Wolf Gold

Wolf Gold

As the sun sets, the landscape is bathed in golden light. An eagle soars high above the cliffs, a cougar stalks its next prey, and wild horses roam freely across the vast prairie. As darkness falls, the full moon rises over the horizon, and the howl of a wolf breaks the silence, inviting players into the adventure ahead.

Released by Pragmatic Play in 2017, Wolf Gold is a slot set on the North American prairie. The game is based on traditional paylines, and its main features include wildlife-themed symbols, three jackpots, and Money Respin feature. Due to its popularity, Pragmatic Play has expanded the series with titles such as Wolf Gold 4 Pack, Wolf Gold Ultimate, and Wolf Gold Power Jackpot, each introducing different features while staying true to the original theme.

Game Details

• Game Provider: Pragmatic Play
• Release Date 27 April, 2017
• Reels: 5x3
• Ways to win: 25 Paylines
• Volatility: Low
• RTP: 96.00%
• Maximum win: 2,500x bet
• Free spins: Yes
• Bonus Buy: No

On the winning trail

Wolf Gold is played on a 5x3 reel layout with 25 fixed paylines. Wins are awarded when at least three matching symbols land on one of the predefined paylines. Winning symbols must appear on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel.

The lower-value symbols are represented by letters, while the premium symbols feature North American wildlife: the bison, eagle, wild horse, cougar, and wolf. The wolf also serves as the game's Wild symbol.

The Wolf Wild substitutes for all symbols except the Scatter and Money symbols, helping to form winning combinations. Wolf Gold also features stacked Wilds, allowing up to three Wild symbols to appear on a single reel, creating even more opportunities for winning combinations.

The game’s tone is set by warm and colourful visuals along with an immersive soundtrack that transports players to the North American prairie with western-inspired music and the sounds of wildlife. The bonus features also introduce visual changes: during the Free Spins feature, the full moon rises over the prairie, while the Money Respin feature begins with the howl of a wolf as the reels spin beneath the moonlight.

Who is Wolf Gold for?

Wolf Gold is an excellent choice for players looking for a straightforward, traditional slot game. Its gameplay is easy to follow, making it suitable for beginners as well as experienced players. Thanks to its low volatility, the game can, in theory, deliver wins more consistently than high-volatility slots, while the bonus features and jackpots add an extra layer of excitement.

With a maximum win of 2,500x bet, Wolf Gold is not among the highest-paying slots on the market. Instead, it offers a steadier gameplay experience with more frequent winning opportunities. The game does not include a Bonus Buy or special bet feature, meaning both the Free Spins and Money Respin features can only be triggered through regular gameplay.

For players who enjoy Wolf Gold's theme and gameplay, Pragmatic Play also offers several similar slot games. Among them are Buffalo King and Mustang Gold, both of which continue the Wild West and North American plains theme. Buffalo King features multiple ways to win, free spins, and multipliers, while Mustang Gold includes Money symbols and jackpot prizes. Both games build on the familiar theme while offering enough variety to keep the experience fresh.

Special Features

The Scatter and Money symbols unlock Wolf Gold's bonus features, giving players the chance to trigger Free Spins and the Money Respin feature

Free Spins

The game's Scatter symbol is represented by a sunlit mountain landscape and can appear only on reels 1, 3, and 5. The Free Spins feature is triggered when three Scatter symbols land on the reels. Players are awarded a payout worth 1x their total bet along with five Free Spins. Unlike regular winning combinations, the Scatter symbols do not need to land on adjacent reels to activate the feature.

During the Free Spins feature, the game uses special reels where reels 2, 3, and 4 combine to form a giant symbol. Although it appears as a single large symbol, it counts as nine individual symbols when forming winning combinations, increasing the chances of landing a win.

If three Scatter symbols land again during the feature, players are awarded three additional Free Spins. There is no limit to the number of retriggers, meaning extra spins can be won indefinitely.

Money Symbol

The full moon serves as the game's Money symbol and can trigger the Money Respin feature, where players have the chance to win cash prizes or jackpots. The Money symbol can appear on any reel and is assigned either a random cash value or a Mini or Major Jackpot value. The jackpot values are displayed at the top of the screen and scale according to the selected bet. The Mini Jackpot is worth 30x the bet, while the Major Jackpot is 100x the bet.

Other possible cash values that can appear on Money symbols are 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 10x, 14x, 16x, 18x, 20x, 24x, 30x, or 100x the total bet.

Money Respin Feature

The Money Respin feature is triggered when at least six Money symbols land anywhere on the reels. Before the feature begins, any wins formed by regular symbols are paid out. Those symbols are then removed from the reels, leaving only the Money symbols in place. The reels are transformed into special reels that display only Money symbols or empty positions.

The feature always begins with three respins. Any Money symbols that land during the feature remain locked in place until it ends. Each time at least one new Money symbol lands, the respin counter is reset to three. The feature continues until no respins remain or all positions on the reels have been filled with Money symbols.

At the end of the feature, the values of all Money symbols are added together and awarded to the player. If the entire grid is filled with Money symbols, the player wins the Mega Jackpot worth 1000x the bet. The Mega Jackpot is displayed above the reels alongside the Mini and Major Jackpots. The Money Respin feature can also be triggered during the Free Spins feature, which would activate the giant symbol that appears during free spins.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can the jackpot be won?

The jackpots can be won during the Money Respin feature, which is triggered when at least six Money symbols land on the reels. Money symbols may carry Mini or Major Jackpot values, which are added to the final payout at the end of the feature. The Mega Jackpot is awarded if the entire grid is filled with Money symbols during the Money Respin feature. The Mega Jackpot is worth 1,000x the selected bet.

What is Wolf Gold’s RTP?

Wolf Gold has a theoretical return to player of 96.00%.

Does the game have a Bonus Buy feature?

No. Wolf Gold does not include a Bonus Buy feature. Both the Free Spins and Money Respin features can only be triggered through regular gameplay.

What is the maximum win in Wolf Gold?

The maximum win in Wolf Gold is 2,500x the bet.

How does the Money Respin feature work?

The Money Respin feature is activated when at least six Money symbols land on the reels at the same time. All regular symbols are removed, leaving only Money symbols and empty positions on the reels. The feature starts with three respins, and each new Money symbol resets the respin counter back to three. The feature ends when no respins remain or the entire grid has been filled with Money symbols, after which all collected prizes are awarded.

How are Free Spins triggered?

The Free Spins feature is activated when three Scatter symbols land on the reels. Players receive five Free Spins, and additional three spins can be awarded if three Scatter symbols appear again during the feature.