The Gonzo’s Quest online slot from NetEnt appeared in 2011 and instantly became a hit in online casinos, thanks to the original Avalanche, or Avalanche, feature. In fact, these are respins that are launched after any prize chain is compiled. The winning symbols disappear from the reels, and others fall in their place. As a result, you can get several additional spins with increasing multipliers for one bet. The idea was then picked up by other developers, and cascade rotations are still popular.

About the slot

The main character of the game — colorful Gonzo — has a real prototype. This is the Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Pizarro, who in 1540, along with other adventurers, went in search of the mythical country of El Dorado. Europeans have not found the Golden City on the American continent, but the story is different in the video slot.

The slot has five reels and three rows of symbols. Winning combinations are lined up from left to right on 20 fixed lines. Chains of three or more icons are paid for. The player chooses the coin value in the range from 0.01 to 0.5 credits. You can bet from one to five coins on each line, so the minimum cost of a spin is only 0.2 credits, and the maximum reaches 50 units in the casino currency. The recoil rate of the slot (RTP) at long distances is 95.97%.

You can explore all the features of the device in the demo mode, which allows you to play Gonzo’s Quest slot machine for free and without registration. The slot is not designed to be played offline, and it cannot be downloaded, but the game is adapted to all types of devices, so it runs in full-screen mode on PCs, smartphones and tablets.

Symbols

Gonzo gets to the foot of the golden pyramid of the Incas. The way to it is blocked by a portal with stone and metal plates — this is the playing field. The character himself is constantly on the screen to the left of the reels. He watches the blocks fall and welcomes each winning combination with cheers. The gameplay is accompanied by interesting sound effects: ethnic Indian music, the sound of stones, the noise of a waterfall and the singing of birds.

Relatively low payout ratios increase several times when composing combos and activating respins. The first prize chain is paid according to the payout table, and the second and subsequent ones have additional multipliers: x2, x3 and x5. Only a consistent series of effective respins is paid taking into account multipliers, and this is the main secrets of the steady popularity of the slot among gamblers.

Symbols	3	4	5
Grey stone	3	10	50
Red stone	4	15	75
Yellow stone	5	20	100
Lilac mask	10	25	200
Bronze mask	15	50	500
Copper mask	20	100	1 000
Silver mask	50	250	2 500

Bonus game

The prize round starts if three scatters appear on the reels. The signs must line up on the active line — this is a prerequisite for the activation of frisins. After that, the stone blocks move apart and Gonzo goes straight to the golden pyramid. The main character finds himself in the mythical city of El Dorado.

The bonus game consists of 10 free spins, during which the avalanche function is still used with the launch of respins when composing combos. But higher multipliers are applied to payouts than in a regular game. The first successful combo is paid with a multiplier of x3, the second — x6, the third — x9, and the fourth and subsequent — x15. If three more scatters fall out during the game, the series of free spins will repeat. The frequency of launching the bonus round is once per 100-150 spins.

Theme and graphics of the game

At the launch of Gonzo’s Quest, players are greeted by a fascinating introductory video, which tells about the upcoming adventure. The theme of the game is based on historical treasure hunts, and the graphics depicting the ancient Inca civilization, with elaborate details and animation, allows players to feel like real explorers embarking on an epic journey.

Mechanics and features of the game

The game Gonzo’s Quest has an Avalanche feature, in which the symbols do not rotate on the reels, but fall into place. When a winning combination is formed, the winning symbols explode, allowing new symbols to fall into their place and possibly create new winnings. This feature brings an element of excitement and increases the chances of winning in a row for one spin.

In addition, if three Free Fall symbols appear on one payline, the Free Fall function is activated, as a result of which players receive ten free spins with the possibility of obtaining significant multipliers.