It’s not every day a slot dares to throw artichokes into ancient civilisation. But in Mayan Fusion by Slingshot Studios, that’s exactly what you get: a mash-up of classic fruit symbols and Mayan iconography, all over a ruin-drenched jungle backdrop and peppered with quirky bonus mechanics. The theme is bold — part temple expedition, part supermarket — and it doesn't seem overly concerned with historical accuracy.
The gameplay unfolds on a standard 5x3 grid with 20 paylines. You’ll need to line up at least three matching symbols from left to right starting on the first reel to land a win. The minimum bet sits at 0.20, and alongside the main game, you’ll spot feature tabs hovering above each reel — these tabs house mini bonus features that are progressively upgraded and triggered during play.
Slingshot Studios may not release at the same pace as some larger names, but when it does drop a slot, there’s usually a mechanical twist involved. Titles like Links of Ra or African Legends have dabbled in progressive-style bonuses and unique modifiers, and Mayan Fusion carries forward that experimental streak with its Jackpot Free Spins, Upsizer option, and the rather creative use of reel-based feature tabs.
Here’s how you can get started and play Mayan Fusion for yourself:
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Mayan Fusion’s paytable mixes lower-paying fruit symbols with a selection of higher-paying mask icons. You’ll need at least three matching symbols on a payline to score a payout. Check out the complete paytable below:
Symbol | Payout for 3, 4, and 5 of a kind |
Grapes | 1x, 2x, 2.50x |
Artichokes | 1x, 2x, 2.50x |
Lemons | 1.50x, 2.50x, 3.75x |
Bananas | 1.50x, 2.50x, 3.75x |
Pineapples | 2x, 3x, 5x |
Pears | 2x, 3x, 5x |
Purple Mayan Mask | 2.50x, 3.75x, 7.50x |
Blue Mayan Mask | 3x, 4.50x, 8.75x |
Green Mayan Mask | 3.75x, 5.50x, 11.25x |
Yellow Mayan Mask | 4.50x, 6.25x, 12.50x |
Orange Mayan Mask | 5x, 7.50x, 15x |
Red Mayan Mask | 6.25x, 10x, 20x |
Each reel has its own bonus feature tab, which activates when you land either Trigger or Upgrade symbols beneath them. There’s one potential prize per reel, and their effects vary — from adding wilds to triggering jackpots. Importantly, upgrades increase a tab’s potential reward, while triggers claim it. These bonuses could activate during both the base game and Free Spins, though most tabs reset after triggering.
Upgrading this tab increases the Wild Multiplier from 2x to 10x. When triggered, it places a multiplier Wild on reel 1. If the Wild forms part of a potential win, the multiplier applies to that win.
Landing four Trigger symbols on reel 2 claims the Mini Jackpot, worth 10x to 30x the total bet. Upgrade symbols gradually raise its potential payout in 0.2x increments. Triggers and upgrades can carry over to the Jackpot Free Spins round.
This tab adds 2 to 10 random Wilds to the grid when triggered. Upgrade symbols increase the number of Wilds added, while Trigger symbols activate the effect.
This works similarly to the Mini Jackpot, but offers 30x to 80x the bet. Upgrades add 0.5x increments, and four Trigger symbols claim the potential reward.
This tab awards 1 to 3 Walking Wilds, which shift left with each spin. They’re removed once they reach reel 1. These can build gradually using Upgrade symbols and trigger when a Trigger symbol lands.
At random during the base game, a spin can shift into a Jackpot Spin. These focus on either the Major Jackpot (250x to 750x) or the Grand Jackpot (2,500x to 7,500x). Each reel then collects Trigger symbols to spell out the required letters for a payout. This feature doesn’t overlap with Free Spins.
Landing 3 Scatters triggers the Free Spins round, which includes a wheel spin to determine your mode:
Upgrades don’t reset between spins during Free Spins but will not carry over to the base game afterwards.
Mayan Fusion walks a strange but deliberate line between fruit slot and jungle quest. If you're after more hybrids with progressive modifiers, you might enjoy titles like Links of Ra or Links of Ra II, both available at BetVictor.