%?

How about the Free spin rounds?
The best I have hit so far in around 50 attempts is around x70 bet and that was a one off!
Usually it is around x30 bet but it is not uncommon to win less than x10 bet.

Free spin rounds average every 140 spins or so for me but as with all weighted slots the scatters go missing for long periods.
The common lie of hitting the first 2 scatters but having no chance of hitting is in evidence as well. (You thought near misses were illegal? Not in the cesspool of unregulated gaming)

What is your experience of this slot?
Are they similar to mine or are you loving it and hitting big?

I agree with you. I think its broken Had a bad run on it last night, so probably wont be playing it again It just doesnt like me

 

[Tirilej]

I agree with you. I think its broken Had a bad run on it last night, so probably wont be playing it again It just doesnt like me

But the reality will probably bite you back.
A slotmachine can't beat you so you will go back again trying

You know better than believing it will always be bad just for you

 

[Realitybitez]

But the reality will probably bite you back.
A slotmachine can't beat you so you will go back again trying

You know better than believing it will always be bad just for you

I only play it when Im incredibly bored. I've never had any luck on that slot, or Immortal Romance or Lord of the rings They all hate me :sob:

:lolsign:

 

[BustedFlush]

I haven't done bad on TS2, but it goes very cold. I once started at a new casino and played 7 1/2 hours, over 3000 credits before getting the MildDrizzle feature which paid 1/3 of a credit!
I have gone 1180 spins without hitting 3 bonuses. Shortly after I had a run which took me to just over all deposits made and got out.....
Once I had 3 bonuses on 2 consecutive spins. Once I had 6 consecutive bonuse features which paid less than 10 credits, one which paid 1/2 a credit, one which produced nothing.
Yet on 90p a spin I had 2 consecutive bonuses which paid 106 pounds and 268 pounds respectively on the wild ravens spins.

The appalling runs of near-misses annoy me, when you miss the doubled-colour symbols by one reel every other spin for ages, just getting the odd 3 9's and going 50 credits without winning above your stake.

That is the nature of a 243-way slot though.

Most annoying, apart from pathetic MildDrizzle features, is when you get wilds on 1,4,5 with NO tie-ups on reels 2 and 3

 

[Simmo!]

Once I had 6 consecutive bonuse features which paid less than 10 credits, one which paid 1/2 a credit, one which produced nothing.

Here's a tip which works for me more often than not: if you are on a bad streak or runing low on credits and you get the feature, go for "rolling reels". It's lower variance and you are more likely to get a reasonable boost from it than the other bonus rounds to help you ride the storm. Conversely when I am on a roll I usually go for Loki or the 10 at 5x.

 

[BustedFlush]

Yeah, I figured going for the 10 at 5x when on a roll myself, but not the 25 which as you say is more reliable for a 20=40x bet. Good point. NEVER do I take the Lokis, I have had TS2 installed on some casinos for months and NEVER taken it. I've never seen a good one give a multi-5 line combo.

 

[KasinoKing]

I took the Loki feature yesterday and didn't get one single spin with ANY extra wilds.
WHY do I pay this shite slot???

KK

 

[Simmo!]

I've had my biggest hits on Loki. Plus you get an extra spin every time 2 bonus symbols land Had 21 in one feature today (65x return).

 

[BustedFlush]

The TS2 features are hot and cold. I have taken Loki in my younger days, and had consecutive features with not one wild magic symbol. I've had features getting the wild magic twice or three times and it spurts it's evil tendrils out to useless non-aligning positions on the reel, so i've got 5 or 6 positions covered and not a win there. It will shoot left if you get a 3-line combo not extending it. If you get nothing aligned on reels 1 and 2 it will shoot right and load up the irrelevant 3.4.5 reels. Loki is a green gob of snot and I hate him.

Wilds are key. On any feature you know it will be good if 1/3 or so of the spins come up with wilds in useful places. On Odins ravens you get a runs of 5-line wins 3-5 in the same feature. Same on 10x 5 and Lokis widl magic will come 4 or 5 times on the same feature if it's gonna be good.