Western Gold Rush

Western Gold Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Just For The Win / Microgaming
Release Date	September 18, 2020
Theme	Western
Layout	5×4
Paylines	40
Bet Range	0.1 to 25
Core Mechanics	Scatter pays with horseshoe symbols awarding instant prizes, Free spins triggered by sheriff badge symbols, Horseshoe collection during free spins resets spins and increases prize, Wild symbol substitutes and pays like top symbol
Developer	Just For The Win in partnership with Microgaming
Platform	HTML5, mobile compatible

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	whip, cowboy boots, cowboy hat	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	bars, double bars, triple bars	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Lucky 7, Wild	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	golden W	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	golden horseshoe, sheriff badge	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Western Gold Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Scatter Pays	4–12 horseshoe symbols anywhere		Instant cash prize based on number of horseshoes
Free Spins with Collection	3 sheriff badge symbols on reels 2‑4	3 free spins	Collect horseshoes to reset spins and build prize	Resets spins and increases prize up to 10 000×

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I trigger free spins?	Land three sheriff badge symbols on reels two, three and four to start free spins with three spins.
What is the highest possible win?	The maximum win is 10000× the bet.
What does the scatter horseshoe do?	Landing four or more horseshoe symbols awards an instant cash prize according to the scatter pay table.
How does the free spins collection work?	During free spins each horseshoe resets the spins to three and is collected. At end the total collected awards a prize.
What is the RTP of the game?	The return to player is 96.12%.
What is the volatility level?	The game has very high volatility.
What symbols pay highest?	The Lucky 7 and Wild symbols pay the highest regular payouts.

Western Gold Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses