Gonzo’s Quest Megaways is an impressive remake of the original slot classic. There are a host of new features, as well as a few returning fan-favourites, so let’s see if this updated version is just as good as the original.
NetEnt’s acquisition of the popular provider Red Tiger Gaming certainly lit up the world of online slots, with the promise that some of the former’s best titles would make their way onto the latter’s Megaways platform. This slot sees that promise fulfilled, with a reimagined classic taken from NetEnt’s impressive library.
- TYPE: Video Slot
- REELS: 6
- PAYLINES: Up to 117,649
- BET RANGES: 0.10 to 10.00
- MAX WIN: 21,000x
- RTP: 96%
How to Play
Gonzo’s Quest Megaways is a 6-reel slot and utilises the Megaways mechanic which means that, instead of the standard fixed paylines, you can get a different number of ways to win on each spin. The highest possible amount you can get is 117,649, which can give you a great chance of landing those wins.
Many of the symbols used here have been directly lifted from the original, albeit with an updated design. The four high-value mask symbols return, with six symbols wins offering 1x to 4x your stake.
A new mask has been added though and is now the most lucrative in the game, with a 15x your stake payout if you land six on an active payline. The four low-value symbols are shown by animal carvings and award up to 0.8x your stake.
There are two special icons in the game, a wild which will substitute for other base game symbols to form wins, and a scatter which activates the bonus rounds.
Bet values span from a minimum of 10p per spin up to £4, which is a more limited range the most slots but should provide enough choice for most players. To set your bet level, use the arrow buttons to choose a value.
The RTP sits at 96% which is standard for slots nowadays but an improvement on the original. Max wins could see you get upwards of 20,000x your stake, so Gonzo’s Quest Megaways certainly does not disappoint in this department.
Bonus Features
Avalanche Reels
As with all Megaways titles, Avalanche Reels are included as part of the bonus features. This system essentially gives players the chance to land consecutive wins from just one staked spin. It works by removing any symbols involved in a winning combination from play, before replacing them with randomly generated new ones.
When this happens, the new icons can then form subsequent successful combos, thus creating more wins. This is called a reaction and the cycle will continue until no new wins are formed. On top of this, an Avalanche Multiplier is included, which will start at 1x.
For every reaction that occurs after a win, the multiplier will go up, first to 2x, then 3x until finally settling on a maximum of 5x in the base game. Once the reactions have finished, the metre will reset to 1x for any further spins.
Earthquake
This is a randomly occurring bonus that can trigger at any time. If it does, the effect will remove all instances of low paying symbols and, with randomly generated high-value symbols taking their place.
Question Mark Wilds
The Question Mark represents the wild again in this updated title and two at most can land on any spin. One of these can land on the first three reels, while the other can land on the remaining three. When they do, they will stick in place for any wins and subsequent reactions, potentially making even more winning combinations.
Free Spins Round
To trigger this bonus, you will have to land the Free Fall scatter symbol at least three times on the board. This will award nine spins, but you will get an additional three for every extra scatter landed. You also have the option of gambling the spins for even more before the round begins, but be careful, as you could lose some too.
One of the great things about this round is that the Avalanche Multiplier offers greater totals than in the base game. Here, it will start at 3x, before rising to 6x, 9x and finally 15x your stake. Landing further scatter symbol will add more spins and there is no limit to how many you can get. Once the round is over, the Avalanche Metre level will carry over to the base game.
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This is a wonderful title, worthy of following the original's success and fuses the best both NetEnt and Red Tiger Gaming have to offer. Of course, if you’re all Gonzo’d out, there is a lot more to find on Kerching. You could always aim for the stars in the space age adventure Starburst? Or go back to a different time entirely with Da Vinci’s Diamonds? If you’re a new member, have a look at our promotions page where you can find our latest welcome offer.
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