John Hunter and Galileo's Secrets

Play at Casiku Casino
RTP 96.50%
Volatility High
Provider Pragmatic
Reels 5
Paylines 10
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John Hunter and Galileo's Secrets Specifications

Launch DateFebruary 20th, 2025
SoftwarePragmatic
Game typeVideo slot
RTP96.50%
VolatilityHigh
Reels5
Paylines10
Max Wager (per line)250
Max Jackpot5000
Bet range0.10 – 25.00
Max multiplier5,000×
Hit frequency5.05%
Paylines typeFixed
SymbolsScatter Symbol
Bonus featuresBonus Buy, Random Trigger, Free Spins
MechanicsPaylines
ModifiersAnte Bet
Progressive JackpotNo
Practice PlayNo
AutoplayYes

John Hunter and Galileo’s Secrets is a video slot developed by Pragmatic Play. It features the legendary explorer John Hunter in his latest quest for treasure.

Released on February 20, 2025, our hero is catapulted from ancient ruins into the observatory of the legendary astronomer Galileo.

About John Hunter and Galileo’s Secrets

Set within Galileo’s meticulously organised observatory, the backdrop features towering bookshelves crammed with dusty tomes, a telescope, and an assortment of celestial paraphernalia.

The ambience is bathed in a warm, golden glow, suggesting Galileo pioneered astronomy with a penchant for mood lighting. The soundtrack complements the theme with an adventurous tune that would inspire any would-be explorer.

John Hunter and Galileo’s Secrets has five reels and 10 fixed paylines, from 10p to £250 per spin. The RTP is 96.50%, although others are available. The math model is high variance, with a max win capped at 5,000x the bet.

The low values are a selection of card suits – 5 matching awards between 7.5 and 10x. The high-value symbols are an inkpot, a quill, an hourglass, a portrait of John Hunter and a globe. Five-of-a-kind awards between 15x to 100x the bet. Other symbols include the Scatter and Super Scatter. The mystery symbol is a vertical 3×1 gold plate and blue orb Money Symbols.

Gameplay and Features

John Hunter and Galileo’s Secrets features include Mystery symbols, Respins, Free Spins and a Buy-In.

Mystery Symbols

The Mystery symbols are vertical gold 3×1 symbols. They can land on any reel. If they cover the whole reel, all the Mystery symbols will reveal either a random pay symbol or a Money symbol.

Respin Feature

The Money symbols all have fixed values from 1x to 1,000x the bet. Three respins are awarded if six or more Money symbols land on a spin. During the respins, only Money symbols and blanks are available. Six or more Money symbols retrigger 3 more respins. Once the feature ends, all the values on the screen are added up and paid out. Filling the whole grid with Money symbols awards 2,000x the bet.

Free Spins

Triggering the Free Spins requires three scatters on a spin. Before the free spins commence, a random symbol is selected to act as the Mystery Symbol throughout the feature. If the initial selection doesn’t suit, there’s the option to gamble the bonus for a higher-paying symbol. During free spins, any Mystery Symbols expand to fill its entire reel. Additionally, any Scatters are collected in a meter, and once you have four, you upgrade to the next level, and two extra free spins are awarded. Each level sees a new Mystery symbol.

Super Free Spins

If you reach the last level, you’ll play the Super Free Spins. The Money symbol becomes the Mystery symbol. This mode also triggers with two regular Scatters and a Super Scatter.

Bonus Buy Feature

You can access the bonus features for an additional cost.

80x triggers the Free Spins

200x triggers the Super Free Spins.

Conclusion

Compared to others in the series, especially John Hunter and the Book of Tut, this new edition introduces a fresh twist by saying goodbye to the usual historical exploration and hello to an astronomical adventure. The Mystery Symbol and Respins add depth, setting it apart from its predecessors and offering the chance to embark on a truly out-of-this-world adventure.

John Hunter and Galileo’s Secrets blends a thrilling exploration with engaging features, high volatility, and the potential for stellar payouts. Although it isn’t mind-blowing, it’s a refreshing change to the series with decent winning potential.

John Hunter and Galileo’s Secrets will be available at Pragmatic Play online casinos from the 20th of February 2025.

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