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

Mahala is an online video slot from well-known developers Spinmatic. In just a few years, Spinmatic have come to be recognised as a high-quality games maker, developing titles that feature stunning HTML5 graphics and an emphasis on a more immersive gaming experience. You can try out these Spinmatic free slots to get a feel for their different games, or try these fantasy themed slots such as Divine Dreams.

Mahala dispenses with a lot of the usual expectations in this crowded marketplace. The game features six reels and five rows with - brace yourselves - no win lines! Instead, wins in Mahala are based on clusters, which can be formed in multiple directions. We'll talk more about these interesting features a little later.

Graphics & Soundtrack

As we've come to expect from Spinmatic, Mahala is a real treat visually. Set in the depths of a creepy circus tent and overseen by Mahala the fortune teller and her evil spirits and demons, the HTML5 graphics and animations really bring the game to life in a way that stands out from its competitors - although we fear they might not be ultra-friendly to some mobile devices.

Overlaid with a floating, mystical soundtrack, it's quite easy to get sucked into the gaming experience of Mahala. Many slot machines fall foul of a repetitive soundtrack, which becomes irritating, but Mahala manages to be immersive without being too invasive. The designers have evidently gone to town on the symbols, too, which feature impressive animations and graphics.

Return to player in Mahala

Mahala has a theoretical return to player of 95.49%, which is pretty average among the slot gaming market. While a high RTP is particularly important to some players, Mahala's interesting gameplay style and features mean that there are a lot of other attractive features on offer here that are sure to keep players spinning.

How to play

Here are a few easy steps to get you started on Mahala:

1) Once the game loads, look for the menu at the top right of the screen. Click the 3-line tab symbol. This will take you to the game's main pause menu. From here, the player can adjust graphics and sound settings, along with the quick keyboard shortcuts to control the game.

2) Click the coin symbol to adjust your wager amount settings to one you are comfortable with.
 
3) These buttons can also be used to display statistics on your previous spins and control the settings of the autoplay feature.

4) Click the 'I' button. This displays information about how the symbols and bonus features in Mahala work, along with the game's pay table. The '?' button displays the game's basic rules, which are slightly different to a standard slot. It's always a good idea to take a second to understand the pay table and rules before spinning for a more rewarding gaming experience.

5) Click the 'x' button to return to main game play screen. The bottom screen menu below the reels is used to control main game play. Click the plus and minus symbols to adjust your bet level. The max bet button can be used to jump to your maximum wager in a single click.

6) The arrows button on the right side of the menu activates the autoplay feature, which allows you to play up to an unlimited number of consecutive games with no further clicks necessary. This should only be used by comfortable players with some experience.

7) Once you've set yourself an appropriate budget for your gaming session, you're ready to click the spin button in the centre of the menu and start playing! Please always remember to play responsibly.

Bet sizes and pay table wins

Mahala usually features a minimum wager of 0.40 through to a maximum of 40.00. This will be subject to local currency and gaming laws in your region, however, so be sure to check before playing. Thanks to its lack of win lines and innovative grouping system for wins, it's possible for players to match symbols across all 30 positions in the slots for big wins. Some of the symbols in Mahala are double size, occupying two positions on the reels, along with their half-sized compatriots referred to as 'eggs', which can be matched with them. Here's an example:

Successfully match 30x of the most valuable double size demon symbol in the game for a payout of 10,000. There are also two other large demon symbols, which are worth 5,000 for successfully matching in 30 positions. Smaller 'egg' symbols are worth 2,000 for filling the whole play area. Mahala also features a 'mystical egg' symbol, which appears randomly across the reels.

The mystical egg

The mystical egg is essentially a wild scatter symbol that appears anywhere on the reels at random. However, the mystical egg will transform into the highest possible value symbol, which will create a win with the other symbols around it in a bundle. This means it maximizes your win when it appears. Scoring three or more of these in a single spin will award up to a dozen free spins.

Sticky re-spins

Sticky re-spins are triggered randomly by wins throughout the game. During this mode, the player's initial win is fixed on the reels while other positions are re-spun,, giving the possibility of adding more winning symbols to your bundle. Although it's only a simple feature, its use with the bundling style of game play helps to keep Mahala interesting to play for longer.

Spinmatic have really delivered a quality slot gaming experience in Mahala. Focusing on the game play experience and graphics quality rather than headline-chasing jackpot numbers has really given this slot an immersive quality not often seen in this type of gaming. Although its unconventional game play style might not be for everyone, there's lots on offer here for players regardless of skill or experience level, so it's certainly worth giving Mahala a spin today.

Max-win 10,000x

Volatility Medium

Top RTP 95.49%

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