John Hunter and the Mayan Gods is a Pragmatic Play adventure slot released on 10 December 2020. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods uses a 5×3 reel layout with 10 fixed paylines, an expanding golden-mask Wild and a progressive Free Spins feature. The bonus round begins with 12 Free Spins and changes its symbol set as Wilds raise the feature through six levels.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods places the explorer in a forest temple setting built around Mayan imagery, carved masks and treasure symbols. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods evaluates matching symbols on ten fixed lines running across five reels and three rows. Wins are determined by the displayed paytable and the stake selected for that game cycle.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods centres its feature set on the three middle reels. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods can expand a winning Wild across one of those reels in the base game, while the same symbol drives extra spins and symbol upgrades during the bonus. These programmed events can improve a reel position or extend the feature, but players cannot choose when they appear.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods has the following verified specifications:
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods is served by Wildz with an RTP of 94.43%, volatility rated 9/10 and demo play enabled. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods may be supplied in other mathematical configurations elsewhere, so the information panel in the version being played remains the relevant place to confirm current stakes, rules and return settings.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods awards line wins when the required matching symbols appear on one of its 10 fixed paylines. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods uses five reels and three rows, with each paid spin producing a new result independently. The paytable identifies the qualifying symbol counts and values before a stake is committed.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods can add an expanding Wild to a winning line or activate Free Spins through at least three temple Scatters. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods does not let a staking sequence, spin timing or previous result determine which symbols land next. Each feature is part of the slot’s random game logic rather than a result that can be forced through a particular playing pattern.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods uses a golden mask as its Wild symbol on reels 2, 3 and 4. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods expands that mask to cover its full reel when the Wild forms part of a winning combination. A single result can therefore display one or more full Wild reels when the required masks land in suitable positions.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods applies the expansion only under the feature’s programmed conditions. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods does not make every golden mask expand, and an expanded reel does not guarantee another winning line. Bet size changes the monetary value of an award but does not give the player control over the arrival or placement of Wilds.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods starts its bonus when 3 or more temple Scatters land, awarding 12 Free Spins. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods begins the feature at Level 1 and uses landed Wilds to award extra spins and move the progression towards Level 6. As the level rises, lower premium symbols are upgraded into higher-value symbols for the remainder of the round.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods makes the bonus progressively different from its opening reel set, because Wild activity can both extend play and alter the premium symbols. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods still generates every free-spin result randomly, and reaching a later level does not guarantee the maximum award. The number of extensions and the final symbol configuration depend on the feature events that actually occur.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods has an RTP of 94.43% in the MGA configuration listed by Wildz. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods uses RTP as a long-run mathematical return across a large number of game cycles, not as a forecast for one session. A player’s result over a short period can be above or below that theoretical percentage.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods exists in more than one return configuration outside this listing. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods players should therefore open the in-game information panel to verify the RTP attached to the version in use. Changing stake size or waiting after a loss does not alter the configured return for the next random spin.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods is rated 9/10, which places it in the very-high-volatility range on the Wildz scale. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods can consequently produce uneven sessions in which feature entries and larger outcomes are separated by stretches of lower returns. Volatility describes the distribution of results rather than the amount that any individual player will win or lose.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods retains the same volatility profile when its controls are used at different stake levels. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods does not become due for a bonus after a run without Free Spins, because earlier outcomes do not compel a later result. Setting a spending limit before play is more relevant to exposure than attempting to predict when the expanding Wild or bonus will appear.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods has a published maximum win of 2,500x the stake. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods connects this ceiling to its overall feature potential, including the progressive Free Spins structure and upgraded premium symbols. At the maximum multiple, a 1-credit total stake corresponds to a 2,500-credit award.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods does not include a progressive jackpot, as its jackpot type is listed as none. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods therefore treats 2,500x as a fixed game maximum rather than a pooled amount that grows with network play. The ceiling states the largest programmed result and does not indicate its frequency or make it attainable through a particular bet pattern.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods is played by choosing a permitted stake, reviewing the paytable and starting a spin on its 5×3 layout. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods accepts stakes within the limits provided by the operator and displays the total wager before each game cycle. British licensed sites must cap online slot stakes at £2 for players aged 18–24 and £5 for players aged 25 or over.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods players can monitor balance changes, close a session and use the safer-gambling controls supplied by the chosen operator. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods outcomes remain random whether spins are started manually in quick succession or separated by a pause. A budget and time limit can constrain expenditure, but neither control changes the chance of triggering Wilds or Free Spins.
Yes, John Hunter and the Mayan Gods can be played on compatible mobile phones and tablets. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods uses a format that adapts its five reels, controls and information panel to supported browser screens. The core 10-payline game and progressive Free Spins rules remain the same across supported device types.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods mobile play still requires a stable connection and a compatible browser or casino interface. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods does not change its RTP or volatility simply because a smaller screen is used, although the supplied configuration can differ between operators. Players should use the mobile information panel to confirm the exact rules presented before staking.
Yes, John Hunter and the Mayan Gods is available in demo mode through the Wildz listing. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods demo play uses virtual credits to demonstrate the paylines, expanding Wild and progressive Free Spins without producing withdrawable winnings. The practice version can show how the controls and feature sequence operate before real money is used.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods free play does not predict the results of a later real-money session. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods uses random outcomes in both modes, so a bonus seen during demo play does not make the same event more or less likely afterwards. At British licensed operators, age verification is required before access to free-to-play gambling games offered on their sites.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods may be offered by online casinos that hold the appropriate Gambling Commission permission and carry Pragmatic Play content. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods real-money users in Great Britain must be at least 18 years old and complete the checks required by the licensed operator. The statutory online slot limits apply to every game cycle on a British licensed site.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods is listed by Wildz internationally, while Wildz states that visitors from the United Kingdom are redirected to partner casinos. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods players should check the Gambling Commission public register before depositing with the casino reached through that process. A game title or provider logo alone does not establish that an operator is authorised for customers in Great Britain.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods real-money play in Great Britain falls under the regulatory framework administered by the Gambling Commission. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods can only be supplied to British customers by an operator with the relevant remote casino permission. The Commission’s remit covers England, Scotland and Wales, while Northern Ireland has a separate legal framework.
John Hunter and the Mayan Gods players must be 18 or older, and licensed operators verify identity and age before gambling. John Hunter and the Mayan Gods is also subject to the online-slot stake caps that took effect on 9 April 2025 for adults aged 25 or over and 21 May 2025 for adults aged 18–24. Free-play access on a licensed gambling site is subject to age verification as well.
| Area | United Kingdom Rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum online gambling age | 18+ |
| Main regulator | Gambling Commission |
| Online casino licensing | Operators serving Great Britain must hold the appropriate Gambling Commission permission |
| Identity checks | Name, address and date of birth must be verified before gambling |
| Maximum online slot stake, ages 18–24 | £2 per game cycle |
| Maximum online slot stake, ages 25+ | £5 per game cycle |
| Free demo access at licensed operators | Age verification is required before access to free-to-play gambling games |
| Wildz status for UK visitors | Wildz states that UK visitors are redirected to partner casinos |
Min/Max Bet:
€
0.10 –
100.00
Volatility:
High
(9/10)
Platform:
Desktop & Mobile
Developer:
Pragmatic Play
Game Type:
Slots