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| Provider | SG Gaming |
| Reels | 5 |
| Rows | 3 |
| Paylines | 30 |
| Bonus Rounds | 1 |
| Bet Range | 0.30 - 60 |
| Volatility | High |
| Max Win | 4,166x |
| Bonus Buy | No |
| RTP | 96.02% |
| Our Rating | 8.5 |
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Game Overview
It’s long been hotly debated just how advanced ancient civilisations were, with some claiming it would have been impossible for them to engineer the magnificent monuments and temples they created without the help of someone else. However, whatever your beliefs might be on the matter as a whole, it can’t be argued that the Aztecs were experts in many things, such as medicine and mathematics. Perhaps in homage to this great race then, SG Gaming is ready to introduce us to their video slot titled Montezuma, which is a 5-reel game with 30 paylines, an RTP of 96.02%, and a maximum win of 4,166x bet.
Digging deeper into the feature set of this slot, we find there isn’t too much to talk about in the base game, with your best chances of winning coming via stacked symbols which can appear on every reel. The main bonus round is the free spins, triggered when three or more disc scatters appear in view. During this feature, re-triggers can land, which gives you more spins to play with and, more importantly, potential fixed multipliers of up to 10x that can be applied to your wins.
Can we tempt you to travel back through the years and join one of the most well-known tribes in history? I’ve got an idea; why don’t you take our Montezuma free play slot for a spin or two before you decide? It’s available for you to try out below.
montezuma Slot Theme, Stakes, Paylines & Symbols
For those a little rusty on their South American history, Montezuma was the 2nd Aztec emperor reigning from 1398 until 1469. Whilst he may have been singled out by SG Gaming for the theming of this slot and is honoured to receive an even bigger upgrade in Montezuma Megaways, the Aztec theme, in general, has been used by many different game providers. I’ve got a couple of notable mentions to share with you of PG Softs Treasure of Aztec and Pragmatic Play’s Aztec Bonanza if you’re looking for something else to play within this particular niche of slot. On with today’s game though, and let’s dive into the pays section and see what can be won.
Starting at the top of the paytable, we have Montezuma himself as the highest paying symbol worth 10x bet for a five of a kind win. Next, we have the Aztec queen paying 8.3x for a complete line of five, followed by the eagle at 6.6x, the tribal headwear at 4.1x, and the mask and snake, both valued at 3.3x for a winning combo of five. Finally, we have the lower pays, represented by the four royal symbols Ace, King, Queen and Jack which are all worth 1.6x bet if five hit across a winning payline.
Clicking or tapping the total bet button reveals several betting options you can play the game at. These begin at €0.30 a spin with a further 20+ other staking possibilities then available before the maximum bet of €60 is reached. It is somewhat disappointing that the game can’t be played at €0.15, as I think €0.30 could prove to be a little too high for low-rolling players. As for everybody else, there’s more than enough choice to find a stake comparable to your bankroll.
Base Game & Modifiers
We have a typical video slot layout of 5×3 on Montezuma, with the main surprise being that 30 fixed paylines are in play rather than the standard 20. For a win to be awarded, you will need to hit at least three matching symbols from left to right, with these needing to be on an active payline too.
Stacked Symbols
The step pyramid symbol acts as the wild in Montezuma and only appears on reels 2, 3, and 4. This can land in stacks and presents one of the best ways to hit a substantial win in the base game and the free spin feature.
Montezuma Slot Bonus Features
To trigger the free spin feature on Montezuma, you will need to land 3 or more of the scatter symbols anywhere in view. Achieving this will take you to the bonus wheel, where you can either be awarded 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, or 25 free spins to begin the bonus.
Free Spins
As the free spins begin, you will notice a random multiplier that appears above the reels. This contains the values of x2, x3, x5, or x10. If you hit a winning combination, whatever multiplier is above the reels will be applied to your win.
The feature can be re-triggered on Montezuma, and when this occurs, it adds a little more excitement to the bonus round. For this to happen, you’ll need two or more scatter symbols to land anywhere in view, which will lock in the multiplier amount displayed above the reels. Once this occurs, you will see the bonus wheel appear at the top of the reels. This will spin and give you a number of free spins for your locked-in multiplier only, and this can also re-trigger several times, giving you lots of extra spins. When these spins have ended, you will return to your initial free spin award, where you can re-trigger the bonus at any of the multiplier amounts once again.
If you can land a high multiplier, big win potential is on offer, especially if it’s the x10, as this means you are effectively playing at 10 times your current stake. So, for example, if your initial stake were €2.10, it would mean that the spins are worth €21 in value, which is mind-blowing stuff. Finally, as a little softener, SG Gaming decided to add a bonus guarantee to Montezuma. So if you get a bonus round that pays less than 10x your stake, the game will Kindly round the amount up to ten times your bet.
Pros
- Popular in both land-based and online casinos.
- The free spins feature can go crazy, giving multiple re-triggers for lots of potential winning spins.
- Stacked wilds can hit in the base game for some massive hits.
Cons
- The minimum price to play of €0.30 could put off low rollers.
- It can be a little tedious when you continuously keep getting the bonus guarantee from a feature.
Final Thoughts
Montezuma is certainly no spring chicken in the world of online slots, but it has stood the test of time and can still be found in countless online casino lobbies. Furthermore, the popularity of this game actually led to Play'n Go creating their very own clone of this slot named Legacy of Egypt, which has also proved to be popular with online players.We enjoy Montezuma here at Demoslot and have done for several years, and this is a game that is likely to continue its path as a classic SG Gaming slot. As for players in general, it's more a case of which theme you like the best when choosing between this and Play'n Go's alternative option; for us, Monty just edges it.
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