Gonzo’s Quest Megaways Pokie Review

A Player’s Review of Gonzo’s Quest Megaways

The development didn’t want to give Gonzo’s Quest a simple Megaways makeover. The new game was carefully crafted, with particular attention to detail, and it’s easy to see why.

Filling the original’s shoes was everything but easy, considering its status in the world of online gambling.

Game Symbols

It didn’t take me long to notice that most symbols have stayed the same. A new mask was added to the symbols list, but the biggest change is the quality of the design. Icons now have a more modern appearance. Like in the original, the action takes place within the ruins of an Aztec temple.

Stone symbols make out the pokie’s lows, while meticulously designed masks provide more significant payouts. When it comes to other symbols encountered along the way, I spotted Wilds and Free Fall symbols.

Both are designed in accordance with the theme and only slightly differ from the regulars.

Grid Layout & Gameplay

As the slot’s title reveals, this 2020 release is a Megaways title. In practice, it means a six-reel layout, a standard grid architecture for slots featuring the popular game engine. Each reel can hold between 2 and 7 symbols, while the number of winning ways ranges from 64 up to 117,649.

Symbols pay when at least three of a kind land on adjacent reels starting from the far left. And while lows award prizes from 0.5x to 0.8x the bet for six-of-a-kind wins, premiums pay from 1x to 15x for winning combinations containing the same number of symbols.

Avalanches were a vital part of the experience delivered by the original Gonzo’s Quest. I was stoked to see them once again, especially as I knew they would liven up the joint.

They work in a relatively simple way. After a win is formed, the triggering symbols are removed from the grid, which allows the new ones to fall into empty spots. This can result in a new win, which repeats the process. Avalanches can continue to deliver multiple wins within a single spin.

The volatility level has been increased compared to the original, and now it is high. The RTP has also gone up to 96.00%. A bet of $0.10 is enough to get the reels moving, while the maximum amount I could wager per spin was $40. Another aspect of the game that has been improved is the win potential. With the help of Lady Luck, New Zealand players can look forward to payouts of over 20,000x the stake.