Gonzo Goes Mental: NetEnt Reveals Three Free-Spins Tiers Ahead of November Launch

NetEnt lists 26 November 2026 as the general release date for Gonzo Goes Mental, with exclusive early access scheduled for 19 November. This is a preview of the announced game, published before either date.

Gonzo returns to a darker jungle setting, with Avalanche wins and an expanding play area supporting three levels of free spins.

From four rows to eight

The grid starts at five reels and four rows. Partly visible colossal symbols at the top can expand it to reveal the full symbol, up to eight rows. Expanded reels remain in place during the free-spins feature.

Avalanche wins remove winning symbols and allow replacements to fall into the gaps. In the base game, the multiplier rises by one per Avalanche, up to 5×; the bonus uses different multiplier rules.

Three bonus levels, with upgrades during play

NetEnt names the levels Delusional Spins, Mad Spins and Mental Spins. Collecting three, six or nine bonus symbols during a base-game spin awards five, eight or eleven free spins respectively.

Further bonus symbols can move the feature to a higher level, adding three spins at each upgrade. Any unused spins carry into the upgraded level.

The practical distinction is that a bonus can change level after it has started. Its initial spin count therefore does not describe every possible route through the feature.

A preview based on published rules

The dates and mechanics above come from the developer’s game page. They are not evidence of casino availability or a promotional spins package. Check the final in-game rules and any operator-specific terms before staking money.

Explore the wider catalogue in our NetEnt slots guide. For another November release using an expanding grid, see Mexican Standoff.

Source and image: NetEnt’s Gonzo Goes Mental page, checked 12 November 2026. Official artwork cropped for this page.

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