Ecuador Gold Slot Review

Game Information

Software	Elk Studios
Slot Type	Video Slots
RTP	96.1%
Reels	6
Min Coins Size	0.20
Paylines	4096
Max Coins Size	100
Jackpot	2500
Released Date	19 Feb 2019

Overview of Ecuador Gold Slot

Ecuador Gold is an exciting Video Slot by ELK Studios with an intriguing feature designed for Mobile First. Embark on the journey to South American rainforest for some adventurous treasure-hunting with this entertaining Slot machine. All you need to do is help Kane, the explorer, to discover the Lost Temple of Luck and once you are successful in accomplishing the mission then follow Kane into the temple for some valuable Aztec-styled treasures worth up to €250,000.

Featuring 4 rows and 6 columns, Ecuador Gold Slot operates on Avalanche mechanics with dropping symbols. The columns may expand upwards to a total of 8 rows, giving 262,144 ways to win. Playable from 20p to £100 per spin, this Slot machine is surely capable of giving some high potential wins in its Free Drops bonus round. Triggering of the Ghosting Wilds and Big Symbols like Super, Mega and Epic can also fetch you some more Free Spins. Read this comprehensive review to unfold the mystery of new pay mechanics and play in the demo mode for fun before risking out your hard-earned real money.

How to Play Ecuador Gold Slots Game?

In order to spin the reels of Ecuador Gold Slot machine, you must know the functionality of each button appearing on the screen. Below you can access a detailed guide to all the different buttons:

Hamburger Button: The Hamburger Button is placed on the top-left corner. Click on this button to access paytable, settings, rules and promotions.
Stack of Coins: Click on the stack of coins appearing on the bottom-left corner to adjust total bet amount and choose the betting strategy.
Auto Spin: The word 'Auto' enclosed with a semi-circular arrow is the Auto Spin button which will come handy when you intend to play automatically for a specific number of times. You can choose to auto spin for the following number of times – 10, 25, 50 and 100.
Spin: The semi circular arrow enclosed in a circle, which appears on the bottom-right corner is the Spin button. Click on this button to manually start or stop the turning of reels.

Rules of Ecuador Gold Slot

Ecuador Gold is a 4 row, 6 column Video Slot with dropping symbols and up to 262,144 ways to win.
12 bet levels for each currency are available.
Each bet is equivalent to 100 coins.
Paylines are paid from left to right and only the highest win per active payline is paid out.
The increasing number of rows lead to the increasing ways of high wins:

          4 rows: 4,096 ways to win
          5 rows: 15,625 ways to win
          6 rows: 46,656 ways to win
          7 rows: 117,649 ways to win
          8 rows: 262,144 ways to win

Features of Ecuador Gold Slot

Graphics, Sound Effects and Looks

The attention to detail in ELK games always make the product a feast for the eyes. The visual effects, background music and animations are always designed to compliment the theme and Ecuador Gold Slots is no less! The game mechanics and visual effects of this Slot machine are so appealing that you'll be engrossed in the entertainment for a long time. The tribal soundtrack playing in the background perfectly blends with the theme and literally takes you to the South American rainforests. The brand-new Avalanche mechanics is nothing short of a jewel in the crown, making this game one of the best fit in the 'symbol drop' category.

Symbols & Their Significance

Scatter Symbol: An intricate tile showing Kane at the entrance of the Temple of Luck is the Scatter Symbol. Since this tile is marked with the word 'Bonus', it is also known as Bonus Symbol.
Wild Symbol: An intricate tile with a golden sun depicts the Wild Symbol. This symbol substitutes for all other symbols with an exception of Scatter Symbol and the Ghosting Wild Symbol.
Standard Reel Symbols: There are 12 Standard Reel Symbols in total. Out of which, 4 are high paying whereas the remaining 8 are low paying. The High Value Standard Reel Symbols are three golden Aztec masks and the explorer Kane himself. Speaking of the Low Value Standard Reel Symbols, these are depicted by Aztec styled crafted stones with leopard, crocodile, snake, bird, star, sun and two different colored crosses.
Big Symbols: All the authentic Aztec-styled symbols, with an exception of the Wild and Bonus symbols, can appear as Super (2X2), Mega (3X3) and Epic (4X4) symbols. All the Big Symbols will crush the symbols on its way downwards, except the Wild and Bonus symbols falling in the way.

Ecuador Gold Slot Avalanche, Free Spins & Other Bonus Features

Ecuador Gold Slot is playable in the following two modes – Normal mode and Bonus mode with Free Drops. The bonus mode has been explained in detail below:

Ghosting Wild: Trigger the Ghosting Wild feature in the base game or Free Spins round for some high potential wins. A Ghosting Wild may drop down anywhere on reels 3 to 6 and moves a random number of steps, leaving behind a trail of Wilds. All Ghosting Wilds which are part of a winning combination will explode along with all other symbols before the next Avalanche triggers. During the Free Spins/Free Drops round, the Ghosting Wild Symbols turn into Sticky Wilds, making it even better for the remaining of the bonus round.
Avalanche: During an Avalanche, all the symbols which are part of a winning combination explode, paving the way for additional symbol drops. This bonus feature continues as long as new winning combinations are formed.
Free Drops/Free Spins Bonus: The Free Drop Bonus is activated when you trigger three or more Bonus Symbols on the reels. This bonus round always starts with the safety level set to 4 rows and with every new free drop initiated that results in a win, the safety level advances one row to a maximum of 8 rows, leading to 262,144 ways to win. You can earn up to 25 Free Spins, depending on the number of Bonus Symbols you trigger on the reels. The table below will furnish you more about the number of Free Drops or Free Spins that can be earned:

Ecuador Gold Slot Free Spins/Free Drops

No. of Bonus Symbols on a Payline	No. of Free Drops Awarded
6	25
5	20
4	15
3	10

Software Provider of Ecuador Gold Slot Game

Ecuador Gold is a Video Slot launched by ELK Studios, which is the budding online gaming software provider of the industry. Established in 2012, this software developer has been able to develop a decent number of flawless games within a short span of time. 'Quality over quantity' has always been the motto of ELK Studios. In October 2017, one of its products, Wild Toro Slots game, was awarded 'Game of the Year' at the EGR Operators Award. Also, later in February 2018, this software technology exhibited at ICE London for the first time ever. Well, that's not the end of its achievement list. They are exhibiting at ICE London in the year 2019 as well. ELK Studios has come a long way and we wish them all the luck for the longer journey which is yet to be embarked on!

Payout Rate of Ecuador Gold Slots Machine

Symbols	Six on a Payline	Five on a Payline	Four on a Payline	Three on a Payline
Kane – The Explorer	3.00x	2.50x	2.00x	1.80x
Aztec mask with a tinge of Purple	2.00x	1.80x	1.60x	1.50x
Aztec mask with a tinge of Sea Green	2.00x	1.70x	1.50x	1.20x
Aztec mask with a tinge of Green	2.00x	1.50x	1.20x	1.00x
Aztec-style crafted stones depicting Leopard	0.80x	0.50x	0.40x	0.30x
Aztec-style crafted stones depicting Bird	0.80x	0.50x	0.40x	0.30x
Aztec-style crafted stones depicting Snake	0.80x	0.50x	0.40x	0.30x
Aztec-style crafted stones depicting Crocodile	0.80x	0.50x	0.40x	0.30x
Aztec-style crafted stones depicting Sun	0.30x	0.20x	0.15x	0.10x
Aztec-style crafted stones depicting Purple Cross	0.30x	0.20x	0.15x	0.10x
Aztec-style crafted stones depicting Blue Cross	0.30x	0.20x	0.15x	0.10x
Aztec-style crafted stones depicting Green Star	0.30x	0.20x	0.15x	0.10x

Ecuador Gold Slot – Conclusion

By offering a thrilling gaming adventure, unique bonus features and high potential wins, Ecuador Gold Slot is surely in the running for being the 'Slot of the Year 2019'. The graphics and visual effects of this machine are pleasing while the Sticky Wilds in the Free Drops round offers the mega win potential which is every slot lover's fantasy. By and large, one more mind-boggling product by ELK Studios which will keep your entertainment going for a long time!