Gonzo’s Quest slot

GAME FEATURES

NetEnt's Gonzo's Quest slot broke new ground in 2013 and its slick looks and features have stood the test of time. Look out for the Megaways and live game show versions too!

Why play the Gonzo’s Quest slot?

✔ Symbol drop feature

✔ Free spins with 15x multipliers

✔ Demo version

Our quick take on this game

“Ten-year-old online slots aren’t supposed to still look and play this good – it’s a masterpiece”

Is Gonzo’s Quest the right slot for you?

Gonzo's Quest is a 5-reel slot with 20 fixed paylines and a 3,750x maximum base game win.

If you’re a slots player that’s new to the game in the last few years, you may only be familiar with the later versions, Gonzo’s Quest Megaways and Gonzo’s Quest Treasure Hunt.

But if you really want to understand the origin story of widely-used video slots features like the avalanche aka cascading symbols, then this original Gonzo’s Quest slot machine is the place to begin.

It’s a medium volatility slot with a fairly unremarkable paytable and maximum win, so nothing special there. Wild symbols aside, it’s also got just the one bonus feature.

The real draw of this Gonzo’s Quest UK slot is its multiplier feature that’s linked to the avalanche, and its theme and graphics, which set the standard for video slots at the time.

Gonzo's Quest takes you back centuries to the ship of the Gonzalo Pizzaro, who discovered ancient Peruvian ruins.

It's all about the Multipliers, which start at 2x and gradually increase all the way up to 15x. With mid volatility, it is a great choice for those risk-averse players.

Game features

Avalanche Multipliers

Make a winning combination and the winning symbols will disappear, to then be replaced by more symbols that drop down from above. This doesn’t just lead to chain reactions of wins though. Each time an avalanche triggers a new win, the multiplier meter at the top of the reels advances by one, with up to 5x being applied to each new win. Once you’ve stopped winning, the multiplier is reset to 1x.

Free Falls

Land 3 scatter symbols on an active pay line and you’ll be awarded 10 free games, which go by the name of Free Falls. You'll have to line them up from left to right to produce the desired effects, but when they strike, you strike gold.

During this feature, the avalanche multipliers are tripled in size, ranging from 3x to 15x. You can also trigger another 15 Free Falls if you hit 3 more scatters during any Free Fall.

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Gonzo’s Quest Megaways

Like most iconic slots these days, it got a Megaways reboot. The volatility stayed roughly the same, but now you get up to 117649 ways and a much bigger 21,000x top multiplier to aim at. As well as the avalanche multiplier, there’s a new earthquake feature which removes low value symbols from the reels.

Gonzo’s Quest Treasure Hunt

When leading live casino software provider Evolution Gaming were casting around for a suitable candidate to star in their slots-inspired live game show, Gonzo got the nod. This is basically a wheel of fortune, remade using a wall layout, with individual prizes of up to 20,000 times your stake.

My verdict

The avalanche multiplier was a stroke of genius back in 2013, and in many ways, this Gonzo’s Quest game has been a victim of its own success, spawning some very good imitations, both in the cascading symbols category and the Aztec adventure genre. But for me, there’s a feeling of nostalgia that happens when I fire up this online slot that I just don’t get with more recent video slots.

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FAQs

Is there a Gonzo’s Quest demo I can play for free?

Both the original Gonzo’s Quest slot game and Gonzo’s Quest Megaways are available in demo mode at PlayOJO, so you can try them risk-free. Just create an account and select the Try For Free option, no deposit needed.

What is the Gonzo’s Quest RTP?

The theoretical return to player for the Gonzo’s Quest slot machine is a very serviceable 95.97%, bang on the industry average for slots RTPs. Don’t forget, at PlayOJO you get money back on every real money spin when you play Gonzo’s Quest slots online, with absolutely no restrictions.

What other Gonzo’s Quest casino games are there?

There are 5 casino games in the Gonzo’s Quest family. As well as the original Gonzo’s Quest online slot and the Megaways version, there’s the Gonzo’s Gold cluster pays game, Gonzita’s Quest slot and Gonzo’s Quest Treasure Hunt live game show.