Nothing beats a trek through an uncharted jungle to get the adrenaline pumping. You might not be able to leave work and all your other obligations behind to go on such an adventure right away, but the Pragmatic Play developers have managed to create the next-best thing with Panther Queen, a video slot game that you will remember for a long time.
Panther Queen is a medium-volatility game with a 96.50% RTP. This makes it look fairly average, but take a look at the extra reel on the right of the screen and you will know right away that this game has a lot more to offer than usual. With some free spins on the menu as well, Panther Queen is going to be simply epic. Let’s have a closer look at the game to see why.
Panther Queen takes place somewhere in the middle of the Amazon. The thick jungle surrounds you and almost swallows the reels at the centre of the game screen. Even the command bar under them is almost invisible, making the whole experience more realistic - and perhaps a little oppressive at first as well.
The Pragmatic Play team did a great job with Panther Queen in terms of graphics and sound effects. You know instinctively that something big is lurking in the jungle. So brave the danger, take risks and some big wins should come your way as a result. We will see how to increase your chances of winning next.
Panther Queen is played on 6 reels in total, with 25 paylines available. You have the possibility to bet from 0.15 to 125 credits every time you spin the reels, with an autoplay mode to make the gameplay even more fluid. Having 6 reels to bet on is a little unusual, but we will see soon enough what this extra reel is for.
If you stick to the base game entirely, your chances to win are quite average. Each turn is just as likely to fail, unlock a small reward or the ultimate jackpot. As for the paytable, it contains card icons, flowers, tropical birds, black panthers and other specimens of the local flora and fauna. If you are lucky, you could win up to 4000 credits at once in Panther Queen. But to reach such a jackpot, you will really have to make use of all of the game functionalities.
Meet the Panther Queen, an Amazon warrior able to replace the other icons of the game. This special wild card can also expand up and downwards whenever she appears in the middle of any reel. Wild combinations are also the most valuable of Panther Queen, so make sure you keep an eye out for her at all times.
The 6th reel, placed on the right of the game screen, contains mostly multipliers. They can go up to x10 and will be applied to any win you score, as long as the multiplier is aligned with the rest of the combination. You may also find pyramid symbols on the bonus reel, which can award 5 free spins. Gian 3x3 symbols can also appear during the free games, boosting your chances of a big win.
Stay in South America for a little while longer and check out Spirit Of The Inca by RTG. This other slot game is based on the same rules as Panther Queen, albeit with a little tamer graphic atmosphere. On the other hand, you get to play up to 25 free spins at once if luck is on your side during the game.
Atlantis Queen from Playtech is another slot game with a strong female lead. The game lacks the bonus reel of Panther Queen, but otherwise the ground rules are actually quite similar. Hold your breath and try to grab as many free games as you can, which also come with multipliers.
Panther Queen is surprisingly addictive and can become quickly rewarding for high rollers. The simple addition of a dedicated bonus reel on the side, available right from the beginning, is enough to make the entire experience quite different from a regular slot game with “only” 5 reels to bet on.
Overall, we had a really good time testing Panther Queen. The game is on point with the graphics and sound effects, the gameplay is great and despite the absence of a progressive jackpot, the regular paytable can yield some very impressive rewards. What else could you possibly ask for?
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