Riviera Star

The word ‘riviera’ conjures up images of luxury seaside resorts like Monaco, Nice and Majorca. And luxury is exactly the vibe Riviera Star slot is trying to achieve, albeit within a cartoon graphic sort of way. The scene of the show is a glamorous escape from reality, where diamond watches and 1,000 dollar casino chips are the order of the day.

Each symbol across the game’s 5 reels is unique and fantastically well designed, with card suits and royals kept firmly away. The background music was a little annoying, it sounded like the sort of thing that might drive you mad when you’re trapped in an elevator. But this slot is all about the visuals, and players will be treated to a range of ingredients for a great night on the town such as champagne on ice, cigars, a clip of banknotes, a flashy watch, and a gold signet ring. These make up the low paying symbols, while four ostentatious characters (the people partaking in this flashy experience) represent the highest payers (don’t get too excited though, more on this below).

The slot’s backdrop changes from sparkling blue waters to ornate casino floor, depending on the special feature in play. The overall effect of the slot is highly entertaining.

Despite the simple layout, there’s quite a lot going on in Riviera Star. That comes down to the active special features that trigger just often enough to keep the player hanging around. Here’s how it all plays out.

Players hoping to walk away with a profit will have 5 reels and 20 paylines to work with. These can be spun on wagers starting at 0.20 and going up to 100. This is a decent bet range that will suit all kinds of players. The game’s RTP sits at 96.26% and its volatility ranking slides into the low to medium range. The highest paying symbol in Riviera Star pays out at a minimum of 1 x your bet and a maximum of 4 x, which is far from impressive. Out of the highest paying symbols players will find that the girl with the white hat pays between 0.75 x and 2.5 x your bet while the man in the suit is worth between 0.6 x and 2 x your bet. The gentleman smoking the cigar pays between 0.5 x and 1.5 x your bet.

Even more disappointing are the low paying symbols, which will almost never cover your bet spend. The golden bracelet and golden watch pay up to 1.2 x and 1 x your stake respectively, followed by the bank notes and the cigar which are both worth up to 0.8 x. The champagne bottle is the least valuable symbol and pays up to 0.75 x your bet. The special features absolutely must be engaged if you want any change at a decent win.