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Emperor's Gold from Barcrest: Slot Review - bet big for a huge payout!

Visit a mystical place hidden in Asia where a vast treasure is waiting to be claimed.

Intro

This slot features a distinct oriental theme and it is all about uncovering some ancient treasures in a far away land. You get to travel across Asia and witness all of its culture and traditions as you spin the reels searching for all of its hidden wonders. For instance, there are many shades of red displayed throughout the game and this is quite intentional as red is seen as a symbol of good luck in Asia and known to ward off evil spirits and hopefully it wards off some bad luck as well!

This game has 5 reels with 10 paylines and it includes free spins, expanding wilds, and a big bet feature.

Emperor's Gold Screenshot

Special Features

The first feature to mention is the Big Bet mode. This option allows you to choose from 3 different betting packages to increase your chances of an even bigger payout. The options are as followed:

  • 1: 20.00 for 5 spins and expanding Wilds that lock.
  • 2: 30.00 for 5 spins with Super Bonus Trail and expanding Wilds that lock and substitute for all other symbols.
  • 3: 50.00 for 5 spins with Mega Bonus Trail and expanding Wilds that lock and substitute for all other symbols and extra Free Spins can be awarded.

The Wild symbol is denoted by a fearsome golden dragon and it substitutes for all symbols except the Scatter symbol when a bet is greater than 2. The Wild symbol only appears on reels 2, 3, and 4 and it can expand vertically to cover a reel.

The Scatter symbol is depicted by an Asian firecracker and if you land 3 or more of these symbols in view then you will trigger the Free Spins feature. Landing 3 of these symbols awards 12 Free Spins but if you are fortunate enough to land 5 Scatter symbols then you will receive 20 Free Spins. During this feature, the high value symbols are displayed above the reels and each time you land a Wild symbol, it will transform the symbol into the next most valuable one. That is not all as as if you will be given an additional Free Spin for every Wild symbol you land. If you land 3 Wild symbols then you will be awarded 5 extra Free Spins and if you land 3 or more Scatter symbols you will also be awarded additional Free Spins.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The oriental theme of the game is superbly illustrated throughout this slot. The graphics are beautifully detailed with a distinctly Asian style. The backdrop of the game consists of some dark mountains with a red misty sky in the distance. The symbols vary from pandas, emperors, tigers, right through to lanterns and golden dragons.

The symbols animate really well as they sparkle and come to life when you land a win on the reels. There is not that much music to speak of for this game but there are lots of neat sound effects such as cymbals clashing against each other and firecrackers going off with a loud bang.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 10 paylines, an RTP ranging between 94% and 98%, and a decent maximum payout worth 500X your total bet.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.10, 0.20, 0.30, 0.50, 1.00, 2.00, 3.00, 5.00, 10.00, 20.00, 30.00, 50.00, 100.00, 200.00, 300.00, 500.00

Based on an original bet of 0.10:

  • Emperor Symbol: 10 for 3X, 25 for 4X, 60 for 5X
  • Empress Symbol: 5 for 3X, 20 for 4X, 40 for 5X
  • Tiger Symbol: 2 for 3X, 12.5 for 4X, 30 for 5X
  • Panda Symbol: 2 for 3X, 10 for 4X, 25 for 5X
  • Temple Symbol: 1 for 3X, 5 for 4X, 20 for 5X
  • Lantern Symbol: 1 for 3X, 3 for 4X, 12.5 for 5X
  • J Symbol: 0.5 for 3X, 2 for 4X, 10 for 5X
  • Q Symbol: 0.5 for 3X, 2 for 4X, 10 for 5X
  • K Symbol: 0.5 for 3X, 2 for 4X, 10 for 5X
  • Q Symbol: 0.5 for 3X, 2 for 4X, 10 for 5X

Our Verdict on Emperor's Gold

Emperor's Gold is made by Barcrest and it’s a fun-filled trip to Asia. It has a unique theme and contains a great set of features that offer lots of replay value for most slot players. I was able to trigger the Free Spins game on more than a few occasions while playing. The game is of Low to Medium variance and the Big Bet option should appeal to high rollers since it features sticky expanding wilds and this can create the potential for some amazing payouts.

Find a glorious treasure in Emperor's Gold!