Where is the Gold Slot - Theme and storyline
Where is the Gold is not only the first question that players are asked when they start playing slot machines but also a slot from Aristocrat Gaming on the familiar topic of the gold rush? In it, you will find carts, pickaxes, dynamite, as well as another vision of the stereotypical gold hunter with a gray beard and a neck scarf. This theme is widespread among slots for obvious reasons, but it never fails. After all, who does not want to feel like an adventurous explorer of California lands in search of a nugget that can bring a fortune?
Where is the Gold - Graphics, sounds and animations
The characters depict cartoony versions of the main attributes of the gold rush (dynamite, mine entrances, wagons, etc.), but they could not avoid the characteristic Aristocrat problem in the form of a flashy color scheme. Moreover, the developers didn’t even bother to somehow insert characters from ace to nine into the theme of the slot. The sound design seems a little out of place, but not particularly distracting from the game, so you quickly forget about it. Animations are simple but flowing. In general, the graphics for the slot are up to the mark.
Where is the Gold Gameplay
The gameplay is very disappointing. There are 5 reels in the slot, 25 paylines and the complete absence of any additional functions. There is nothing in the game that can diversify the process, so it remains only to press a button and observe the rotation of the reels. High volatility means a rare loss of bonuses (see below), therefore, without special symbols or a gambling function, such gameplay will seem too monotonous players accustomed to modern slots with a large selection of functions. In addition to being too simplistic, the slot also suffers from animations that are too slow without the possibility of speeding up or skipping.
In the end, playing Where’s The Gold is boring.
Where is the Gold - Wilds, bonuses and free spins
There is only one bonus function in the slot, which is triggered when three or more Scatter symbols appear. During the bonus, you need to choose a character who will give you up to 10 free spins - the exact amount is determined randomly. Also, a maximum of 3 characters will turn into Golden Wilds, which replace all characters except Scatter.
In addition, during the bonus, you have the opportunity to restart the function and get an additional 10 free spins.
In the main game, wilds are not provided.
Where is the Gold - Bet Size, RTP and Variance
The high dispersion of the slot will appeal to some players, but most still will not like Where’s the Gold because of its RTP of only 94.92%. As the minimum acceptable payout percentage, we use a value of 96%, which is the average in the gambling industry. Where’s the Gold has nothing more to make it attractive, so RTP is becoming a determining factor. On the site where we tested the slot, the minimum bet was € / £ / $ 0.01 when playing on one winning line and € / £ / $ 0.25 when playing on all 25 lines. The maximum bet was € / £ / $ 100.00 per spin or € / £ / $ 4.00 per line.
Conclusion
Where’s the Gold has a good theme, but it doesn't live up to expectations. Even if RTP were higher, the game has so few functions that it would appeal only to a narrow audience of players.
The slot itself is not terrible - it just disappoints.
