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Developer: Thunderkick
Release date: 22nd May 2024
King of the Party Slot - Screenshot
RTP: 94.32%
Max Payout: 5,000x stake
Volatility: High
Min Bet: 0.10
Max Bet: 100.00
Reels: N/A
Paylines: N/A
Themes: Animal, Music
Jackpot: No

King of the Party

Paul Clare
Reviewed by Paul Clare Last updated:

Not content with simply being king of the jungle, these big cats now insist on becoming King of the Party as well. This latest music-themed slot from Thunderkick offers some big multipliers along with a free spins bonus round and a popular scatter pays mechanic. The volatility is high, but a 5,000x max payout could be waiting for you.

Full review continued below ↓

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King of the Party hasn't been released yet, but we expect it to be available at the following UK slot sites on 22nd May . Get ahead of the game and sign up now - you might even get some free spins to play King of the Party when it does arrive!

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Our Rating

“Exploding Wilds should get this party started.”

3.7 out of 5

Features
7.5/10
Design
7.9/10
Gameplay
7.5/10
Win potential
7/10

King of the Party Review

You've got a few of these strange anthropomorphism slots available - the last 2 I saw were DJ Fox and Manimals. Although King of the Party comes from a different developer, the humanised animal idea is still the same and you need to get your imagination into gear!

King of the party slot gameplay screenshot King of the party slot gameplay screenshot

Gameplay & Features

Creating a winning combination is reliant on the scatter pays mechanic. 8 or more matching symbols are required to trigger a payout anywhere on the grid and they come courtesy of royal symbols and 6 picture symbols. The royals top out at 1x whilst the pictures may produce 50x for a matching group of 12 or more lions. 

screenshot of King of the party slot feature screenshot of King of the party slot feature

Wild symbols can also enhance your wins by jumping in and substituting for other regular paying symbols. As wins occur, the winning symbols disappear and the multiplier begins to grow. You'll see the figure sliding upwards at the bottom of the screen. 

Other multipliers may add to this figure when they come as an overlay on top of a regular paying symbol. As soon as a sequence of wins finishes, the multiplier plummets back to 1x. 

Despite the high volatility, I saw a lot of wins, but they weren't always on par with my bet size. This is down to the high hit rate that produces a decent amount of action but doesn't necessarily translate into profit. 

Bonus Game

The bonus game is a fairly standard affair with up to 25 free spins available when you land between 3 and 6 Scatter symbols. You're multiplier figure continues with you into the free spins game to help boost your wins right from the start. Unlike during the base game, multipliers do not reset. 

One of my favourite aspects of this bonus game is the Wild Explosion feature, which causes Wild symbols to spontaneously combust if they are not part of a winning combination. As they explode, they take out all other symbols in a horizontal and vertical line to create a cascade. New symbols drop into place and you could see a win as a result. 

For some players outside the UK, there are 3 purchase options with the first being the Bonus Boost at 1.4x - this makes each spin twice as likely to trigger the bonus. The Bonus Boost Plus makes each spin 5 times more likely to trigger the game and costs 2.5x. Party Mode will set you back 5x but guarantees at least 2 cascades, or avalanches if you prefer, and is 4 times more likely to trigger the bonus game. 

After activating Party Mode for a while, I witnessed the bonus round light up and received 10 free spins. I finished up with slightly less than the cost of the spins that combined to take me into the round, which was disappointing but nothing too drastic. Back in the base game, I managed to push my balance just above where I started so I walked away happy enough.

King of the Party - Wild Explosion

Wild Explosion

Wild symbols can substitute for other regular payers and they also have an extra power to offer in the bonus game. If they don't form part of a winning group, they explode and take out all other symbols in a row, both horizontally and vertically. New symbols now drop in and you could get lucky.

King of the Party - Multiplier Trail

Multiplier Trail

Winning cascades increase the multiplier figure and this continues to grow as long as the wins keep coming. Some symbols may also show a multiplier overlay, which applies to the overall multiplier if they are part of a winning group.

King of the Party - Free Spins Bonus

Free Spins Bonus

Three or more scatter symbols take you to the free spins bonus. Between 10 and 25 spins are available and you can pick up more during the game. The multiplier doesn't reset between winning sequences and you get the added benefit of the Wild Explosion as well.

Win Potential

I walked away slightly up from where I started and this was mainly down to the multiplier working its magic during the base game - strangely. The bonus free spins didn't do much to help the situation, so not at all what I was expecting. High-volatility games like this will attack your balance before suddenly landing you with decent wins, so be prepared. My main issue with King of the Party is the 94.32% RTP, which feels like a bit of an insult these days considering there's no jackpot prize at stake. The max win is 5,000x.

Screenshot of a King of the party slot big win Screenshot of a King of the party slot big win

Design

Imagine a lion dressed up as a DJ playing some slow techno house in a crowded club full of animals. Then, suspend a 6x5 grid from the ceiling and you’ve got a good idea of how King of the Party looks and feels. There’s some decent animation going on beyond the bobbing animal heads listening to their favourite DJ - you also get a bit of a light show and a few fireworks when a win hits. It’s a little more subtle on a smaller, mobile device but the game plays perfectly well all the same.

Our Verdict

Music-themed slots come in various shapes and sizes, presenting completely different takes on the genre. Some like Guns N’ Roses are feature-packed and try to incorporate every aspect into a bonus in some way, but others keep things understated. King of the Party is a little more low-key than others and if you’re prepared to look beyond the RTP,  it’s still got a lot to offer.

Play King of the Party at these slot sites

King of the Party hasn't been released yet, but we expect it to be available at the following UK slot sites on 22nd May . Get ahead of the game and sign up now - you might even get some free spins to play King of the Party when it does arrive!

These fully licenced slot sites have been thoroughly audited and reviewed by the team here at Slot Gods to ensure they offer an exceptional user experience, are trustworthy, safe, secure, and boast the best selection of online slots in their portfolio including other games from Thunderkick :-