Rise of Maya Slot Review
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8.0Value score · Very good · how it works
Rise of Maya review: NetEnt's 2020 temple slot with expanding Serpent Wilds, hot reels in free spins and a Bonus Bet, 96.42% RTP and a 6,200x max win.
- #35by value of 226 NetEnt slots
- #1084by value of 3,708 slots
- #1087by RTP of 3,708 slots
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Basic information
| Software | NetEnt |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 |
| Theme | Aztec and Mayan slots |
| RTP | 96.42% |
| Volatility | Very high |
| Max win | x6,200 |
| Hit frequency | 25% of spins |
| Features | Free spins |
| Game type | Slot |
| Data verified | 2026-09-28 |
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Rise of Maya review
Serpent Wilds slither across the reels of an ancient temple in NetEnt's 2020 slot. They do more than substitute: the reels where they land become hot reels for the free spins, and on those reels a Serpent Stack can fill the whole column. The grid is 5 by 3 with 10 lines. A Bonus Bet that doubles the stake adds a re-spin aimed at the scatter. The rating is Very high volatility with a 6,200x ceiling.
Serpents on the reels
The studio says there are four types of Wild, but the text we hold describes three. The Single Serpent Wild is a standard Wild that substitutes for every symbol except Scatters. Expanding Serpent Wilds stretch up or down and may cover part or all of a reel. Serpent Stacks appear only in the free spins, on hot reels, and always cover the entire reel.
Free spins and hot reels
Free spins start when three or more Wild and/or Scatter symbols land in any combination during the main game. The mix matters because a Wild counts toward the trigger just like a Scatter. More free spins can be won inside the round, and the studio mentions up to 20 free spins in total.
The reels on which the triggering Wilds landed turn into hot reels for the whole feature. When a Serpent Stack lands on a hot reel, it expands to fill it. This is how the studio improves the chance of a fully expanded stack, and with it the win potential.
Nudge
Can trigger at random after a non-winning spin, in both the main game and the free spins. A Wild or Scatter may be nudged onto the reels, which could create a win or trigger the free spins.
Bonus Bet
An optional switch in the main game that doubles your bet. It raises the chance of extra Scatter symbols, so free spins and hot reels become more likely.
Second Chance Scatter Re-Spin
Works only with the Bonus Bet on. If at least two Wild or Scatter symbols land, the remaining reels re-spin for a chance at a third and the free spins.
What the Bonus Bet changes
Doubling the bet is a decision with a simple cost: every spin now costs twice as much. The figures below are for a single stake unit and describe the normal bet. The studio does not publish a separate RTP for the Bonus Bet in the text we hold.
Maths of Rise of Maya
One RTP is recorded, 96.42%, which is a house edge of 3.58% and a long-run cost of about $35.80 per $1,000 wagered. The hit frequency is 25%. Volatility is Very high. The max win is 6,200x the bet, equal to $1,240 at $0.20, $6,200 at $1 and $31,000 at $5.
100 spins cost $0.72 on average at $0.20, $3.58 at $1 and $17.90 at $5 ($500 wagered). The studio lists bets from €0.10 to €150.00.
Peers with similar caps
Jungle Spirit: Call of the Wild lists 96.47% and 7,700x, and Gods of Gold: InfiniReels 96.21% and 7,300x. Ozzy Osbourne has 96.67% with 6,000x, Magic Lab 96.1% with 5,999x, and Leprechaun Joy 96.19% with 5,255x. Fruit Shop Grand Re - Opening lists 96.37% and 5,000x. All are Very high.
Pros
- Hot reels raise the chance of full Serpent Stacks in free spins
- A Wild or Scatter can trigger the free spins
- Max win of 6,200x the bet
- Free official demo available
Cons
- Very high volatility
- The Bonus Bet doubles the cost of every spin
- Serpent Stacks appear only during the free spins
Verdict
Rise of Maya ties its whole design to the serpents: Wilds can trigger the free spins, mark hot reels, and later expand into full-reel stacks. It lists a 96.42% RTP, Very high volatility and a 6,200x max win. The Bonus Bet doubles each stake, and a 3.58% house edge applies either way, so decide a budget and try the demo first.
Sources: NetEnt official game page; RTP, volatility and max win from the open Slot RTP Database.
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Rise of Maya RTP
The data lists one RTP for Rise of Maya. Versions are not tracked for NetEnt games, so other versions may exist; check the game's info screen.
- 96.42% $35.80 lost per $1,000
Cost of 100 spins
| Bet | Wagered | Average cost at 96.42% |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $20 | $0.72 |
| $1 | $100 | $3.58 |
| $5 | $500 | $17.90 |
Averages computed from the published RTP; real sessions vary widely around them. RTP calculator
Rise of Maya max win, volatility & stats
- Value score
- 8.0 / 10
- Lost per $1,000 (average)
- $35.80
- Max win at $1 bet
- $6,200
- Wins on average
- 1 in 4 spins
Percentiles compare this game with the 3,708 games in the catalogue. Max win: 6,200×.
