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Gonzo’s Quest
The Monkey Summary
Like a sliver of mature cheddar some things that simply get better with age: Gonzo’s Quest slot is one of them. NetEnt’s most famous game comes with avalanche symbols. This hugely popular game now has three more games in the series with NetEnt’s Gonzo’s Gold and Red Tiger Gaming’s Gonzo’s Quest Megaways and Gonzita’s Quest. All great games and worth a spin if you’re a Gonzo fan.
The Basics
Discover win multipliers that go up to 15x and free-fall game mechanics as you follow plucky Gonzo attempting to crack the secrets of the Aztecs’ riches in El Dorado.
Let’s explore this mythical lost city of gold that even the most determined of conquistadors could not find.
Thankfully you have me to guide you through the dense jungle habitat meaning we’ll try and help you walk away with pockets full of gold coins.
Let’s see what makes Gonzo one of the most popular games online along with Rainbow Riches, Thunderstruck 2 and Fluffy Favourites.
The Graphics
Our intrepid expedition starts with an intro film to get you acquainted with Gonzo and his quest – the fearsome fellow has stolen a treasure map that will lead him to the mythical El Dorado.
Next, you’re presented with the reels that sit in front of a jungle scene (complete with Aztec pyramids in the background). At the side of the reels, you have Gonzo himself, who will occasionally treat you to dance when you manage to land a particularly big win.
Overall, this is a very nice-looking game and one that stands quite the test of time.
We can only think of the Starburst slot as a game in the same ballpark for longevity. Oh and maybe Finn and the Swirly Spin.
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Gonzo’s Quest Slot Game Play
Gonzo’s Quest has five reels, three rows and twenty pay lines for you to spin with.
Your symbols on the reels are made up of intricate stone carvings in different colours: light blue, red, orange, purple, brown, green and dark blue (from lowest to highest in value).
The wild symbol is the question mark icon and will substitute for other symbols to create matching combinations. It will only land on reels 2, 3 and 4.
Your bonus symbol is the Golden Mask symbol that features a chap poking his tongue out (how very rude of him!)
Avalanche Symbols
Gonzo’s Quest has cascading reels (or Avalanches as NetEnt calls them). This means that for each winning combo you make, those winning symbols will explode and disappear to be replaced by brand-new ones that drop into place from above.
Each new winning combination will also increase the win multiplier (this is displayed at the top of the reels.
When a non-winning result appears, the multiplier will drop back down to x1 again and the symbols will stop exploding.
The Bonuses
Landing three or more of the Golden Mask Scatter symbols will trigger the bonus feature. This will give you ten free spins that are more like re-spins, and during these spins, the multiplier ladder on top of the screen will triple in size.
Starting with a 3x multiplier with the initial avalanche, it will go up to 15x with more than four consecutive free falls It’s also possible to re-trigger the bonus by landing more of the Golden Scatters.
Good lord! El Dorado is in sight…
Pros and Cons: Gonzo’s Quest
✅ Now a classic!
✅ The game that popularised Avalanche Wins.
✅ Entertaining Free Falls feature.
✅ Gonzo muttering away to the left adds to the fun.
✅ You can re-trigger the free spins (falls).
❌ This game is starting to look its age.
Features
| Name | Gonzo’s Quest |
| Provider | NetEnt |
| Layout | 5×3 |
| Paylines | 20 |
| Volatility | Medium – High |
| Max Win | 3750x |
| Min / Max Bet | 0.20 / 50.00 |
| Features | Avalanche Wins, Free Spins, Multipliers, Scatters, Wilds |
| Theme | Conquistadors, South America, Mayan |
| Launched | Nov 2013 |
FAQs
What is the highest-paying symbol?
The blue carved stone pays 125x your total bet for five on a pay line.
Was this the first game to feature Avalanche Wins?
It was certainly one of the first. Thunderstruck 2 has “Rolling Reels”, but only in the bonus. Gonzo’s Quest was probably the game that made this mechanic famous.
Does it have another claim to fame?
Gonzo’s Quest was the first slot to launch as a VR game (Virtual Reality). Having said that, VR slots never really took off. We shall see if this changes in the future!
The Monkey Verdict
It’s the nuts!
Even though it was launched in 2013, Gonzo’s Quest slot is still a superb game and a real favourite of ours here at Monkey Casino.
Crisp graphics and excellent gameplay make this a bona fide classic with both players and casinos alike.