Aztec Idols

If you ever find yourself wandering around an ancient temple complex in Cambodia, Egypt, South America or somewhere else, chances are, you’ll bump into Rich Wilde. This stalwart of online slots seems to get around the world in search of hidden treasures and old civilisations. You’ve probably seen him in Play’n GO favourites like Tome of Madness, Pearls of India and Book of Dead, in his regular explorer outfit of khaki and his two-day stubble. He’s bound to show up, so it’s no surprise to see him in 2013’s Aztec Idols, in which he dives into the jungles of Mesoamerica. You’ll find him surrounded by marvellous carved symbols and stunning masks. This game is another indication of the reasons behind his popularity as a slots character - he could almost be considered as a genre all on his own! Take a closer look with Wildz as we explore Central America with Rich Wilde.

Design

Rich Wilde and the Aztec Idols comes in the form of a 5-reel, 3-row, 15-pay line video slot featuring a Pick the Idols bonus and Free Spins. Rich takes you deep into an overgrown jungle in which a temple complex made out of stone appears. On the reels, you’ll see stylised Aztex masks and carved letter symbols that represent the lower-paying face cards. Rich Wilde himself appears as the Wild symbol, substituting for all other symbols bar the Bonus, Free Spin and Scatter. The latter is a golden temple complex that shines in the sun of the jungle clearing. Rich seems to have had an upgrade in his appearance, too: his features are more carefully designed than in his earlier games.

Gameplay

The game starts of easily enough: you simply select your preferred wager and hit the spin button. This sets the reels in motion, and, with any luck, you’ll secure winning combinations of matching symbols when they settle. This occurs fairly often, but the real fun kicks in should you be lucky enough to tap into the bonus features.

Special Features and bonus rounds

For a 2013 game, Aztec Idols has some decent bonus features. Read on to see how these can influence the game.

Pick the Idols Bonus

When three Pyramid symbols land in reels 3, 4, and 5, the Pick the Idols Bonus is activated. In this bonus, the player chooses from 5 golden items one at a time. Four of the idols reveal coin wins and one idol is empty and will end the bonus when this is selected.

Aztec Idols Free Spins

Three Sunstone symbols appearing anywhere on the reels will trigger Free Spins. Before Free Spins begins, the player is taken to a screen where the two rings in a sunstone will rotate. The outer ring selects a symbol which will serve as an extra Wild symbol during Free Spins. The inner ring contains numbers which equal the number of free spins that the player receives.

During Free Spins, Wild symbols, including the extra Wild selected on the sunstone, will expand to cover the entire reel if doing so will help produce addition bet line wins.

Additional free spins, the sunstone, and the Pick the Idols bonus cannot be triggered during Free Spins.

Gamble Feature

Some players may enjoy the optional Gamble Feature. After any win in the main game, the bonus, or Free Spins, the player has the option to try and multiply their winnings up to 20x or 2500 coins (maximum Double Up win). The player can select GAMBLE after any win and be taken to a screen with a hidden playing card. The player can attempt to double their win by selecting the correct colour or quadruple their win by choosing the correct suit.

The player can receive their winnings without using the Gamble feature by selecting COLLECT or beginning the next spin. When Autoplay is enabled, the game will automatically COLLECT after each win. To reenable this feature, disable or set Autoplay to stop after any win.

Volatility

There’s a high volatility rating in Aztec Idols has a high volatility rating coupled with a relatively high Return-To-Player](/ca/guide/rtp/) value of 97%, so you know that there are superb potential wins although it may take time and plenty of win-free rounds to see any rewards. Players should definitely track their bankroll balance to make sure that they are playing according to their pre-determined budget.

Play Aztec Idols on mobile

Play’n GO has made sure that Aztec Idols can be enjoyed on a desktop PC as well as a mobile device such as a smart phone or tablet, so players can enjoy all the action of the game in either format. It’s up to you where you prefer to enjoy a round or two of your favourite slots.

The Verdict

Any slot that has lasted over a decade has a certain amount of staying power. Having been released in 2013, Aztec Idols has proven that it’s a worthy companion to others in the Rich Wilde series. What’s great about the titles featuring this character is that they all have subtle differences in gameplay so you’re not just getting the same game with a different design “skin”. This one offers great gameplay, seamless action and attractive graphics from Play’n GO. There’s a reason this series has lasted and continued to grow in popularity, so it comes with a solid reputation; Aztec Idols offers a fresh take to explore.

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FAQs

Which games provider developed Aztec Idols?

Rich Wilde and the Aztec Idols was developed and released by Play'n GO.

What tips or tricks are there to winning at Aztec Idols?

Like all online slots, Aztec Idols is a game of chance, there are no tips or tricks to winning.

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