Free slot: Harlequin Carnival

How Harlequin Carnival works

Harlequin Carnival is a slot machine present in online casinos. It has been published since April 2020 by the online gaming provider Nolimit City. This slot revisits the world of Commedia dell'arte by featuring the Harlequin character and the masks of the Venetian carnival.

It features a classic reel operation with 5 reels of 3 rows and 20 paylines. The reels are triggered and show different symbols. The payout rate to Harlequin Carnival players exceeds 96% and it can be described as a highly volatile machine with a payout of up to 5,861 times its starting bet.

The different symbols of Harlequin Carnival

11 different symbols can appear on the grid:

• the Harlequin as a WILD (pays x15 for 5 identical symbols): it appears on reels 2, 3 and 4 during the basic game, extends over the entire reel and replaces any symbol except the Scatter.

• the Harlequin Bonus as a Scatter: it appears on reels 2, 3 and 4 and triggers the free spins bonus function when 3 of them are combined.

• the sun mask (pays x15 for 5 identical symbols).

• the moon mask (pays x10 for 5 identical symbols).

• the cat mask (pays x7,50 for 5 identical symbols).

• the beak mask (pays x6.25 for 5 identical symbols).

• the make-up mask (pays x5 for 5 identical symbols).

• the classic symbols spade, heart, diamond, club (pay x3.75 to x4 for 5 identical symbols).

The different connections in Harlequin Carnival

Many connections are possible on Harlequin Carnival. Indeed, there are 20 payment lines that you can find on the image below. Whether they are lines, diagonals or simple hits, there are many ways to win. You have to line up between 3 and 5 symbols from left to right to win.

How the Harlequin Carnival bonus works

There are several original features on Harlequin Carnival. The first is the xNudge Wild. When a Wild symbol appears on the reels, it extends over the entire reel. Each expansion movement will increase the associated multiplier by 1 (up to x3 therefore). If multiple xNudge Wilds land on multiple reels at the same time, the multipliers will be added together. The xNudge Wild triggers the Harlequin Respins feature.

Each xNudge Wild reel will move one notch to the left and trigger a respin on the other reels until the xNudge Wild reaches the first reel. During the respins, other xNudge Wilds reels may appear, multiplying the chances of winning.

When 3 Bonus symbols land on the reels in the basic game or during Harlequin Respins, the free spins bonus function is triggered. 8 free spins are awarded. An xNudge Wild on reel 5 with an x3 multiplier is automatically granted, triggering Harlequin Respins. Each move of the xNudge Wild will increase its multiplier by 1 up to a maximum of x7. During free spins, the Bonus Scatter symbols will change to Wild and offer an additional free spin. If 3 Bonus symbols land on the reels again during free spins, another xNudge Wild will be awarded on reel 5.

Our opinion about Harlequin Carnival

If its graphics seem old-fashioned at first glance, Harlequin Carnival is a particularly original slot machine thanks to its xNudge Wild reel. Whether in the basic game or during the free spins bonus feature, the expanding reels make the creation of Nolimit City entertaining despite the high volatility. However, you will have to be patient to take advantage of the free spins and fully exploit the potential of this atypical slot.