Gonzo’s Gold Slot Free Play
Gonzo’s Gold
Provider:
Netent
Rows:
5
Reels:
5
Volatility:
Medium
Min Bet:
0.10
MaxMultiplier:
5000 x Bet
RTP:
96.11%
Free Spins:
yes
Bonus Rounds:
yes
Jackpot:
no
Release Date:
October 14, 2021
Theme of The Game
One of NetEnt’s most popular series is getting a new title, and it’s going to be called Gonzo’s Gold. The same Gonzo, a conquistador that has landed in South America, is the main character of this new slot as well. It’s been one of the most played series to date, and they’ve kept the same theme in this case, just with a different game area and symbols.
The reels are populated with a mix of Royals that have a bit of an Aztec influence in their design, along with a number of symbols showing various idols and masks. Add the image of Gonzo, or of Pyramids from South America, and it’s a pretty good design overall.
Developer
The company behind this release is called NetEnt, and it’s a major developer that has launched hundreds of some of the best-looking slots around so far. While the casual market was their main focus for a lot of the last two decades, they’re expanding with more volatile titles now, and Gonzo’s Gold is one of those.
How To Play Gonzo’s Gold Slot Demo
There will be an option, for you to select a wager that is somewhere between $0.10 and $200.
In exchange, the game area will give you 5×5 reels and a Cluster Pays system which can be used to create winning combinations. You just need 3 or more premium symbols grouped up, or 4 or more low symbols, and you will get paid. For best results, you would need to fill the reels with matching symbols, as the best rewards come when you form clusters of 25.
Special Features
Most of the action in this game will be coming from its free spins feature. Requiring a scatter symbol with the Pyramid to land 3, 4, or 5 times, it will result in prizes of 2x to 200x the stake, and in triggering 10 free spins.
In a way that reminds us of the Book style slot machines, those same Pyramid scatters are also going to be used as substitutes. They’re not easy to get though, so you shouldn’t expect them to act in that capacity often.
Once the free spins trigger, you get a pick to make, which will give you a special symbol. One of the regulars will gain the ability to expand on its reel, if there are 2+ adjacent on the reels. They end up taking over a row or a reel when this happens. Those symbols, which have expanded, will get you paid once more. It’s a version of the Book mechanic, but adapted for the Cluster Pays system. It doesn’t feel quite as powerful as the original, but the potential of the game is just as good.
Maximum Payouts
Gonzo’s Gold can be expected to pay at most 6,500x the stake. It’s not exactly impressive from a slot machine whose volatility is high, but it’s going to be better than what you see from most Book titles.
The RTP range has several values, and I’d suggest you look for casinos that use the 96.11% option. Others can be set to 95.07%, 93.07%, or even 91.09%.
Summary
Gonzo’s Gold is a fine addition to a very popular series of slot machines, and as such it will get a lot of attention from its players. I didn’t find it as exciting as the original, but the use of Book-style mechanics in a Cluster Pays title is something you don’t get in other games, and it’s worth checking out.
