Aztec Fire Slot Machine

Aztec Fire is a slot released by 3 Oaks Gaming, set in the era of pre-Columbian civilizations and particularly the Aztecs. It therefore falls into the larger category of Maya-themed slots, but not only that, as its mechanics also include the highly sought-after Hold&Win bonus. The peaceful Aztec village where the game takes place is about to be endangered by the eruption of a nearby volcano, which will throw fiery symbols onto the 5x4 grid capable of offering big cash wins. There are 20 paylines, the RTP is 95.50%, and the volatility is high.

Aztec Fire slot machine: characteristics

The game's background shows the image of a peaceful pre-Columbian village, and the symbols on the screen represent typical objects from the populations of that time. This tranquility, however, is about to be swept away by the eruption of a volcano that will throw fiery stones onto the village... players must collect as many as possible to prevent the population from being destroyed and, in doing so, can also obtain the highest rewards offered by the slot!

To win, you need to align at least 3 symbols of the same type, following the 20 paylines shown in the payout table. Bets start from €0.20 per spin and can be increased up to €30 per spin. The highest win in the game reaches 10,000 times the initial bet, and the icons that will help achieve it are:

• Scatter, which doubles the base bet amount;
• Priestess Wild, which pays up to 20x;
• Shaman, which pays up to 6x;
• Cheetah, which pays up to 5x;
• Toucan, which pays up to 4x;
• Tree Frog, which pays up to 3x;
• A, K, Q, and J all pay a maximum of 0.5x.

Bonus features of the Aztec Fire slot

Wild: The Mariachi, besides being a paying tile, is also the game's Wild and, appearing on all reels, optimizes the formation of winning combinations.

Bonus Symbol: The bonus symbol represents fiery rocks and shows a cash value or a Jackpot that will only be paid during the Hold&Win feature.

Scatter: Scatters pay 2 times the base bet if they stop 3 times on the game grid and activate Free Spins.

Free Spins: The bonus mode starts with 8 free spins, and every additional 2 Scatters that stop on the grid will award 3 more Free Spins. In this feature, only the characteristic higher-value symbols land on the grid.

Hold&Win Bonus: The game starts with a 5x4 grid and acquires an additional row as more money symbols appear on the grid. It is therefore possible to obtain a maximum of 40 bonus symbols, which will award the Royal Jackpot. The bonus offers 3 respins that reset each time a fiery rock symbol stops on the game grid.

Jackpot: The slot features 4 Jackpots - Mini, Minor, Major, Grand, and Royal. The first 4 can fall on the grid as money symbols during the bonus feature, while the Royal worth 10,000x the initial bet is won by filling the grid with 40 bonus icons.

Pros and cons of the Aztec Fire slot

Aztec Fire is a time journey that takes the player to the moment when a volcano is erupting and threatens to overwhelm an Aztec village. There's little to fear, however, because the symbols representing the fiery icons are nothing but bonus symbols that activate the Hold&Win mode and allow reaching the maximum win of 10,000x the base bet. On the downside, the slot has a below-average RTP, accompanied by high volatility. The betting range is also rather limited.

Slots similar to Aztec Fire

Among the Maya-themed slots worth trying for gameplay style and technical/graphic quality are:

• Book del Sol by Playson;
• Book of Ra Temple of Gold by Novomatic;
• Gonzita's Quest by Red Tiger/NetEnt.