Rushes for new discoveries of gold in the American West have captured the popular imagination for centuries. Spin Games takes this as inspiration its American Gold Rush slot, set in what looks to be the height of the California Gold Rush of the middle 19th century. Crusty-looking miners look for gold in the background, while players can hope to hit the motherlode with free spins or the Gold Panning feature.
Theme
There’s a certain vintage feel to this slot, thanks to old-school visuals and arcade-style sound design. Gaming symbols include a gold panner bonus symbol, a fresh faced lady who acts as wild, a cigarette-smoking prospector who looks in need of a wash, nuggets of gold, maps, pickaxes, and the gold-plated playing card values ace through ten. The dynamite scatter symbol blasts the way into the free spin feature, though it can also explode to fill an entire reel with wilds. Behind the reels, a beautiful Western vista can be seen, with tall pine trees and mountain peaks in the distance and a pristine river at the center.
Betting Options, Functions, and Features
Gold miners are not known for superior attention to detail (or to hygiene), but Spin Games retains its customary attention to the fine points of gaming, so that players can get as gritty in the gaming as they care to. There are no traditional paylines here, with 243 ways to win used instead. “Bet per” is adjustable from 1–10 in this coin-based slot, yielding an overall per-spin betting range of 50–500 credits, with credit denomination ranging from 0.01–1.00 times the betting currency. Autospins are available up 200 spins at a time, though players should stay aware, as there are no loss limits. sound options are available under the ‘menu’ tab, along with paytable information, detailed game rules, and a quick spin option for players who prefer a faster game tempo. The theoretical RTP is very strong at 96%.
Features
Spin Games goes the extra mile in providing two separate bonus features in American Gold Rush. Free spins begin when three or more of the TNT scatter symbols appear on the reels: 8, 12, or 20 free spins will be awarded, depending on how my scatters trigger the feature. During free spins, all wins are doubled (except the top payout), and scatters will remain on the reels so that the feature can be extended.
Even simpler is the Gold Panning Pick feature, which is triggered by the appearance of the scatter symbol on the outer two reels. A new gaming screen appears, with a pristine pond pictured in it: players then choose in which of the shimmering sections to search for gold. Cash prizes are awarded, up to 200 credits per bet multiplier at a go.
Our Take
American Gold Rush is a straightforward slot, with high RTP and two bonus features to keep things interesting. It may not be the most visually stimulating title, but the gaming substance is such that players should consider it worthy of their attention – it provides a better chance than most to strike the motherlode.
