Gold Rush Cash Collect Slot Overview

Gold Rush Cash Collect is a new casino slot from Playtech where we meet tv celebrities Tony, Rick, Fred, and Monica and accompany them in an epic excavation. If you’re not aware, Gold Rush is a reality TV show on the Discovery Channel. The show follows the lives of gold miners who search for gold in the wilderness of Alaska and the Klondike. The series has been on air for 11 seasons and it features the Hoffman, Parker and Beets, three gold mining crews who have been featured throughout the series. Normally, we would be surprised to see a provider acquire the rights to a blockbuster like this, but not with Playtech. Roberto Carlos Sporting Legends, Rocky, and The Walking Dead Cash Collect are just some of the games with this kind of official theme, and now, it’s time to dig gold with some familiar faces!

An image of the base game view, showing all the various symbols

Gold Rush Cash Collect is a video slot from Playtech with 5 reels, 3 rows, and 30 paylines. Players can choose between an extraordinarily wide range of bet sizes, with a Min.bet of 0.10 and a Max.bet of 500, although that can also depend on which site you play on. The game has a default RTP of 95.65%, but casino operators can also choose from a lower version of 93.43%. Lastly, Gold Rush Cash Collect is played at medium/high volatility and can net you a max bet of 1000x the bet in a single spin. 

The features are Wild Symbol, Cash Collect Symbols, Free Spins Symbol, Cash Prize Symbol, Pay Dirt, Push, and Free Spins.

Gold Rush Cash Collect Slot Information

The game takes place on an active excavation site, just like a scene straight from the series. Although the mining itself is often hectic, we get a sense of peacefulness when playing the game. This is probably due to the still background, and it certainly would’ve made the game feel more alive if there was more movement. An epic soundtrack helps create an immersive experience, just like it does in the show. 

Gold Rush Cash Collect can be played on all common mobile devices and desktops. A winning combination is created by landing 3 or more matching symbols on consecutive reels within the game’s lines, starting from the leftmost reel. 

The lower-paying symbols consist of Q, K, A, and a bottle. A full line of 5 with one of these pays 1.5x the bet. The higher-paying symbols include gold scale, Tony, Rick, Fred, and Monica. Five-of-a-kind with these will pay 2.5x-6x the bet. The Wild symbol substitutes for all other regular paying symbols. There are also Cash Prize symbols and Free Spins symbols, which trigger by landing a Cash Collect symbol. Let’s dig deeper into the features!

Gold Rush Cash Collect Slot Features

What is the max win in the slot Gold Rush Cash Collect?

You can win up to 1000x the bet in a single spin. 

What features are available in the slot Gold Rush Cash Collect?

The features are Wild Symbol, Cash Collect Symbol, Free Spins Symbol, Cash Prize Symbol, Pay Dirt, Push, and Free Spins.

An image of the Pay Dirt feature with the series character Tony pops up

Wild Symbol

Wild symbols enable more winning combinations by substituting for other paying symbols. 

Cash Collect Symbol

Cash Collect symbols can appear on reel 5. These will collect cash prizes present, or trigger the Free Spins if there’s a Free Spins symbol on the grid.

Free Spins Symbol

Free Spins symbols can land on any reel. If a Cash Collect symbol lands on the same spin, Free Spins are triggered.

Cash Prize Symbol

Cash Prizes can either have set cash values or a diamond. These are collected by landing a Cash Collect symbol on the 5th reel. Diamonds will reveal one of the following jackpot prizes:

Mini = 20x
Minor = 50x
Major = 200x
Grand = 500x 

Pay Dirt

On any spin, an excavator can randomly pop up, adding Cash Prizes, Free Spins symbols, Cash Collect symbols, or Wild blocks to the grid. 

Push

If Cash Prizes or Free Spins symbols land but no Cash Collect, the Push mechanic can randomly activate, adding a Cash Collect to the grid. 

Free Spins

Free Spins will be triggered with the number of spins shown on the Free Spins symbols added together. During Free Spins, Cash Collect symbols can appear on all reels. These will also stick to their position, moving one position down each spin until it falls off the grid. If an arrow lands, it will push all Cash Collect symbols up one step.

An image of the Free Spins feature

Gold Rush Cash Collect Slot Conclusion

Using a famous TV show or celebrity doesn’t necessarily result in a good slot game, but we can’t deny that we get excited when we see it. A blockbuster series like Gold Rush brings a certain level of expectation, no matter what format it’s used in. So did it live up to said expectations? We’d say so, yes. Not to the point where it’s a revolutionary slot or anything like that, but there are plenty of references present, and the gameplay holds up. 

Cash Collect has become quite the series for Playtech, and the best version yet has to be The Walking Dead Cash Collect. Or does Gold Rush beat it? It’s tough to say, really. On one hand, The Walking Dead has higher potential since jackpots can be multiplied and there are different bonus games, yet, Gold Rush sort of plays better. We’ve asked ourselves why it feels like that, and believe that the Pay Dirt mechanic is the main reason. It makes the game flow better, and the various features trigger more frequently. So, if you want some higher volatility and more potential, The Walking Dead might be for you, but if you want high-paced action, we’d go for Gold Rush Cash Collect.

Gold Rush Cash Collect by Playtech takes us on a trip to Alaska for an action-packed adventure with familiar faces!