Pay Dirt

Pay Dirt Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Real Time Gaming
Release Date	October 11, 2011
Theme	Gold mining, Western frontier
Layout	5 reels, 3 rows
Paylines	25
Bet Range	0.25 - 125.00
Core Mechanics	Three free spin bonus rounds, Wild symbol with multiplier, Scatter pick feature, Random progressive jackpot
Software provider	Real Time Gaming
Platform compatibility	Playable on desktop and mobile via HTML5

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	Pickaxe, Lantern, Dynamite	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Dog, Donkey, Cart	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Miner, Bandit, Mine entrance	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Golden nugget	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Pay Dirt logo	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Pay Dirt Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Gold Rush free spins	Pick feature after scatter	12 free spins	Grouped wilds appear and retrigger with more scatters
Gold Fever free spins	Pick feature after scatter	5 free spins	Reel three is entirely wild with retrigger capability
Strike it Lucky free spins	Pick feature after scatter	10 free spins	Pick mines to reveal bonus symbols that become wilds during spins
Random progressive jackpot	Any spin		Randomly awarded jackpot that grows with bets

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I trigger a bonus round?	Land three or more Pay Dirt logo scatters to access the pick feature and choose a bonus round.
What does the wild symbol do?	The golden nugget wild appears on reels two and four and triples any win it completes.
Can I retrigger free spins?	Yes. Gold Rush and Gold Fever rounds can be retriggered by landing more scatters during the feature.
What is the progressive jackpot?	A randomly triggered jackpot that increases with each bet and can be won on any spin.
What is the RTP of the game?	The return to player is 97.5%.
What is the volatility level?	The game has high volatility.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 8000x the bet.
What is the bet range?	The total bet range spans from 0.25 to 125.00.

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