Carnival Queen 2 – Thunderkick
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Carnival Queen 2 invites players back into a world of music, fireworks, and dancing streets. Thunderkick’s follow-up to the 2019 hit game paints the screen in bright carnival colors, promising an experience as festive as the celebration itself. Read our Carnival Queen 2 slot review and see what might be hiding behind the parade.
Overview
Carnival Queen 2 is a 6-reel, up to 7-row video slot with 5,040 default pay ways, expandable to 117,649. It comes with high volatility, an RTP of 94.18%, and a maximum win potential of 25,000x your stake. The slot uses an avalanche mechanic: winning symbols disappear, and new ones drop into place, continuing until no new wins form. Only the longest winning combination per pay way is paid, starting from the leftmost reel.
Key Features
Exploding Wilds
Wilds substitute for all symbols except scatters. A wild always explodes – in case of win, it happens after the win –, clearing its entire reel and one random symbol from each other reel. The reel then grows taller by +1 row, up to a maximum of 7 rows. This increases the number of ways to win. Only two wilds can appear at once, and winning wilds remain on the grid.
Infinite Multiplier
Every avalanche feature increases the multiplier by +1. It starts at x1 and has no upper limit. The multiplier does not reset during a spin sequence, making cascades potentially rewarding.
Bonus Game
Landing 3 or more scatters triggers 12 free spins, with +4 spins for every additional scatter. During free spins, the multiplier carries over from the base game and does not reset. Extra scatters add more spins: 2 award +3 spins, with +2 for each scatter beyond that.
Bet+ & Feature Buy
Carnival Queen 2 includes multiple betting options:
- Bonus Boost and Bonus Boost Plus (1.5x or 3x bet) for better chances to trigger the bonus game.
- Bonus Boost Extreme (10x bet) guarantees the bonus every 10 spins on average.
- Firework Frenzy (5x bet) ensures a wild appears on the first drop.
- Feature Buys let you jump straight to free spins (100x bet) or start with at least 10,000 ways (175x bet).
Chanz Verdict
Carnival Queen 2 brings more ways to win and some dynamic reel mechanics compared to the original. The exploding wilds and growing grid do stand out, and the infinite multiplier keeps things interesting. Still, the game feels fairly standard in execution. The visuals and atmosphere aim for a big carnival, but the energy is not always convincing. The RTP is also on the lower end, which could put off some players.
Overall, it’s a decent sequel but not one that will redefine the genre. If you enjoy cascading wins, wild explosions, and persistent multipliers, you’ll find it worth a try. You can join the carnival at Chanz.com whenever you feel like testing the streets.
If you enjoy Carnival Queen 2, you might also want to try Heart of Rio by Pragmatic Play, and Buster Hammer Carnival by Yggdrasil.
