The Catfather Part II Slots

A sequel is probably in equal measures exciting and terrifying for developers. Doing more of what players loved is great if it all works out. But if the sequel is drastically different, then they’ll complain. Reuse everything, and you’ll find yourself criticised too! There’s a reason most developers stay away from sequels unless they’re absolutely confident in their skills. Which begs the question: has Pragmatic Play created a worthy sequel to their iconic slot?

Gameplay

Graphical improvements have purposefully been kept rather minimalistic. But put them all together, and the experience is drastically improved! The background image is now a swankier room. All symbols will now perform small idle animations when the reels aren’t spinning. The cats will blink, while the diamonds within the playing card royals will glimmer. The last one might just be us imagining things, but even the animation for the reels spinning feels smoother. A fantastic improvement, overall!

You play this game on a 5x3 board with 30 fixed paylines, which pay both left to right and right to left. Available special features will seem familiar in some aspects, and radically different in others. For example, the random Stacked Wilds still make an appearance, and be quite lucrative. That said, Pragmatic Play’s release has seen its free spins round adjusted. The multiplier has disappeared, but in its place, more stacked Wilds will be awarded during free spins.

The Catfather Part II Real Money

Any gambler worth his salt knows how to properly set their wager. And while it may seem a little bit complicated at first, that’s just how the developers designed it. You can set your stake by just clicking the plus and minus keys, pausing when you reach a wager you like. Alternatively, you can use the drop down menu, and set your total bet using coin values and coins per payline. No matter the method, you will be able to wager between GBP 0.30 and GBP 150 on each spin.

The Catfather Part II has a low volatility, much like its predecessor. You can tell there was a concentrated effort to keep things the same way as they used to be. But while the variance mostly stayed the same, the math behind this slot has been adjusted. The new paytable now means that a full reel of Wilds will earn you 5000x your total stake! The larger jackpot comes at the price of the old, amazing RTP. Instead of the original Catfather’s 98.10%, the sequel has an RTP of 96.07%.

Bonus Rounds

In this game, wins are awarded both left to right and right to left, rather than just left to right like in most other releases.

Randomly, stacked Wilds will appear on the second, third and fourth reel. These Wilds will expand to cover the entirety of their reel! Best of all, these expanded Wilds can substitute for all symbols, including Scatters! It is possible to activate free spins with just a single Scatter if the second and third reel are full of stacked Wilds!

Collect three, four or five golden briefcases to win free spins with different cash prizes added on top of the extra turns. During free spins, at least one reel will have a stacked Wild present on the board. And, as always, three or more Scatters while free spins are being played means five more extra turns.

Summary

We feel like Pragmatic Play played it safe with The Catfather Part II. And while we can’t say we’re thrilled with that, we like it better than the developer radically changing the slot. As it stands, it’s a slight variation on the original, with overall better visuals. If you like the original Catfather, definitely give this game a try. You won’t regret it!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of The Catfather Part II?

The Catfather Part II has a return to player (RTP) of 96.07%, which is above the current industry average of 96%. This is notably lower than the original Catfather's exceptional 98.10% RTP, with Pragmatic Play trading some of that payback for a significantly larger jackpot of 5,000x your total stake.

Can I play The Catfather Part II for real money?

Yes, The Catfather Part II is available as a real money slot at online casinos carrying Pragmatic Play titles. Bets range from GBP 0.30 to GBP 150 per spin across 30 fixed paylines, with the game's wins awarded in both directions – left to right and right to left.

How is The Catfather Part II different from the original?

The Catfather Part II upgrades the original in several key ways: the 5x3 board now has 30 paylines instead of nine, wins pay both left to right and right to left, the jackpot increases to 5,000x stake (from 2,000x), and the free spins round now adds stacked Wilds rather than applying a 4x multiplier. The RTP, however, drops from 98.10% to 96.07%.

How do stacked Wilds work in The Catfather Part II?

Randomly during any spin in The Catfather Part II, stacked Wilds can appear on reels two, three and four, expanding to cover each reel entirely. These Wilds substitute for all symbols including Scatters, meaning a full Wild reel can count toward the Scatter count needed to trigger free spins even with just one remaining Scatter on the other reels.

How do free spins work in The Catfather Part II?

Three, four or five golden briefcase Scatter symbols trigger free spins in The Catfather Part II, with cash prizes also paid on top of the extra turns. During the feature, at least one reel is guaranteed to have a stacked Wild present on every spin. Landing three or more Scatters during free play adds five more extra turns.

What is the variance of The Catfather Part II?

The Catfather Part II has a low variance, mirroring its predecessor, with wins arriving at a reasonable frequency rather than in rare but enormous clusters. The combination of low variance, above-average RTP of 96.07% and guaranteed stacked Wilds during free spins makes it a good option for players who prefer consistent action over extreme jackpot hunting.