Gold Pays Slots
Gold is one of the most universal and consistently understood symbols of success, which has made it a regular inclusion on everything from classic slots to the latest releases.
A great example of this can be found in Gold Pays by Aristocrat. This series of machines offers players the opportunity to turn all of their high-paying symbols into golden versions of themselves, raising the volatility of the machine and potentially offering bigger prizes than ever. Combine that with a host of special features and jackpots, and this is a game that can make players feel golden every time they play.
24 Karat Machines
The Gold Pays video slot machines are a series of titles that use the same feature set, but are based on various themes. Two games were initially released in this line, and they remain the most prominent examples of it: Golden Princess and Golden Festival. Both are Asian themed slots, and both use a fairly standard 4x5 format.
In basic terms, the goals on these machines are the same as any slot you might play. Gamblers will win if they can match symbols from left to right across the reels. These are all ways machines, which means you don’t have to worry about paylines; given the layout, this means you’ll have 1024 ways to win on every single spin.
The exact symbols used throughout this series will vary depending on the exact machine you’re playing, but they follow a familiar Aristocrat format. The basic icons are the poker ranks, ranging from nines and tens up through kings and aces. If you’re looking to score bigger wins, the high-paying symbols are thematic in nature. For instance, in Golden Princess, you’ll be looking for scrolls, lotuses, and lutes, along with the princess herself.
Pay for an Upgrade
The main distinguishing feature of the Gold Pays video slots is the fact that players turn some of the high-paying symbols into gold versions of themselves. For instance, you can turn the lowest-value thematic icon into a golden version of itself. Progressively more valuable symbols can also be upgraded, culminating in all five symbols turning into their better versions.
These versions or more valuable for a couple of different reasons. It’s probably obvious that these symbols will pay more than in their standard form. However, they also increase the possibility of five-of-a-kind combinations.
There’s a lot more to watch out for while you play this game. Hit any winning combination of scatter symbols (including with the help of wilds), and you’ll trigger a free spins round during which you’ll get to decide just how much variance you want. Players can take a safe route by choosing 20 free games with 8 added wilds, or they can play 5 free spins with 38 wild symbols added to the reels, with two other moderate options available. There's also the mystery choice, which will pick a random number of spins and wilds from the available choices.
Finally, you’ll want to keep an eye on the fireworks. Not only do these act as wild symbols, but they can also trigger a progressive jackpot bonus round in which players could win one of four big prizes any time at least one fireworks icon appears on screen. If this occurs, you’ll play a picking game in which you’ll need to keep picking until you reveal three of the same jackpot name, after which you’ll win the corresponding prize.
Worth Their Weight
Gold Pays by Aristocrat is a series that’s really designed to appeal to those who truly love casino slot machines. There are no flashy graphics or incredibly intricate features. Although, the ability to choose how much you want to play for and which special symbols you want to unlock is a nifty feature. We liked the ability to inject a lot of randomness into the free spins round if you want to. Overall, this is an excellent line of new machines that we think serious players will want to check out.
