Gonzos Quest Megaways

Gonzos Quest Megaways Review

Gonzos Quest Megaways Reviewed July 27 2020 by Casinogamesonnet.com

Developed by Red Tiger Gaming, Gonzo’s Quest Megaways is a six-reel slot that offers up to 117,649 ways. It’s a remake of the famed NetEnt slot Gonzo’s Quest, which launched in 2011.

Now a subsidiary of NetEnt, Red Tiger has put their Megaways license (via Big Time Gaming) to good use with Gonzo’s Quest Megaways. We’ll discuss if this new version improves upon the classic.

Gameplay and Atmosphere

The original Gonzo's Quest introduced the gaming world to avalanche payouts (a.k.a. cascading reels). However, it's a rather simple five-reel, 20-line slot by today’s standards.

The Megaways version introduces a modern six-reel format with up to 117,649 ways. Each reel randomly holds 2-7 symbols. You'll enjoy the maximum 117,649 ways to win when each reel contains 7 icons.

Not surprisingly, Gonzo's Quest Megaways offers avalanche pays just like its predecessor. This feature causes symbols from winning combinations to explode and icons from above to take their places. These avalanches continue until no more payouts can form.

Even at nearly a decade old, the original game still offers solid graphics. However, Red Tiger has updated the symbol and background graphics with much success.

You now get a more-visually appealing slot that better fits the 2020's. Everything from the jungle temple to Gonzo himself are expertly designed.

Payouts, Max Win and Symbols

Gonzo's Quest Megaways offers similar symbols to the original. These symbols represent various Mayan ceremonial masks.

Low-paying icons consist of four animal-like masks, including an alligator, bird, fish, and snake. High-paying symbols include five odd-looking faces.

A grey mask with red earrings pays the most among this bunch at 15x your bet for five symbols. You can win up to a maximum of 21,000x your stake when accounting for features.

Gonzos Quest Megaways RTP, Volatility and Betting Options

This game's betting range is rather tight at €0.10 to €10. Low rollers will be comfortable with the smallest bet size, but high rollers may yearn for more.

The Gonzo's Quest Megaways RTP is 96.0%. Volatility is high when considering the multiplier features (covered next) and large 21,000x maximum prize.

Gonzos Quest Megaways Slot Special Features

Avalanche wins come with a multiplier. The multiplier increases through each avalanche payout, going from 1x to 2x, 3x, to 5x during the base game. It resets to 1x whenever the avalanches stop and a new round begins.

The Earthquake feature can happen randomly on any spin. It causes all low-paying symbols to explode and makes high-paying icons take their places.

Unbreakable Wilds (question marks) substitute for any regular symbol to form payouts. As the name implies, they don't explode following wins and stay on the reels until the round ends.

You can get two of these wilds in a single spin. One Unbreakable Wild can land within the first three reels while a second can fall within the last two reels.

You trigger free spins when landing at least three golden Free Fall symbols anywhere on the reels. You receive 9 free spins for three scatters and an additional 3 free games for each extra triggering scatter.

When the bonus begins, you must choose between collecting your current amount of free spins or using the Royal Wheel to gamble for more. The latter only provides a 40% chance of earning more free games than you start with.

The avalanche win multiplier is boosted during free spins. It begins at 3x and increases to 6x, 9x, and 15x with each avalanche win. You'll also see the multiplier that you had on the triggering spin carry over to the bonus.

Final Thoughts on Gonzos Quest Megaways Slot

Gonzo's Quest is one of the biggest slots hits of all time. That said, Gonzo's Quest Megaways is destined to be a success when considering that it brings better graphics and more features to the table.

Red Tiger has done an excellent job of revamping this game while still retaining some of the classic elements. Gonzo, mask symbols, avalanche pays, and multipliers have all been brought back.

However, you can also look forward to upgrades with the Unbreakable Wilds, Earthquake feature, and 15x multiplier (in bonus). Add in the ever-popular Megaways format and a 21,000x max payout, and you have a definite winner!

Gonzo's Quest Megaways is worth trying regardless of if you played/like the original. It walks the fine line between remaining true to the first slot while also introducing new aspects.

Release Date

Gonzos Quest Megaways was released on July 27 2020.