Aztec Twist (Hacksaw Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

Aztec Twist Slot Overview

Aztec Twist drops me into a dense jungle with a cube-like grid that twists on every spin. It runs on cluster pays, so wins land when 5 to 21+ matching symbols connect anywhere. The layout uses 5 reels crossed with 8 rows, and the whole set rotates in a way that nods to a Rubik’s cube. Regular hits can feel small, yet the Full Row Respins and multipliers keep the base lively, while the bonus round carries the real punch.

Aztec Twist RTP and Wagering

The maths sits at 96.36% RTP with volatility above average by the studio’s scale. Stakes start at £0.20 and cap at £100, so session plans are easy to set. The 5x8 grid spins in horizontal bands, with each space turning on its own, which gives the twist its name. There is no cascade engine. Instead you chase clusters, then look for complete rows that lock in place. That rhythm suits cautious setups as well as punchier stake ladders.

Top potential reaches 6,800x the stake, which arrives through the free spins package when things line up. The model can vary by site, so I always check the info panel before I commit real cash. On mobile the grid holds up well, though the tilt and sideways motion may not suit every pair of eyes on a small screen. I found longer sessions friendly to bankroll when I let the respin mechanic do the heavy lifting rather than forcing faster cycles.

Aztec Twist Symbols and Paytable

Low-paying shapes come as blue square, green oval, purple circle, red triangle and orange diamond. Cluster sizes drive value. For 21+ of a kind you get 15x. For 15 to 20 it pays 10x. For 13 to 14 it pays 5x. For 11 to 12 it pays 2x. For 9 to 10 it pays 0.5x. For 7 to 8 it pays 0.3x. For 5 to 6 it pays 0.1x. These totals apply to the overall stake.

High-paying masks appear in blue, green, purple, red and orange. For 21+ in a cluster it pays 40x. For 15 to 20 it pays 20x. For 13 to 14 it pays 10x. For 11 to 12 it pays 4x. For 9 to 10 it pays 2x. For 7 to 8 it pays 1x. For 5 to 6 it pays 0.5x. The wild is a hand icon that substitutes, while the Sun scatter can land anywhere to trigger free spins.

Aztec Twist Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	21+	x40
	15-20	x20
	13-14	x10
	11-12	x4
	9-10	x2
	7-8	x1
	5-6	x0.5
	21+	x40
	15-20	x20
	13-14	x10
	11-12	x4
	9-10	x2
	7-8	x1
	5-6	x0.5
	21+	x40
	15-20	x20
	13-14	x10
	11-12	x4
	9-10	x2
	7-8	x1
	5-6	x0.5
	21+	x40
	15-20	x20
	13-14	x10
	11-12	x4
	9-10	x2
	7-8	x1
	5-6	x0.5
	21+	x40
	15-20	x20
	13-14	x10
	11-12	x4
	9-10	x2
	7-8	x1
	5-6	x0.5
	21+	x15
	15-20	x10
	13-14	x5
	11-12	x2
	9-10	x0.5
	7-8	x0.3
	5-6	x0.1
	21+	x15
	15-20	x10
	13-14	x5
	11-12	x2
	9-10	x0.5
	7-8	x0.3
	5-6	x0.1
	21+	x15
	15-20	x10
	13-14	x5
	11-12	x2
	9-10	x0.5
	7-8	x0.3
	5-6	x0.1
	21+	x15
	15-20	x10
	13-14	x5
	11-12	x2
	9-10	x0.5
	7-8	x0.3
	5-6	x0.1
	21+	x15
	15-20	x10
	13-14	x5
	11-12	x2
	9-10	x0.5
	7-8	x0.3
	5-6	x0.1
	Wild

Aztec Twist Slot Features

Aztec Twist drops the usual cascade and leans on Full Row Respins. Fill an entire row with one symbol and that row, plus attached matches in the cluster, stay sticky while the rest spins again. A random multiplier from 2x to 5x tags each complete row. Land more than one full row and the multipliers add together, then apply to the final cluster tally. It can turn a modest shape group into a tidy return when rows keep chaining.

Three Sun scatters award 8 free spins. During the round, a Golden Mask can land as a full row and stick. Two cylinders sit above the grid. The right side shows a prize tier that steps through 10x, 20x, 30x, 40x, 50x, 100x, 250x and 500x as you land more rows, and you get 2 extra spins each time. The left cylinder spins to award a multiplier from 1x to 8x, which multiplies the current tier for an instant payout.

Players outside the UK can buy the feature for 115x, which drops in 3 scatters next spin. Golden Masks can block regular clusters while they hold rows, yet the prize spins carry the weight. At the top tier, an 8x on 500x throws 4,000x in one hit, and the round can still grow from side wins. I tend to grind base spins for steady respins, then hope the sun symbols show before the session budget runs thin.

Aztec Twist Final Thoughts

Aztec Twist clicks with me because the twist spins mechanic feels fresh yet simple to read once you settle in. Base clusters are often small, but full row respins with stacked multipliers bring decent momentum, and the Golden Mask prize spins can be very lucrative. The tilted grid and constant sideways motion might not suit every player, yet the package lands well on mobile and desktop. With max win at 6,800x, I rate it a solid pick for grid fans.