Hidden Valley Video Slot Review – join the search for Shangri-La

One very anticipated new game release is the Hidden Valley Video Slot by Quickspin. This new slot has a themed based on the journey in the search of the fabled Shangri-La. For those who don’t know, Shangri-La is a fictional land of peace and perpetual youth which features in the popular novel Lost Horizon by the English author James Holton. The novel which was published in 1933 and the story is also turned into a popular movie. Although nobody really knows, Shangri-La is supposed to be somewhere in the mountains of Tibet. But for people who don’t want to search and travel, there is the Hidden Valley Video Slot by Quickspin. In this game including 4 reels and 40 winlines you will be able to enjoy the incredible story of Shangri-La. Start spinning right now and enjoy random multiplier wilds, a Free Spins Bonus with extra Wilds and an RTP rate up to 96,47%.

Game facts

• Unlock the free spins bonus after landing three scatters which are represented by a Bonus Wheel.
• Choose one out of four wild multiplier levels and win up to x10 your prize!
• The Hidden Valley Video Slot offers a total of 5 reels and 40 winlines.
• The theoretical payout of this slot lays between 95,7% and 96,5% depending on the multiplier bet level you have selected.

Betting

Hidden Valley Video Slot offers a variety of betting options to suit different preferences. Initially, players can choose a minimum bet starting at €0.40, with the maximum bet reaching €30.00 per spin.

Moreover, players have the option to increase their Wild Multiplier Bet, which directly impacts their total bet amount. For instance, if the total bet is €2.00 at Multiplier Level 1, it will increase to €3.00 per spin at Multiplier Level 2. Progressing to Multiplier Level 3 raises the bet to €4.50, and opting for Multiplier Level 4 elevates the cost to €6.00 per spin. Moving from Multiplier Level 1 to Level 4 results in a triple increase in the total bet.

This system enables players to adjust their total bet within a range of €0.40 to €90.00 per spin while enjoying Hidden Valley.

Symbols

When you play Hidden Valley, winning money involves lining up identical symbols on one or more win lines. The game features several medium win symbols, including the bearded male, the woman with long hair, and the monk. Aligning five of these symbols typically results in a payout around x1. While this may not initially seem significant, the game becomes more enticing at higher multiplier levels.

Additionally, medium win symbols like the white birds and the buffalo contribute to potential winnings. On the other hand, low win symbols, represented by card symbols such as 10, Jack, and Ace, offer relatively smaller payouts, ranging from €0.10 to €0.15 when playing at the lowest bet level of €0.40.

Overall, achieving substantial wins without opting for a high multiplier level can be challenging in Hidden Valley.

Winnings

While playing Hidden Valley you will enjoy an RTP rate between 95,7% and 96,5%. How high the actual theoretical payout is depends on the multiplier level you choose. It works like this;

1. At Multiplier Level 1 you will enjoy a 95,7% RTP
2. At Multiplier Level 2 you will enjoy a 96% RTP
3. At Multiplier Level 3 you will enjoy a 96,2% RTP
4. At Multiplier Level 4 you will enjoy a 96,5% RTP

As you can see the return of this game is higher while playing with a higher multiplier level and total bet. This means the chance of winning is better, but your balance while decrease quicker while having a bad run.

Random Multiplier Wilds

One unique feature of the Hidden Valley Video Slot is Wild Multiplier Bet Feature. Depending on the Wild Multiplier Level you choose Wild wins will be multiplier by between x1 and x10. When you bet on level 1 the multiplier will be 1 or 2. While playing on level 2 you will enjoy multiplier wilds between x2 and x4. The third level will award you with multiplier levels between x3 and x6. When you choose the highest and most expensive multiplier level you will enjoy a wild multiplier level between x4 and x 10. This can be very interesting, but please note that only prizes including Wilds will enjoy the multiplier level. Because of this prizes without Wilds will have a relatively low payout. After each spin you will see how high the multiplier level will be for that particular spin.

Free Spins Bonus with Extra Wilds

In addition to the Random Multiplier Wilds feature Hidden Valley also holds a Free Spins Bonus. You can trigger this bonus by landing a scatter symbol on reel 2, 3 and 4. While testing this slot I landed a scatter on reels 2 and 3 a lot, but the third scatter is very hard to get. This is pretty annoying and sometimes it seems it is just impossible to get the bonus. When you do hit three Scatters, you will win your bet x2 (why?). On top of this you will unlock the free spins bonus which you will play on the same multiplier bet level as you played in the main game.

After you unlocked the free spins bonus you will be able to spin the bonus wheel which will determine how much spins you win and if and what symbol is an Extra Wild. In the outer wheel you will see if and what symbol will be the extra wild. Only the top three medium pay symbols can be changed into an Extra Wild Symbol. In the inner circle of the bonus wheel you will see how many free spins you will be awarded. The bonus wheel awards a total between 7 and 12 Free Spins. While playing the free spins bonus you will be able to win extra Free Spins and Extra Wild symbols by landing two or more Scatter Symbols in one spin.

My opinion about the Hidden Valley Video Slot

After playing and writing this Hidden Valley Video Slot Review I have a good overview of this new Quickspin slot. First of all I need to say the game runs very smooth and the design is great. This makes playing this game very enjoyable. On top of this I think the fairly unique Wild Multiplier Bet is a nice addition to the game.

With this said I must note some negative things about the game. First of all it looks very hard to win a decent prize during the regular game, especially while playing on a low multiplier bet level. In addition to this is looks very hard to get the bonus, although you get a lot of 2 Scatter spins. This is a bit annoying and could turn down the amount of fun while playing. All in all I think it is very hard to win any decent prizes. In addition to this the game can become a bit boring when not hitting the bonus. Let’s face it, the game doesn’t really offer any other exciting features besides the free spins bonus. What’s you experience with this game? I saw some clips with decent wins on this game (x1.000) but I didn’t managed to win something nice. Let me know!