Paddy Power Gold Megaways

Paddy Power Gold Megaways Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Red Tiger Gaming
Release Date	2019-08-11
Theme	Irish, Character based, Luck
Layout	6 reels, variable rows (2–7)
Paylines	Up to 117,649 ways
Bet Range	£0.10 to £40
Core Mechanics	Megaways engine, Cascading reels, Lucky Leprechaun bonus pick, Free spins with progressive multiplier, Random Wilds, Wild Stacks, Lucky Ways
Engine	Megaways
Mechanics	Cascading reels, random bonus pick, progressive multiplier

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	Pint of Guinness, Notebook, 4‑leaf clover	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Winner’s ribbon	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Golden box wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Lucky Spins scatter	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Paddy Power Gold Megaways Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Lucky Leprechaun bonus pick	Random on base game spin		Pick one of three mushrooms to activate one of three features
Wild Stacks	From Lucky Leprechaun pick		Up to four reels become wild stacks with multipliers up to 7×	Multipliers combine if multiple stacks contribute to win
Lucky Ways	From Lucky Leprechaun pick		Up to six of a kind of one symbol appear to guarantee win
Random Wilds	From Lucky Leprechaun pick		Up to five wilds placed randomly on reels
Free Spins (Lucky Spins)	Three or more Lucky Spins scatters	5 free spins for three scatters, plus extra per additional scatter	Free spins with progressive multiplier increasing per cascade win	Unlimited re‑triggers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of this slot?	The return to player is 94.05%.
What is the volatility level?	The volatility is medium‑high.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 10,000× the stake.
How do bonus features trigger?	A leprechaun randomly appears to let you pick a mushroom that awards one of three bonus features.
Can free spins be retriggered?	Free spins can retrigger indefinitely and include a progressive multiplier.
How many ways to win are there?	There are up to 117,649 ways to win via the Megaways engine.
What is the bet range?	The bet range is from £0.10 to £40 per spin.
What special features are available?	Features include Wild Stacks, Lucky Ways, Random Wilds, cascading reels, and free spins with a progressive multiplier.

Paddy Power Gold Megaways Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses