Beauty and the Beast

Beauty & the Beast Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Yggdrasil Gaming
Release Date	February 24, 2017
Theme	Fairy tale, Romance, Castle, Magic
Layout	5 reels × 3 rows
Paylines	20
Bet Range	0.20–100 (coins) or up to 250 with Golden Bet
Core Mechanics	Free Spins with servant selection, Golden Bet modifiers (Boost, Nudge, Boost & Nudge), Random features: Butler (nudge), Chef (synchronized reels), Maid (random wilds), Wild and Scatter symbols
Software Provider	Yggdrasil Gaming
Technology	HTML5

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	coloured gems (various)	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Beauty, Beast	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
Wild	Mirror wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Rose scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Beauty & the Beast Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Free Spins	3+ rose scatters	10 free spins (plus coin bonus for 4 or 5 scatters)	Choose a servant to apply special effect each spin	Retriggers allow adding more servants
Golden Bet	Player activates at cost (5, 15, or 30 coins)		Boosts features: start Free Spins with two servants, nudge scatters into view, or both
Random Servant Feature	Random during base game		Butler nudges reel; Chef syncs middle reels; Maid adds 2–4 wilds

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Beauty & the Beast slot?	The RTP ranges between approximately 96.3% and 97.1% depending on source.
How many paylines does the game have?	It features 20 fixed paylines across a 5×3 reel layout.
What does the Golden Bet feature do?	Golden Bet lets you pay extra to boost features: start Free Spins with two servants, nudge scatters into view, or both.
How do the servant features work?	Randomly in base game or chosen during Free Spins, the Butler nudges a reel, the Chef synchronizes middle reels, and the Maid adds wilds.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 1000× your bet.
Can Free Spins be retriggered?	Yes, landing more rose scatters during Free Spins retriggers the feature and lets you add more servants.
What symbols act as Wild and Scatter?	The mirror symbol is Wild (substitutes all except scatter), and the rose is the Scatter triggering Free Spins.

Beauty & the Beast Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses