Gonzo’s Gold Slot Review
The slot game Gonzo’s Gold has a style and feel that we have come to associate with this brave adventurer. The entire design is based on an Aztec motif, from the Inca-inspired emblems to the temple backdrop. Gonzo is everything we know and love, thus this theme and the treasure-hunting plot are bound to succeed. This upbeat character first appeared in Gonzo's Quest in 2011, which is still well-liked today. Gonzo's Quest can be called one of NetEnt's best games in terms of features, appeal, and playability. Now that Gonzo's Gold has been released, we can break with convention. A cluster-pays slot machine that doesn’t have a cascade or reaction mechanism, Gonzo's Gold culminates in a symbol-growing feature during Free Spins. The soundtrack is really nice as a powerful contrast. The main game's soundtrack is quiet, but the count-ups and excellent win effects are pleasant.
Gonzo’s Gold by NetEnt Video Review
Gonzo’s Gold General Characteristics
- Cluster Pays
- 5 reels and 5 rows
- RTP: 96.11%, 95.07%, 93.07%, 91.09%
- Volatility: High
- Bet amount: 0.1 EUR - 200 EUR
- Maximum Win Multiplier: x6,500
- Maximum Win Value: 1,300,000 EUR
- Main Symbols: 9
- Additional Symbols: Wild Symbol, Scatter Symbol
Gonzo’s Gold Features
Cluster Pays
A group of symbols is forming a cluster if all symbols are the same and next to each other either horizontally or vertically. If 3 or more high win symbols or 4 or more low win symbols show up in a cluster, a win is awarded.
Scatter Symbol
During the main game and Free Spins, Scatters can be shown in any place on the game field and can stand for any other symbol. During Free Spins, the additional cluster win isn't counted for Scatter symbols that replace Expanding Symbols. Scatter symbols can only make a winning combination when they are near other symbols.
Free Spins
In case 3 or more Scatters are shown in any place on the game field, you will get 10 Free Spins and a bonus win. In this feature, in case you get 3 or more scatters, you get 10 more spins and also a bonus win.
- For 3 scatters the bonus is x2
- For 4 scatters the bonus is x20
- For 5 scatters the bonus is x200.
The feature is played at the same bet as the round that made Free Spins happen. At the end of the spins, the total win is added to any wins from the round that started the feature.
Golden Symbol Expansion
During Free Spins, when two or more Expanding Symbols are next to each other horizontally or vertically, they grow to take place over the whole row or reel. When Scatter Symbols stand in for Expanding Symbols, they don't grow and don't make other Expanding Symbols grow. Expanding Symbols grow after the initial wins are calculated. After the first wins have been counted and any Expanding Symbols have grown, an extra cluster win is given for the group of Expanding Symbols. When this cluster win is calculated, all Expanding Symbols, no matter where they are on the reels, are considered to be next to each other. During Free Spins, all symbols, but not Scatters, can be considered Golden Expanding Symbols and stay golden the whole time.
Our Experience Playing Gonzo’s Gold
We played 300 spins with a bet of 1 EUR and a total of 200 EUR to test. For the first 100 spins, we got the max win of 6 times the bet. For these hundred spins, we spent 20 EUR. For the next 100 spins, we got the maximum payout of 7 times our bet. We managed to earn Free Spins, which amounted to 30 times our bet. For this hundred, we spent 5 EUR. In the last 100 spins, we have received the maximum payout of 10 times our stake. As a result of our test, we lost 10 EUR.
Gonzo’s Gold Slot Verdict
Most of the rest of the game falls short of expectations and does not do the franchise justice. However, the elimination of the cascading win method, which was prominent in earlier Gonzo slots, is either courageous or a mistake. Likewise, Gonzo is pushed so far to the side that you almost cannot see him. Because of luck of altering elements, the base game seldom sees a lot of action, therefore it functions as an entirely typical cluster paying slot. The good news is that Gonzo's Gold wasn't a soul-crushing slog because free spins are frequently triggered. You are roused from your main game slumber by the melodious rhythm with heavy bass, and player action is required to select the expanding symbol. Although it is simple in both design and purpose, it worked okay. Free spins that occur pretty regularly and a cool expanding symbol feature are redeeming aspects.
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