Carved in Gold: Hold & Win

Carved in Gold: Hold & Win Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	OctoPlay
Release Date	2025-11-14
Theme	Aztec, Jungle, Ancient civilization, Gold
Layout	5×6
Paylines	Cluster Pays
Bet Range	0.10–200 (varies by operator)
Core Mechanics	Cluster Pays, Cascading Reels, Hold & Win bonus, Jackpot ladder, Collector symbol
Mechanics	Cluster Pays, Cascading Reels, Hold & Win
Design	Mobile‑first Aztec jungle theme

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	stone runes (10, J, Q, K, A)	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Blue Bird, Purple Monkey, Red Jaguar	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Golden Mask	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.

Carved in Gold: Hold & Win Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Hold & Win bonus	5+ Golden Coin or Collect symbols		3 respins with sticky symbols and reset on new symbol	Collector symbol aggregates cash values
Jackpot ladder	Locking specific number of symbols		Tiered jackpots unlocked by symbol count	Grand Jackpot at 1000× for 49 symbols

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I trigger the bonus round?	Land five or more Golden Coin or Collect symbols anywhere to start the Hold & Win bonus with three respins.
What does the Collector symbol do?	The Collector symbol aggregates the total value of all locked cash prizes into itself and resets the respin counter.
How many symbols are needed for the Grand Jackpot?	You need to lock forty‑nine symbols during the Hold & Win feature to win the Grand Jackpot.
What are the jackpot tiers?	Mini (15×), Minor (25×), Major (100×), Grand (1000×) of the stake.
Does the game use paylines?	No. It uses a Cluster Pays system where wins form from five or more adjacent matching symbols.
Can I buy the bonus feature?	Yes. The game offers a Bonus Buy option to trigger the Hold & Win round instantly.
What is the volatility level?	The game is highly volatile, offering less frequent but potentially large wins.
What is the RTP?	The RTP is 92.72 %.

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