Area Surge City of Gold

Area Surge City of Gold Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Area Vegas / Games Global
Release Date	July 9, 2024
Theme	Mayan/Aztec jungle, treasure, gold, pyramid
Layout	5 reels × 4 rows
Paylines	40
Bet Range	£0.20–£50.00 (or equivalent)
Core Mechanics	Cash Upgrade feature, Cash Collect feature, Free Spins with persistent multipliers, Pick‑me bonus game, Fixed jackpots
Software	Area Vegas / Games Global
Platform	HTML5 (desktop & mobile)

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Binoculars, Compass, Bag of Money, Male Explorer, Female Explorer	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
Wild	Wild symbol	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Bonus/Temple Scatter symbol	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Area Surge City of Gold Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Cash Upgrade	Sun Coin on reel 5		Upgrades 7 multipliers in base game (10 in Free Spins) on the pyramid	Each upgrade increases multiplier values; in Free Spins adds extra spin
Cash Collect	Sun Coin + Prize symbols		Collects displayed multiplier values or fixed jackpots (Mini, Minor, Major, Grand)	Resets multipliers after collect (except in Free Spins where they persist)
Free Spins	Three Bonus/Scatter symbols	10 free spins	Starts with Cash Upgrade; multipliers persist through spins; each Cash Upgrade adds a spin	Potential for extended play and accumulating multipliers
Pick Feature	Random in base game		Pick‑me game matching three icons to win prize	Adds interactive bonus outside main features

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Area Surge City of Gold?	The RTP is 96.50%.
How many paylines does the game have?	It has 40 fixed paylines.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The top win is 5000× your stake.
How do I trigger the Free Spins feature?	Land three Bonus/Scatter symbols to receive 10 free spins.
What does the Cash Upgrade feature do?	Landing a Sun Coin on reel 5 upgrades multipliers on the pyramid for the next spin.
How does the Cash Collect feature work?	If a Sun Coin lands with Prize symbols on reels 1–4, you collect multiplier values or fixed jackpots.
Can I play this slot on mobile?	Yes, it’s built in HTML5 and works on desktop and mobile devices.

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