Aztec Sun Hold and Win Slot Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Aztec Sun Hold and Win Review

Aztec Sun is yet another addition to the collection of Hold and Win games from developer 3 Oaks, and true to the title, we are taken to Mesoamerica to explore the temples of Aztecs. We've been here before, so don't expect anything unusual in Aztec Sun. The game revolves around the streak-style respins bonus where most payouts come from, and offers jackpots up to 1,000x the bet.

Studio 3 Oaks has never been popular for unique slots, so Aztec Sun Hold and Win also lacks originality. The game sports a common Aztec theme with simple graphics, so the game feels kinda outdated. The soundtrack is equally unimpressive, as you hear classic tribal music whilst you spin the reels. Anyway, it does get the job done and immerses you into the atmosphere.

The actions take place across standard 5x3 reels with 25 paylines, and players drop in by setting bets from €0.25 to €60 per spin. When it comes to the math model, Aztec Sun Hold and Win can boast neither good RTP nor a decent max win. With that said, the expected return rate is 95.33%, while the maximum win is capped at 1,000x the stake. Meanwhile, the volatility is high. Pretty mediocre math indeed.

On the reels, we see familiar A-J royals that make up the lower pays, and a bunch of Aztec symbols on the higher side. Those include in ascending order totems of fish, birds, and Aztec masks. Three or more matching symbols create a winning combination, and 5-of-a-kind symbol wins are worth from 2x to 10x your bet.

Aztec Sun Hold and Win Slot Features

Landing 3 temple Scatter symbols on the three middle reels during the base game activates 8 Free Spins and pays 1x the bet. The free spins bonus operates in a similar way to the base game, though, a major difference is that low symbols are not present on the reels during the feature. Finally, retriggers are possible, and landing 3 more scatters on the grid awards +8 additional free games.

Look out for Sun symbols that can appear anywhere during both the base game and free spins. They always land with a random bet multiplier value from 1x to 25x attached to them and landing 6 or more simultaneously on the reels triggers the Hold and Win bonus. Once activated, the triggering symbols will stick to the reels, and players will receive 3 respins and proceed to special reels where only Sun symbols appear.

When a new Sun symbol appears in view, it also turns sticky and resets the respins tally back to 3. In addition to cash symbols, Mini or Major jackpot symbol can appear on the reels during the Hold and Win bonus to award 30x or 150x the bet respectively. Moreover, filling the entire grid with bonus symbols awards the Grand Jackpot worth 1,000x the stake.

Review Summary

Well, Aztec Sun doesn't bring anything new for the players, and there's really no reason why you should feel drawn to spin the reels on it unless you can't get enough of Aztecs and streak-style respins. Overall, with quite simple looks, poor math, and average gameplay, Aztec Sun Hold and Win falls straight into the deep abyss of the Aztec niche.

Pros

• Free Spins with only high symbols
• Respins bonus with 3 jackpots

Cons

• Dated look
• Mediocre math

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