Aztec Expedition Thundershots - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction 

Aztec Expedition Thundershots is one of the online slots made by game designer Playtech, and is one of their Thundershots games.

It is played on a 5x4 reel set which generates 30 fixed bet ways which pay left to right. If you prefer a game with more pay lines, take a look at the Reel King Megaways slot from Inspired which has 117,649, thanks to the Megaways mechanic.

The game has a wild which substitutes for all other symbols apart from the bonus symbol. It can stick on the reels for three symbol cascades. The bonus appears on the centre reels and three trigger entry into one of four bonus games in which wilds have five lives.

The Gates of Destiny are the entry point to the bonus games, dependent on how many gems drop into the sector of the bonus wheel. First up, just one gem triggers free spins where wilds have five lives. 

In the Treasure Run bonus prizes are available, in Temple of Gods there are pick objects and five gold coins turn into cash prizes, whilst in Thundershots players spin a wheel to win cash prizes, free spins or entry into Treasure Run.

If this designer’s work appeals to you you can find more examples of a Playtech free online slot here at Slots Temple along with hundreds more free slots to trial if you are thinking of visiting an online casino to play.

Our Aztec Expedition Thundershots slot review appears below.

Theme, Graphics and Soundtrack 

The Conquistadors are travelling through the Americas in this beautifully designed example of Playtech’s online slots. The symbols are carefully designed and sit against a jungle background with a golden pyramid in the distance.

The soundtrack is a haunting theme played on pipes and drums, and adds to the atmosphere of the game.

Aztec Expedition Thundershots RTP and Variance 

The Aztec Expedition Thundershots online slot has an RTP of 95.50%, which was decent when the game first appeared but is now below industry average, whilst the variance is medium.

How to Play Aztec Expedition Thundershots

It is worth checking the features out before visiting an online casino, so here is a quick guide to the game.

1. Go to the main game screen and press the help button on the far left of the dashboard.
2. A new set of screens opens with the first one showing a comprehensive pay table.
3. Click to the next screen to see the wild and its powers.
4. Next up the Gates of Destiny feature is explained and how the bonus symbol triggers it.
5. The next four screens explain the bonus options, free spins, treasure run, temple of gods and finally Thundershots.
6. Next up you will see thumbnails of the bet ways.
7. Exit these screens and return to the game screen where you can set your wager in the bet window.
8. On the right of the dashboard you can engage auto spin up to 100 times and customise it to stop on a feature.
9. Finally, you can engage turbo spin here to speed up the game.
10. You are all set to play by hitting the spin button.

You are all set to play, but if you are thinking of visiting an online casino you might want to try it first as one of our free slots in demo mode here at Slots Temple. We suggest you do so to familiarise yourself with the game.

If playing with your own cash, set yourself a budget for each session and play responsibly, taking advantage of time outs and any available self-exclusion options.

Bet Sizes and Pay Table Wins 

The beet spread in this game is 0.10 to 450 and the pay table for five of a kind is as follows:

Wild = x1500
Medallion = x940
Conquistador = x600
Jaguar = x300
Snake = x225
Frog = x210
Jewels = x75

Max-win 5,000x

Volatility Medium

Top RTP 95.50%

Aztec Expedition Free Spins 

Three bonus symbols enter you into the Gates of Destiny wheel and just one jewel will trigger free spins. The player begins with 12 games and wilds stick for five tumbles. If a scatter appears during this phase and additional free game is added.

Aztec Expedition Thundershots Review 

This is a great example of this designer’s Thundershots games, packed with features including a great sticky wild. The RTP is bit of a disappointment, but the bet spread is massive and will appeal to plenty of players. We would still suggest you trial it as one of our free slots before playing for real.