Queen of Cairo: Royal Maxways is an Egyptian-themed slot by Microgaming.
It features the Megaways mechanism, offering up to 117,649 ways to win, with 6 reels displaying a variable number of symbols on each spin.
Special features include Cascading Reels, a Symbol Transformation Wild, an increasing cascade multiplier during Free Spins, and Gamble and Bonus Buy options for Free Spins.
Reel Config
Changeable
Paylines
MEGAWAYS™
RTP
-
Volatility
-
Max Win
40,000x
Bonus Buy
150x
Mechanics associated with phases of play that have distinct rules are especially well represented here. Distinct bonus stages are represented through bonus-game mechanics.
Several special features sit alongside the core format, adding mechanical variety within a moderately sized feature set.
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Cascading Reels is a system where winning symbols disappear from the screen, and the symbols above them fall down like a cascade to fill the empty spaces, continuously creating new winning opportunities. The core of this feature is to trigger a chain reaction that allows for multiple wins from a single spin.
Wheel of Fortune is a bonus game styled after a TV show's 'prize wheel', where the player spins a large wheel divided into multiple segments to win the prize indicated by the pointer when it stops. This feature is simple yet allows for very dramatic presentations, which is why it is very frequently used as a method for determining the winner of a progressive jackpot.
High Bonus Buy Price
This slot's bonus buy price is above the usual range for comparable slots, so buying the feature is not the default recommendation. It may still be worth considering if the free-spin round offers unusually strong mechanics, higher volatility, or a payout profile that is meaningfully richer than standard features. Without that extra upside, the buy price may feel expensive relative to typical bonus buys.
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