Pragmatic Play releases new Aztec empire-themed slot Jane Hunter and the Mask of Montezuma

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has announced the launch of its latest video slot, Jane Hunter and the Mask of Montezuma. The latest title takes players on "a journey deep into the Aztec Tombs in search of hidden treasures."

"Players accompany the intrepid Jane Hunter as she explores the secrets of Montezuma and discovers hidden gems with her symbolic backpack, binoculars, and pickaxe across 5x3 reels and 10 paylines," the company described of the game and its background.

Wilds can land on any of the five reels in the base game, substituting for all symbols except the scatter and bonus icons. Landing three, four, or five scatters on any spin unlocks a hidden lair in which 10, 15, or 20 free spins are awarded, respectively.  

During free spins, the four most valuable paying symbols act as money symbols, and wilds act as collect symbols. Whenever a wild hits with a money symbol, the total value of all money symbols on the screen is awarded.

Each money symbol that hits is collected in one of four special meters. When a meter is filled, the value of its corresponding symbol is increased by 5x the total bet for the duration of the round, and the meter resets.  

Players can also land bonus symbols on the fifth reel in the base game to trigger the pick bonus game, where choosing one of five treasure chests could award 10, 15, or 20 free spins or up to 40x the player's total bet.  

Jane Hunter and the Mask of Montezuma is the latest Pragmatic Play title, following other recent releases, including 3 Dancing Monkeys and Gods of Giza.  

Irina Cornides

Irina Cornides, Chief Operating Officer at Pragmatic Play, said: "Jane Hunter and the Mask of Montezuma is a very exciting release. Its immersive design and engaging mechanics are sure to keep players entertained."

"The free game with its progressive symbols, the bonus game with chances to land instant cash prizes or free spins and a top prize of 5,000x the player's bet makes this yet another solid addition to Pragmatic Play's portfolio," she concluded.

Earlier this week, the provider announced a major commercial deal focused on the future of entertainment, making it the first provider brand to partner with Land Vegas, deemed by the provider as "the first Latin American casino in the Metaverse."