Solar Disc from IGT: Game Review - beaming ancient riches everywhere!

Take a trip to a mysterious Aztec temple where a mighty sun god awaits your presence in this new IGT release. Solar Disc is actually based on the hugely popular slot machine of the same name so it was a bit of a no brainer for IGT to finally release a digital online version of it. This game revolves around the all-powerful sun god, Huitzilopochtli, who is said to be hiding a vast fortune somewhere deep inside a magnificent Aztec temple. Read on to see if he will share some of his ancient treasure with us as we spin the reels in this very interesting online slot?

Solar Disc is a 6 reel slot with 26 paylines that includes Wild Symbols, Free Spins, and a Solar Disc feature.

Special Features

The game features an interesting mix of symbols that appear on the reels including totem masks, keys, coins, vases, bears, and pumas. Keep your eyes peeled for the last 2 symbols mentioned here as they pay out 5X your wager for landing 6 on an active payline.

The Wild symbol in the game is represented by the word ‘Wild’ surrounded by a bright orange and yellow Aztec design. This symbol replaces all other symbols apart from the Solar Disc and Scatter symbols to help create winning combinations on the reels.

After the reel spin of any game when a Solar Disc symbol appears then you will activate the Solar Disc feature. Once triggered, the Solar Disc symbol will turn over to reveal one of the following symbols: Puma, Bear, Vase, Mask, Key, or Coin. Every position where the revealed symbol occurs is then transformed into a Wild symbol. If all available symbols have already been transformed on the reels then any additional Solar Disc symbols will transform into Wilds.

The Scatter symbol in the game is illustrated by the word ‘Bonus’ displayed inside of gold and grey frame. Manage to land this symbol in any position on reel 1 along with one or more Solar Disc symbols in any positions on the other reels and you will activate the Free Spins bonus game and be awarded 10 Free Spins. The reels are far more lucrative in this feature as a Solar Disc symbol is guaranteed to land on each reel where Solar Disc symbols were used to trigger the feature. Unfortunately, the only drawback to this feature is that Free Spins cannot be retriggered.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The graphics are a tad basic to be fair which is to be expected considering it is an actual port of a physical slot machine. The action takes place in front of an Aztec temple with gold coins littering the ground along with a dusky purple sky in the background. Symbols in the game are full of detail and colour and consist of Bears, Pumas, Vases, Keys, Coins, and Totem Masks. The animations are a real visual treat especially when you trigger the Solar Disc feature as symbols are covered in gold and then proceed to flip over to reveal Wild symbols. It is a fantastic special effect and really adds to the gameplay.

The music is fast-paced and features a tribal-inspired soundtrack. It ties in rather well with the Aztec theme of the game.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 26 playines, an RTP ranging between 92.05% and 96.01%, and a low maximum payout worth 500X your total bet.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.25, 2.50, 5.00, 7.50, 12.50, 25.00, 50.00, 75.00, 125.00, 250.00, 500.00

• Puma Symbol: 15 for 3X, 30 for 4X, 75 for 5X, 250 for 6X
• Sun Bear Symbol: 15 for 3X, 30 for 4X, 75 for 5X, 250 for 6x
• Vase Symbol: 10 for 3X, 20 for 4X, 30 for 5X, 75 for 6X
• Mask Symbol: 10 for 3X, 20 for 4X, 30 for 5X, 75 for 6X
• Key Symbol: 5 for 3X, 10 for 4X, 20 for 5X, 50 for 6X
• Coin Symbol: 5 for 3X, 10 for 4X, 20 for 5X, 50 for 6X

Our Verdict on Solar Disc

Acclaimed software provider IGT created this slot and it’s one Aztec temple definitely worth seeking out! Solar Disc features decent graphics that are elevated by outstanding animations and comes with an exciting selection of bonus features. The Solar Disc feature triggered quite often when playing and can lead to some nice cash payouts especially when you land a few Solar Discs together on the reels. The main attraction of this slot is the Free Spins bonus game as not only do you get 10 Free Spins but also guaranteed Solar Disc symbols. This essentially means you are guaranteed Wilds on every Free Spin! The top prize for this slot is a reasonable 500X your wager which can be won on every spin. Variance-wise, it is Medium so you will notice that payouts occur more often the more you play. For slots with a similar Aztec theme, check out Aztec Warrior Princess and Temple of Nudges.

Unleash the mighty power of Huitzilopochtli on the reels when you play Solar Disc!