Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde 2

The original Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde slot was a highly successful Betsoft slot that came years and years ago. It’s one of those slot games that marked the rise of Betsoft in international waters – and now we are revisiting the classic. The time has come to return to the dark setting with a brand-new game: this time, we are playing with a 5×3 grid and 20 paylines that work with high variance and 96.15% RTP.

The feature set begins with Hold & Win, and then continues with Potion Tank, The Pick Bonus, and more. It’s a very lively game, full of boosters and add-ons. There’s truly never a dull moment in the game. At the end of it all, you may hit the top of the payout list that’s 10,311x -but more often than not, the winnings will be far lower than that. Still, it’s worth checking out – not for the payouts, but for the nostalgia, respect of the original slot, and game’s topic.

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde 2 uses a 5×3 grid with 20 fixed paylines. Wins form when matching symbols land on adjacent reels from left to right along active payline – just like always.

The symbol set is a combo of Victorian-era imagery that’s highly appropriate to the source material. Standard paying symbols are joined by characters that are from the story. You also have Wilds, and a slew of other bonus icons: Bonus, Expand, +1 Spin, and Collect symbols.

The goal of the base game is to hit a bonus icon and enter one of the extra features. In that sense, not much happens in base game – but then again, you are hopefully not  going to spend much time in there.

Each reel contains Stacked Mystery Symbol positions that transform into a single randomly selected standard paying symbol before spins resolve, with all mystery positions on that reel filling with the same symbol. This creates potential for significant same-symbol coverage when multiple reels align favorably.

Theme & Design

Betsoft’s game is a gothic story, so it only stands to reason to see Victorian gothic elements, such as detailed laboratory backgrounds, furnishings, and moody lighting that creates the shift between the respectable doctor’s world and his darker counterpart. So think shadows, lamps, eccentric paraphernalia in the lab, etc.

To be honest, it’s done great. It both reminds us of the original slot and brings in a bit of freshness, so it’s a great balance between familiarity (from the debut slot) and novelty (as a new game in its own right).

Betting spans €0.20 to €35 per spin, positioning the game for casual to mid-stakes players, as high rollers are probably not going to be interested in the game.

The 96.15% default RTP sits above industry average, but there are two other variants possible – 94.18% and 92.25% – which are not as player-friendly. Check which one you are playing before investing a real money wager. The game has a high game maximum. However, the 10,311x maximum win is achievable mostly through triggering and combining the game’s special features, such as Hold & Win with Expand symbols and additional collection positions and +1 Spin symbols. The Buy Bonus option is available as well but it’s not working in all markets (due to some bans).

Jackpot Tiers from the Pick Bonus feature 4 options: Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand.

Here’s a full overview of the bonus features appearing in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 2.

Potion Tank Bonus

During base game play, any Bonus or Collect symbols landing on the reels feed into the Potion Tank Bonus system. This mysterious mechanic provides chances to trigger either the Hold & Win Feature or the Pick Bonus directly, creating an alternate pathway to features beyond the standard trigger requirements.

The Potion Tank adds thematic resonance—the unpredictable nature of Jekyll’s experiments mirrors the uncertainty of which bonus the tank will ultimately deliver. Hold & Win triggers from this source occur approximately once every 302 spins, while Pick Bonus triggers occur roughly once every 485 spins.

Hold & Win Feature

Landing 5 or more scattered Bonus symbols alongside 1 Collect symbol triggers the Hold & Win Feature with 9 respins—notably more generous than the typical 3 respins most Hold & Win implementations provide.

Mechanics:

• Triggering Bonus symbols lock in place with their displayed coin values
• Players receive 9 respins to land additional Bonus symbols
• Each new Bonus symbol resets the respin counter
• The feature ends when respins deplete or all positions fill
• Final payout equals the sum of all Bonus symbol values

+1 Spin Symbol: When +1 Spin symbols appear during the Hold & Win Feature, they award additional respins beyond the standard allocation, extending collection opportunities and increasing the chance of filling more positions.

Expand Symbol: Expand symbols increase the grid size during the Hold & Win Feature, creating additional positions for Bonus symbols to land. More positions mean more potential value collection and improved chances of triggering grid-fill bonuses.

Pick Bonus

The Pick Bonus offers a different route to prizes, triggered either through the Potion Tank Bonus or specific symbol combinations. This engaging bonus round presents players with selections to reveal matching symbols.

You choose symbols to reveal. If you match 3, you get the prize displayed on the symbols. The available prizes are jackpots (Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand). The Pick Bonus allows you to get jackpots even without the Hold & Win feature.

The Pick Bonus triggers approximately once every 485 spins, at least according to Betsoft. It’s the rarest feature but potent: it gives you direct jackpot potential without requiring Hold & Win fill of the entire grid.

Stacked Mystery Symbols

Each reel contains Stacked Mystery Symbol positions that transform before spins resolve. All mystery positions on a single reel fill with the same randomly selected standard paying symbol, creating potential for large same-symbol clusters or significant payline coverage when multiple reels align.

This mechanic adds base game excitement through the possibility of full-reel same-symbol coverage, particularly valuable when premium symbols are selected for the transformation.

Buy Bonus

The Buy Bonus option gives you instant access to the Hold & Win Feature with 9 respins, but it also costs 55x the stake. Betsoft’s Buy Bonus is often cheaper than in most other games, but it’s not as profitable as other games may be. The only thing that’s different is that the max win capacity is lower when you are using a Buy Bonus (10,296x vs 10,311x).

RTP & Volatility

The 96.15% default RTP ranks above the 96% industry standard, making this one of Betsoft’s more generous recent releases. Operators can select lower RTP variants (94.18% or 92.25%), so you should verify settings at your chosen casino.

High volatility means the action is going to fluctuate between sessions. There’s also a lower hit rate. The 21.65% base game hit rate means roughly one in five spins produces a win, though most will be modest. Hold & Win triggers occur approximately once every 154 spins through standard play, with the Potion Tank Bonus providing additional trigger opportunities roughly once every 302 spins.

Our Experience Playing Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde 2

The Stacked Mystery Symbols created engaging base game moments, with anticipation building as reels resolved to reveal which symbol would fill the mystery positions. When premium symbols aligned across multiple reels, payouts reflected the coverage meaningfully.

Hold & Win rounds benefited significantly from the 9-respin starting allocation. Compared to 3-respin implementations, the extended duration allowed more meaningful value accumulation. +1 Spin symbols appearing mid-feature created dramatic momentum shifts, while Expand symbols opening additional grid positions changed the collection calculus favorably.

The Pick Bonus triggered rarely during testing but provided satisfying jackpot-hunting moments when it appeared. The match-three mechanic added interactive engagement beyond passive symbol collection.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Lots of features, including Potion Tank and Hold & Win
• 15% RTP
• Stacked Mystery Symbols
• Pick Bonus offers direct jackpot access

Cons:

• €35 max bet limits appeal for high rollers

Similar Slots

Here’s a list of 5 games with similar vibes as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 2.

• Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (Betsoft)
• Once Again Upon a Time (Betsoft)
• Horror Hotel (Relax Gaming)
• Jekyll and Hyde (Playtech)
• Immortal Romance (Games Global)