Queen of Rio Review
Queen of Rio has plenty of iconic landscapes to get its inspiration from, and the EGT developers have chosen to illustrate their game with the iconic view of the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. From the giant statue of the Christ Redemptor to the mountains and pristine beaches in the pink morning light, Queen of Rio looks more like a postcard than a slot game at first.
The reels and command buttons in the foregrounds were designed to feel as intuitive as possible, which makes your task as a player even easier. Overall, Queen of Rio is a truly stunning game with well-integrated elements all over. Now let’s see how we can actually start gambling next.
Take Advantage of the Shortcuts
Queen of Rio is based on shortcuts, both under and on both sides of the reels. You can choose how many paylines you want to bet on with the side tabs, and the bet shortcuts underneath the reels will adjust accordingly. When all 20 paylines are activated, you can bet from 20 to 400 credits per spin with a single click. The autoplay game mode will let you play with the same wager for several consecutive turns whenever you feel like doing so. Queen of Rio also features an optional mini game after each win, where guessing correctly the colour of the hidden card doubles the value of your latest cash prize.
It quickly became clear to us that Queen of Rio was a high-variance slot game as soon as we started playing. Scoring cash prizes can prove challenging at times, so players will have to be ready to play big and be patient here. Card icons, musicians, samba dancers and more original symbols make up the paytable of the game, with a maximum reward set at 750 times the value of your current bet.
A Little Help Is on the Way
One of the most important symbols in Queen of Rio is the head of the carnival parade, a gorgeous dancer ready to act as the wild card in the game. She can therefore replace all of the basic icons of the game, but does not trigger any specific win on her own. The good news is that she is rather common on the reels, though.
Finding 3 Copacabana symbols scattered across the reels awards 15 free spins. This generous bonus round also carries random stacked wilds than can appear at any time to help you score even more prizes. Note that the 4 progressive jackpots of Queen of Rio, as displayed on top of the reels, can be won at any time during the game, both in the free spins and during the base game. Follow the instructions on screen to increase your chances to win big.
Vibrant and Unique
Ambiance is key in Queen of Rio, and this EGT slot game knows how to get the party started. The intuitive command buttons and beautiful graphic environment will make every player feel welcome right away, while the stakes can quickly climb very high thanks to a generous paytable, extra jackpots and a very decent betting range.