Wild West Gold Megaways

Wild West Gold Megaways Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Release Date	May 30, 2022
Theme	Western
Layout	6 reels, 2–7 rows
Paylines	Up to 117,649 ways to win
Bet Range	0.20 to 100 (currency units)
Core Mechanics	Megaways mechanic, Wilds with multipliers, Free spins, Sticky wilds, Ante Bet, Bonus Buy
Developer	Pragmatic Play
Platform	HTML5, mobile and desktop compatible

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	Gun & Belt, Bag of Gold, Saloon Mistress	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Hero Cowboy, Black Hat Villain	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Sheriff’s badge	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Scatter symbol	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Wild West Gold Megaways Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Wild multipliers	Wild lands on reels 2–5		Wild substitutes and carries random multiplier of 2×, 3× or 5×	Multipliers multiply together if multiple wilds in win
Free spins	3–6 scatters land	7 free spins plus scatter payout (4×, 20×, 100× or 500× bet)	Wilds are sticky and carry multipliers during free spins	Gold star overlays retrigger free spins (2–6 extra spins)
Ante Bet	Player opts in		Adds 25% to bet to increase scatter frequency	RTP slightly reduced
Bonus Buy	Player opts in		Pays 100× bet to trigger free spins directly	RTP slightly increased

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the RTP of this slot?	The RTP is 96.44%.
How volatile is the game?	The game has high volatility.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 5000× the bet.
Can I buy the bonus?	Yes. Bonus Buy costs 100× the bet to trigger free spins directly.
What does the Ante Bet do?	Ante Bet adds 25% to the bet to increase the chance of landing scatters.
Are wild multipliers sticky?	Wild multipliers are sticky during free spins and multiply together if multiple appear.
How many ways to win are there?	There are up to 117,649 ways to win.

Wild West Gold Megaways Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses