Quick Stats
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Provider | Quickspin |
| Game Type | Video Slot |
| RTP | 96.63% |
| Volatility | High |
| Reels / Rows | 3×3 expanding to 5×3 |
| Paylines | 27 expanding to 243 ways to win |
| Min Bet | $0.25 |
| Max Bet | $100.00 |
| Max Win | 13,254x stake |
| Features | Expanding Respins, Sticky Wins, Mucha Mayana Multiplier |
| Theme | Mayan Civilisation / Jungle |
| Release Date | 10 October 2017 |
| Platform | Desktop |
What Is Mayana?
Mayana is a reel-expansion slot — a genre that was still unusual in 2017 when Quickspin released it, and remains relatively rare today. The game begins on a compact 3×3 grid with 27 ways to win. Every winning combination keeps the winning symbols locked in place and awards a free respin on an expanded reel set, progressively uncovering new rows until the full 5×3 grid opens at 243 ways to win. The biggest wins come from stringing together three consecutive winning respins and then triggering the Mucha Mayana multiplier on the final spin.
There are no free spins, no scatter triggers, no bonus pick screens, and no wild symbols in the traditional sense. What you get instead is one elegantly designed mechanic that rewards patience and the kind of session where nothing happens for 30 spins — and then everything happens at once.
It’s best suited to players comfortable with high volatility sessions who enjoy mechanic-driven gameplay over feature variety. Casual players expecting regular payouts or a steady stream of bonus triggers will likely find it frustrating. Quickspin is a Swedish studio founded in 2011 and now part of the Playtech group, with a reputation for clean game design and above-average RTPs across their portfolio.
RTP and Volatility
The RTP is 96.63%, confirmed by multiple independent review databases. That’s slightly above the industry average of 96%, meaning for every $100 wagered across millions of spins, the game returns roughly $96.63. On a $25 session at the $0.25 minimum (100 spins), the theoretical long-run cost is around $0.93. In practice, the high volatility means individual sessions will deviate substantially from that figure.
High volatility matters more here than in most slots because Mayana’s entire payout model depends on hitting respin chains. A single winning spin followed by one respin produces a modest result. The 13,254x ceiling and the Mucha Mayana multiplier are only accessible through a full three-respin chain — which requires getting matching symbols three times in a row on progressively expanding grids. Most spins won’t get there. The base game without a respin chain delivers small, unremarkable payouts. Budget for extended dry stretches between big results.
Betting Range
Bets run from $0.25 to $100.00 per spin. At $0.25, a $25 session budget gives you 100 spins — enough to expect at least some respin sequences to develop, though a full three-respin chain with Mucha Mayana activation is still rare. At $100 per spin, a 13,254x win would pay out $1,325,400 — theoretical, but it explains why serious session bankroll management matters at the upper end.
The controls are straightforward: up and down arrows next to the total bet box adjust your stake. Check you’re comfortable with the increment steps before spinning.
How to Play Mayana — Step by Step
- Open the paytable first. Click the information icon in the bottom left menu to see symbol values and the respin rules. Understanding exactly what triggers a respin and how the multiplier activates is essential before wagering real money.
- Set your bet. Use the arrows next to the total bet display to choose your stake between $0.25 and $100. Start conservatively — this game’s value concentrates in infrequent large events, not regular small wins.
- Spin on the 3×3 grid. Your opening spin plays on a 3-reel, 3-row grid with 27 ways to win. You need at least 3 matching symbols on consecutive reels from the left to land a paying combination.
- First winning combination — Respin 1. Winning symbols lock in place (sticky). The bottom row of the grid unlocks, expanding to a 5×1 arrangement beneath the existing 3×3. You get a free respin on this expanded grid, still with 27 ways to win.
- Second winning combination — Respin 2. If the respin produces another win, the middle row also unlocks to 5 symbols wide. Ways to win jump to 108, and a 2x multiplier applies to any win on this spin.
- Third winning combination — Respin 3. The top row expands to 5 symbols, completing the full 5×3 grid with 243 ways to win. A 3x multiplier applies, and the Mucha Mayana feature can now activate — a random multiplier that stacks on top of the 3x base.
- Mucha Mayana. On the final respin of a three-respin chain, the game may randomly apply an additional multiplier ranging from 4x to 20x (some sources cite up to 200x — verify in the in-game paytable at Black Spins, as figures differ across platforms). This is where the headline wins originate.
- If a respin produces no win. The chain ends, multipliers reset, and the grid contracts back to the 3×3 starting position on the next paid spin.
Try this: run 50 base spins at $0.25 and track how often a respin chain of two or more develops — it gives you a realistic sense of the game’s rhythm before increasing your stake.
Symbols
Mayana uses eight symbols in total and no wilds or scatters. The four high-value symbols are Mayan ceremonial masks, each styled after a different jungle creature or tribal icon. The four low-value symbols are polished gemstones in different colours. All eight symbols animate when they form part of a winning combination.
Specific coin values are not published externally — check the in-game paytable for exact amounts per symbol and combination size. What multiple sources confirm is that the individual symbol payouts are modest by comparison to many slots, by design. The game’s payout model front-loads value into the respin multipliers rather than the base symbol payouts. A five-of-a-kind of the top mask symbol without a multiplier lands a relatively small result; the same five masks on a 3x or Mucha Mayana spin is where the big numbers come from.
Bonus Features
Expanding Respins with Sticky Wins
Every winning spin triggers a free respin. The winning symbols from that spin lock in place — they stay on the reels and continue to contribute to wins on the respins that follow. The grid expands by unlocking a new full-width row with each consecutive winning respin, moving from 3 columns wide to 5 columns wide across the middle and eventually the top rows. This is the game’s single mechanic and its entire feature set.
Chains can end at any point if a respin produces no new winning combination. Most chains stop after one or two respins. Getting all three is relatively uncommon, and activating the Mucha Mayana multiplier on the final respin requires both a full chain and a separate random trigger.
Mucha Mayana Multiplier
This multiplier can only activate on the final respin of a three-respin chain — when the full 5×3 grid is in play. It applies randomly. When it fires, the total win for that respin is multiplied by a randomly selected value. Most sources cite the range as 4x to 20x on top of the existing 3x respin multiplier. At least one source cites up to 200x. The in-game paytable is the definitive reference — check it before playing, as the figure determines the game’s realistic max win ceiling per session.
This is the mechanic that produces the headline 13,254x maximum. Landing a full five-reel, five-symbol combination of the top mask on a final respin with the maximum Mucha Mayana multiplier applied delivers that result. It is rare. But it is theoretically achievable, and Quickspin has confirmed the figure.
Reel Multipliers
Separate from the Mucha Mayana bonus, the game applies a stacking multiplier to each progressive respin. Respin 2 carries a 2x multiplier on any win; Respin 3 carries a 3x multiplier before Mucha Mayana applies. These multipliers are consistent and predictable — every two-respin chain applies a 2x to the second win, every three-respin chain applies 3x to the third.
About Quickspin
Quickspin is a Swedish game studio established in 2011 and acquired by Playtech in 2016. They hold multiple regulatory licences and are distributed across hundreds of casino platforms globally. Their portfolio spans around 140 titles, with a consistent reputation for clean mechanics, polished design, and above-average RTPs. Mayana was an early example of their willingness to abandon convention — no wilds, no scatters, no free spins — in favour of a single-mechanic design done well.
Is Mayana Worth Playing?
Pros:
- The 96.63% RTP is genuinely above average and confirmed by multiple independent sources.
- The 13,254x max win is exceptional for a non-progressive slot — few pokies this old still carry a ceiling that competitive.
- The expanding respin mechanic is elegantly designed — simple to understand, engaging when it fires, and distinct from the vast majority of the catalogue.
- No unnecessary complexity. One mechanic, executed clearly.
- Quickspin’s pedigree means the RNG and fairness credentials are rock solid.
Cons:
- High volatility sessions demand patience and a sufficient bankroll. A $25 budget at minimum bet gives you 100 spins, but most of those may produce nothing memorable.
- No free spins round means there’s no dedicated bonus mode to look forward to or build a session around — all the excitement lives within the base game mechanic.
- Desktop-only at Black Spins, which limits where you can play it.
- The Mucha Mayana multiplier triggers randomly on the final respin — you can complete three winning respins and still not get it. That randomness can feel deflating after grinding to a full grid expansion.
- The game is now nearly a decade old. Visually it holds up reasonably well, but players used to 2024–2026 production values may find it showing its age.
Mayana is a genuinely clever pokie that holds up better than most 2017 releases. The expanding respin mechanic still feels distinctive, the RTP is strong, and the 13,254x ceiling is legitimate. It’s not for players who want regular bonus triggers or a free spins mode — this is a game where you wait for the chain reaction, and when it goes three deep with Mucha Mayana firing, it delivers. Go in knowing the volatility is high, set your session budget accordingly, and check the in-game multiplier range before you start.
Responsible Gambling
Mayana uses a certified random number generator (RNG). Every spin outcome is independent — the respin chain mechanic does not influence, predict, or respond to prior results in any way. Set a clear budget before you play, and use the bet controls to manage your stake deliberately across a session. If gambling stops being enjoyable or becomes difficult to control, reach out to your local responsible gambling support service for help.