Gemstone Of Aztec

In Gemstone of Aztec, Fugaso transports players back to the ancient Central American Aztec civilization. Ravaged by conquistadores in search of precious metals, this people has loomed large in memory. Now, players have the chance to succeed where Spanish invaders failed, and return home with their coffers lined with gold thanks to a Secret Mechanism Bonus.

Theme

This slot is set in a majestic ruined temple. Stone and ivy-covered walls stand behind the five reels, while ornate sculptures spout water into bowls at either side of the game screen. Gaming symbols include silver coins, treasure maps, sandstone squares, grey stone circles, and a grid of black gems, as well as the playing card values ace through nine. A pink scatter symbol opens the way to free spins, while a wild symbol bearings the game’s title substitutes for others to form winning combinations. The sound design is largely classical, with strings and flutes supported by hand drums for a gaming atmosphere that is both elegant and ancient.

Betting Options and Functions

Good engineering is crucial to the success of any secret mechanism, and the excellent design team from Fugaso has met this challenge admirably. There are 20 fixed paylines in this slot, each paying from left to right. Bet level is adjustable from 1-10 and coin value can be set from 0.01– 1.00, yielding an overall per-spin betting range of 0.20–200.00 ties the betting currency. Autoplay is on offer up to 100 spins at a time, with a variety of available limits on win, loss, and triggering of a bonus feature. Quick spin is also available for players who prefer a faster game tempo. The overall theoretical RTP is above average at 95.90%.

Features

Fugaso has only included one feature in this slot, but it’s a remarkable one. The Secret Mechanism Bonus, triggered by the appearance of three or more scatter symbols on the reels, is a free spin feature with a twist. Here, instead of three ‘mechanism’ symbols, players will find only one on the reels, greatly increasing the chance for large payouts. Players can choose between three options: 14 free games with a 2x multiplier and the stone circle symbol dominant; 7 free games with a 4x multiplier and the stone block symbol dominant; or 10 free games with no win multiplier and the gem symbol dominant. On top of all this, expanding wild symbols are available within the feature, further increasing players’ chances.

Our Take

Gemstone of the Aztecs combines an interesting and well-executed theme with a truly remarkable bonus feature. Once the secret mechanism is engaged, there’s no going back.