Lucha Maniacs Slot - NZ Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

The setting

A slot featuring larger-than-life WWF-style Mexican wrestlers wearing full head masks is definitely something different, so settle in with the crowds watching and waiting in the outdoor arena for the battle to begin. Lucha Maniacs is a 5-reel, 20-payline Yggdrasil slot with a host of exciting extras that make every spin a thrill. Setting yourself up to play Lucha Maniacs is pretty straightforward, even if you have never played an online slot before.

Set against a wooden trough at the bottom of the screen, the control panel is simple and self-explanatory, with the shiny Golden Bet button taking centre stage with the start icon. The Golden button remains active once pressed until you choose to disable it, which is much easier than having to toggle it every time if that’s how you like to play.

The cast of characters

In terms of icons, Lucha Maniacs keeps it very simple, featuring just four masked wrestlers wearing headgear coloured red, pink, green or blue. In the spirit of wrestling the world over, two of them are the good guys, and two are the bad guys. The standard four playing card icons in jewel colours also feature heavily, with the remaining symbols being the Wild (Lucha Maniacs) and the Bonus image. This may be a less image-heavy slot, but it doesn’t lose anything. In fact, its simplicity is positively refreshing and a good balance for the raucous music and vibrant visuals.

Show me the money

Don’t be shocked by the relatively measly rewards the major symbols pay put. Matching five of the wrestlers will net you between 175 and 200 credits depending on the colour of their mask, with four on the reels dropping that reward to 50 to 60 times, and three will get you a much smaller 13 to 20 times. The card icons are similar, with a top prize of between 50 and 70 times up for grabs. Like many slots with low numbers like these, the big winnings come from a huge number of bonus and add-on games.

Brilliant bonuses

Let’s start with the Free Spin feature. These retriggering rounds become active when you get three or more of the Bonus scatter symbols anywhere across the reels. The reward is seven free spins and four additional (or mini) features. If you happen to get four Bonus icons, those free spins almost double to seven, while five push it to the maximum of an impressive 30 free spins. To add one more to your mini feature bonus, you need to activate the Golden Bet.

There are more than 20 bonus (mini) features to choose from, but be prepared for a lot of deliberation as they are all so tempting. There are more free spins, wilds (sticky or random), wrestlers (wild, stacked in tag teams or multiplied three times), and many other features. These Mexican wrestlers certainly know how to keep their audience happy! There’s also the excellent Golden Bet feature. For a modest extra fee, you take a ringside seat and the opportunity to win even bigger and better.

Let’s not forget the "Pick n’ Click" game you can access with two scatters. This offers even more chances to build your cash pot up or try more free spins. You may be dizzy by now and opt straight for the cash. There is also a Poster Bonus Game feature that will be revealed after you land two Bonus symbols in the main game. At that point, you have a decision to make; will you go for the free spin mode or take a cash prize worth a maximum of four times the amount you wagered that spin?

Top-notch technology

Lucha Maniacs is pretty fresh from its Swedish design board. Because it utilises the latest version of the iSENSE 2.0+ platform, you can be assured it is designed to offer the same excellent sharp graphics and standards regardless of which medium you choose to play it on. Players with high-definition screens in particular will notice the difference between this and regular games. You can enjoy playing Lucha Maniacs on a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile, either by playing via your regular web browser or downloading a special app for Android or Apple devices. Don’t worry about the soundtrack; it can easily be muted if you are playing on the move without headphones.

Final thoughts

Lucha Maniacs delivers a pleasing and exciting mixture of atmosphere, activity and opportunities to win that should appeal to a wide range of players. The limited number of icons may seem strange at first, and the huge range of bonus opportunities is a little overwhelming until you figure them out. However, taking the time to do that is definitely not a punishment, so get ready for some outdoor Mexican wrestling action and enjoy the game.

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