Dead Man’s Gold

Dead Man’s Gold Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	ELK Studios
Release Date	May 2 2023
Theme	Pirate adventure, High seas treasure hunt
Layout	6 reels, 4 to 8 rows with avalanche expanding rows up to 8
Paylines	4096 initial ways to win, up to 262144 ways
Bet Range	0.20 to 100 (currency varies)
Core Mechanics	Avalanche expanding rows, Big symbols up to 4×4, Treasure Targets and Multiplier Treasure Targets, Bottomless Chest fills gaps, Free Drops with sticky features, X‑iter bonus buy options
Platform	Mobile and desktop compatible
Provider	ELK Studios

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Stingray, Octopus, Anchor, Skull	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Crescent Moon, Star, Pyramid (Eye), Pirate (Kane)	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Shell with pearl	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Pirate ship bonus	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Dead Man’s Gold Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Avalanche expanding rows	Any win		Removes winning symbols, adds a row up to eight rows
Treasure Targets	Cannonball activates cannon to shoot target		Reveals wilds and destroys adjacent symbols	Multiplier targets increase global multiplier
Bottomless Chest	Landing chest after avalanche		Fills empty spaces in column with high‑value, wild or cannonball symbols
Free Drops	3–6 scatter symbols	10–25 free drops	Sticky treasure targets, multipliers, bottomless chests	Retriggerable
X‑iter bonus buys	Player purchase		Offers modes like big symbol, chest, super cannon, bonus, super bonus

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Dead Man’s Gold?	The RTP is 94%.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 25000x the bet.
How do avalanches work?	Winning symbols explode and new ones drop, adding a row up to eight rows.
What do treasure targets do?	Cannons shoot them to reveal wilds and destroy adjacent symbols; multiplier targets increase the global multiplier.
What is the Bottomless Chest feature?	It fills empty spaces in its column with high‑value, wild or cannonball symbols after an avalanche.
How many free drops can I get?	Landing 3 to 6 scatters awards 10 to 25 free drops.
What are X‑iter options?	They are bonus buy options offering features like guaranteed big symbol, chest, super cannon, bonus, or super bonus.

Dead Man’s Gold Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses