Gonzo’s Quest 2

Gonzo’s Quest 2 is an online slot from NetEnt, designed with a jungle theme that may appeal to players who enjoy adventurous settings. The game introduces several distinctive features intended to increase winning potential and make gameplay more engaging.

Gameplay features and bonuses

Gonzo’s Quest 2 begins on a 6×4 grid, which can expand during gameplay. The number of possible paylines can increase up to 262,144. The game has a 96.06% RTP and is classified as high volatility.

Avalanche Feature: Every time a winning combination lands, the Avalanche mechanic is triggered. Winning symbols disappear and make room for new symbols to fall into place. Avalanches continue as long as new wins keep forming. During the base game, each Avalanche increases the multiplier shown beside the reels by 1. It begins at x1 and can climb to x5. Once no more wins occur, the multiplier resets to x1.

Expanding Reels Feature: Each spin starts on a 6-reel, 4-row grid. When a win occurs, it activates the Expanding Reels feature, adding an additional row with each Avalanche, up to a maximum of 4 extra rows. The grid resets to its original 6×4 layout at the beginning of the next spin if no further Avalanches occur.

Wild Symbols: Two Wild types can appear: Regular Wilds and Calamity Wilds. When a winning combination includes only Wilds, the game compares the payout against that of a regular symbol win in the same position. The higher of the two is paid. If the payouts are equal, it pays as a regular win.

Wild-only bet ways pay only when 6 Wilds land in a row from left to right. Wilds substitute for all symbols except Scatters and Calamity Wilds and always complete the highest possible win on a bet way based on the paytable.

Random Wilds Feature: When a Calamity Wild is part of a winning combination, it triggers the Random Wilds feature. Before the next Avalanche, it randomly places between 3 and 6 regular Wilds onto the grid. These Wilds can be added to empty spaces or placed over existing symbols, except for Scatters, Wilds, or inactive Calamity Wilds, which cannot be replaced.

Colossal Symbols: Scatters and high-value symbols, excluding Wilds and Calamity Wilds, may appear as 2×2, 3×3, or 4×4 colossal symbols. These count as follows:

• 2×2: 4 symbols
• 3×3: 9 symbols
• 4×4: 16 symbols

During the Random Wilds feature, colossal high-win symbols can transform into colossal Wilds, up to 2 per spin.

Free Spins: Free Spins are triggered by landing 3 or more 1×1 Scatter symbols in the base game. The multiplier begins at x2 and increases by 2 with each Avalanche. When no more Avalanches occur, the multiplier resets to x2 for the next spin. If 3 or more Scatters land consecutively from the leftmost reel during Free Spins or Super Free Spins, that same number of additional Free Spins or Super Free Spins is awarded.

Super Free Spins: Super Free Spins activate if at least 1 of the Scatters that triggered Free Spins is a colossal Scatter. The starting multiplier and its increase per Avalanche depend on the size of the triggering colossal Scatter.

Free Spins Upgrade: If Free Spins are reactivated and include at least 1 colossal Scatter, the mode upgrades to Super Free Spins. The upgrade applies at the start of the next spin. The number of Super Free Spins added matches the number of Scatters that triggered the upgrade.

The current multiplier carries over. If it is lower than the Super Free Spins starting multiplier, it is increased accordingly. Both Free Spins and Super Free Spins are played at the same bet as the activating round. When they end, total winnings are added to the activating round’s result, and the game resumes from there.

Elevate Feature:

• Bonus Hunt: For 2x the bet, it guarantees at least 1 Scatter symbol in the base game.
• Calamity Explosion: For 10x the bet, it guarantees a Calamity Wild in a winning combination during the base game.
• Calamity Max: For 30x the bet, it expands the grid to 8 rows and guarantees a Calamity Wild in a winning combination. If Free Spins or Super Free Spins are triggered, the 8-row setup carries over.
• Free Spins: For 100x the bet, it guarantees 3 to 6 Scatter symbols, activating Free Spins. Super Free Spins may trigger with low probability.
• Super Free Spins: For 1,000x the bet, it guarantees 3 to 6 Scatters, including at least 1 colossal Scatter, to activate Super Free Spins.

Design and Soundtrack

Gonzo’s Quest 2 is set in an Amazon-inspired jungle environment, with dense greenery and a stone temple at its center. The reels are filled with thematic symbols, including stone-carved animals and brightly colored Amazonian masks. In addition, the atmosphere is further elevated by a soundtrack that complements the visuals and creates a cohesive presentation.

For players interested in similar themes and gameplay, Amazon Wild by Playtech and Elixir of Wealth by Jelly Slots offer comparable alternatives.

The Bottom Line

Gonzo’s Quest 2 stands out with its Avalanche mechanic, expanding reels, and increasing multipliers that can build impressive payouts. The addition of colossal symbols, multiple Wild variations, and the Random Wilds feature adds extra excitement to each spin. Free Spins and Super Free Spins provide further potential, especially with the upgrade system tied to colossal Scatters. For those who want even more control, the Elevate options offer direct access to bonus features, making the gameplay versatile and packed with opportunities.