Pragmatic Play John Hunter
The symbols used in almost all Pragmatic play software games seem to be the same. Among them include the book symbol, 10A royals, a scarab, John hunter, cat and tut. They each have different values with john hunter being the most valued symbol in which one may collect up to 500 times their stake. John Hunter, who has clearly been inspired by Play’n GO’s Rich Wilde, is becoming a familiar face on the reels of Pragmatic Play slots. As the long title suggests, we join the intrepid explorer in ancient Egypt for yet another adventure.
The John Hunter and the Book of Tut slot is played on a 5×3 reel setup that takes place in the heart of the desert. This slot machine provides 10 paylines, an RTP of 96.5% and a winning potential of up to 5,500 times your bet. With John Hunter by your side and the Book of Tut in your backpack nothing can stop you.
10 golden symbols inspired by elements from the Pharaoh Tut’s tomb are in play, both high paying and low paying:
- John Hunter – Pays 500x your stake when you land 5 on a payline
- Pharaoh Tut – Pays 200x your stake when you land 5 on a payline
- Golden Cat – Pays 75x your stake when you land 5 on a payline
- Scarab – Pays 75x your stake when you land 5 on a payline
- The Ace and King Cards – Each pays 15x your stake when you land 5 on a payline
- The Queen, Jack and 10 Cards – Each pays 10x your stake when you land 5 on a payline
The most valuable symbol you must guard is the Book of Tut. It pays 200x your bet if you land 5 on a payline and acts as both the Wild and the Scatter Symbol for it can also trigger the Free Spins Round and let you in the Chamber of Winnings.
December 14, 2020
Prominent iGaming software developer Pragmatic Play just announced its latest video slot titled John Hunter and the Mayan Gods, barely a few weeks after transporting players to Ancient Greece. The fifth instalment to the John Hunter series teleports players to the jungles of Central America.
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Players find their way through the 3-reel 5-row grid with 10 paylines as an intrepid explorer searches for the Temple scatter. Upon landing five standard symbols, players can increase their chances of winning by 10x. While the high-paying symbols include a ring, dagger, and goblet, landing five premium symbols amplifies the stake between 20 and 50x. The three scatter symbols activate the extra spins round while the maximum payout is 2,500x the total bet.
The Official Word
In an official press release, Pragmatic Play’s Chief Business Development Officer Yossi Barzely said, “Our famed hero returns in John Hunter and the Mayan Gods as the players explore ancient temples and progressive free spins”.
“Working on this exciting iGaming series has been fun, and we feel confident that our endeavour will be greeted by a warm welcome” Barzely continued. Mayan Gods is the latest addition to Pragmatic Play’s exciting portfolio, and the list also includes Tomb of the Scarab Queen, DaVinci’s Treasure, Aztec Treasure, and Book of Tut to name a few.
Bonus Features
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods pack a whole bunch of quirks and features including free spins and expanding Wilds. The former is triggered by landing between three and five Mayan temples scatter symbols randomly on the reels. The payouts are 2x, 5x, and 20x depending on the winning combination.
The list includes:
- One wild symbol trigger one free spin and a +1 level increase
- Two wild symbols trigger three free spins and a +2 level increase
- Three wild symbols trigger five free spins and a +3 level increase
The higher value picture symbols transform into the next high-level symbol, and the list of winnings include:
- Level 2 – All goblet symbols are transformed into dragger by the end of his round.
- Level 3 – All dagger symbols transform into the ring by the end of this round.
- Level 4 – All the symbols on the screen split into three parts.
- Level 5 – All ring symbols are transformed into Quetzalcoatl dragon symbols by the end of this round.
- Level 6 – All Mayan Chief symbols transform into John Hunter icons by the end of this round.
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John Hunter and the Mayan Gods boast an RTP of 96.51% during the base game, and the maximum win is 500x the current stake. This increases to 2,500x the betting amount when paired with progressive free spins. The betting range is between 10c to €100 per spin while the game features Auto Spin, Turbo, and Quick Spin modes.
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While Mayan Gods isn’t a novelty by any degree, Pragmatic Play manages to keep the thrill alive using the bonuses. Both amateur and veteran gamblers are in for a treat.