Golden Queen Slot Review

Golden Queen Review

I see Golden Queen as a classic Egyptian-style slot done right. The game drops you in front of pyramids and statues, with Cleopatra and pharaoh motifs on the reels. The setup is simple: 5 reels, 4 rows and 40 paylines, built by JILI and TaDa Gaming. Spins feel smooth, and the focus is on lining up picture symbols while waiting for the Bonus pyramids and Scarab Wilds to wake the slot up.

For me Golden Queen plays like a medium to high volatility title. The base game gives smaller line wins quite often, but real excitement comes once the free spins land. Official figures quote a max win of x1500, and some specs mention up to x3000 during free spins. I tend to keep bets moderate, grind the base, and let the expanding wilds take a shot at those larger payouts.

Golden Queen Attributes

Golden Queen went live on 13 September 2021 and sits in that sweet spot between older and modern slots. Different sources list RTP either at 96.5% or around 97%, with volatility described as average through to medium-high. Layout is fixed at 5x4 with 40 ways to win. I have seen bet ranges starting from 0.05 or 0.10 per spin up to 100 or even 200, depending on platform.

Golden Queen Symbols and Paytable

In Golden Queen the reels are packed with ancient civilisation imagery. You get Cleopatra style queens, pharaohs, scarabs, snakes and other Egyptian icons mixed with card suit style low symbols. The Wild symbol is central here and carries its own payouts, while the pyramid style Scatter or Bonus symbol is your ticket into free spins. That mix keeps both regular line wins and feature triggers in play.

From the paytable, Wilds and the very top premium share the same return, paying x10 for five of a kind, x3 for four, and x0.8 for three. The next tier of symbols steps down through x8, x6 and x5 for five of a kind. Mid range icons go around x2 for five, while the card-style lows run from x1 for a full line down to x0.2 for three.

In practice that means low symbols keep the balance ticking, but meaningful wins tend to come when Wilds or the top picture symbols stack across several reels. I have had sessions where a single screen of premiums with a Wild in the mix did most of the work. Because the Wild pays as well as substitutes, any five-of-a-kind Wild line can feel like a mini jackpot on its own.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x10
	4	x3
	3	x0.8
	5	x10
	4	x3
	3	x0.8
	5	x8
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.6
	5	x6
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x5
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.4
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.3
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.3
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	Scatter

Scarab Feature in Golden Queen

The Scarab symbol is where Golden Queen starts to feel different. Whenever a normal Scarab lands, it transforms into a Scarab Wild. In the base game this can only land on reel 3, which still has a big impact because of the 40-line layout. During free games Scarab Wilds can appear on reels 2, 3 and 4, so they sit right in the middle of the grid and drive strong connections.

Free Spins in Golden Queen

In the main game Golden Queen uses a dedicated Bonus symbol that only appears on reels 1, 3 and 5. Land all three on the same spin and you get 8 free spins. The symbol often looks like a pyramid style icon with Bonus text, tying in well with the Egyptian theme. As a player I am always counting those three key reels once two Bonus symbols have dropped.

Once the feature starts, Golden Queen really opens up. Scarab Wilds now hit on reels 2, 3 and 4, and in some versions they expand and can multiply wins by more than once. This is how the stated max win of x1500, or even up to x3000 in certain specs, becomes realistic. My best results have come from a single free spin where expanded Scarab Wilds linked several premium symbols across most lines.

Final Thoughts about Golden Queen

Looking at Golden Queen as a whole, I see a solid Egyptian video slot built on a straightforward 5x4, 40-line engine. RTP around 96.5% to 97% and volatility in the medium to high area make it suitable for sessions where you want some risk but not pure brutality. The mix of regular Wilds, Scarab Wilds and a simple free spins trigger keeps the learning curve gentle.

For someone like me who plays a lot of Egyptian themed titles, Golden Queen sits nicely between grindy low-risk games and ultra volatile options. You will not hit every time, yet the Scarab mechanic and multipliers give enough punch when the slot warms up. I tend to recommend it to players who enjoy expanding wilds and a clear paytable, and who are happy to chase that x1500 plus potential.

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