John Hunter and the Aztec Treasure from Pragmatic Play

Published: wed 7 aug 2019 | Updated: wed 18 nov 2020

John Hunter is Back!

It seems that the world is full of hidden treasures, and there is no shortage of intrepid adventurers who are willing to risk life and limb to get their hands on them. One such adventurer is the conveniently named John Hunter, and if that moniker sounds vaguely familiar to you then you may well remember it from the game Da Vinci’s Treasure, in which he starred. If not, don’t worry, because John Hunter is now back, and this time he’s looking for Aztec Treasure.

Five Reels and Variable Rows

John Hunter and the Aztec Treasure is a five-reel slot from Pragmatic Play which features a variable number of rows per reel which can be anything from two to six symbols high. This means that the number of ways in which you can win also varies from spin to spin, which adds an element of unpredictability that is perfectly suited to the theme of adventure.

The game takes place in front of an ancient Aztec temple. Animated fire bowls are positioned to the left and right of the reels, and the background lighting and colour changes as the game progresses. The symbols on the reels include a variety of animals (black panther, toucan, snake and so on), the playing card ranks J, Q, K and A, a hat and whip, a flaming torch, an Aztec amulet and John Hunter himself.

All of the symbols are illustrated in a rich and colourful comic-book style, and they also come in a variety of sizes that take advantage of the variable number of rows. In six-row mode, for example, some reels might have six symbols on them, whilst others might have just two symbols which are each three times the size.

The graphics and animations in this game are impressive, and the audio is equally so. A rich, adventure-themed soundtrack helps to enhance the adrenaline-soaked atmosphere, and event-specific sound effects do a great job of highlighting the action as it unfolds.

Free Spins with Multiplier

A Free Spins round will give you the chance to win big at the game’s expense, and you can trigger this by getting three or more Aztec amulet symbols on the reels at the same time. Once triggered, you will be presented with an Aztec wheel of fortune which you must spin to determine how many free spins you can enjoy. The more Aztec amulets that were involved in triggering this feature, the fewer low numbers there will be on the wheel, but in all cases you will have the chance of receiving up to 25 free spins.

As well as the free spins themselves, you also have a random multiplier to enjoy in this part of the game. The multiplier can be worth as much as 10x, and if you manage to extend your free spins by getting more Aztec amulets, the multiplier in force will also apply to those additional spins.

Everyone’s Favourite Hero

‘We are delighted to release our newest John Hunter adventure, where everyone’s favourite hero battles through the jungle to gain untold riches,’ said Yossi Barzely, who is Chief Business Development Officer at Pragmatic Play. ‘John Hunter and the Aztec Treasure contains a thrilling bonus round, and with its huge win potential we look forward to players getting their hands on ancient trinkets.’

Get Set for the Quest!

John Hunter and the Aztec Treasure is a game that has a familiar theme, but familiarity isn’t a bad thing by any means. This is a solid outing for the intrepid adventurer, and you can join him on his questing by visiting your favourite venue which offers titles from Pragmatic Play.