Montezuma (WMS)

Review

Set in the wild, ancient jungles of Central America, this online slot game is a tribute to the brave warrior and noble leader of the Aztec empire as well the vast riches of the legendary Aztec civilization. With a few lucky spins, these lost treasures could be yours forever!

This is a 5 reel, 30 pay-line video slot. Drawing inspiration from Aztec culture, ancient temples, and royal nobility, this game was originally popular with land-based players and is now available to play online, at your convenience, across all platforms.

With a betting range of 0.01 to 2.00 coins and a maximum bet of 60.00 coins, the base game has a maximum fixed jackpot of 600 coins (10x your total bet). But the real win potential is in the Free Spins Bonus where you can win up to 25 Free Spins with a possible 2x, 3x, 5x, or 10x Win Multiplier. The Free Spins Feature also has a Bonus Guarantee, which we will discuss later.

What symbols are there?

The beautifully rendered symbols reinforce the Aztec theme, with Card Suits representing the Lower Symbols (Ace, King, Queen, Jack). The other symbols are the Temple Wild, the Aztec Bonus Scatter, Montezuma, Princess, Eagle, Feather Headdress, Golden Mask, and Blue Snake.

The Temple Wild Symbol can substitute for any symbol except the Scatter, increasing your chances of completing winning combinations. The Wild Symbol will only appear on reels 2 to 4.

The maximum payout value for each high symbol is listed below:

• Wild Temple – 10x Total Bet (when completing a winning combination)
• Aztec Bonus Scatter Symbol – 10x Total Bet
• Montezuma – 10x Total Bet
• Princess – 8x Total Bet
• Eagle – 6x Total Bet
• Feather Headdress – 4x Total Bet
• Golden Mask – 3x Total Bet
• Blue Snake – 3x Total Bet

The Aztec Bonus Scatter Symbol is the symbol you want to keep an eye on because landing 3 or more of these anywhere on the reels will trigger the Free Spins Feature. Landing 3 Scatter Symbols will also pay 3x your total bet while landing 4 or 5 will reward you with 10x your total bet. The Aztec Bonus Scatter symbol is also an important part of the Free Spins Bonus because landing 2 or more during Free Spins will award extra spins.

What are the bonus features?

The Free Spins Feature is the only bonus feature in this game, but clever mechanics and the impressive win potential of this feature will keep players engaged and entertained!

A notable additional feature carried over from the land-based version of the game is the Bonus Guarantee. If your total winning amount at the end of the feature is less than 10x your total bet, your winnings will automatically be boosted to 10x your total bet! This means if you trigger the Free Spins Bonus, you are guaranteed a minimum win of 10x your total bet…. No questions asked!

Free spins

Land 3 or more Aztec Bonus Scatter Symbols anywhere on the reels, and you will trigger the Free Spins Feature.

The number of Free Spins awarded is determined by spinning a wheel. Depending on where the wheel lands, it is possible to win 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15 or an impressive 25 spins.

During Free Spins, a random Multiplier is awarded on every spin, which could increase your winnings by 2x, 3x, 5x, or 10x. Your Multiplier amount is determined by a wheel above the reels which will automatically reveal the value of the multiplier on every spin.

You can also win EXTRA Free Spins by landing two or more Aztec Bonus Scatter Symbols. Just like the start of the Free Spins Bonus, the number of additional Free Spins is determined by a spinning wheel, and it possible to win 3 to 25 additional Free Spins. It is also possible to win additional spins while your additional spins are playing out!

The Multiplier value awarded during the triggering spin will be applied to all the additional spins that you have won. This means HUGE win potential in Free Spins… imagine winning 25 additional Free Spins with a guaranteed 10x Multiplier on every spin!

Also, remember the Bonus Guarantee will ensure you win a minimum of 10x your total bet, so there are only winners in this Bonus game!

What is the jackpot (max win)?

The base game has a fixed maximum win of 10x your total bet. This equals 600 coins playing at the maximum bet of 60.00 coins per spin.

However, the win potential in the Free Spins Feature (with re-triggers and multipliers) is much higher.

Where can I play?

You can play this game for real money at some online places.

You also have the option of playing for free.

The game is optimized to run across all devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops and PCs. The game loads quickly and runs well.

Verdict

Although the base game feels a bit dry with relatively low payouts, the real excitement can be found in the Free Spins Bonus where the win potential is huge. The game feels like a medium variance/volatility slot that will suit most players. The graphics and sounds are good and reminiscent of classic slots. The general playability of the game is solid and player-friendly.