Holy Diver (Big Time Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Holy Diver - Game Overview

I’ve spent a lot of time on Holy Diver from Big Time Gaming. It runs on six reels with Megaways that range from 117,649 in the base game to 586,971 at the highest level. The hook is Reel Adventure, where a knight marches along a path and opens chests while you collect gems. The theme drops you into the dark ages under sunny blue skies, and the gameplay feels reactive and swingy. From my sessions it shows big potential suited to a high variance crowd.

How to Play Holy Diver Megaways

Playing Holy Diver is straightforward once you get the flow. You select stakes from 10p to £20 per spin. Each of the six reels can hold up to seven symbols, which pushes the ways to win into classic Megaways territory at 117,649 in the basic game. Wins land through the Megaways system and can stack across many positions. Six gems can deliver 2x to 15x your bet, while six playing card symbols 9 to A award 0.5x to 1.5x, so the gem hits carry the weight.

The knight walks beside the reels during base play. When he reaches a treasure chest, it reveals one of four reel modifiers, keeping the pace lively. As spins unfold you collect one gem of each colour. The Shield of Fortune shows what you have and what you still need. With four colours collected you choose to take the bonus or step into the next level. There are three levels available, setting up more ways and stronger wild multipliers as you climb.

Symbols and Paytable in Holy Diver

Holy Diver packs a gem-led paytable. Six of a kind on the premium gem set ranges from 2x to 15x your stake, with the top gem paying 15x for six, then 5x, 4x, 2x and 1x across the remaining stones. Mid and lower wins still add up when several lines land in quick succession on a single spin. I found the premium clusters make the balance swing, which ties in with the game’s high variance profile.

The playing card symbols 9, 10, J, Q, K and A sit at the bottom end. For six across they return between 0.5x and 1.5x, slotting neatly under the gems. Five of a kind values scale as well, headed by 3.5x on the top premium, then 1x, 0.9x, 0.7x and 0.6x. This staged ladder means that even partial premium hits can add up when hits keep rolling, though it is the full lines that supply the punch.

Four of a kind also pays respectably on the premiums at 3x on the top stone, sliding to 0.7x, 0.6x, 0.5x and 0.4x on the others, while three of a kind starts at 2x on the leader then steps down. The paytable lists a Scatter, but entry to the bonus here comes through collecting four gem colours rather than direct scatter counts. That structure mirrors the feel of a quest, where progression and chest reveals shape how the round unfolds.

Holy Diver Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	6	x15
	5	x3.5
	4	x3
	3	x2
	2	x1
	6	x5
	5	x1
	4	x0.7
	3	x0.3
	2	x0.2
	6	x4
	5	x0.9
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.2
	6	x2
	5	x0.7
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	6	x1.5
	5	x0.6
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	6	x1.1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	6	x1
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.7
	5	x0.4
	4	x0.3
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.6
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	6	x0.5
	5	x0.3
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	Scatter

Bonus Features in Holy Diver

The feature game is all about chests, gems and the Shield of Fortune in Holy Diver. When the knight crosses a chest, one of four reel modifiers fires to spice up the spin. Collect four different gem colours to trigger the Free Spins Bonus. You can accept the bonus when it lights or move up a level for bigger setup. Level 1 runs 117,649 ways with wilds carrying a x1 multiplier. Level 2 lifts this to 396,900 ways and x2 wilds, Level 3 to 586,971 and x3.

During free spins every gem on the reels becomes wild and adopts the level’s multiplier. The knight keeps moving down to collect diamonds, adding +1 spin each time, with a burst of +8 free spins for every set of five diamonds. That drip-feed creates a proper build across the round. I have taken early bonuses and I have pushed to higher levels. The higher you climb, the stronger the setup gets, though the stakes in variance rise as well.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in Holy Diver

I clock the RTP on Holy Diver between 96.39% and 96.54%, depending on configuration. Volatility sits firmly in high to ultra high variance territory, with long stretches offset by heavy bonus potential when the setup aligns. The stated maximum win reaches x23306 your bet, which lines up with the way multipliers and ways can stack during a deep feature. Stakes range from 10p up to £20, so bankroll planning matters if you are aiming for the top level runs.

Design and Mobile Play in Holy Diver

Holy Diver blends a medieval quest feel with bright skies and clean BTG visuals. The board carries that knight animation on a path beside the reels, and the shield indicator keeps progress easy to read at a glance. I have played it on desktop and on a phone, and the features translated without friction on mobile. The layout, chest reveals and win sequences hold up nicely on smaller screens, so the experience stays consistent across devices.

My Verdict on Holy Diver

Holy Diver Megaways is a great addition for players who like a chain of events leading into bigger setups. The mix of Reel Adventure, Shield of Fortune and level choice gives you agency without making it fiddly. I rate the base game as engaging thanks to the chest modifiers and the gem collection, while the bonus can snowball once diamonds start dropping. For me it stands out in the Megaways line-up thanks to its high potential and vivid pacing.

I approach it with a clear plan. If the Shield of Fortune lights early I may take the bonus, but when the balance allows I will move up for Level 2 or Level 3 to chase more ways and stronger wilds. That choice keeps me engaged across longer sessions. Holy Diver rewards patience and offers a unique experience among BTG’s Megaways Slots, driven by the quest flavour, chest reveals and those diamond-extended free spins.