John Hunter and the Aztec Treasure — Slots by Pragmatic Play

John Hunter and the Aztec Treasure

Published Updated
Game Provider
Pragmatic Play
Release date
25.07.2019
Type
Slots
RTP
95.5%
Volatility
High volatility
Max Win
x10804.00
Min Bet
0.2
Max Bet
100.0
Reels
5
Paylines
7776
Bonus features
RTP range, Wilds, Multiplier, Scatters, Free Spins, Megaways

John Hunter and the Aztec Treasure is a Pragmatic Play 5 x 6 variable-ways slot where three amulets trigger expanding free-spin reels and random win multipliers up to 10x.

Changing reel heights expand adjacent-reel combinations in free spins, while each random multiplier matters only when that round forms a win.

Key Details: Megaways Free Spins

ProviderPragmatic Play
Release dateJuly 25, 2019
RTP95.5%
VolatilityMedium-High
Max winx10,804
Reels5 x 6
Paylines/Ways7,776
Min/Max bet$0.20-$100
ThemeAdventure & Treasure, Ancient & Historical
Bonus buyNo

Amulets Open Expanding Free Spins

The 5 x 6 grid supports variable reel heights and as many as 7,776 ways. Regular wins require matching symbols on adjacent reels from the left, with the active height of each reel determining how many combinations are evaluated.

Three or more ancient amulet symbols trigger the free-spin round. During the feature, reel heights can expand and increase available ways, while a random win multiplier is assigned to bonus outcomes and can reach a displayed value of 10x.

Each free-spin result is evaluated on its current reel configuration before the active multiplier applies to any qualifying win. When the bonus finishes, reel expansion and multiplier access end, and the next paid spin returns to base-game rules.

 
Multiplier scope

The random multiplier affects wins only inside free spins.
Base-game combinations do not receive that bonus value.

Random Multipliers Meet Wider Reels

  • Pay ways: Active reel heights determine the number of combinations.
  • Amulets: Three or more symbols open the bonus round.
  • Reel growth: Expanded bonus reels create additional adjacent-reel paths.
  • Random mult: A selected value applies to qualifying bonus wins.
  • Tenfold cap: The displayed bonus multiplier can reach 10x.
  • Bonus end: Expanded reels and multipliers stop after free spins.

Bonus Width Concentrates Top Outcomes

Payout value is concentrated inside free spins, where expanded reel heights can raise the number of active ways and a random multiplier can apply to winning combinations. The base game lacks that combined width-and-multiplier state on ordinary paid results.

A displayed 10x multiplier has no standalone value without a qualifying adjacent-reel combination. Wider reels create more evaluated paths, but each path still needs matching symbols from the left, and empty multiplier rounds do not produce a payout.

The x10,804 ceiling therefore depends on bonus access, reel expansion, symbol alignment, and the multiplier attached to a winning round. Medium-high volatility reflects this layered condition set, while three amulets remain necessary before any bonus-only modifier becomes available.

Player fit and limitations

  • Variable ways: Suits players comparing changing combination counts.
  • Bonus width: Suits players tracking reel growth during free spins.
  • Amulet gate: Three trigger symbols are required before expansion.
  • Bonus-only mult: Random multipliers never apply to base-game wins.
 
Bonus concentration

The widest reels and multipliers remain locked behind free-spin entry.
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FAQ

What determines the active number of ways?
 

The current height of each reel sets how many adjacent-reel combinations are evaluated.

Which symbols open the expanding bonus?
 

Three or more ancient amulets trigger the free-spin round.

Does a 10x symbol guarantee a payout?
 

No. The multiplier applies only when the same bonus round forms a qualifying win.

Do expanded reels remain after John Hunter and the Aztec Treasure?
 

No. Reel growth ends when the free-spin feature finishes.

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