Secret of the Stones MAX Review

Secret of the Stones MAX Reviewed February 20 2020 by Casinogamesonnet.com

Secret of the Stones MAX is a five-reel, 25-line slot from NetEnt. It's a remake of the same-titled game (minus the "MAX") that NetEnt released in 2013.

The main difference between Secret of the Stones and the MAX version is that the latter offers a 25,000x top payout and more volatility. Below, you can find out if this remake is worth revisiting a blast from the past.

Gameplay and Atmosphere

Secret of the Stones MAX keeps the same basic format that the original version features. It offers five reels, 25 paylines, and a 5x3 grid.

You form wins by landing matching symbols in a payline. All winning combinations must begin in the first reel.

This game comes with both the MAX and old version. You select which version you want to play on the title screen.

The background and graphics are mostly the same between the 2013 release and MAX version. However, the latest variation offers reddish hues in both the background and foreground.

This slot is based on a sorcerer and mystical stones. The basic premise is that the sorcerer helps you unlock the stones' secrets along with big payouts. For a slot made in 2013, the graphics and atmosphere hold up well in today's gaming world.

Payouts and Symbols

Symbols include a bull, deer, snake, owl, wolf, sorcerer, tree of life, and royals (A through 10). The deer offers the highest regular payout at 160x your stake for five symbols.

The sorcerer serves as a wild symbol and substitutes for all icons—except the tree (scatter)—to form wins. It can also become an expanding wild.

Secret of the Stones Max offers a top prize worth 25,000x when bonus features are included. The original release only featured a max payout worth 2,500x.

Secret of the Stones MAX RTP and Betting Options

You wager between €0.25 and €125 per spin. The Secret of the Stones MAX RTP is 96.81%. This payout percentage is slightly higher than the original game's 95.72% RTP.

The MAX version is more volatile than the first Secret of the Stones. Therefore, you'll deal with infrequent wins when pursuing the 25,000x top prize.

Secret of the Stones MAX Slot Special Features

You can trigger 10 free spins by landing three or more tree of life symbols. You get to choose three, four, or five extra features for three, four, or five triggering scatters, respectively.

Your picks are made on a second screen, where the sorcerer stands amidst many stones. Every stone you choose will reveal added bonus features for the free spins.

The various prizes include additional free spins, win multipliers, and extra expanding wilds. You can see more on the additional features below:

• Free spins – You can get 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 10 extra free games.
• Win multipliers – Multipliers include 1x, 2x, and 3x. They multiply each other when combined in the same round.
• Wild reels – This bonus makes reel 2, 3, and/or 4 an expanding wild. The wild reels are sticky throughout free spins.
• Wild symbols – The bull, deer, or owl can become wild during the bonus.

After making your selections, you begin the free spins with all of your extras intact. You cannot retrigger this bonus round.

Final Thoughts on Secret of the Stones MAX Slot

Secret of the Stones MAX isn't a complete revamp of the first game. Instead, it's a slightly different looking slots that lets you play for a much bigger jackpot (25,000x instead of 2,500x).

If you aren't a fan of Secret of the Stones, then you won't suddenly fall in love with this game. Assuming you are a fan, though, you'll appreciate being able to pursue a larger top prize.

Furthermore, Secret of the Stones MAX offers timeless graphics and design. Its look and atmosphere have held up well years after the first game was released.

Release Date

Secret of the Stones MAX was released on February 20 2020.