Introduction to Wrappin' Gold
Wrappin' Gold is a casino slot from Play'n GO. The game’s name first made us think we were going down a mine to look for gold, but it turned out to be a trip to ancient Egypt, where a rather cuddly mummy hangs out. Although he’s the main character, he’s really not that present, and only turns up on the first reel. He has the power to trigger the Collect & Win Feature, which is one of three bonus games. Let’s have a closer look at the bonuses in this slot.
Theme, Gameplay, and Payouts
Wrappin' Gold is a video slot from Play'n GO with 5 reels, 3 rows, and 20 paylines. The Min.bet is 0.2, while the Max.bet is capped at 100. The game’s default RTP is 96.2%, but several other versions with RTPs of 94.2%, 91.2%, 87.2%, and 84.2% are also available. Wrappin’ Gold has medium volatility and a max win of 1,525x the bet.
The setting is an Egyptian town at night. There are low stone buildings with the lights on, and in the background are majestic pyramids. The five reels in the middle of the screen have grand stone pillars with carvings, and above them are three mummies representing the three bonus games. Apart from the typical oriental music is also a voice commenting on what is going on. To make a win, you need to land at least 3 matching symbols on one of the paylines going left to right. All wins must start on the first reel to the left, and you can access the game on mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
The lower-paying symbols in Wrappin' Gold are J, Q, K, and A. They pay between 1x and 3x the bet for a 5-of-a-kind win. The higher-paying symbols are a blue dog, a yellow-and-green crocodile, a purple bird, a pharaoh, and a woman. We assume that the animals are supposed to portray the gods Anubis, Sobek, and Horus. These symbols will give you between 7.5x and 75x the bet for wins of 5 symbols. The Wild Symbol substitutes all symbols except the Scatter and Mummy Symbols.
Special Features & Slot Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot Wrappin' Gold?
You can win up to 1,525x the bet.
What features are available in the slot Wrappin' Gold?
The features are Gem Symbols, Collect & Win Feature, Bonus Spins, and Instant Bonus.
Gem Symbols
There are three Gem Symbols that can appear on all reels, and they’re collected in their respective future pot above the reels: Bonus Spins, Collect & Win, and Instant Bonus. They can also perform different things when they appear:
- The Wild Gem Symbol can replace all symbols except Scatter Gems and Mummy Symbols. When a Wild lands, it can also randomly trigger the Instant Bonus feature.
- The Collect & Win Scatter Gem can randomly trigger the Collect & Win Feature.
- The Bonus Spins Scatter Gem can randomly trigger the Bonus Spins Feature. Landing 3 or more of the symbol guarantees to trigger the Bonus Spins.
Collect & Win Feature
The Collect & Win feature is activated when a Mummy Symbol lands on reel 1 together with at least one Collect & Win Scatter Gem. The feature starts with 5 spins on a special 5x5 grid with a 2x2 mummy character. Only coins and Scatter Symbols can appear, and any coin that falls within the mummy’s area is collected. Landing a preset number of Scatter Symbols will grow the Mummy, giving it better chances at collecting even more coins. Whenever a Scatter Symbol appears, the mummy moves to collect it.
The regular coins are worth between 1x and 20x the bet, and you can also land the Major (50x) and the Grand (500x) coins. You upgrade from the starting level by collecting 5 Scatter Symbols, which increases the Mummy to a 3x3 symbol and awards you 3 extra spins. The next level requires 4 more Scatter Gems, which will grow the Mummy to 4x4 and award 2 more spins. The last upgrade, when the Mummy covers the whole grid, is made by collecting an additional 3 Scatter Symbols. It gives you one extra spin.
Bonus Spins
The Bonus Spins are triggered when you land 3 or more Bonus Spins Scatter Gems. It can also trigger randomly when a Bonus Spins Scatter Gem appears. You start with 6 Bonus Spins, and you’re awarded 3 extra spins by landing 3 or more Scatter Symbols. You can reach a total of 21 spins.
Instant Bonus
The Instant Bonus feature can be triggered by landing any Wild symbol. You’re presented with 15 Mystery symbols hiding the Mini Bonus (5x), the Minor Bonus (10x), the Major Bonus (50x), and the Grand Bonus (500x). You click on one symbol at a time until you have revealed the same prize three times, which will be awarded to you.
Final Thoughts on Wrappin' Gold
When we wrap up Wrappin' Gold, we conclude that it’s a perfectly serviceable slot, but very forgettable. The Egyptian theme does its job without much flair, the graphics are fine, and the music creates atmosphere, but none of it feels especially memorable. Especially not considering how many Egyptian-themed slots are already available in the online casinos. The mummy may look cute rather than creepy, but he also seems a bit lazy and only shows up when it suits him.
The gameplay may work fine for beginners, but big slot heads may find the excitement wearing off quickly. There are several features, but they don’t always feel impactful. The Collect & Win feature is clearly the highlight, with the growing mummy symbol collecting coins, which is something different from most Free Spin and Respin features. However, it can be a bit slow to build and doesn’t always deliver a satisfying payoff. Bonus Spins and Instant Bonus triggers help break things up, but they rarely feel truly thrilling.
Another big downside is the max win. At just 1,525x the bet, it’s undeniably low by modern standards, even considering the medium volatility. For other Egyptian-themed games with bigger max wins, have a look at Pragmatic Play’s Treasures of Osiris or Relax Gaming’s Bill & Coin 2: Mummy Mischief.
Wrappin' Gold from Play'n GO is an average slot that does nothing terribly wrong, but nothing remarkably well either.
