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Lining up enough symbols returns multiples of the coin value, and starting at the lower end of the paytable, there’s the J, Q, K and A, each of which returns 4, 5, or 6 coins when they are on 3, 4, or 5 reels from the left side. Green and purple gems pay out 5, 6, or 7 coins, while blue or gold gems are worth 6, 7, or 8. Heading up in value, the throne (well, more of a posh chair actually,) is worth 6, 7, or 9 coins, and then we have the bag of gold coins, a corgi and the game logo on a banner, which pays you the top wins in the base game of 10, 15, or 20 coins.

These relatively small rewards are offset by the rich variety of bonus symbols and special features that can significantly boost winnings. It’s also possible to land multiple winning combinations in a single spin, so don’t be put off by what appears to be quite low-paying symbols. The Queen is a wild symbol, who will be stacked on any reels she lands on, helping to complete winning lines by plugging any gaps in a sequence of matching icons, although she doesn’t actually have any value on her own, and can’t substitute for the bonus or crown symbols.

Something else that can lead to extra wins in the base game is a Locked Reels feature, which can occur in any random spin. You will see vines grow up around the middle 3 reels, which then spin together with matching symbols across them. If the same symbols are anywhere on reel 1, you are guaranteed a 4 of a kind winning combination.

Treasure chests are traditionally packed with riches and the ones in the Queen of the Castle video slot are no different, helping punters to more 4 of a kind wins whenever they fill reel 1 on the left side, or reel 5 on the right. If the red chest fills all of reel 1 at the end of a spin, then all playing cards in view will first be replaced by more red chests, and then transform in to a single type of medium or high-paying symbol, either a gem, or picture icon. The new combinations are then re-calculated and with a little luck, you get some higher-value prizes paid out.

If the purple chest stops across all of reel 5, all gem symbols and any other mystery chests, will be replaced by the top-paying throne, money bag, corgi or banner symbols and once again, the new combination will be re-evaluated for any wins. To help you fill reels with either mystery chest, the symbols can be nudged into position, so even if they only partly fill a reel after a spin, the feature can be triggered.

Should both features get triggered at the same time, all red chests become purple chests before the bonus sequence begins.

The shield bonus symbol will pay out 120 coins when it’s seen in any 3 or more places at once, but more importantly, it starts a unique free spins feature which can get better and better as the bonus games progress. An initial 14 free spins are awarded, which seems a somewhat random number, but never mind, as it can be easy to get more spins added on.

All bonus symbols that appear on the middle 3 reels during the round are replaced by a crown and each crown is counted on the right-side tower, which slowly gets filled from bottom to top throughout the games. If you get 3 crowns in the tower, 2 additional spins are added, while all the middle reels get an extra symbol position each, which makes it easier to land matching symbols across the game, with 1125 ways to win.

If you get 4 crowns in the tower, another 2 games are added and more symbol positions are seen on the middle reels for 1944 ways to win, while 5 crowns add more bonus spins and the reels will grow to give 3087 ways.

A simple bet matrix gives you the option to wager from a coin value of 0.01, which equals a total bet of 0.40 per spin, up to a high limit of 2.50, for a total bet of 100.00. Free Queen of the Castle video slots are also available, but most gamblers will want to play for real cash and make the most of the winning potential that comes with this slot machine.

If you’re into castles, then the ultimate game has got to be the Castle Builder video slot, from Rabcat, which is a unique game where you get to gradually create a castle when the right symbols appear across the 5 reels. You also get to marry off the Princess, collect medals and build a kingdom along the way.

There’s also the appropriately-named Castle, from MGA which sets the reels within the walls and rewards spinners with free games and wild symbols as 3D animated characters turn up in a high-quality slot.

This game is one that any player should review, as it’s really got very little wrong and just about everything right. Some of the low-value symbols are a bit plain, but when that’s the worst we can say about a slot machine, then it’s worth checking out.

The rich variety of in-game and separate bonus features, smart design and flexibility of being mobile and desktop optimised should ensure that the Queen of the Castle video slot rules online casinos that carry the NextGen range.