Cashzuma - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

It was Gonzo’s Quest that really brought the theme to public attention. But slots developers had spotted the potential of Aztec and Mayan civilisations as the basis for slots games long before that. Just like Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece, the theme offers up plenty of potential for immersive storylines and big cash awards. Hidden tombs, ancient burial rites, angry gods and plenty of gold and precious stones make ideal subjects for a game based on spinning up real money prizes. And not surprisingly, the theme can offer generous bonuses. From Free Spins to quests, side games and Mystery Symbols there’s usually some rich pickings for the ardent slots fan.

Just take a look through our Aztec-themed games section on this site. You’ll find tons of choices, including Temple of Nudges, Aztec Secret, Temple Tumble Megaways and the entertaining Aztec Bonanza online slot. So is there room for another game on this subject? The answer simply has to be ‘Yes’, as you’ll already be aware if you’ve got previous experience of any other Core Gaming slots.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

The game takes place deep in the heart of the South American rainforest. Pay close attention to the background and you’ll notice butterflies fluttering about just above the tropical plants. Tiny insects make their way along the branches, while behind the reels you can just make out the occasional bird flying past the temple pyramid.

In the foreground, the transparent reels hang from a carved wooden frame. The spinning mechanism makes the mask at the centre of the frame appear to look in each direction as the reels spin. And in Cashzuma even the low-value playing card symbols have been given a fun South American makeover. They’re depicted as carved and painted stone blocks. Higher-value symbols take the form of glittering gemstones, while the top-paying symbol is Cashzuma himself in all his finery.

The graphics are fun, and the soundtrack is perfectly aligned with the game, which is something we love to find in an online slot. Rhythmic melodies and drumbeats are interspersed with occasional chanting to really ramp up the jungle vibe.

Cashzuma RTP & Volatility

The RTP of 95.97% is about average for this type of online slots game. But since it’s medium to high volatility we’d strongly recommend that you play it for free before wagering real money on Cashzuma. Big wins can and do roll up, but they don’t occur very often. And you might find you need a very elastic bankroll to even reach the potentially high-paying bonus rounds.

How to Play Cashzuma

1. Set the amount of your cost per spin using the arrow keys to the left of the reels.

2. Activate Spin to start your game.

3. Autoplay, just above Spin, lets you select from 5 to 100 automatic spins at your chosen stake. You must set a loss limit to be able to activate the feature, but there’s also an optional win limit too.

4. The menu button gives access to the game’s paytable, rules and sound settings.

Bet Sizes & Paytable Wins

You can choose to play Cashzuma with a choice of bets ranging from 0.20 to 10.00 per spin. Cash prizes are awarded for landing three, four, five or six symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the left. The only exception to this is Cashzuma himself, who pays double your stake for landing just two matches on reels 1 and 2.

9 = 0.1x, 0.2x, 0.4x, 0.8x

10 = 0.15x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.9x

J = 0.15x, 0.25x, 0.5x, 1x

Q = 0.2x, 0.25x, 0.6x, 1x

K = 0.2x, 0.4x, 0.6x, 1.75x

A = 0.2x, 0.4x, 0.6x, 1.75x

Ruby = 0.25x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 2x

Emerald = 0.25x, 1x, 1.5x, 2x

Diamond = 1x, 2x, 2.5x, 7.5x

Cashzuma = 2x, 5x, 10x, 25x, 50x

Max-win 25,000x

Volatility High

Top RTP 96%

Cashzuma Bonus Features & Free Spins

Spin up three, four or five Bonus Scatters to activate the fun bonus round in Cashzuma. But you get to have a choice about the bonus you’ll receive. Choose either the Multiplying Spirits Bonus or the Lunar Eclipse Bonus. Whichever round you choose, spinning up two, three or four or more Scatters during the Bonus will award an extra 5, 10 or 15 Free Spins.

The Multiplying Spirits Bonus awards 10, 15 or 20 Free Spins according to whether you landed three, four or five or more Scatter symbols to trigger the bonus. Every win ads 1x to the increasing Win Multiplier. The Lunar Eclipse Bonus gives 12, 18 or 24 Free Spins with Sticky Lunar Wilds on reels 3 and 4, which can generate multiple wins with every free spin.

Overall Review

Cashzuma is a fun game with an engaging soundtrack and some excellent bonus features. We always appreciate being given the chance to pick our own bonus, so the Free Spins rounds were particularly good fun to play out.

But as always with medium- to high-volatility slots games, keep a very close watch on your bankroll. And that’s particularly true if you choose to use Autoplay - if in doubt, set your limits a little lower than you’d like, as it guarantees you’ll have something left in your gaming budget for another day!