Old Gold Miner Megaways

Old Gold Miner Megaways Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Release Date	November 2022
Theme	Mining
Layout	6 reels with up to 7 symbols per reel, extra row above reels 2–5
Paylines	Up to 200,704
Bet Range	0.20 to 125 (currency units vary by operator)
Core Mechanics	Megaways mechanic with up to 200,704 ways to win, Tumble feature removes winning symbols and cascades new ones, Wild symbol doubles wins when part of a win, Free spins with Wheel of Fortune for spins and multiplier, Ante Bet doubles scatter chance, Buy Bonus for free spins
Mechanic	Megaways engine
Platform	Mobile, tablet, desktop compatibility

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	Tools, Lantern, Mine Cart	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Dog, Mole	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Old Miner	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Gold Nugget	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Old Gold Miner Megaways Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Tumble feature	Any winning spin		Removes winning symbols and cascades new ones
Free Spins with Wheel	3 or more scatters	Scatter payout (5x–100x stake)	Wheel determines free spins (5–12) and multiplier (x2–x25)	Unlimited retriggers add spins and multiplier
Ante Bet	Player activates option		Increases scatter frequency	Raises RTP to 96.67%
Buy Bonus	Player pays 100x stake		Direct access to free spins round

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of Old Gold Miner Megaways?	The RTP is 96.56%.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 5000x your stake.
How do free spins work?	Landing 3 or more scatters triggers free spins. A wheel determines number of spins and multiplier. Retriggers are unlimited.
What does the Ante Bet do?	Ante Bet increases scatter frequency and raises RTP to 96.67%.
Can I buy the bonus?	Yes. You can buy the free spins bonus for 100x your stake.

Old Gold Miner Megaways Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses