TaDa Gaming Launches The Golden Touch Slot With Epic Wild Multipliers and 15,000x Win Potential

At first sight, it seems that the article presents a description of the new online slot machine "The Golden Touch" from TADA Gaming. The slot is equipped with the possibility of accumulating multipliers (from x2 to x100), sticky wilds and changing in the process of gaming Free Spins. As stated in the initial press release of 5 Star iGaming Media, TADA Gaming has released a slot combining various components connected among themselves, so that each subsequent sequence of winnings becomes increasingly profitable. Instead of single bonus-event slot machines with progressive bonus-mechanisms in its core are located in the middle of the gameplay of the Golden Touch. Throughout the qualification rounds, players may collect multipliers and additional spins.

Wild multiplier mechanics drive gameplay

In addition to other features and mechanics, the Golden Touch contains its own unique component called "epic wild", which provides sticky symbols contributing to the formation of combinations of winning symbols and consecutive respins. In contrast to traditional wilds, this type of symbol is available on each of five reels, and as such have a multiplying effect of 2.

When more than one wild is involved in forming a sequence of winning symbols, then all wilds present in the sequence of winning symbols begin to multiply together. It means that if there were two wilds involved in the winning sequence, then their multipliers would be multiplied together. If there were Three wilds involved in the winning sequence, then their multipliers would be multiplied three times, etc.

A separate mechanism referred to as "epic wild" provides even greater flexibility when playing the golden touch. At the beginning of each "epic wild", the multiplier is equal to 2. During each respin, the multiplier increases by one. During respins occurring in the free games mode, the multiplier increases by two. After each respin, during both base-game respins and free-game respins, all symbols that contributed to a winning combination remain on the reels until the next respin occurs. So long as additional qualifying symbols appear during each respin cycle, then additional respins will occur.

This design creates a feeling of continuous growth/progression during individual rounds of the game. Nevertheless, accumulating multipliers do not automatically result in significant payouts. Since the game is based entirely upon randomly generated results, then ultimately the amount won remains completely at the mercy of chance.

Gift of Midas and Free Spins provide additional winning Opportunities

The Free Spins feature of the Golden Touch slot provides different numbers of free games depending on how many scatter symbols are obtained. Specifically, if three Scatters are obtained, then eight free games will be awarded; four Scatters will award ten free games; and if five or more Scatters are obtained, then twelve free games will be awarded. Additionally, a permanent scatter-meter continuously accumulates qualifying scatter symbols throughout the course of the bonus round. When Three qualifying scatter symbols are accumulated, then two additional free games will be awarded.

In terms of how free-spins function during the free game mode, at least one epic-wild will appear on every spin. Furthermore, all epic-wilds appearing on a given spin share a multiplier that carries over throughout the duration of the feature mode. Additionally, random gift-of-midas features may introduce between one and five additional scatter or wild related symbols. Together, these elements combine to create numerous ways that a bonus round could continue to develop and grow.

Additional betting options create questions about costs and risks

Additionally, TADA Gaming has created options for additional bets in the Golden Touch slot. One option allows for a bet of 1.5x the original stake to increase the chances of entering the free-spins mode. Another option allows for a bet of 5x the original stake to transform standard wilds into epic wilds. Alternatively, players can choose to directly enter a bonus round via either 60x or 300x their chosen bet level. While these options allow for various methods of approaching gameplay, they also add to costs associated with the Risk of losing money. A higher stake or direct entry into a bonus-round should never be mistaken for a certain profit.

What does the golden touch mean for the future of slots?

As described above, the golden touch emphasizes a key area of focus within current online casino game design: features that are interrelated; progression/persistence throughout a session; and large advertised maximum payouts. Regarding an industry-wide perspective on creating engaging mechanics versus providing players with clear expectations for potential losses, we see that an advertisement stating that players may win up to 15,000 times their original bet is advertising a potential outcome rather than describing what might typically be expected as a return-on-investment. In terms of specifics regarding RTP or volatility, neither statistic was included in the press release.

For those observing online gambling from a New Zealand perspective, it is particularly relevant since online gambling continues to draw increasing amounts of attention from regulators. Regardless of whether it is due to design choices made by Tada Gaming or some larger trend in slots design as a whole, Tada Gaming appears committed to developing slot machines focused around using multipliers.

Ultimately though -- regardless of whether it produces large headlines (i.e., $15000) - the Golden Touch's longevity will depend on factors beyond just its advertised potential payout: fair mathematics behind the game; player protections/safeguards against problem gambling; and most importantly -- actual player value.