Volcano (MGA) Demo Slot - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Game theme & storyline

There are plenty of Mayan-themed slots around; however, not many mix adventurous action with a traditional fruity. This is the promise of Volcano, one of the MGA demo slots that offer players two games for the price of one.

Our fearless adventurer finds herself deep in the heart of the volcano, playing for bonus points and prizes that will let her find her way out of the caldera to unearth some priceless artefacts.

Graphics & sound

MGA slots have a truly distinctive aesthetic, with Volcano no different. The screen is packed with details, from the game buttons and paytable to the richly detailed backgrounds and symbols. The twin game concept gives the designers plenty of range to get creative with the look and feel of this slot, which sets it apart from more traditional five-reel games such as the Volcano Riches demo slot.

As you shift from the lower to the upper game, you will enjoy a brief snatch of South American drums and pan pipes; however, when it comes to playing your spins, you will have to be content with the thud of the reels.

How to play

This might look quite a complex game, but at heart it is a retro fruity complete with nudges and holds to give you an improved chance of creating winning combos. In the lower game, you will play with a single payline that increases to eight in the upper game. To open vertical paylines, you will need to land the ring symbol.

In the lower game, you will play with a set of fruit-related symbols; green, red and blue diamonds; a Mayan lion; the ring; and the golden coin bonus symbol. The adventurer herself is wild and can complete winning combos across the central payline. The blue diamond is the symbol to look out for here for that 1,000x top prize.

Earn enough bonus credits to switch to the upper game and you will find more symbols, including Lucky 7s, elephants, gargoyles, decorative stones, and hats. These can all unlock either mini bonus games or extra prizes within the upper game.

The retro-style interface gives you options for autoplay, setting your bet, and nudging or holding the reels. It is a game that is easy to get to grips with and proves to be surprisingly compelling.

Bet sizes & maximum win

You can bet one, three or five credits, which translates into a range of between 0.20 and one credit per spin. The maximum win of 1,000x your stake can be landed in the lower or upper game; however, despite the presence of nudges and holds, you will find your bankroll disappears fast while you wait for that elusive big win.

You may have better luck picking the 5,000-credit top prize in the bonus games, but these are notoriously difficult to trigger.

Bonus features

Where Volcano really shines is in its bonus features, which you can trigger by landing combinations of Mayan-themed symbols:

- Land three lions in the lower game to enter the raffle game. This is a pick and win bonus featuring gold artefacts and a top prize of 5,000 credits.

- Land three ornate stone symbols in the upper game to enter the potentially lucrative roulette game. This wheel of fortune can earn you prizes up to 5,000 credits.

- Land three elephants in the upper game to play the add a prize game with wins of up to 5,000 credits.

- Land three hats in the upper game to play the paths game with a top prize of 5,000 credits.

RTP & volatility

The volatility on offer in Volcano is a surprisingly low 90 per cent. This is way below the industry average; however, the RTP on any slot is a theoretical figure representing a long-term return on a 100 credit stake, so you are unlikely to match the wager or the frequency used to determine this figure.

This is a very well balanced slot, offering plenty of winning potential across the two sets of reels and the four bonus games. We rate this as a medium volatility slot with opportunities to win base game prizes and bonuses, but you will find that the bonus games don’t unlock that often.

Our verdict

Don’t be fooled by appearances, as there is a lot more to Volcano than meets the eye - especially when you unlock the upper game and play across vertical and horizontal paylines and three out of the four bonus games. You really do get the best of both worlds with old-school fruity action on the lower reels and a more sophisticated upper game. This is a game that is easy to pick up and hard to put down once you start chasing those bonus credits that unlock the upper reels.

If you are looking for something a little different, Volcano and the other MGA two-reel set slots could be for you.

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