Carnival Queen 2 Slot Review
Free demo, RTP, volatility and max win
6.6Value score · Fair · how it works
Carnival Queen 2 review: Thunderkick's high-volatility 6-reel ways slot with avalanches, a 25,000x max win and a 94.18% RTP (5.82% house edge).
- 5%of slots have a lower headline RTP
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Basic information
| Software | Thunderkick |
|---|---|
| Release year | Not published |
| RTP | 94.18% |
| Volatility | High |
| Max win | x25,000 |
| Hit frequency | Not published |
| Features | Cascading reels, Free spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Carnival Queen 2 review
Thunderkick's festival slot is a high-volatility game with a lower return than most: the catalogue records 94.18%, a 5.82% house edge. In exchange it offers a changing board of six reels with random heights, an Avalanche mechanic and a bonus multiplier that the studio calls infinite.
Random heights and a rising way count
The game has six reels whose heights vary from spin to spin. A spin starts with 5,040 pay ways. Wins use the Avalanche mechanic, so winning symbols disappear and new ones drop in, which can lead to further wins in the same spin.
Wins also trigger Exploding Wilds. The studio says they can raise the number of ways all the way to 117 649. More ways mean more combinations to match, which is the main source of the game's potential.
The bonus game
In the Bonus Game the studio offers free spins with retriggers and what it calls an Infinite Multiplier. This multiplier persists through the round and climbs higher with every Avalanche win. Because there is no stated limit on it, a long chain of avalanches in the bonus is where the largest results come from.
Exploding Wilds
Triggered by wins. They push the number of pay ways up from the starting 5,040 towards a maximum of 117 649.
Infinite Multiplier
Active in the free spins, it persists and goes higher with each Avalanche win. The studio does not describe any step size or cap.
Maths and the max win
Our catalogue lists a High volatility label and a max win of 25,000x the bet. In money, 25,000x is $5,000 at a $0.20 bet, $25,000 at $1 and $125,000 at $5. These are theoretical ceilings, not typical results.
The only RTP on record is 94.18%. A house edge of 5.82% means an average cost of $58.20 per $1,000 wagered. In 100 spins the average loss is $1.16 at $0.20, $5.82 at $1 and $29.10 at $5, which is $500 wagered. A short session is cheap in absolute terms, but the cost builds quickly with the stake.
Comparable Thunderkick games
Ways of Athena lists 94.21% with High volatility and the same 25,000x max win. Second Thunder is at 94.2% with 12,500x, Temple of Akhet and The Wildos 2 are at 94.19% with 10,000x, and Greedy Pumpking is at 94.15% with 10,000x. Midas Golden Touch 3 lists 94.16% and 15,000x. All are rated High, and Carnival Queen 2 shares the top max win with Ways of Athena.
Who it suits
A high rating and a 5.82% house edge point to a game for people comfortable with long dry spells and with the cost of that. A small bet keeps the losses of a session manageable, and the free demo helps to judge the pace first.
Pros
- Up to 117 649 pay ways through Exploding Wilds
- Infinite Multiplier in the bonus climbs with every Avalanche win
- Max win of 25,000x the bet in our catalogue
- Free official demo available
Cons
- At 94.18% the house edge is 5.82%, higher than many slots
- High volatility means long stretches without significant wins are likely
Verdict
Carnival Queen 2 is a high-volatility ways slot with a 25,000x max win and a bonus multiplier that grows without a stated limit. The 94.18% RTP costs more than most slots: about $58.20 per $1,000 wagered. It suits players who accept large swings and set a small bet. Try the free demo first, and treat the ceiling as the exception rather than the plan.
Sources: Thunderkick official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
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Carnival Queen 2 RTP
The data lists one RTP for Carnival Queen 2. Versions are not tracked for Thunderkick games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 94.18% $58.20 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 94.18% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $1.16 |
| $1 | $100 | $5.82 |
| $5 | $500 | $29.10 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Carnival Queen 2 max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 6.6 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $58.20
- Max win at $1 bet
- $25,000
- Wins on average
- –
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: 25,000×.
