If you know about NetEnt, then you know you're in for a good time. Yet again, the giant developer has gifted the gaming world with another exotic slot- Rise of Maya. The slot aims to transport you through a Meso-American civilization while offering you big real money rewards.
About
The Rise of Maya slot comes with captivating graphics, awesome bonus features, and a decent hit ratio. Rise of Maya aims to create an immersive and thrilling game adventure, and you can tell just by looking at the screen. The backdrop is a stony temple dotted with ceremonial masks, deer skulls, serpents, scatters, and wilds.
Pay attention to the deer symbol because landing 5 will earn you 250x your initial wager. The RTP of this slot varies between 96.12% and 96.42%, but it improves once you trigger a bonus round.
Features
This slot offers fabulous features that are sure to bless your casino deposit and ensure the fun never stops.
1. Scatter Nudge
A player can trigger this bonus round during both the base game and the free spins. Please note that this feature can only be played when a player nudges wilds and scatters in a non-winning spin.
2. Wilds
When you activate this feature, you can pitch a maximum of up to 4x Wilds. You can trigger the Serpent Stacks, the standard wilds, or the 2 expanding Serpent Wilds. However, the 2 expanding Serpent Wilds only activate during the Free Spins round, and they cover an entire reel.
3. Free Spins
What's a slot without free spins, am I right? Now, the Free Spins feature is the most rewarding on the Rise of Maya slot. So if you are playing for real money, you can win a jackpot of up to 6000x your wager.
To fully enjoy this feature, you need to collect 3 or more scatters or wilds, which in turn will activate 15 free spins. The reels where all the wild or scatters combine are called the 'Hot Reels,' where the Serpent Stacked Wilds spruce up the game. If you land 3 or more scatters again, you are rewarded with 9 more free spins. So in total, you have 24 free falls to land big wins.
4. Second Chance Scatter
This feature can only be triggered during the base game. The bonus bet will increase the odds of triggering Hot Reels and free spins, meaning you can score extra scatters and wilds. A player earns a re-spin if there are no scatters or wilds.
What To Like
Even though there is nothing strikingly great about this slot, I find it very enjoyable and exciting. The in-game bonuses are a big plus, and the graphics are something you just can't miss. In terms of variance, this game tends to favor those with a higher casino deposit, that is, the high rollers.
You can play this game from any device despite its operating system. You don't have to worry about compromising the graphics.
Things to Work On
Rise of Maya is a great game, but it doesn't offer anything we haven't seen before. When you play for money, be careful because the game's volatility will chew through your bankroll in no time. Also, the wins might be fabulous, but they are spaced far in between.
Conclusion
Generally, I think Rise of Maya is a great production, and it is highly enjoyable for players. However, I find it more suitable for the high rollers, especially if you play for money. The slot offers a demo version, so be sure to try it first.
