GONZO’S QUEST MEGAWAYS™ SLOT DETAILS
So, Red Tiger obtained a Megaways license from Big Time Gaming, and then NetEnt purchased Red Tiger… ‘When are we going to receive a Dead or Alive Megaways™?’ was the first question on many people’s thoughts. ‘How about some Gonzo’s Quest Megaways™?’ The time has finally arrived. Red Tiger produced Megaways™ variants of one of NetEnt’s most popular games. When it originally debuted in 2010, the tale of treasure hunter Gonzo bouncing about in front of the reels while waves of avalanche wins raise his hoard was a huge hit, and it has continued to delight new generations of slot enthusiasts ever since. Now it has a typical Megaways™ reel set with up to 117,649 win ways and a peak payout of about 21,000x, but it hasn’t been tinkered with too much. It’s a lot of fun with a lot of High Variance gaming , and it’s HUGE!
SETTING UP THE GAME, SYMBOLS, AND GRAPHICS
The key to making this version of such a popular slot work is to keep as many of the original design elements as possible, so it seems like you’re playing the original, but with a larger reel set. So the arrangement is the same, but there are more stones, and the colours and artwork are much more crisp and apparent. When you open this slot, you know you’re playing a deluxe, premium game. It truly stands out from the crowd.
As we all know, the standard reel set consists of six reels with two to seven symbols per row after each spin. Per spin, you’ll have between 64 and 117,649 ways to win. They are all fairly similar to the original symbols, with the exception of a man’s face on a green stone on the low-value side of the paytable, and a new top-payer at 15x for six on a payline in the premiums. This is a red-embellished stone face. Keep an eye out for the Question Mark Wilds and Golden Shield scatters, which are required to enter the bonus round.
RTP, VARIANCE, AND PAYOUTS
The original Gonzo’s Quest may have been classified as medium to high-risk, but Red Tiger’s Megaways version is unquestionably high-risk. It has a 96 percent return to player (RTP) and a peak payout of more than 20,000x. It’s a game for seasoned slot gamers, but because of its well-known brand, it’ll also appeal to more casual players. Just keep in mind that it’s a difficult game to unlock, so set your stake properly — the minimum is $0.10 for each play.
FEATURES AND GAMEPLAY
Fans of the original Gonzo’s Quest won’t be disappointed to find that the Megaways™ version preserves all of the game’s original features. So here’s what you’re going to receive.
Win Multipliers and Avalanche Reels
Any winning symbols are removed from the reels and replaced with fresh ones after each drop (spin). If further victories are achieved, the procedure is repeated. And so on until there are no more wins. A progressive multiplier value is applied to the win each time a win sequence is built, as follows:
- 1x Multiplier for the 1st Avalanche
- Avalanche #2: 2x Multiplier
- 3rdAvalanche: Multiplier of 3
- 4th grade or above 5x Multiplier Avalanche
NOTE: During the free spins round, the multipliers for the first, second, third, and fourth or greater avalanches in a sequence are increased to 3x, 6x, 9x, and 15x.
Earthquake
Keep an eye out for this one, as the entire reel set shakes and all low-value symbols go, to be replaced by new premium symbols that might increase your chances of winning.
Unconquerable Wilds
After a winning spin, these locked wilds will remain in place. Two wilds can appear on the first five reels every spin. Wilds may be used to replace not just basic paytable symbols, but also scatter symbols to assist trigger the bonus round.
Free Falls
You’ll need three or more bonus scatters to start the bonus round. This awards you 9 free falls or spins, with 3 more falls awarded for each additional scatter over the three necessary to start the round. The reel set remains the same, with up to 117,649 win ways, but the multipliers have been improved, allowing for large winnings. You’ll also earn Unbreakable Wilds, which might help you achieve more wins every spin.
Before the Free Falls begin, you may bet for more in the Royal Wheel feature, but be careful since this can always backfire and leave you with less spins than you started with.
OUR OPINION
Gonzo’s Quest MegawaysTM is a timeless classic that has been updated for the modern era of video slots. Red Tiger has done an amazing job with this game; the original was so unique that any major alterations would have been risky. Instead of meddling with what isn’t broken, they have simply improved the aesthetics, kept all of the fantastic functionality, and enhanced the reel set. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned pro, you’re bound to like it. It’s Gonzo’s Quest Deluxe, and it has a lot more promise than the original. What else could you ask for? Take it easy and bet sensibly.
