Evoplay Launches Honey Royale: A Bee-Themed Slot with Innovative Collector Mechanic

Evoplay Launches Honey Royale: A Bee-Themed Slot with Innovative Collector Mechanic

Evoplay has introduced its latest slot release, Honey Royale, on 3 September 2026. The 5×3, bee-themed game centers on a unique Queen Bee Collector mechanic that powers jackpot and cash prize collection throughout both the base game and Free Spins.

Queen Bee Collector and Jackpot Structure

Collector mechanics tied to jackpot prize tiers have become a signature feature of Evoplay’s 2026 game lineup, following titles like Golden Fish Collector from August. Honey Royale continues this trend with a 5×3 grid where the Queen Bee occupies a fixed position in the centre of the third reel. She acts as a locked wild, substituting for all symbols except Cash and Jackpot.

When the Queen Bee lands alongside a Cash or Jackpot symbol, the Unlock & Win feature activates. This collects and awards all visible prizes on the reels simultaneously, creating a clear and engaging win path.

Two additional features extend this mechanic:

A third variant, Queen Bee Rewind, reverses the centre position of the third reel to expose the Queen Bee when she has not landed naturally. This provides an alternative route to activating Unlock & Win.

Free Spins: Locked Wild and Retrigger Potential

Free Spins are triggered when the Queen Bee activates one or both Honey Pots on the reels. One Honey Pot awards six free spins, while two award twelve.

During the Free Spins round, the Queen Bee remains locked in the centre position of the third reel for the entire feature, functioning as a persistent wild. Queen Bee Spin and Jackpot Rewind occur more frequently in this mode, and the Honey Pots can retrigger to add further spins.

Cash and Jackpot symbols that land during Free Spins are collected through the Unlock & Win mechanic as the round progresses.

Players can increase their chances of reaching Free Spins via Booster and Super Booster options, or they can purchase six or twelve free spins directly using the game’s buy feature — a standard option across Evoplay’s 2026 bonus-buy catalogue.

Executive Comment

Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay, said: “Honey Royale brings together a distinctive theme and a clear collection mechanic to create a game that is easy to engage with while offering plenty of opportunities for feature progression. The Queen Bee gives the title a strong central character and plays an important role throughout the experience, particularly during Free Spins where she remains in place and provides repeated opportunities to unlock Cash and Jackpot rewards.”

About Evoplay

Evoplay is an iGaming content developer founded in 2017. With a portfolio of more than 250 slots, table, crash, and instant games, the company distributes its titles to operators across over 100 countries. In 2025, the studio released 45 new titles. Evoplay holds a B2B Critical Gaming Supply licence from the Malta Gaming Authority, along with certifications from Ontario’s AGCO and Swiss authorities.