Phoenix Queen Hold n Link - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Phoenix Queen Hold n Win is the latest online slot produced by Stakelogic. This title is played on a five-reel, three-row grid with 30 always-on paylines and a pair of linked bonus features.

Theme, graphics & soundtrack

This title has colourful graphics that look great against the black background of the reels. All the symbols are distinct from one another and the reel animations are smooth.

The soundtrack is a typical Asian pentatonic affair with suitably ethnic instrumentation over some more western beats.

Phoenix Queen Hold n Link RTP and variance

The RTP is 95.87 per cent, which is slightly below the average for online slot titles. The variance data has not been provided by the publisher at the time of writing; however, a look at the paytable suggests this title has medium to low volatility, so it would be reasonable to anticipate a fairly frequent stream of low-value win amounts.

How to play Phoenix Queen Hold n Link

1. To begin with, it is a good idea to take a look at the paytable and rules. This title has a slightly different free spin and bonus game mechanic to most other titles, so it is important to know what you are dealing with. The paytable is found by clicking the three-line menu button in the top left-hand corner of the screen.
2. Set your bet by clicking the cog below the three-line menu. This provides you with the full array of betting options, with all ten amounts displayed for you to choose from. Hit the orange continue button to return to the game screen.
3. Spin the reels once by clicking the large spin button to the right of the reels.
4. To spin the reels repeatedly, click the autospin button on the left-hand side of the screen, adjacent to the bottom row of the reels. Spin up to 2,500 times or set infinite spins.
5. Always play Phoenix Queen Hold n Link responsibly by setting yourself a sensible and affordable budget for each session. Never chase losses and when the fun stops, stop playing. Timeouts and self-exclusions are available if required.

Bet sizes & paytable wins

The minimum bet in Phoenix Queen Hold n Link is just 0.20 per spin, with the maximum topping out at 200.00. The bet amounts jump in a big way as you get towards the top end of the range, so it is important to be vigilant when raising your stake.

• Land five money tree symbols on a payline to return 12.5x the total bet
• Land five phoenix logos on a payline to return 10x the total bet
• Land five matching blue, red or purple phoenixes on a payline to return 5x the total bet
• Land five playing card symbols on a payline to return 2.5x the total bet

All 30 paylines are in action simultaneously, so you could win more than once on each spin.

Phoenix Queen Hold n Link bonus features

Wilds

The wild Phoenix Queen symbol substitutes for all in-game symbols with the exception of the free spin symbol. Land five wilds on a payline to return 17.5x the total bet.

Free spins

If you land six or more free spin symbols on the reels, you open the Hold n Link bonus game. During this game, only free spins symbols will land on the reels. You receive three free spins at the outset of this feature, which reset every time you land an additional free spin symbol on the reels. Hold n Link ends once you have run out of free spins or the reels are covered in free spin symbols.

Cashpot

At the end of the Hold N Link spins, you may qualify for a cashpot of up to 500x your total bet. The maxi cashpot is triggered if all three reels are covered in free spin symbols (15). To trigger the smallest cashpot, you need to land 12 free spin symbols.

Following the Hold n Link bonus, the number of free spin symbols visible will provide you with the same number of free spins. All multipliers present on the screen will be applied to all wins you achieve during these spins. 

Phoenix Queen Hold n Link review: our verdict

This is an engaging enough title with some potentially lucrative features. One large issue within this title, however, is the fact that the features are linked, making them very 'all or nothing'. If you do well within the Hold n Link, expect lucrative free spins, but you can't have one without the other. 

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