Queen of Bounty rules and free-spin choice guide

Queen of Bounty is PG Soft catalogue ID 84. The English game-information document checked here is version 1.0 r887, updated 8 July 2025. It describes a five-reel, three-row game with 20 fixed lines, cascading wins and a choice between three free-spin packages.

PG Soft states 96.74% RTP, medium volatility and a 50,000× advertised maximum. These figures identify the supplier reference only. They do not confirm availability, currency, stake range or configuration at a New Zealand operator.

Verified specification

Field	PG Soft r887 evidence	Check in the client
Catalogue identity	ID 84	Title and supplier
Layout	5 reels × 3 rows	Full reel window
Pay system	20 lines	Left-to-right combinations
RTP	96.74%	Help-screen value
Volatility	Medium	Supplier classification
Overall hit rate	39.15%	Long-run statistic
Base cascade ladder	1×, 2×, 3×, 5×	Resets on a new paid spin
Feature trigger	3+ Scatters	Opens a choice screen
Feature options	20, 10 or 5 spins	Different multiplier ladders
Maximum win	50,000×	Advertised cap

The model assigns 66.10 percentage points of return to the main game and 30.64 to free spins. Main-game and feature hit rates are stated as 38.65% and 0.50%. Those values do not show how the return is distributed within one session and cannot identify the next result.

How the 20-line base game pays

Winning symbols must appear in succession from the leftmost reel along one of 20 fixed lines. Wild substitutes for ordinary symbols but not Scatter and appears only on reels two, three and four. The highest win on each line is paid.

After a winning round is settled, all symbols belonging to wins explode. Symbols above fall into the gaps, new symbols enter and the game evaluates the same paid spin again. Cascades continue until no new winning combination remains.

This is different from starting another spin. The total bet is charged once at the beginning, while several cascade rounds may follow. History should therefore group each cascade under one round ID rather than treating every board change as a separate wager.

Multiplier progression through cascades

The first board uses 1×. Any win moves the next cascade to 2×. A win at 2× moves the following round to 3×. Another win raises the fourth and all later cascades in the sequence to 5×.

The multiplier displayed for a round applies to wins on that round. It does not retrospectively increase the award that caused the ladder to advance. When the cascade sequence ends, a new paid spin begins at 1× again.

A reliable reconstruction has columns for cascade number, multiplier before evaluation, winning lines, base award and multiplied award. This makes it obvious whether a later 5× label was incorrectly applied to an earlier 1× line.

Three free-spin choices

Three or more Scatters open the feature. The player then chooses one of three packages: 20 free spins with a 1×/2×/3×/5× ladder, 10 free spins with 3×/6×/9×/20×, or five free spins with 6×/12×/18×/40×.

The choice trades spin supply against starting and peak multipliers. It does not establish that one option has a higher RTP or is “better”. The PDF provides one overall feature contribution, not separate expected returns for each package. Without option-level modelling, any ranking would be speculation.

Within the selected package, cascading wins advance through its four multiplier stages. The shortest package starts at 6× but supplies only five initial spins; the longest starts at 1× and supplies 20. Free spins can retrigger, so the initial number is not always the final number played.

Record the choice screen before confirming. A useful screenshot includes all three spin counts and ladders. If the loaded client displays different options, note its version because a variation should not be forced into the r887 description.

Comparing the packages without false certainty

The 20-spin route offers more independent opportunities to begin a cascade sequence, but each sequence uses the lowest ladder. The five-spin route offers fewer starting opportunities and a much higher ladder. The ten-spin route lies between those two extremes.

That comparison describes structure, not outcome probability. Five high-multiplier spins can end without a win, while 20 low-multiplier spins do not guarantee a useful cascade. A player who prefers more rounds may find the longer choice easier to follow; another may prefer the shorter, sharper option. Neither preference changes the randomness of the result.

Avoid calculating a “feature value” by multiplying spin count by the top multiplier. The top level is reached only after enough consecutive winning cascade rounds within a spin. Most starting boards do not automatically use the final value.

Worked cascade example

In the main game, imagine a line win on the opening board. It pays at 1×, the winning symbols disappear and the next board uses 2×. A second line win pays at 2×, then the board advances to 3×. If that board has no win, the sequence ends without ever reaching 5×.

Now take the 10-spin feature package. Its same three-round sequence would use 3×, then 6×, then stop at a losing 9× board. The later 9× display does not change the earlier 3× and 6× awards.

For the five-spin option, the equivalent ladder begins at 6× and can reach 40× only from the fourth successful cascade onward. Count cascades within each free spin; do not continue the ladder across the next free spin unless the loaded rules explicitly show such persistence.

Maximum, simulation and stake references

The advertised ceiling is 50,000×. The official document separately reports maximum exposure of 7,576× in one billion simulated spins. The first is a product cap; the second is an observed simulation result under stated conditions. Neither is a forecast for an individual.

PG Soft lists bet sizes 0.01, 0.1 and 0.5 across ten levels, with a default EUR range from €0.20 to €100. An operator may configure another currency or range. Do not convert these defaults into an NZD claim without direct evidence.

Because a cascade can continue after the initial charge, the screen may show several awards during one wager. Confirm whether the history records each component and the combined total. The headline multiple applies to the bet amount, not to a later cascade award in isolation.

Mobile use and interrupted rounds

Supported platforms listed by PG Soft are iOS, Android, HTML5, macOS and Windows. The supplier gives a 1080×2340 portrait reference. On a small screen, line wins, the current ladder level and remaining free spins should be readable without hiding part of the reel window.

If the connection drops during a cascade, find the original round in history. Match total bet, package selection, cascade order, multiplier at each stage and final settlement. Do not restart the calculation from the board visible after reconnection, as it may resume halfway through an already determined sequence.

Demo and territorial boundary

PG Soft may host a product preview. The sponsored links in this article are not described as a Queen of Bounty demo. Official supplier evidence documents the rules and reference model, not New Zealand access through a named operator.

Current availability requires an authenticated operator lobby, relevant territorial terms and the Help file from the loaded client. A different RTP or feature-choice screen should be reported as a deployment variation with its own date and version.

Who may prefer Queen of Bounty

The game may appeal to readers who like conventional paylines but want repeated cascade evaluations and an explicit feature choice. It may be less suitable for those who dislike making a risk-profile decision or who prefer a single, fixed free-spin configuration.

Medium volatility does not make the shorter package safe or the longer package predictable. Choose spending and time limits before selecting a mode. A nearly completed multiplier ladder does not give the next cascade a memory.

Evidence checklist

1. Match catalogue ID 84 and version 1.0 r887.
2. Confirm RTP in the loaded Help file.
3. Separate paid spins from cascade rounds.
4. Apply each multiplier only to its own round.
5. Capture all three feature options before selecting.
6. Track the chosen ladder within each free spin.
7. Record retriggers separately from cascades.
8. Save stake, round ID and combined settlement.

FAQ

What RTP does r887 state?

The checked document states 96.74%.

How many paylines are used?

The game uses 20 fixed lines on five reels and three rows.

What are the free-spin choices?

Twenty spins at 1×–5×, ten at 3×–20×, or five at 6×–40×.

Can free spins retrigger?

Yes, the official rules say they can.

Does the multiplier persist between paid spins?

No. A new main-game spin starts at 1×.

Is the game verified for New Zealand?

No. Access needs current operator evidence.

Sources

• PG Soft, Queen of Bounty Game Information, version 1.0 r887, updated 8 July 2025.
• PG Soft official catalogue record for game ID 84, checked 9 October 2026.

How to verify the version you can actually open

A provider page proves that a title exists and describes the supplier's intended rules. It does not prove that a casino accepts players in New Zealand, that the title is enabled for a particular account, or that the highest published RTP is the version in the lobby. Treat availability, operator eligibility and product configuration as three separate checks.

Start with identity, then configuration

Open the game only through the authenticated casino lobby. The information or help panel should identify PG Soft, the exact title and the active mathematical return. Compare the reel or grid layout, paylines or cluster rules, named features and symbol behaviour with the official product material. Similar artwork or a matching title is not enough when the help file is missing or inconsistent.

When the supplier publishes several RTP values, report all of them as configurations. Do not assume the highest option is deployed. RTP is a theoretical long-run measure across a very large number of rounds; it is not a refund rate for one player and cannot predict the next result. Volatility is different: it describes how unevenly results are distributed on the provider's scale.

Read stake controls as money, not interface decoration

Provider sheets often quote a reference range in euros. That range does not establish New Zealand-dollar support or the limits in a specific account. Before a paid round, identify the total amount that will leave the balance. If the interface separates denomination, coins and lines, verify the combined total. If Extra Bet is active, calculate its full cost before pressing spin.

Feature-buy prices are multiples of the current bet, not promised returns. A 100x purchase at a $1 stake costs $100; at a $2 stake it costs $200. Availability can vary by market and some mathematical configurations may not support the control. If the live help does not explain the price, delivered feature and active RTP, leave the option unused.

Keep simulation figures in their proper scope

A game sheet may publish a maximum result observed in a large simulation. That is not automatically the contractual maximum payout and never describes a likely session. Preserve the provider's wording, sample size and configuration. Check the live rules for a binding cap and the operator terms for any separate payout limit. Do not turn an extreme result into a promotional headline.

Audit a disputed round

If an animation freezes or a connection drops, do not repeat the wager immediately. Reopen the game through the authenticated lobby and inspect round history. Record the time, total stake, balance movement and round identifier. The result can be settled by the gaming system even when the device never displays the final animation. Send evidence through verified operator support; never disclose a password, recovery phrase or one-time code.

Read the paytable as a calculation document

The paytable should explain what creates a win, which symbols substitute, where special symbols can land and how multiple awards combine. For line games, confirm direction and active paylines. For cluster games, confirm adjacency, minimum group size and the order of collection. For respins, identify what remains locked, what resets the counter and what ends the feature. A graphic effect can illustrate those rules but cannot replace them.

Separate addition from multiplication. Several prize values may be added before a multiplier applies, while reel-specific multipliers can sometimes multiply together only when each reel participates in the same win. Reconstruct one low-stake result from game history. If the arithmetic cannot be matched to the help file, stop and ask the operator rather than guessing.

Do not confuse hit frequency with a profitable round

Provider sheets can publish hit frequency or category probabilities. A hit simply means a round returned a qualifying amount; it can be smaller than the stake. “Big”, “Mega” or “Epic” thresholds are provider reporting categories, not promises. They are useful for comparing mathematical versions only when definitions and samples are the same.

Random outcomes do not become due after a long gap. A feature that appeared repeatedly in a demo or marketing clip has no obligation to repeat in a funded session. Previous rounds do not create a debt from the next random result.

Confirm market and device behaviour independently

A title can exist in the supplier catalogue while an operator disables it for a territory, currency, device or bonus. Language localisation is not evidence of legal availability. Confirm the operator's identity, accepted countries and current lobby separately from the provider review.

On mobile, verify that balance, total bet, feature state and help remain visible without overlap. On desktop, check that browser zoom does not hide a purchase control or change the apparent denomination. Mathematical configuration should not change merely because the screen changes; if the help shows another RTP, treat it as a different deployment and record it.

Keep a compact evidence record

For any fact used in a review, save the title, provider, official URL, document date when available, access date and exact territorial scope. For a live session, add the operator domain, Game ID, RTP, currency and a non-sensitive screenshot of the help panel. This makes later corrections possible when a supplier updates a sheet or an operator changes configuration.

Missing information should remain missing. Do not estimate an RTP from results, convert a euro reference range into an operator's NZD limit, or treat another casino's configuration as evidence. A transparent “not confirmed” is more useful than a precise-looking number without the correct source.

Use limits that survive the feature design

Collection meters, expanding grids, sticky symbols and near misses can make a session feel unfinished. Unless the rules explicitly preserve progress, the visible state has no value after the round or feature ends. Set a money limit and time limit before launch, count feature buys immediately, and stop at the limit even when a meter appears close to an upgrade.

No random game is an income plan. Do not borrow, use essential funds or raise the stake to recover a loss. If play stops feeling recreational, use timeout, deposit-limit or self-exclusion tools and consult the site's responsible gambling guide.