Royal Reels

Royal Reels Review

Renowned for its slots with superb graphics, Betsoft did not spoil its players with visuals in the early 2010s, and Royal Reels is a slot that will not impress your eyes. But it has time-tested mechanics with 5 reels, 3 horizontal lines, and 30 paylines. Here you are offered a fair, albeit rather low, RTP of 92.93% and an average level of volatility that practically guarantees fairly frequent combinations.

The maximum prize in this game is €9,825, and to get it, you need to bet €150 per spin (the maximum possible stake). But you can start with a fairly low bet of just €0.02 if you don't want to risk large amounts. Although most combinations here consist of three identical symbols, some paying sequences have only two icons. For the game to pay out for a combination, it must start from the leftmost reel.

Royal Reels Slot - Reels Screen

Card symbols from 10 to Ace are surprisingly high-paying here and can bring up to 1,500 coins for a 5-symbol combo. Cherries and plums are less valuable ones and pay up to 50 coins. The Royal Reels slot also features three unique icons: diamonds, crowns, and gems.

Royal Reels Features

A 5x3 grid with 30 betways is something of a gold standard in outdated video slots. Despite its apparent simplicity, Royal Reels offers several remarkable bonus features that provide opportunities for decent payouts. But the base game is not too boring either, as the medium volatility ensures fairly frequent combinations.

Wilds

If you see a diamond, it is a Wild symbol that can replace almost any other symbol. It appears on any reel to help you form combinations more often. However, Wild symbols do not form winning combinations on their own. In addition, they cannot act as Scatter or Bonus symbols.

Instant Prize Round

Land three or more Gems and you will enter a pick-me style bonus game. Here you can click on any symbols in the game window. They reveal a random cash prize that can be quite large. This is a great way to get extra money without spins, as prizes are added to your account balance instantly.

Bonus Game

Land 3 or more Crown symbols on any active payline to trigger this bonus. Keep in mind that this combination must also start from the leftmost reel. So, 3+ Crowns take you to a new game window where you collect additional rewards. For example, you can win several extra spins, multipliers, or other prizes. The more Crown symbols involved in the combination that triggers this feature, the higher your chances of winning something substantial.

Theme & Graphics

Royal Reels is a slot about wealth and grandeur, which is why it features a royal palace with columns on either side of the reels and luxurious symbols. It features bright and fairly detailed graphics, although there are no 3D elements, which is not surprising for a game from 2011. But the animations are still good, especially those that appear during wins and when bonus features are triggered. When playing Royal Reels, you hear an elegant melody that enhances the atmosphere. Betsoft has brought its game library in line with the mobile trend, so even this rather outdated title can now be played on the go.

Royal Reels Slot - Reels Screen

Royal Reels Free Play

If you haven't tried this title yet, it's time to fill that gap, and the best place to start is with the Royal Reels free play version. SlotCatalog offers a Royal Reels demo game that uses virtual coins instead of real money. Try this title for free to get a feel for its mechanics and see if the volatility here is truly average.

Pros and Cons of the Royal Reels Slot

Our Verdict

Once a fairly popular title, Royal Reels is now a veteran that will appeal more to those who want to know what slots were like 15-20 years ago. The Royal Reels slot immerses you in an atmosphere of luxury, but the maximum prize of only €9,825 does not quite match this. On the other hand, even the base game is enjoyable, as the hit frequency is around 30% (even though the prizes are quite low for most combinations).

What we liked was the bonus game with collecting items, where literally every click can bring a pleasant surprise. Wilds also appear quite often here, filling in the gaps between symbols so that combos are formed more often. But there are not as many bonus features here as we would like. For example, we clearly missed the Gamble feature, which gives you a chance to double your prize in the base game.

The maximum win of €9,825 doesn't sound very impressive, as modern titles promise prizes in the hundreds of thousands and even millions of euros. But it's much easier to achieve compared to high-volatility slot machines. But note that this amount is only available when you play at the maximum bet. As for the RTP of 92.93%, it seems too low, but in fact, it is perfectly compensated by the non-volatile mechanics. If you are not a high roller chasing big prizes, Royal Reels is a worthy candidate for long sessions.