Overview
Embark on an exhilarating trek through ancient Central American jungles in Slotmill's Coin Quest, a captivating slot set against a beautifully rendered Aztec temple backdrop. This visually striking adventure unfolds on a unique 5-reel, 5-row grid utilizing dynamic Cluster Pays mechanics, ensuring wins cascade as symbols drop into place. Prepare for High Volatility excitement as you chase the ultimate treasure, with a staggering 10,000x Max Win potential. Coin Quest isn't just a pretty face; it’s packed with an innovative Collect Meter, three distinct bonus rounds, and powerful Coin Cluster features designed to keep every spin thrilling. Ideal for players seeking deep gameplay and significant win potential amidst a familiar yet engaging theme.
Gameplay & Features
A lot of the big thrills in Coin Quest begin with theAvalanche feature. Thisremoves winning clusters from the gridto make way for a symbol drop to fill the gaps. If a new cluster is created after the symbol drop, the Avalanche feature triggers again. In addition, before symbols drop, a wild symbol is added to one of the empty spaces.
• Collect Meter
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Avalanches feed into theCollect Meter, which is available in the base and bonus game. Each symbol removed in an Avalancheprogressesthe Collect Meter by+1. When25 symbolshave been collected, theSun God featuretriggers, adding Coins and Wilds to the game panel. At the end of each base game spin, the meter resets.
• Coin Clusters
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As well as normal symbols,Coin symbolscan land bearing values of1x to 500x. When Coins land in clusters of five or more, their values are added together and multiplied by the bet. The win is paid out, then the clusterexplodes, and an Avalanche occurs; however, one of the empty spaces isfilled with a new Coin symbolcarrying thetotal multiplierof the Coin cluster.
• Coin Quest Bonus
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Coin QuestBonus symbolsappear onreels 1 or 5, and landing2 of them at oncetriggers this feature. When you do,5 free spinsare awarded, where the collect meterdoes not resetuntil the bonus round ends. During the Coin Quest, Coin symbolsremain on the grid, dropping to the bottom of the reels between spins. There they can potentially accumulate into larger clusters and values. Landing a+1 Spin symbolawards oneadditional free spin. Landing3 Bonus symbolson reels 2, 3, or 4upgrades the featureto Super Free Spins and awards +4 additional free spins.
• Free Spins
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Landing3 Bonus symbolsonreels 2, 3, or 4in the base game awards8 free spins. During free spins, whenever the collect meter isfilled, it adds random Wilds and Coins to the grid as normal, but it alsoincreases the win multiplier by +1, up to amaximum of x20. Landing the+1 Spin symbolawards an additional free spin, or landing Coin Quest symbols on reels 1 and 5upgrades the bonus to Super Free Spins, whilst also awarding +4 extra free spins.
• Super Free Spins
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As well as the two ways mentioned above, landing Coin Quest symbols on reels 1 and 5, plus Bonus symbols on reels 2, 3, and 4 triggers8 Super Free Spins. Super Free Spins is amix of Coin Quest and Free Spins.
• Fast Track
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If this option is visible on screen in your jurisdiction, clicking it opens up three ways of playing Coin Quest. These are:
Coin Quest–40x the betbuys a Coin Quest trigger with an RTP of 96. 21%. Free Spins– regular free spins trigger for100x the betwith an RTP of 96. 36%. Super Free Spins– buy the super version of free spins for the cost of480x the bet. RTP is 96. 58%.
• Burst Mode
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Another way of possibly playing Coin Quest is in Burst Mode. This is a hyper-fast, no-frills mode that removes the grid, then lets the math model do its thing unhindered. Players select the number of spins they want, plus the stake. Then any wins simply appear on screen as bare numbers
Final Thoughts
Slotmill games often feel like the stereotypical nice guy at an office everyone gets along with. The dude who doesn't talk smack behind peoples' backs and always has a pencil to borrow. These are games which are also easy to get along with, yet their all-around nice disposition and lack of edge mean they tend to fall in the middle of the slot hierarchy, being neither outcast nor one of the cool crew. That's fine, though we don’t think Slotmill is aiming for average. This is a studio that turns out perfectly playable slots, with fine features and decent winning totals, but there's a feeling they could do so much more if given a little push.
Coin Quest is a classic example. In Coin Quest, Slotmill has nailed the basics, given the game an attractive look, and included some interesting features. As a thought experiment, let's cast our minds toPrint Studiosas a comparison, which started out relatively safe with aBook slotbefore diving into uncharted territory. Not saying all studios have to be daring innovators every single time, but to break into the top clique, that might be the sort of spirit Slotmill will have to adopt.
For now, we're fine playing games like Coin Quest. It's a well-made cluster paying slot with a fun use of symbol collections, multipliers, and coin features, capable of cranking out wins worth up to10,000x the bet. There's not much more you could ask for, nor little that warrants a major overhaul. Slotmill has made an inoffensive game, but again, one lacking the sort of glittering star quality which would likely make it the first pick in a line-up.
Perhaps, and it feels like we've said this before, Slotmill might do well to put their well-honed design chops to use in a braver theme. It doesn't have to be a psychological thriller set in a Victorian-era psychiatric institute or be too out there. However, perhaps by picking something a little bolder the team might be inspired to step up to the next level?
