As you'd expect from a slot based on one of the most amazing parties in the world, Samba Carnival is an explosion of colour - set against a skyline filled with fireworks, the reels feature symbols based on a selection of fruity cocktails including lime, orange, lemon and pineapple as well as a trio of costume clad dancing girls who are the game's higher value symbols. Land 5 of the pink dancer in a single payline and you can look forward to a payout of 2,500 times your line bet.
The maracas are the wild - not only will they substitute for all other symbols apart from the scatter, they can also give your wins a very tidy little boost. The maracas come with a multiplier - if they form part of a winning combo, that payout will increase by a factor of 2x, 3x, 4x or 5x.
The bongo drum is the scatter - land 3 or more of these anywhere on the reels and you'll activate the Bongo Bonus feature. This is a variation on the classic pick 'em round. Bang on the drums to reveal cash prizes. If you're lucky, these can reach up to 150 times your total stake.
The setting here may be an explosion of colour but the volatility is a little more sedate - Samba Carnival is a medium variance slot offering a balanced range of payouts. You won't have to wait seemingly forever to land a winner but there are still chances to land a big prize.
Well designed and offering plenty of action, there's plenty to recommend in Samba Carnival. Some free spins would have been welcome but the Bongo Bonus feature and the wild base game multipliers are worthy substitutes. The Rio carnival is on many people's bucket list. If you'll never make it to Brazil, Samba Carnival should give you a little taste of what you're missing. You should also try Samba Brazil from Playtech which has expanding wilds and free spins.