Italian stereotypes are basically a nation deciding that volume control is optional. Every conversation looks like an argument, every argument looks like a scene from The Godfather, and somehow everyone’s grandmother is simultaneously feeding you pasta and judging your life choices. While there’s a lot of drama, at least you’re getting fed.

The Mamma Mia 2 slot from Betsoft Gaming is a sequel to a slot released 10 years ago, in 2016. Clearly, Betsoft decided it was time to go back for seconds.

Welcome back to the kitchen

Betting on the Mamma Mia 2 slot starts at $0.20 a spin and tops out at $40 a spin. If you’re betting the maximum, the slot gives you a shot at up to $400,000 in winnings. However, thanks to the 10,000x maximum multiplier, even small bets can turn into some impressive wins.

With high volatility, the slot’s gameplay leans away from small, consistent wins as you chase the rare big wins. Its expected RTP is 96.11%.

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The Mamma Mia 2 slot only has one bonus feature to speak of, really, and it’s a slightly unusual hold and win mechanic. It is triggered by landing two instant-win gold coin symbols on the same spin as a Collect symbol.

Instead of awarding three spins that are reset each time a new symbol appears on the reels, the Mamma Mia 2 slot’s hold and win feature awards nine spins. While your spins won’t be reset when a new symbol lands on the reels, you can earn extra spins when a +1 symbol lands.

During a round of the feature, the Collect symbols will be locked in place and gather all prize values from instant-win gold coin symbols. Instant-win prizes can range in value from 0.5x to 30x your bet amount. There are also Mini (25x), Minor (50x), Major (350x), and Grand (2,500x) jackpot amounts.

In addition to the +1 symbol, the slot’s hold and win feature also gives you a chance to land an expanded symbol. This will expand the reel it lands on by one position and award one additional spin.

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At the end of your round, all the accumulated Collect symbol totals are added together and awarded.

The slot’s Pot of Gold feature will collect all instant-win gold coins and Collect symbols during base gameplay. The feature will then randomly trigger and release some of those symbols back onto the reels, increasing your chance of unlocking a round of the hold and win feature. If all else fails, you can also use the slot’s Buy Bonus feature to purchase a round.

How far have we come with the Mamma Mia 2 slot?

Here’s the thing: the Mamma Mia 2 slot offers a lot of improvements over its ten-year-old predecessor. But, and this is a big but, it loses all of its character. From the music to the graphics and even the sound effects, the slot went from something memorable and unique to something that kind of looks like a bunch of other slots. There’s value there, but I’m just not sure I want to spend much time with it. I give it a six out of ten.

If you’re looking for a few Betsoft Gaming slots I recommend, try Gemhalla and Alchemy Academy.