Rise of Maya

Rise of Maya is a 5-reel, 3-row, 10-payline slot set in an ancient temple, where snake wilds coil across the reels. It was released on February 4, 2020, and you can set off in search of forgotten treasure with the free demo, no sign-up needed.

What kinds of snake wilds are in Rise of Maya?

There is the Single Serpent Wild as the basic wild, the Expanding Serpent Wild that stretches up and down to cover part or all of a reel, and the Serpent Stack, which appears only on hot reels in free spins and covers an entire reel. The Single Serpent Wild substitutes for every symbol except the scatter. This is a NetEnt slot where these wilds are at the center of every feature. The theme and features fit together well.

Can wilds trigger free spins too?

Yes. Collecting 3 or more wilds and scatters in any combination in the base game starts the free spins. The reels where wilds landed become hot reels during the free spins. According to the official description, you can receive up to 20 free spins, and extra free spins can also come during the round. The more wilds you collect on entry, the more hot reels you get, and the stronger the round becomes.

Why are hot reels important?

Hot reels are reels that raise the chance of the Serpent Stack fully unfolding in free spins. When a Serpent Stack lands on a hot reel, it fills the entire reel, so the more hot reels you have, the more reels can be covered with wilds in a single spin. The number of wilds you had on entry sets the weight of the round. In the end, the wild count at the moment of entry is what decides it.

What is the Second Chance Scatter bonus bet?

This is an optional feature you can switch on and off in the base game. When on, your bet doubles, but scatters land more often. With the bonus bet on, if 2 or more wilds or scatters land, the remaining reels spin again to go for a third. Separately, after a spin with no win, a scatter nudge can pull in a wild or scatter.

Which numbers should I check first in the demo?

RTP is 96.42%, volatility is high, and the max win is 6,200x your bet. Hit frequency is 25%. In the demo, compare how often free spins trigger with the bonus bet on versus off, and you’ll understand the key choice in this game more easily. The bet range is €0.1 to €150, and bonus buy is not available. Experience a free spins round with plenty of hot reels once, and you’ll get a feel for where the max win comes from.

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