Mayan Legends

One of the latest releases as part of a trio of Mayan Empire games by IWG, the free Mayan Legends is an online speciality game to capture your imagination. As an instant win prospect it is simple to place a bet, quick to play and handy for prizes. The software by IGW recreates the ancient world of the Mayans using a wealth of vibrant colours and 3D graphics for a taste of old Central America. 

Taking a look at the game, the backdrop sets the scene of a temple at dusk with torches to light the way. It feels like we are looking through a window or arch to the temple steps with the jungle beyond that is rich with vegetation. Invited to place a stake, this is really simple to do by pressing the stake plus and minus buttons. This will raise or lower the stake from 1 to 10 which is a comfortable range to work with, with the return to player percentage given at 85.16%. Play for free gamers can also enjoy the fun although the player won’t cash out like they would if playing for real money..

Row upon Row of Masks

For those that like to know the hard details of how to play, there is a menu icon at top left of screen to click on. We thought the sound on this game was great, but if it’s not liked, it’s possible to mute the sound by pressing the speaker icon next to the menu. In the right hand area is the pay table with 5 coloured rows. These perform like a meter to be filled up and each one corresponds to a mask colour and has a prize value.

Under those, another row for the crystal masks to be collected can be seen. Three or more placed there will give a designated reward. The centre of the piece is where all of the main action takes place with the masks.  There are 6 rows by 6 columns to form a grid of all the different types of masks. The numbers 1 to 6 in black, run along the bottom of the grid with 1 to 6 in white along the left hand side. To the bottom left of this grid are two dice, one is white and one black waiting to be rolled.

Play to Win

Once the bet is set, play can begin. The dice can be rolled 5 times per game and clicking on them will set them both rolling. Once they land, they will give the coordinates needed to select a mask on the grid. The black dice will read the black numbers along the bottom of the grid and the white dice correspond to the white numbers along the left of the grid. The mask in that position will be collected and placed in the coloured row in the pay table area. Any of the same colours that are adjacent to it will also be collected. Fill the row and the prize is yours.

This is the same for the crystal masks, apart from you only need 3 or more to win without having to fill the entire row. There are also a number of instant win items with a prize value on them. If these are collected then you win the prize. When the dice has used up the 5 rolls, the game ends and all the masks explode off the grid. A message panel is displayed that advises of any winnings and the chance to adjust the stake if you wish before continuing to play again.

Instant Winning Bonanza

Instant winning games are among the best to play for quick payouts. Mayan Legends is a specialty game but online scratch cards are just as much fun to play. The free 7-11-21 scratch card is by game developer Gamevy. It is very straightforward, but gripping with it. The bets are set between 1 and, 3 so no high roller stakes here.

The scratch card has 3 chances to win as mini games, although these are all in the same format. There are 9 coins and as these are picked, they will go to the game in play to add numbers. If they add up to 7, 11, or 21 the prize is won. Coins can be picked off individually, or for the fast action, the reveal all button will perform the job for you. It’s a bubbly card, full of fun and bubbles and the music is happy and bright too. It has an RTP of 92% with plenty of opportunity to win nicely.

Mayan Madness

IWG is one of the biggest names in providing instant win games to online casinos, so it’s a name we have come to trust in bringing unique quality to the gambling arena. Mayan Legends is a great way to while away some time. The return to player percentage is not as high as it could be, but with care, gamblers can still build on a balance quite nicely.

It would have been nice to see a few extra rolls of the dice added as a greater incentive to keep playing, but nonetheless we enjoyed this online specialty game for fun. It’s bright, masses of entertainment and a nice way of keeping in touch with a little ancient history, all thrown in for good measure.