Crown Bonanza Slot Review

Crown Bonanza is a polished take on the fruit-machine genre, dressed up in neon colours, gold trims, and more shimmer than you would think one slot could reasonably hold. The glowing yellow backdrop with pulsing geometric light effects gives the whole game a modern sheen without losing its nostalgic roots. The animations are clean, the pacing is snappy, and the audio leans into that bright arcade energy with chimes, sparkles, soft celebratory pulses when multipliers tick upward.

The low symbols are the fruit staples: cherries, lemons, oranges, and plums. The premiums like the grapes, watermelons, bells, and 7s jump substantially. It is a classic spread, but the values are high enough that a couple of matching premium lines can turn a middling spin into something meaningful.

Crown symbols serve as Wilds, appearing only on reels 2 through 4. They substitute for everything except Star symbols and contribute directly to the game’s Wild Collection mechanic. Star symbols carry either cash values or jackpots (Mini, Minor, Major, Mega) and are the heart of the game’s bigger payouts. Their values are multiplied by the Stars Multiplier, which sits in the top-right corner and increases whenever Stars land on reels 1 and 2 without forming a full Star win.

Note: Cherries also pay 0.2x for 2-of-a-kind.

Crown Bonanza keeps its feature set focused rather than bloated. Everything revolves around three core mechanics: Wild Reels through Wild Collection, Star Symbol payouts with multipliers, and the Crown Bonus that pulls everything together for a short burst of excitement. Here is how each one works.

Wild Symbols

Crown symbols act as Wilds and land only on reels 2, 3, and 4. They substitute for all symbols except Stars and play a key role in filling the Wild Collection meters.

Wild Collection

Each of the centre reels (2 through 4) has a two-slot meter at the top. Every Wild that lands fills one slot in its respective meter. Fill both slots, and that reel becomes a full Wild Reel for the next two spins.

This can happen on multiple reels at once, creating a brief window where the game feels far more explosive than its classic layout suggests. Each bet level stores its own progress, so switching between wagers restores the collection state for that amount.

Star Symbols

Stars land with either cash values or jackpot values: Mini (10x), Minor (20x), Major (50x), and Mega (500x).

Stars only form winning combinations when landing on three or more consecutive reels starting from reel 1. Reels 4 and 5 carry higher-value Stars but only contribute if reels 1 to 3 already contain Stars.

Stars never appear while a Wild Reel is active.

Stars Multiplier

This multiplier applies only to Star Symbol wins. It increases by +1 whenever Stars land on reels 1 and 2 without forming a valid Star win. The multiplier starts at 1x and can reach 10x. Once Stars actually form a win, the multiplier resets to 1x (except during the Crown Bonus).

Crown Bonus

As you play, unused Stars (the ones that do not form wins or raise the multiplier) are stored silently in the background.

At random, the Crown Bonus can trigger.

When it activates, the game scatters Star Symbols across the reels, using whatever multiplier you currently have. You are guaranteed Stars on reels 1 to 3, so you always get a payout, and additional Stars can land for bigger rewards.

Importantly, the multiplier does not reset after this feature.

The feature feels like a short burst of “free value,” though it does not trigger often enough to be part of a reliable strategy.

Crown Bonanza feels like a slot trying to bridge two eras: half classic fruit machine, half modern jackpot-and-multiplier system. It does an admirable job keeping the flow smooth, and the Wild Reel moments can be surprisingly punchy. The Star system is the real backbone, though, and when you reach a high multiplier, every spin feels like something might pop.

The downside is that the game sits in a strange middle lane. It has enough features to move beyond a pure classic, but not enough depth to stay interesting for long sessions. The medium volatility softens the ride, but the gameplay loop leans repetitive once you understand how the Stars cycle. Still, it is polished, cheerful, and easy to play. A decent pick for moments when you want something light without switching off completely.

I landed on a 5.5 because Crown Bonanza plays well and looks great, but it does not quite escape its “fruit slot dressed in gold” identity. The Wild Reels are fun, the Star wins can pop nicely, and the Crown Bonus adds occasional excitement, yet the overall experience sits squarely in the middle. Enjoyable, but not compelling.

Rating: 5.5