4ThePlayer's 3 Secret Cities presents a quest through hidden Aztec temples.
The game features a traditional 5-reel layout with 1,024 ways to win. Symbols on the reels reflect the Aztec theme and include low-value playing cards (10-A) designed with thematic elements such as a map on the Jack and a compass on the Ace. Higher-value symbols include golden snakes, silver necklaces, black panthers, a male adventurer and a female priestess. The most valuable symbols are the adventurer and the priestess, with payouts awarded for landing just two of them on a payline.
At the heart of the game are two special symbols: the Wild and the Scatter. The Wild symbol, which is a golden Aztec Sun Stone, substitutes for all other symbols on the reels except the Scatter. This increases the player's chances of completing winning combinations. The Scatter symbol, represented by bronze, silver or gold temple icons, triggers the game's bonus features.
3 Secret Cities has two main bonus features: BONUS UP and Free Spins. Landing two Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels in the base game activates BONUS↑UP. This feature offers players a pick-a-prize option. They can either receive a cash prize of up to 50 times their bet or progress on a map with three secret cities: Jungle City, Sea City and Gold City. Each city on the map represents an enhanced Free Spins bonus with a greater number of Free Spins, a higher win multiplier and a larger potential maximum win.
The Free Spins bonus is triggered by landing three Scatter symbols. Upon activation, players participate in a selection process where they choose the number of free spins, the win multiplier for the duration of the bonus, and a symbol that will be super stacked on the reels. This element of player choice adds an interactive layer to the bonus round. There's also the chance to win additional free spins and increase the multiplier during the selection process, further increasing the potential rewards.