Gold Rush Riches

Gold Rush Riches Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Red Rake Gaming
Release Date	May 25, 2023
Theme	Mining, Gold Rush
Layout	6×5 cluster pays
Paylines	Cluster pays (no fixed paylines)
Bet Range	£0.08–£20
Core Mechanics	Cluster pays, Cascading symbols, Six bonus meters, Free spins, Sticky wilds, Transforming symbols, Multipliers, Re‑spins
Technology	HTML5, mobile‑friendly
Platform	Playable on desktop and mobile

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	Lamp, Prospector, Wagon	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Pickaxe, Shovel, Helmet	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Cactus, Pan, Dynamite	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Wild symbol	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.

Gold Rush Riches Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Dynamite multiplier	Fill Dynamite meter		Applies increasing multiplier to symbol type, combines into grand multiplier
Cactus transform	Fill Cactus meter		Transforms a random 3×3 section into identical cactus symbols
Sticky wilds	Fill Wagon meter		Places four sticky wilds with three lives each
Pan wilds	Fill Pan meter		Turns two top symbols on one reel wild and adds six hidden symbols above that cascade down
Lamp respins	Fill Lamp meter		Increases empty meters by four and awards three re‑spins
Free spins	Fill Miner meter	12 free spins	Free spins with Pan and Miner meters retained; initial 2× multiplier increases by 1× each refill

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do cluster pays work in this slot?	Clusters of at least five identical symbols touching horizontally or vertically pay and trigger cascades.
What is the RTP of Gold Rush Riches?	The return to player rate is 95.1%.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 10 000× the stake.
How many bonus features are there?	There are six bonus features triggered by filling symbol‑specific meters.
What happens during free spins?	You receive 12 free spins with a starting 2× multiplier that increases by 1× each time the Miner meter is refilled; Pan and Miner meters do not reset.

Gold Rush Riches Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses