Ancient Tumble by Relax Gaming – An All-in-One Slot Adventure

Relax Gaming’s recently announced Ancient Tumble slot has been getting positive reviews lately. For one, the name is reminiscent of one of their first releases, Temple Tumble MegaWays, as well as a myriad of other Tumble slots that make up the studio’s diverse portfolio. Most of them have been well received and so the tumble adventures continue, on steroids. For this almighty release, it seems they went above and beyond, incorporating what seems like an endless number of bells and whistles. Hold tight as we endeavour to break it down to the essentials, before wide release on the 25^th of June.

The Mechanics

The immersive jungle adventure in Ancient Tumble is set on a 6x6 grid that uses 46,656 ways to win by matching symbols from left to right. There are 9 regular symbols/blocks in the main game, plus the Hero/Wild block that appears on reels 2—6. Then there are the following special symbols that will come up either in the base game or, mostly, during one of the many features.

Special Symbols

Let’s take a closer look at some of the key money-making symbols. Note that only the first one can also appear in the main game:

• Unbreakable Wilds (reels 2—6): These wilds destroy any normal symbol directly below them after each winning cascade and remain until they are part of a win or until the round is over.
• Coin Symbols: Reveal instant win multipliers between 1x and 25x the bet.
• Coin Multiplier Symbols: When destroyed, it can reveal a multiplier that multiplies the coins.
• Colossal Symbols: Range in size between 2x2 and 5x5.

Free Spins Modes

Players get to choose between 4 different Free Spin modes once all stone blocks in the main game are destroyed. Each comes with unique mechanics and enhancements and lasts for at least 6 turns:

• Coin Free Spins: Between 3 and 14 coin stone blocks are guaranteed in each spin, plus a likely Coin Multiplier.
• Classic Free Spins: Comes with Extra Spins stone blocks that award up to +3 spins when destroyed, and Multiplier Special stone blocks that can add up to x3 to the overall multiplier.
• Colossal Free Spins: Works as the Classic but includes larger symbols ranging from 2x2 to 5x5 in every spin, increasing the potential for big wins.
• Multiplier Ladder Free Spins: After each win and at the beginning of every spin, the multiplier increases one step up the ladder, reaching up to x100. Additional spins are awarded at key milestones (x10, x20, x50, x100).

To take things even further, the team at Relax has added a few special modes:

• Golden Spin: Any spin can randomly trigger a Golden Spin, increasing the chance to win. If all stone blocks are destroyed, Super Free Spins are triggered instead of regular Free Spins.​
• Super Free Spins: Combines features from all regular Free Spin options and awards more frequent action multipliers.
• Hot Mode: This mode can be triggered randomly at the start of any Free Spin mode, significantly increasing the chances of winning big.

Buy Feature

Even though the bonus gets triggered every 100 spins or so, players have the option to buy themselves into the Free Spins thrill in an instant:

• Regular Free Spins for 50x the bet.
• Super Free Spins for 400x the bet.

Special Bets

In the base game, players can choose between three enhanced bets to unlock better win opportunities as follows:

• Enhanced Spin: For a 50% higher bet, stone blocks are more likely to reveal Unbreakable Wilds, which in turn makes it easier to win Free Spins.
• Coin Spin: Between 3 and 14 Coin stone blocks appear in every spin, potentially with Coin Multipliers. This spin costs 5x a normal bet.
• Colossal Spin: Colossal symbols of sizes between 2x2 and 5x5 appear in every spin, costing 7x a normal bet.

Game Stats

• RTP: 96.10%
• Volatility: Medium-High
• Max Win: 10,000x bet
• Bet Range: €0.20 to €100.

Win Probabilities

• Big Win (15x or more): 1 in 9
• Mega Win (30x or more): 1 in 160
• Epic Win (60x or more): 1 in 323.

Final Thoughts

Ancient Tumble is an unordinary slot from extraordinary developers. It combines elements from Temple Tumble and years of experience at crafting cascading slots that they’ve come to master, and which, more or less, stem from the good-old Gonzo’s Quest. We realise all of this can be a mouthful for mere mortals, but if an opportunity comes and you’re up for a rollercoaster of an experience when browsing the next online slot to play, then don’t let this essay of bonuses and features intimidate you from giving it a few minutes of your time. There’s a good chance you may like it as well.