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Beat the Beast: Quetzalcoatl’s Trial is a video slot from Thunderkick released on 6 August 2020, with a wider release on 19 August 2020. The game is part of the Beat the Beast series and takes the player into the jungles of ancient Mesoamerica, where a temple, stone reels and the image of Quetzalcoatl create the atmosphere of a trial before a mythical deity.

The game grid consists of 5 reels and 3 rows with 9 paylines. RTP is 96.16%, volatility is very high and the maximum win reaches 5555x the stake. Public slot catalogues list a bet range of 0.10–100.00, although the actual limits may depend on the particular operator.

Game Features

• Free Spins
• Wild symbols
• Scatter symbols
• Wild Collect
• Symbol Upgrades
• Level Up
• Bonus Game
• Retriggers
• RTP Range
• 9 paylines
• Maximum win up to 5555x

The main mechanic is linked to the Quetzalcoatl Emblem symbol. It acts as both Wild and Scatter, substitutes for standard symbols and triggers the bonus game when three or more land. The base game remains an accessible 5-reel slot, while the main potential is revealed during Free Spins.

Bonus Mode

Bonus Game is triggered by Scatter symbols and begins with 10 free spins. Wild Collect becomes active during the bonus: the player collects green Wild symbols to fill a meter and progress through the levels.

When the meter is filled, Symbol Upgrade improves a lower-paying symbol into a more valuable one. Each completed level adds more free spins. The bonus section contains 5 levels in total, and completing all of them can transform medium-value symbols into the highest-value Quetzalcoatl symbol.

Theme and Style

Beat the Beast: Quetzalcoatl’s Trial uses a style based on ancient civilisations, jungles and Mesoamerican mythology. The reels feature Quetzalcoatl, stone idols, ceremonial objects, crowns, axes, cups, Wild, Scatter and card values. The game belongs to the following categories: mythological slots, Aztec slots, Maya slots, jungle slots, adventure slots and video slots.

The visual style focuses on a temple atmosphere, green jungle scenery, stone symbols and the trial set by an ancient deity. This is not a classic fruit machine, but a high-volatility Thunderkick slot with a simple base structure and a multi-level bonus.

Popularity Among Players

Beat the Beast: Quetzalcoatl’s Trial appears particularly often in public data for Finland, Austria, Norway and New Zealand, and may also appeal to players from Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Australia. Maya themes, jungles, ancient temples and very high volatility suit players who enjoy atmospheric slots with bonus free spins.

The slot suits users who enjoy 9 paylines, Free Spins, Wild, Scatter, Wild Collect, Symbol Upgrades, Level Up, retriggers and a maximum win of up to 5555x.