Carnaval Slot Review
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8.4Value score · Very good · how it works
Carnaval review: a 2013 Microgaming 5x3 slot with 9 paylines, wilds and scatters, a 96.94% RTP, low volatility and wins up to 25,000x per the studio.
- #207by RTP of 3,708 slots
- #12by value of 176 Microgaming slots
- #267by value of 3,708 slots
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Basic information
| Software | Microgaming |
|---|---|
| Release year | Not published |
| RTP | 96.94% |
| Volatility | Low |
| Max win | Not published |
| Hit frequency | Not published |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Carnaval review
Nine paylines, five reels, three rows and a festival theme: the Microgaming page for Carnaval, dated July 2013, describes a deliberately plain game. Standard wilds and scatters are the only features it names. The interest lies in the numbers. The top prize needs a little care, and we explain why below.
A classic layout
Carnaval runs on a 5x3 grid with 9 paylines. Microgaming lists classic wild and scatter symbols and no named bonus feature. The rules are not published in our source, so we cannot say what the scatter awards or how the wild behaves beyond its usual role of standing in for other symbols. Bets range from $0.25 to $225 according to the studio's details panel.
Return and session cost
The single RTP of 96.94% means a house edge of 3.06%, or about $30.60 kept per $1,000 wagered across a long run.
For a sense of scale: 100 spins at $0.20 cost $0.61 on average, at $1 they cost $3.06, and at $5 they cost $15.30. Low volatility means results should cluster nearer those averages than on a swingy game, though no session is predictable.
The top prize: what is and is not published
Our catalogue holds no max-win multiplier for Carnaval. The studio page offers two different kinds of figure instead. Its description speaks of wins of up to 25,000x, while its details panel lists a maximum exposure of $131,450, which is a ceiling in dollars rather than a multiple of the bet. The two should not be confused: the 25,000x claim is the only multiplier the studio gives.
For a low-volatility game on 9 lines, even that is a rare outcome rather than a realistic target. If the dollar figure works as a payout cap, it would also limit wins at the top stakes before a 25,000x multiple could be reached, since 25,000x of a $225 bet is far more than $131,450.
Related games
Carnaval Fiesta, the one follow-up in our catalogue, lists a 96% RTP with Medium volatility. Among games with similar numbers, Big Top, Lucky Twins and What a Hoot share the 96.94% RTP and Low rating. Reel Thunder edges ahead at 96.95% with a 20,000x ceiling, while Kings of Cash lists 96.68% and 108 Heroes 96.56%.
Who it is for
Players who want a simple line game with a 96.94% RTP and modest swings will find little to object to. Those looking for bonus rounds, multipliers or a modern feature set will not find them described here. No free demo is listed in our data.
Pros
- Low volatility keeps sessions closer to the average
- Simple 9-line layout that is quick to learn
- 96.94% RTP, a 3.06% house edge or $30.60 per $1,000 wagered
Cons
- No max-win multiplier in our catalogue; only the studio's 25,000x description
- No bonus feature is described beyond wilds and scatters
- No free demo in our data
Verdict
Carnaval is a plain 9-line game whose main strength is its 96.94% RTP, a 3.06% house edge. Low volatility makes it a calm option. The studio describes wins of up to 25,000x and caps exposure at $131,450, but our catalogue confirms no multiplier. Pick it for a quiet, low-cost session, not for features.
Sources: Microgaming official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
Carnaval series
1 other game of the same franchise by Microgaming, oldest first.
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Carnaval RTP
The data lists one RTP for Carnaval. Versions are not tracked for Microgaming games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 96.94% $30.60 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 96.94% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.61 |
| $1 | $100 | $3.06 |
| $5 | $500 | $15.30 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Carnaval max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 8.4 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $30.60
- Max win at $1 bet
- –
- Wins on average
- –
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: not published.
