If you’re still not tired of hearing the phrase “classic slot”, then read on! For, Novomatic’s. The Royals is synonymous with it. The game has a vintage feel to it, coupled with graphics one would expect to encounter in old fairy tale books. That’s the point we like about it! However, the slot is lacking in other areas. For example, when it comes to extras. The game has one mini bonus game only. No hidden surprises – pleasant or unpleasant – are to be had.
Theme
Plastered onto bright red background are the reels populated with an array of curiously stylized symbols. This is where the “vintage” comes in. We expect children would love this game, if for nothing else, then for the mere associations it invokes. If we said it was “cute”, would it be too millennial-fashioned? For it certainly is!
Betting Options and Other Functions
The Royals is a 5-reel, 20-payline slot. The bet range is from $0.40 to $80, with up to 40 coins to be wagered. The jackpot stands at 1.000 coins.
Regular symbols comprise 10, J, Q, K, a plum, cherries, and a bag of gold.
Payouts:
• Plum and cherries pay out 20, 40, and 80 coins for 3, 4, and 5 symbols, respectively;
• 10 and J pay out 40, 80, and 120 coins for 3, 4, and 5 symbols, respectively;
• Q pays out 80, 120, and 200 coins for 3, 4, and 5 symbols, respectively;
• K pays out 120, 200, and 400 coins for 3, 4, and 5 symbols, respectively;
• Bag of gold pays out 200, 400, and 1.000 coins for 3, 4, and 5 symbols, respectively.
All wins pay left to right.
Features
The Royals features the wild (jester) that substitutes for all other symbols. It also launches a curious bonus game (triggered at random).
Bonus game:
Bonus feature can be triggered during any spin. The jester will up and display some sort of mini-reels, featuring blue, red, and turquoise 7s. Matching these will award you additional coins, a seen below.
Payouts:
• Three different colored 7s double the wager;
• Three blue 7s pay out 5x the wager;
• Three turquoise 7s pay out 10x the wager.
As for the number of free spins, it depends on the winning streak. Namely, for as long as you keep winning, they will go on.
Our Take
Everything considered, Novomatic’s The Royals is best described as a makeover of old school land-based slots. The game’s volatility (medium to high), however, makes it suitable for both budget players and high rollers. It’s the simplicity that gives it its charm. Whether you are into retro graphics, gains, some fun, or the combination of them all, you are bound to love The Royals. Give them a spin today!
