Aztec Ancients Slot

Item: Aztec Ancients
Rating: 4.1
Author: Tim

4.1/5

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Published Date · Feb. 17, 2023 · Last Updated · Jan. 18, 2024

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Aztec Ancients Slot Review

Aztec Ancients Slot Overview

Octoplay are back again with innovative Anywhere Pays slot machine, Aztec Ancients, which promises to have you on the edge of your seat. Playing on the classic Aztec slot theme, this release offers a number of random features, plenty of win multipliers and a classic Free Spins Bonus. To top all that off, there's a max win payout of 4,000x your stake. Check out our full Aztec Ancients slot review to find out everything you need to know.

Aztec Ancients Slot Details
Paylines	Anywhere Pays
RTP	95.7%
Volatility	Low
Jackpot	x
Minimum Bet	£0.1
Maximum Bet	£250
Maximum Win	4,000 x
Software Provider	Octoplay
Themes	Aztec
Design and Layout	Scatter Symbols Slots, 6 Reel Slots
Features	Bonus Round, Multiplier, Free Spins

Octoplay may not be blowing the doors off with an Aztec themed slot game, but Aztec Ancients is a solid addition to their growing catalogue of releases. The Anywhere Pays game mechanic keeps the base game ticking over, as do the random Aztec Sun features, which can replace low-paying symbols or add win multipliers. This is all complemented by a classic Free Spins Bonus and a max win amount of 4,000x your bet. The RTP is a touch below the industry average, but there's still a lot to like about this exciting slot release.

4.1/5

Pros

Anywhere Pays Mechanic

Random Features

Free Spins Bonus

Cons

Below Average RTP

Overused Theme

How To Play Aztec Ancients Slot

aztec ancients winning combination — Winning combination

Min Bet	Max Bet	Max Win
0.10	250	4,000x

Aztec Ancients Basic Rules

The layout is a classic 6x6 grid.
It is a Anywhere Pays slot game that sees the total number of matching symbols on the screen determining the total win value.
Wins are formed by landing eight or more matching symbols anywhere on the grid

Aztec Ancients Slot Paytable & Symbols

Here's a guide to all the paying symbols you'll find in Aztec Ancients:

Name	8 Symbols	9 Symbols	10 Symbols	11 Symbols	12 Symbols	13 Symbols	14 Symbols	15 Symbols
Avocado	0.2x	0.2x	0.4x	0.4x	0.8x	0.8x	0.8x	2x
Kiwi	0.2x	0.2x	0.5x	0.5x	1x	1x	1x	2.5x
Grapefruit	0.3x	0.3x	0.6x	0.6x	1.5x	1.5x	1.5x	3x
Watermelon	0.3x	0.3x	0.7x	0.7x	2x	2x	2x	4x
Coconut	0.4x	0.4x	0.8x	0.8x	2.5x	2.5x	2.5x	5x
Animal	1x	1x	2x	2x	4x	4x	4x	8x
Parrot	1.5x	1.5x	3x	3x	5x	5x	5x	10x
Dog	2x	2x	4x	4x	8x	8x	8x	15x
King	3x	3x	6x	6x	12x	12x	12x	30x

Aztec Ancients Slot Features

Cascading Reels

After each spin, all of the winning combinations are paid out and then removed from the reels. They are then replaced by new symbols falling down onto the reels to fill the empty positions.

This means that you can win over and over again on the same spin.

Red Blaze

Symbols that appear with a Red Blaze on them will have their payout increased by x5.

Blue Blaze

Symbols that appear with a Blue Blaze on them will have their payout increased by x10.

Aztec Sun

The Aztec Sun feature can be randomly activated during this game; triggering one of the following features:

Blaze - applies Red Blaze or Blue Blaze to one or several winning combinations
Symbol Destroy - removes all low-paying symbols from the grid, which are then replaced by new higher-paying symbols falling into place
Win Multiplier - at the end of the spin, your total win is multiplied by x5, x10, x20 or x50

Aztec Ancients Slot Bonus Features

aztec ancients free spins unlocked — Free spins unlocked

Free Spins Bonus

Landing three or more Scatter symbols will trigger the Free Spins Bonus and award a minimum of 10 free spins.

You are awarded two additional free spins for each extra Scatter symbol you land above the three needed to trigger the bonus round.

The maximum amount of free spins available is 25.

Bonus Buy Feature

With Aztec Ancients, you have the option to buy your way straight into the bonus round - this costs 100x your stake.

This feature is not available to UK-based players.

Our Verdict Aztec Ancient's Free Spins Bonus truly brings out the best of all of the slot's gaming mechanics. An Anywhere Pays system combined with Cascading Reels makes for a devastating combination in a Free Spins Bonus. Add in the fact that you get 10 free spins as a baseline, plus you can trigger more within the round, and it makes the Free SPins Bonus the star of the show.

Aztec Ancients Slot RTP & Volatility

RTP	Variable RTP	Volatility
95.7%	No	Low

The return to player (RTP) for Aztec Ancients is 95.7%, which falls a tiny bit below the industry average of 96%.

It is considered a low volatility slot game, which means that wins should trigger fairly frequently. However, when they do land, they may not be the biggest ones you have ever had.

Our Verdict It's a shame to see the slot's RTP fall into the 'below average' category, but at least it will remain the same regardless of which online casino you play with. The constant stream of wins afforded by the low volatility makes for a more entertaining gaming experience, if not necessarily a lucrative one.

Aztec Ancients Slot Graphics & Audio

Graphics

The reels are set in front of an ancient Aztec temple, in keeping with the slot's theme. The Aztec Sun lies dormant on the reels, enjoying a peaceful sleep until its awakened for bonus action. The bright symbols on the reels provide a nice contrast to the dark background during the base game.

aztec ancients base game — Base game spin

aztec ancients base win — Wins in the base game

aztec ancients aztec sun — Aztec Sun feature activates in the Free Spins Bonus

aztec ancients free spin winnings — Free spin winnings

Audio

An ominous theme plays in the background to accompany your Aztec adventure, complete with what sound like maracas, drums, and pan flutes. Most of the noise comes from the loud dings you'll hear when you land winning combinations - hopefully it's a sound you'll hear often!

Our Verdict Aztec Ancients is a nicely designed slot, doing its best to stand out in a crowded genre. It's not going to pull up any trees, but it's easy on the eyes and the ears while you're spinning.