Gonzo’s Quest (NetEnt) – Review & Demo Play

Gonzo's Quest Demo

Gonzo doesn't get a test run on his quest, but you do. I always give the demo a spin to check the pace, Avalanche timings, and how the bet level interacts with the coin value. Ten minutes is enough to see how often the base chains and how the meter behaves. Once that feels right, I move to real stakes, keeping the same bet setting so the rhythm carries over.

Gonzo's Quest RTP and Wagering

The slot uses a traditional 5x3 layout with 20 fixed paylines. Bets sit from £0.20 to £50, set by picking a bet level and coin value beneath the reels. The stated RTP is 95.97% (varies by setting), which sits around the industry mark, with medium volatility. On paper, the top payout is up to 2,500x, and that ceiling comes together during strong Avalanche chains in the feature. Paylines are fixed, so every spin covers all lines.

I treat it as medium with bite. In my sessions the base can tick over with smaller cascades, then the meter jumps when multipliers kick in. If you're staking low, the bet ladder gives enough room to find a rhythm without shredding a bankroll in minutes. Push the upper end and it gets lively fast, so I prefer testing lines in the demo and then locking a stake I can sit on through swings.

Gonzo's Quest Symbols and Audio & Video Design

For a game this age, it still looks the part. Gonzo stands to the left doing his little dance while stone blocks drop in front of a jungle backdrop. The soundscape is birdsong and soft percussion rather than a jingle loop, which helps long sets. The symbols mimic Ancient Mayan blocks with carved faces, and the Wild shows as a question mark that subs in to complete lines across the 20 paylines.

Top end, the blue stone face pays 125x for five, the green face pays 50x, the gold mask pays 25x, and the purple mask pays 10x. Among the lower tier, the alligator pays 5x, the snake pays 3.75x, and the bird pays 2.5x for five of a kind. The highest grey face with the bull-ring nose piercing is the headline symbol, landing the slot's standout line payout when you connect a full five.

The Free Fall symbol is the golden mask. Each bet line containing three Free Fall symbols activates 10 Free Falls. In practice, that means you're chasing three masks on a line across reels one to three to open the feature. I've had back-to-back lines land for more drops, and with the Avalanche mechanic active inside the round, the screen can keep clearing and refilling while the multiplier ladder climbs at pace.

Gonzo’s Quest Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Wild
	5	x125
	4	x12.5
	3	x2.5
	5	x50
	4	x5
	3	x1
	5	x25
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.75
	5	x10
	4	x1.25
	3	x0.5
	5	x5
	4	x1
	3	x0.25
	5	x3.75
	4	x0.75
	3	x0.2
	5	x2.5
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.15
	Scatter

Gonzo's Quest Bonus Features

Avalanche is the engine. Land a win, the winning symbols are removed, and new ones drop from above. This repeats until no new wins form. During consecutive Avalanches, a multiplier meter builds in the top corner: in the base it steps up to 5x by the fourth Avalanche. It's simple on the surface, but strings of small hits can snowball, and the meter is the difference maker when it climbs.

Free Drops is the free spins round here. Trigger three or more Free Fall symbols to bank 10 drops, with retriggers possible. The Avalanche feature remains active, and the multiplier values are richer inside the bonus, going up to 15x. I've had rounds that fizzle and others that run long on steady cascades, but the best sequences come when early wins nudge the ladder, and each refill keeps you in the chair.

Gonzo's Quest Final Thoughts

Gonzo's Quest is an all-time classic slot for good reason. The Avalanche feature, multipliers, and Free Drops mesh well, and a good run in the bonus can turn a session. The presentation has aged well, and the slot's influence is obvious. For me, it still earns a seat in the rotation when I fancy stone-block cascades and a clean feature chase. Rating: 9. I'd call it a staple for anyone learning cascades and a comfort pick when variance feels fair.