Set against the backdrop of a lavish temple, the reels in Cat Queen are packed full of Egyptian hieroglyphs including Seth, Bastet and Horus as well as the Eye of the Horus, Ankh and the Scarab. The Pharaoh is the biggest paying of the standard symbols, offering payouts of 200 times your line bet if you're lucky enough to find a 5 in a row combination. The Cat Queen acts as the wild and offers payouts of up to 1,000 times your line bet. Stacked Wilds are also available which can provide a big boost to any potential wins.
The Free Games feature in Cat Queen is triggered by hitting at least 3 Pyramid scatter symbols. You'll be awarded 15 free spins to start off with but it's possible to add to these if the pyramids re-appear during the feature. Cat Queen also offers a Gamble feature which challenges you to pick a higher card than the one shown by the dealer. If you gamble all your win you can double your money. You can also gamble half the win for smaller potential reward.
The visuals in Cat Queen are pretty lavish - there's almost an overdose of gold on the reels. The graphics aren't as sharp as some other offerings from the Playtech stable but they're more than satisfactory. It's all accompanied by an Arabic-style soundtrack which matches the on-screen action nicely.
Cat Queen also benefits from Turbo Spin technology which really ups the pace. The variance is on the high side so expect some spells as dry as the desert. When you do get lucky though, the coins will come raining down. If you don't expect to be dazzled by features you'll find plenty to enjoy in Cat Queen.
What it does offer it does well - if you manage to re-trigger the free spins feature it's certainly possible to bag a biggie, especially in conjunction with the stacked wilds. It may not go down as an all-time classic in this crowded genre but with its fine looks and impressive free spins feature it's a worthy addition to the ancient Egyptian catalogue. Saying that, I really like Cat Queen and it’s often overlooked unfortunately – I suggest you take a look at White King and Great Blue (also by Playtech) which are also highly volatile.