Golden from NextGen Gaming: Slot Review - cluck like a rooster and win big!

Step onto a farmyard filled with roosters, hens and chickens and get ready to cock-a-doodle-do like a rooster in the morning time!

The Chinese New Year has arrived and it is the year of the rooster. It is the only bird in the Chinese zodiac and NextGen Gaming decided to celebrate this in style by releasing a new slot that is based around a plucky young Rooster.

It is a 5 reel slot game with 243 ways to win and features a free games mode.

Special Features

The first feature to mention is the Wild symbol and this is denoted by the eponymous Rooster. It substitutes for all symbols except the Scatter symbol which is displayed by a delightful looking feathery dreamcatcher. The Wild symbol only appears on reels 2, 3 and 4.

The Scatter symbol will only display on reels 2, 3 and. If you land 3 of these symbols then 50 coins are yours for the taking. The highest paying symbol is the Rooster logo symbol and if you land 5 of these symbols then you can win a fine payout worth of 2,000 coins.

If you manage to land 3 or more Scatter/Wild symbols anywhere on the reels then you will trigger the Free Spins game. In this feature, you will be awarded 10 free games and Scatter/Wild symbols will transform into a cool looking golden rooster symbol. This symbol will only appear on reels 2, 3 and 4. Five of a kind wins during this feature are multiplied by 5 and it is good to know that Free Games can also be retriggered. It's a very interesting feature and one that pays out big if you form the right winning combinations. For example, if you get the 5X multiplier then you have the chance to win the top prize of 400X your wager!

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The game is set on a farmyard and the background is colourfully displayed with golden cornfields as far as the eye can see.

The symbols are wonderfully illustrated and are full of life and colour. I enjoyed watching the various animations pop such as the rooster winking at you when I landed some winning combinations.

The music is bouncy and full of soft whistling. I also enjoyed listening to the various clucks and sounds of the birds as the reels spin. Get ready to hear quite a few cock-a-doodle-dos when you trigger the Free Games mode!

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 243 ways to win, a fine RTP of 97.22%, and a low maximum payout worth 400X your wager.

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: 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.00, 1.25, 2.00, 2.50, 5.00, 6.25, 12.50, 20.00, 25.00, 50.00, 62.50, 125.00, 250.00

• Dreamcatcher Scatter Symbol: 50 for 3X
• Rooster Logo Symbol: 10 for 2X, 50 for 3X, 200 for 4X, 2,000 for 5X
• Barnhouse Symbol: 10 for 2X, 50 for 3X, 100 for 4X, 1,000 for 5X
• Hen Symbol: 25 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 500 for 5X
• Baby Chick Symbol: 25 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 200 for 5X
• Egg Symbol: 25 for 3X, 50 for 4X, 200 for 5X
• A Symbol: 20 for 3X, 40 for 4X, 100 for 5X
• K Symbol: 20 for 3X, 40 for 4X, 100 for 5X
• Q Symbol: 15 for 3X, 30 for 4X, 100 for 5X
• J Symbol: 15 for 3X, 30 for 4X, 100 for 5X
• 10 Symbol: 10 for 3X, 25 for 4X, 100 for 5X
• 9 Symbol: 10 for 3X, 25 for 4X, 100 for 5X

Our Verdict on Golden

Golden is made by NextGen Gaming and it’s an enjoyable trip to a farm where a big rooster reigns supreme. Although it does not contain that many features, the free spins are worth playing alone. This slot has a certain charm to it and its unique farmyard setting will definitely draw players in.

Cock-a-doodle-do with Golden right now!