Queen of the Castle Demo Slot - Review for Canadians, Demo Play & Payout Info

Introduction

It’s apparent from the start that this slot is a little unusual because it doesn’t use the standard three rows of five for its layout. The 3-4-4-4-3 format doesn’t just add visual interest; it also spices up gameplay. This is especially true during bonus rounds where the reels can expand further to increase the ways to win (up to a maximum of 3087).

There’s a fairly standard mix of four-card and four-gem symbols alongside four themed icons on the main paytable. There’s also a Wild (the Princess) and Scatter (Bonus). Scatters can trigger free spins. Mystery Chests come with their own bonus features.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

This slot has gone for the colourful cartoon approach to what could otherwise be a serious Medieval setting, complete with a period-appropriate soundtrack. Queen of the Castle is as fun to look at as it is to play. There are geen hills and a bright blue moat in the background, then golden stone forming the castle itself that frames the reels. Inside this castle are some of the things you’d find in its real-world equivalent - treasure, a throne, a dog - along with more traditional card symbols. If you’d prefer a more formal monarchy in your slots, try Rising Royals.

Queen of the Castle RTP & Volatility

If you average it out, this slot has an RTP of 96.508%. There’s no official information on volatility, so you’ll have to play to find out how quickly you’re likely to win.

How to Play Queen of the Castle

This slot is dominated by its castle, with all the controls tucked neatly on the right side and attached to the Play button. That makes it easy to adjust your settings.

1. Above and below Play are coins with either a plus or minus sign. These are your bet adjustors to set your preferred level before you start.

2. To the right of Play is autoplay, available for zero to 100 spins but with no other controls.

3. Bet adjustment and autoplay are also available in the Menu, which can be accessed by clicking the three lines on the left of Play. This is also where you find the paytable and game instructions.

4. Now that you know how to play and you have your settings how you like them, you can hit the big Play button and enjoy the game. Remember to set yourself some win and loss limits to help manage your bankroll.

Bet & Win Sizes

Your minimum bet is 0.40 and your maximum bet is 100.00, which gives you a decent range.

Like with many slots, each symbol pays a different amount, and prizes increase depending on the number of matches. The highest payouts come from matching the maximum possible five. Five symbol payouts are as follows:

J, Q, K, A - 6

Green and purple gemstones - 7

Blue and orange gemstones - 8

Throne - 9

Bag of gold - 10

Dog - 12

Game logo - 20

Three Scatters can pay 120 in addition to triggering the bonus round.

Max-win 12,000x

Volatility Medium

RTP 96.51%

Queen of the Castle Bonus Features & Free Spins

Locked Reels

Triggered randomly at the start of a spin, this is when the second, third and fourth reels are “locked” together after being bound with vines. This means that these reels will spin in time, with adjacent symbols remaining the same.

Red Mystery Chest Reveal - This is when the first reel is filled with Red Mystery Chests. This will cause all royal card symbols to turn into Red Mystery Chests as well. When your spin is finished, every Red Mystery Chest will be revealed as the same regular paying symbol.

Nudge - If Red Mystery Chests only partially fill the first reel, the reel may be nudged to try and complete the stack.

Purple Mystery Chest Reveal - This is triggered when Purple Mystery Chests fill the fifth reel. Both gem and Red Mystery Chest symbols will turn into Purple Mystery Chests, which will then be revealed to all be the same regular paying symbol.

Nudge - As with Red Mystery Chests, a partially filled fifth reel can be nudged to try and complete a full stack of Purple Mystery Chests.

Free Games

Free spins are a common bonus feature in slots, but Queen of the Castle gives them something extra. Matching three or more Scatter symbols will trigger 14 free games. During the free games round, the Bonus symbol will be replaced by a crown. You can collect crowns to fill the Tower, which will then award different levels of enhancement:

Level One (three crowns) - The second, third and fourth reels all increase in size. Ways to win increase to 1125. Two extra free games are awarded.

Level Two (four crowns) - The second, third and fourth reels all increase in size. Ways to win increase to 1944. Two extra free games are awarded.

Level Three (five crowns) - The second, third and fourth reels all increase in size. Ways to win increase to 3087. Two extra free games are awarded.

Level Four (six crowns) - The ways to win stay at 3087. Three, four, five or six extra free games are awarded at random.

Conclusion

This is a fun, colourful little slot that is actually a lot more complex than it looks. The host of bonus features make very interesting additions to an already exciting game. Especially noteworthy is the Tower meter, which means your game can keep expanding throughout bonus rounds so things never slow down or grow dull. If you enjoy Queen of the Castle, why not try other free NextGen slots?

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