If I had to pick a favourite slot theme, not that it matters much to me, I’d have to go with Western slots – especially when the developers behind them manage to capture the true essence of the old Wild West. Spadegaming has done just that with Gold West. Once you power up the slot, you’re transported to a dusty, rugged town backdrop with an authentic audio soundtrack that makes you feel like you’re standing on the edge of a saloon, just waiting for a showdown at high noon. While the aesthetics and theme of Gold West are of good quality, how does the gameplay fare? We’re about to find out as I put this 5×4 slot with 1,024 ways to win and a 96.75% RTP through its paces.
Gold West isn’t what you’d classify as feature-packed, but it does have a few exciting features, starting with a cascading reels mechanic that can lead to a chain reaction of wins throughout a single spin. Winning symbols vanish so more can tumble into the action to potentially create additional wins. Furthermore, special symbols are collected and dispersed as wild symbols in random positions at the end of a spin. Once you trigger the free spins bonus, you can choose from three variations, depending on how many spins or wild symbols you want. Wilds remain sticky on the reels during free spins, and whenever the special symbols land, they guarantee another sticky wild on the next spin.
Do you have what it takes to take on some scruffy outlaws and reap the rewards of a gold mine in Spadegaming’s latest slot release? Well, six-shooters at the ready as you can find out via the Gold West slot demo below. It’s free to play and perfectly optimised for all devices.
| Provider | Spadegaming |
| Reels | 5 |
| Rows | 4 |
| Paylines | 1,024 |
| Bonus Rounds | 1 |
| Bet Range | 0.20 - 500 |
| Volatility | Medium |
| Max Win | 10,000x |
| Bonus Buy | Yes |
| RTP | 96.75% |
| Our Rating | 6.9 |
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theme, stakes, pays & symbols
There’s almost an endless supply of Wild West slots for you to try if the Western theme is one that you approve of. We have many of their slot demos here at Demoslot, but if you’re after some pointers as to which to check out first, I suggest a couple of slots from Hacksaw Gaming. Wanted Dead or Wild, in particular, is a fantastic slot that earned a good score here, while it also attracts plenty of plays from our visitors. It’s a 5×5 slot with 15 paylines that could payout up to 15,000x the stake. The other recommendation is 2 Wild 2 Die, which has the same maximum win but is played across a 15-payline grid featuring 5 reels and 5 rows.
Before we discuss the bonus features on Gold West in more detail, let’s examine the symbol payouts. The Cowgirl is the slot’s best-paying symbol, paying 5x the stake for five across successive reels. Just behind is the Pistol, which pays up to 4x, while the Hat, Boots, and Horseshoe are worth up to 3x, 2x, and 1x, respectively. Finally, the Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and Ten return up to 0.75x, 0.60x, 0.50x, and 0.40x.
The Gold West slot game supports bets ranging from €0.20 up to a massive €500.00 per spin, but there are only 19 stakes altogether, which is slightly disappointing considering the scope between the two values.
Base Game & Modifiers
Gold West offers a 5-reel and 4-row reel setup with 1,024 ways to win. Winning combinations will form when three or more matching symbols land on consecutive reels starting from the leftmost reel.
All symbols part of a winning combination are removed as part of the slot’s cascading reels mechanic. That forces a drop of more symbols from above, allowing more combos to form. The process will continue until no new combinations form.
Cowgirl Symbols
During the base game, whenever the Cowgirl Special Symbols land anywhere in view, they’re collected above the reels. At the end of the spin, once all wins are calculated, a wild symbol is placed randomly on reels 2, 3, 4, or 5 for each of the Special Symbols collected.
Gold West slot bonus features
Scatter symbols can appear on the three middle reels, and when three lands on the same spin, the free spins bonus game is triggered. You’re given a choice of the following free spins bonus configurations:
- 15 Free Spins with 1 Wild Symbol
- 10 Free Spins with 2 Wild Symbols
- 5 Free Spins with 3 Wild Symbols
- Random ( Combos of the above 3)
Free Spins Feature
During the bonus round, the Special symbols work slightly differently. When the Cowgirl lands during a free spin, it is collected and will result in a Sticky Wild landing on the following spin. Sticky Wild symbols remain locked to the reels until the free spins bonus ends.
Bonus Buy
You can use the buy bonus feature to purchase the free spins bonus game for 100x the current spin bet.
Pros
- The Western theme is well-executed, with excellent visuals and an authentic soundtrack.
- With bets ranging from 0.20 up to 500.00 per spin, casual players and high rollers have plenty of flexibility.
Cons
- Although the game has a few key features, it lacks depth compared to other feature-packed slots.
Gold West Slot Review Final Thoughts
Gold West is a fun and well-crafted addition to Spadegaming's growing portfolio. The visuals and soundtrack effectively transport players to the Wild West, and the cascading reels mechanic keeps the base game lively, while the choice of free spins bonus variations adds a layer of strategy. It's not going to win any awards, but Gold West is an enjoyable slot that I think some of you will have fun playing.
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