Ruby Casino Queen from Just For The Win: Slot Review - a slice of casino royalty!

Head back in time to the glorious 1950s, in this new title from popular software producer Just For The Win that’s run on the Quickfire platform provided by software giants Microgaming. This slot is hosted by a beautiful lady dressed in red known as Ruby the casino queen as she invites players to step inside a very glitzy and glamorous looking casino. Join us as we spend some time at Ruby’s casino to see what kind of cash prizes she has to offer in this exciting game?

Ruby Casino Queen is a 5 reel slot with 20 paylines that features Second Chance Respins, Sticky Wilds, Increasing Multipliers, and Free Spins.

Special Features

The first feature to discuss is that some of the symbols in this game can appear stacked up to 3 symbols high on the reels. These symbols include Ruby, Sparkling Diamond, and Golden Lucky 7s. Manage to land a few of these symbols together on the reels and you will be leaving the casino with a nice cash prize in your pocket! The Ruby symbol is in fact one of the most valuable symbols in the game as if you get 5 of these symbols on an active payline then you will receive a fine cash payout worth 20X your bet.

Ruby Casino Queen features not just 1 but 3 Wild symbols! These are made up of a Regular Wild, a Multiplier Sticky Wild, and a Sticky Wild. Like most Wilds, they substitute for all other symbols except the Scatter symbol. Along with the Ruby symbol, they also pay out 20X your stake for landing 5 of them on a winning payline. The Regular Wild appears on the reels in the base game whereas the Sticky Wild and Multiplier Sticky Wild only show up in the Free Spins bonus game.

Speaking of Free Spins, to trigger this feature, you will need to get 3 Scatter symbols on reels 2, 3, or 4 on the same spin. The Scatter symbol is illustrated by the words ‘Free Spins’ displayed inside an ornate gold frame. If you get 2 Scatters on the reels then the reel without the Scatter symbol will respin once with the other reels locking into place. This is referred to as the Respin feature and gives you another go at getting the all-important 3rd Scatter to trigger the Free Spins feature.

When the Free Spins feature starts, you will receive 9 Free Spins along with a 2X multiplier. The Scatter symbol on reel 3 will then change into a Multiplier Sticky Wild and become sticky. Sticky Wilds and more Multiplier Sticky Wilds will now appear on the reels and when they do then they will remain in place for the duration of the feature. Any additional Multiplier Sticky Wilds that appear during Free Spins will increase the multiplier by 1 (up to a maximum of 6X) and when at least 1 Sticky Wild or Multiplier Sticky Wild has landed on each reel then you will receive 3 Extra Free Spins to give you an overall total of 12 Free Spins.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

Presentation-wise, this game features superb visuals as the reels are surrounded by a shiny gold frame with the action taking place in front of a stylish purple velvet curtain. Symbols are beautifully crafted and are comprised of Ruby, Diamonds, Lucky Sevens, along with classic Hearts/Diamonds/Spades/Clubs playing card icons. The animations are worth highlighting as symbols fly down the reels and are highlighted nicely by a cool multi-coloured frame when part of a win on the reels. It is really exciting when you trigger the Respin feature as the last reel deliberately slows down as you patiently wait to see if the all-important 3rd Scatter symbol will show up to then trigger the Free Spins feature. It really adds to the gameplay.

The music features a catchy jazz-style soundtrack full of saxophone and guitar strum effects. It fits in nicely with the Luxury Casino theme of the game.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 20 paylines, a reasonable RTP of 96.03%, and a maximum payout worth 6,411X your original stake.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.10, 0.20, 0.30, 0.40, 0.50, 0.60, 0.80, 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00, 7.50, 8.00, 10.00, 12.50, 15.00, 20.00, 25.00, 30.00, 40.00, 50.00

• Regular Wild Symbol: 1.50 for 3X, 3.00 for 4X, 20.00 for 5X
• Sticky Wild Symbol: 1.50 for 3X, 3.00 for 4X, 20.00 for 5X
• Multiplier Sticky Wild Symbol: 1.50 for 3X, 3.00 for 4X, 20.00 for 5X
• Ruby Symbol: 1.50 for 3X, 3.00 for 4X, 20.00 for 5X
• Pink Diamonds Symbol: 1.20 for 3X, 2.50 for 4X, 8.00 for 5X
• Gold Lucky Sevens Symbol: 1.00 for 3X, 2.00 for 4X, 6.00 for 5X
• Blue Spade Symbol: 0.30 for 3X, 0.50 for 4X, 1.50 for 5X
• Red Heart Symbol: 0.30 for 3X, 0.50 for 4X, 1.50 for 5X
• Green Club Symbol: 0.30 for 3X, 0.50 for 4X, 1.50 for 5X
• Pink Diamond Symbol: 0.30 for 3X, 0.50 for 4X, 1.50 for 5X

Our Verdict on Ruby Casino Queen

Swedish software producer Just For The Win in association with Microgaming produced this slot and it is a fun and mildly entertaining game to play. It features wonderful graphics, a fitting soundtrack, along with a nice host of bonus features to enjoy. The most rewarding feature by far here is the Free Spins feature as not only can you benefit from Extra Free Spins and Sticky Wilds but also Increasing Multipliers that can reach a high of 6X. The top prize for this slot is an incredible 6,411X your bet which can be won while in Free Spins. When it comes to variance, I found this slot to be High so make sure to have plenty of bankroll on hand before visiting Ruby’s casino! One final thing we should highlight is that this game is a direct clone of the popular Just For The Win slot Rockabilly Wolves but with an entirely different theme. For slots with a similar Luxury Casino theme, check out Wild Wheel Big Money and Life Of Riches.

Feel like a high roller in your own living room when you play Ruby Casino Queen!