Gonzo's Quest
Provider
Netent
Released
2013
RTP
95.97%
Volatility
Medium
Min/Max Bet
R2 - R1000
Max Win
2500x
Theme
Aztec, Adventure, Exploration
Paylines
20 paylines
Reels
5 reels, 3 rows
Game Features
Game Overview
Gonzo's Quest is a groundbreaking video slot from NetEnt that revolutionized the online casino industry with its innovative Avalanche feature. The game follows the adventures of conquistador Gonzalo Pizarro (Gonzo) as he searches for the lost city of gold, Eldorado. Released in 2013, it was one of the first slots to replace traditional spinning reels with falling blocks, creating a cascade effect for consecutive wins. This medium volatility game has become a favorite among South African players for its engaging gameplay, immersive 3D graphics, and potentially lucrative multipliers.
Bonus Features
Avalanche Feature
Instead of spinning reels, symbols fall into position. When you form a winning combination, the contributing symbols explode and disappear, allowing new symbols to fall into the empty spaces. This can create consecutive wins from a single spin. Each consecutive Avalanche win increases a multiplier: 1x → 2x → 3x → 5x, boosting your winnings.
Free Fall Feature
When three Free Fall symbols (gold medallions) appear on a payline from left to right, you trigger 10 free spins, called Free Falls. During this feature, the multipliers for consecutive wins are significantly enhanced: 3x → 6x → 9x → 15x, offering the potential for much larger wins than in the base game.
Wild Substitutions
The Wild symbol (question mark stone) substitutes for any other symbol except the Free Fall scatter, helping to create winning combinations. This is particularly valuable during Avalanche sequences when multipliers are increased.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Innovative Avalanche feature creates multiple wins from one spin
- Engaging 3D graphics and animations that were revolutionary for their time
- Increasing multipliers during consecutive wins enhance payouts
- Free Falls feature with higher multipliers offers substantial win potential
- Medium volatility provides a good balance of frequent wins and big win potential
- Immersive theme with the animated Gonzo character adding personality
Cons
- RTP of 95.97% is slightly below average compared to newer slots
- Only one bonus feature (Free Falls)
- Can go through dry spells before triggering the Free Falls feature
- Maximum win potential of 2,500x stake is modest by today's standards
- Graphics showing some age compared to newest slot releases