
- An impressive sequel from developer JustForThrWin
- New progression-based bonus is a nice touch
- Lots of ways to win and a good win potential
Dark Waters 2 Power Combo by JustForTheWin is a 6×4 slot with 4,096 ways to win and builds upon the original Dark Waters formula with deeper mechanics and new progression-based bonus features. Set against a darker, more ominous backdrop with a looming Kraken and shadowy seas, this sequel retains the core gameplay of Money and Collect symbols, while introducing progression meters, stacked Collect symbols, and Power Combo Bonus Spins. Players can unlock up to three concurrent bonus modes: Giant Reels, Golden Reels, and Stack Collect, with each feature upgradeable across four levels.
Dark Waters 2 Slot Bonuses and Features
Money & Collect Symbols. Money symbols (reels 1–5 in base game, all reels in bonus) award random values from 0.5x to 10x the bet or fixed jackpots:
- Mini: 15x
- Minor: 40x
- Major: 200x
- Mega: 5,000x (awarded once per spin)
Collect symbols land only on reel 6, summing all visible Money symbols. During bonus features, multiple stacked Collects can lead to repeated payouts from the same Money symbols.
Bonus Tokens & Progression Meters. Three Bonus Tokens (purple, blue, red) correspond to different feature types:
- Purple: Giant Reels
- Blue: Golden Reels
- Red: Stack Collect
Landing a Bonus Token can randomly trigger Bonus Spins with one or more features. Each feature has a progression meter (levels 1–4), increased by Progression Tokens (diamonds) landing on reels 2–5. Only one Progression Token can appear per spin, and upgrades one feature randomly.
Bonus Spins. Triggered by landing any Bonus Token, the round starts with 10 free spins and can activate up to three features at once. Bonus Tokens during the round either activate another feature (at current progression level), or add +3 spins if the feature is already active
Giant Reels. Expands the grid and increases win ways:
- Level 1: 6×5 (15,625 ways)
- Level 2: 6×6 (46,656 ways)
- Level 3: 6×7 (117,649 ways)
- Level 4: 6×8 (262,144 ways)
Stack Collect. Upgrades the number of stacked Collect symbols during Bonus Spins:
- Level 1: 2 stacks
- Level 2: 3 stacks
- Level 3: 4 stacks
- Level 4: 5 stacks
Golden Reels. Turns full reels into Money-only reels during Bonus Spins:
- Level 1: 1 golden reel
- Level 2: 2 golden reels
- Level 3: 3 golden reels
- Level 4: 4 golden reels
Bonus Buy. There are a number of bonus buy options too depending on your region.
Conclusion
Dark Waters 2 Power Combo slot from JustForTheWin successfully evolves the original with refined visuals, deeper feature progression, and bigger win potential. The progression meter system encourages players to build up features before triggering Bonus Spins. While the Stack Collect mechanic may feel weaker than the original’s Multi Collect (since Collects now only land on reel 6), the stacking system still offers strong payout potential when paired with Golden Reels or high-value Money symbols.
Overall, Dark Waters 2 is a strong follow-up, with improved hit rate, up to 262,144 win ways, and a max win of 6,250x, making it a compelling choice over the first one. For more reviews from this developer, check out Foxy Fortunes slot here.