La Fortuna de Maria: Mega Cash Collect

La Fortuna de Maria: Mega Cash Collect??? is a Mexican-themed slot game developed by Playtech. The game features a 5-reel, 30-payline layout with a vibrant Day of the Dead aesthetic. The slot incorporates various Mexican cultural elements, creating an immersive gaming experience.

Symbols and Gameplay: The game includes several thematic symbols, with the female skull serving as the Wild symbol. This Wild can substitute for all symbols except the Cash Collect???, Cash Prize, Caliente Cash Prize, and Free Games symbols. During the Free Games feature, a Special Wild symbol appears, wearing a sombrero and triggering the Dropping Wilds feature when it lands.

The Cash Collect??? symbol is a key element of the game, appearing on reels 1 and/or 5 during the main game and on any reel during Free Games. This symbol activates the collection of coin symbols, which include Cash Prizes, Caliente Cash Prizes, and Free Games symbols.

Bonus Features:

1. Mega Cash Collect??? Feature: ??? Triggered by landing a Cash Collect??? symbol alongside coin symbols ??? Collects all coin symbols on the reels ??? Multiple Cash Collect??? symbols increase the collection potential
2. Free Games Feature: ??? Activated by Cash Collect??? symbols and Free Games coin symbols ??? Adds 5 extra locked rows to the reels ??? Includes special mechanics like locked Cash Collect??? symbols and unlockable rows
3. Dropping Wilds: ??? Exclusive to Free Games ??? Triggered by Special Wild symbols ??? Creates stacks of Wild symbols with potential multipliers
4. Cash Spreader: ??? Available during Free Games ??? Spreads up to 5 random coins on extra reels
5. Sticky Cash Symbol: ??? Appears in Free Games ??? Freezes on the reels, doubling in value until reaching 16x total bet ??? Transforms into a Caliente Cash Prize symbol

The game also features Cash Collect??? Prizes, offering four types of fixed jackpots: GRAND, MAJOR, MINOR, and MINI. These prizes are randomly awarded when specific symbol combinations appear.

A notable feature of La Fortuna de Maria is its intricate Free Games bonus, which combines multiple mechanics such as locked symbols, expanding reels, and progressive features to create a dynamic and potentially rewarding experience.