Evoplay has broadened its portfolio with the launch of Honey Royale, a new 5×3 slot game that features a bee-themed environment. Central to the gameplay is the Queen Bee, who occupies the center position of the third reel as a wild symbol. She substitutes for all other symbols, except for the Cash and Jackpot symbols.
The game introduces the Unlock & Win feature, activated when the Queen Bee lands alongside Cash or Jackpot symbols, allowing players to collect and win all visible prizes on the reels. In addition, players can benefit from various features that enhance the chances of obtaining rewards. One such feature, Queen Bee Spin, guarantees the Queen's appearance while randomly populating the reels with Cash and Jackpot prizes. Another, Jackpot Rewind, rewinds one or more reel positions in an effort to unveil further prizes.
The Queen Bee Rewind also allows the center position of the third reel to revert to the Queen Bee, potentially triggering Unlock & Win and teasing Honey Pots that lead to Free Spins. Free Spins are activated by the Queen Bee landing on one or both Honey Pots, with one pot awarding six Free Spins and two pots resulting in 12 Free Spins.
During the Free Spins feature, the Queen Bee stays locked in the center position, increasing the likelihood of Queen Bee Spin and Jackpot Rewind features occurring more frequently. Honey Pots can also retrigger for additional Free Spins. Cash and Jackpot symbols that appear during the Free Spins can be collected through the Unlock & Win mechanic, enabling the Queen Bee to gather these rewards as the feature unfolds.
Moreover, players have options to boost their chances of landing Free Spins through Booster and Super Booster features, or they can directly purchase six or 12 Free Spins.
Ivan Kravchuk, CEO of Evoplay, expressed that "Honey Royale brings together a distinctive theme and a clear collection mechanic to create a game that is easy to engage with while offering plenty of opportunities for feature progression." He emphasized the Queen Bee's role as a strong central character, particularly during Free Spins, where she offers continuous chances to unlock Cash and Jackpot rewards.
