Mayan Empire Slot Review

Mayan Empire - Game Info

I have spent plenty of spins in Mayan Empire by TaDa Gaming, a 5-reel, 3-row slot with 50 betways. The game takes me back to the Mayan civilization with temples, masks and jungle backdrops. I can play it on mobile or desktop without issues, and the interface is clean and easy to follow. It feels like a classic video slot set-up, just with a stronger feature focus than old school three-reel games.

When I look at the numbers, Mayan Empire sits around a 96% RTP, though the game comes with RTP ranges, so I always check the value in the paytable first. Volatility feels Low-Med to me, with frequent small hits and the odd cluster of bigger outcomes. Stakes start from 0.10 per spin and go up to 100, and the maximum win is capped at x500, which is fairly modest.

Pros and Cons of Mayan Empire

For me, the main pros of Mayan Empire are the strong visual and sound design, the 50 paylines, and the way Wilds, free spins and the Mayan Gold feature interact. I also like the Extra Bets option when I fancy a sharper ride. On the downside, RTP ranges never thrill me, and a 500x top prize looks on the low side if you chase huge hits.

Mayan Empire Slot Features

In the base game of Mayan Empire, the Wild symbol is a Mayan temple and only lands on reels two to five. It substitutes for everything except Scatter and Mystery symbols, so I often rely on it to complete five-of-a-kind lines. Standard spins stay lively, as Mystery sun discs can appear at any time, and the mix of regular line hits with feature teases keeps the flow from feeling flat.

Scatter symbols are coloured gems, and in Mayan Empire three or more in the main game award 5 free spins. During free games a huge 3x3 Scatter can drop on the central reels and bring 3 extra spins, with up to 50 in total on a good run. I like how the grid shifts focus, and those giant square symbols give you a proper shot at stacking multiple winning lines across the 50 betways.

The Mayan Gold feature is the hold and win style bonus that I chase the most. Six or more Mystery sun discs trigger 3 spins where only blanks or new discs land. Each new disc resets the counter to 3 and sticks in place, and when the screen fills you are paid the full total and the feature restarts. With Extra Bets turned on, those Mystery values are doubled and you gain 5 extra free spins when the feature launches.

Game Rules in Mayan Empire

Mayan Empire uses standard video slot rules, so wins pay from left to right across the 50 fixed paylines on a 5x3 layout. You need at least three matching symbols on a line starting from reel one, apart from some higher paying icons that can pay from two. Wilds only appear on reels two to five, while Scatter gems and Mystery sun discs can show on all five reels in the main game.

The feature rules in Mayan Empire are fairly simple once you have seen them a few times. Three or more Scatters trigger free games with the chance of a giant 3x3 Scatter on the centre. Six or more Mystery discs launch the Mayan Gold feature with its 3-spin counter and sticky symbols. Extra Bets increase your base stake by fifty per cent and change both the Mystery payouts and the free spin package.

Mayan Empire Symbols and Paytable

The paytable in Mayan Empire leans heavily on themed picture symbols. The Purple Woman is the top payer among regulars, worth 160 for five of a kind, while the Blue Man pays 140. Below them you have the Red Snake on 100, the Yellow Jaguar and Green Frog at 80, then royal card symbols A and K at 60, Q, J and 10 paying between 50 and 10 depending on the line length.

Scatter symbols offer 50, 20 or 5 for five, four or three symbols, and they also trigger the free spin feature. Wilds do not have their own payout in Mayan Empire, but they are vital for stretching four-of-a-kind hits into five-of-a-kind lines. Mystery sun discs carry cash values that are only paid during the Mayan Gold feature, where all collected amounts are added together at the end of the hold and win sequence.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Scatter
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.1
	5	x3.2
	4	x1
	3	x0.4
	5	x2.8
	4	x1
	3	x0.4
	5	x2
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.4
	5	x1.6
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.4
	5	x1.6
	4	x0.8
	3	x0.4
	5	x1.2
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.2
	5	x1.2
	4	x0.6
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.4
	3	x0.2
	Wild
	Bonus

How to Play Mayan Empire

When I start a session on Mayan Empire, I first set my stake between 0.10 and 100 per spin, depending on my bankroll and mood. Then I open the paytable and rules panel so I know the symbol values, the RTP shown by that casino, and the way free spins and Mayan Gold work. Once that is clear, I close the menus and use either the main spin button or the Autoplay if I want a more relaxed run.

My usual approach in Mayan Empire is to sit on sensible stakes and hunt for features rather than force them. Mystery symbols, Scatters and Wilds tend to land in patches, so I find it better to give the game a block of spins rather than jump in and out. When I switch on Extra Bets, I drop my base stake a notch, as the feature makes the overall cost per spin higher.

For players new to Mayan Empire, I would suggest trying the demo version before putting cash on the line. That way you can see how often the Mayan Gold feature triggers, how swingy the Low-Med volatility feels for you, and whether the 500x cap fits your style. Once you like the rhythm, you can then move across to real money play with a budget you are comfortable with.

Verdict: Is Mayan Empire worth playing?

For me, Mayan Empire is a solid TaDa Gaming slot that does not try to reinvent anything but still offers enough action for a casual session. The visuals and soundtrack fit the Mayan theme well, the Mayan Gold feature with Mystery symbols can throw up some satisfying totals, and free spins with giant symbols break up the base game nicely. The only real drawback is that 500x top prize, which keeps it in the medium stakes, low ceiling bracket.

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