Emerald Gold Slots

There is no need to wait for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when you can come straight to Emerald Gold for better results. This game has a little of everything from old-school symbols to new-school features that players will surely enjoy. Luck is the name of the game with this slot, and you’ll see it in the symbols. This game brings its share of pros and cons to the table, so it will be up to you to decide if it's right for you.

Calming and Chaotic

There is some interesting contrast in this game because there are multiple elements that could described as stress-reducing. For instance, the background is large and clear, depicting the rolling Irish hills with a blue sky and clouds above them. The board is far more subdued, with a minimalist gold border and the jackpot scale resting above.

This game has an interesting mix of symbols that start with more traditional slot symbols like 7s and Bars. They also have more theme-specific symbols like three-leaf clovers, horseshoes, beer, and a clover tiara. There are a few more special symbols we will evaluate later, but these, combined with the traditional and theme-specific symbols, mean that you never know what you’ll get from each spin.

It is no surprise that this game would have Irish music, but they did a fantastic job of ensuring it isn’t too gimmicky. What’s great is that it isn’t just an “Irish-sounding” clip that’s played on a loop. Instead, there are whole Celtic jigs that immediately make your mind wander to those green rolling hills in the background of the game. It is uncommon for a slot game to even have a full song, much less a couple of them. The sound effects are pretty standard, with different tones and sparkly jingles making up the majority of sound-based communication.

Features Worth Testing Your Luck With

This game doesn’t have any new and inventive features, but the ones they offer can be lucrative. It starts with the Wild, which is represented by a large gold W. This symbol can replace any symbol on the board other than the special features.

This is where the features get big and a little confusing. The four-leaf clover coin is the scatter symbol, but it also activates the free spin mode. Whenever you land four or more scatters anywhere on the board, you activate the jackpot bonus, where you get a stake multiplier based on the number of scatters you land in a single spin.

The same symbol is used to activate the free spins mode, which is a generic version of the Hyper Hold feature. If you land three scatters on the three middle reels, you activate three free spins, and those coins lock in place. During those free spins, if you hit another coin, it locks into place, and the free spins restart. This happens until you’ve filled the board with coins or spun three times without hitting a coin. Then, you are given a stake multiplier, just like in the scatter feature.

One controversial aspect of this game is the ability to buy into the free spins feature. Some players feel like it's cheating, while others don’t believe it’s worth it. Still, some players will tell you that it is the fastest path to a big payday.

It Never Really Finds Its Footing

Emerald Gold has some positive attributes to appreciate, like its relatively calm ambiance and jackpots that you can buy your way into. On the flip side, this game doesn’t offer anything new and exciting in terms of theme or features, and the addition of beer as one of the symbols seems a bit stereotypical. Unfortunately, Emerald Gold doesn’t seem to do enough to attract and maintain players. A general lack of enthusiasm combined with a high volatility rate makes this a game that should only be played by advanced slot players.