Empire Gold Hold & Win Slot Review
Empire Gold: Hold and Win is an ancient-themed slot with a 5×3 grid and 25 fixed paylines. The game has medium-high volatility, an RTP of 95.76%, and a maximum win of 5,524x. The base bet ranges from 0.20 to 100 credits per spin. Players can access free spins, the Hold and Win feature, and four fixed jackpots.
Symbols and Paytable
Low-paying symbols (J-A) award a 2x multiplier for five-of-a-kind. Higher-paying symbols include a shield, helmet, and two legionnaires, with payouts ranging from 4x to 10x. The Wild substitutes for regular symbols and pays 12x for five matches.
Bonus and Special Features
The Hold and Win bonus round triggers when 6 coin symbols land on the reels, each carrying a multiplier from 1x to 16x. Players start with 3 respins, and each new coin resets the counter. Filling the entire grid awards the Grand Jackpot (5000x multiplier). The Mystery Coin symbol can transform into one of the fixed jackpots:
- Mini — 20x,
- Minor — 50x,
- Major — 150x.
Free Spins
The free spins round is triggered when 3 Scatter symbols (eagles) land on reels 2, 3, and 4, awarding 8 free spins. During this feature, low-paying symbols are removed. Landing 3 additional Scatters retriggers the round with 8 extra spins.