Wild West Gold Slot Game | Pragmatic Play Slots

Pragmatic Play takes players on a wild western adventure with the Wild West Gold slot. Drawing more than a bit of inspiration from NetEnt’s acclaimed Dead or Alive 2, this slot offers an immersive experience filled with the spirit of the Old West. However, while the game has its moments, it falls slightly short of delivering a truly captivating experience in terms of monetary rewards.

As you enter the game, the soundtrack immediately sets the saloon vibe, with piano plinking, general crowd noise, and occasional gun blasts creating an authentic atmosphere. The backdrop features an old Western town bustling with guns and gunslingers, further enhancing the game’s theme.

Wild West Gold offers a flexible betting range, allowing players to wager anywhere from 20 to 100 credits per spin. With a volatility rating of 5/5 (high), this game is designed to provide thrilling and potentially lucrative gameplay. The default RTP is set at 96.51%, but it’s worth noting that the actual RTP may vary depending on the specific casino’s settings.

The game is played on a 5-reel, 4-row grid featuring 40 paylines for players to chase their fortunes. Ten regular pay symbols are divided into low, medium, and high pay categories.

The low-paying symbols are classic Western font 10-A royals, while the medium-paying symbols include a gun in a holster and a bag of gold. The high-paying symbols feature various characters, including a lady of the night with a stiletto blade, a lady gunslinger, a bearded baddie, and a steely-eyed sheriff.

Game Features

One of the key features in Wild West Gold is the wild symbols, which appear on reels 2, 3, and 4. These wilds come with x2, x3, or x5 multipliers, which can significantly boost your wins. If multiple wilds are part of a winning combination, their multiplier values are combined to create even bigger payouts.

The blazing sun scatter symbol triggers the free spins feature. When three scatters land on reels 1, 3, and 5, they award eight free spins. During the free spins, wilds that land on reels 2, 3, and 4 become sticky and remain in place for the duration of the round, increasing the chances of forming winning combinations.

Additionally, a special sheriff’s badge can appear on any symbol, including wilds, and landing 2, 3, 4, or 5 badges awards extra free spins—4, 8, 12, or 20, respectively.

To add an extra layer of assurance, the bonus round includes a guaranteed win level. If the free spins end and the total winnings are less than ten times the stake, the game automatically tops up the amount to ensure a minimum payout of 10x the stake.