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| Provider | Netent |
| Reels | 5 |
| Rows | 5 |
| Paylines | 36 |
| Bonus Rounds | 1 |
| Bet Range | 0.20 - 100 |
| Volatility | High |
| Max Win | 2,241x |
| Bonus Buy | Yes |
| RTP | 96.05% |
| Our Rating | 5.3 |
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Game Overview
NetEnt has never been among the most prolific slot developers in the business, at least not over the past few years, but I’ve noticed the long-established software provider has ramped up its output in the last few months. I’ve reviewed six titles since the beginning of March, when previously you’d be lucky to see NetEnt launch one a month. Personally, I found that half a dozen new releases to be somewhat of a mixed bag, so I’m hoping the latest reminds us what NetEnt is capable of. Golden Realms is the newest slot off the developer’s production line, and it’s a fantasy-themed game with five reels, 36 paylines, a 96.05% RTP, and a 2,24x bet max win.
First of all, the visuals are fantastic, but surely we’ve come to expect that from NetEnt by now. As for the features, three randomly triggered modifiers can impact spins during the base game and the free spins bonus. Those are additional wilds, expanding/spreading symbols, and an interesting multiplier trail that hands out 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, and 5x multipliers to symbols in one direction from another chosen to explode.
Before playing with real money, try playing on the Golden Realms free online demo slot to understand the symbols, features, and paylines. It’s free, and you can practice as much as possible to increase your chances of success.
Golden Realms Slot Theme, Stakes, Pays & Symbols
In the intro, I mentioned that I was not overly impressed with some of NetEnt’s most recent slots. Overall, they’ve seemed lacking and tend to rely on looks and presentation over substance. Jack Hammer 3 and Magic Lab were better slots than the rest, but even they secured average ratings from our reviews. The less said about Cursed Treasure, Golden Wheels of Egypt, and Leprechaun Joy, the better, but by all means, go and check them out and see what you make of them.
I’m really hoping NetEnt bucks that recent trend with the release of Golden Realms, so perhaps the symbol payouts can get us on the right track. The Wild, which, as most know, will substitute for all other paying symbols, shares the top spot with the Purple Goddess by offering 50x the stake for a five-in-a-row top combination. The Hercules Character is worth a maximum of 25x, the Winged Horse returns a maximum of 15x, and the Green-Haired Woman pays 12.5x for a five-symbol combo. That just leaves us with the lower paying royals, where you’ll find the Ace and King returning a maximum of 5x, while the Queen and Jack reward up to 3.5x.
The quick bet selection screen contains a couple of dozen possible wager sizes to cater for all types of players. Low rollers will be happy with small bet sizes starting at a minimum of €0.20, whilst those with larger bankrolls can bet as much as €100.00 per round if they wish.
Golden Realms Slot Base Game
NetEnt excels at creating visually appealing slot games, which is again the case with Golden Realms. However, it’s not just the graphics, audio, and animations that play a part in that good first impression; it’s also the reel format. In front of you are five reels in a 3-4-5-4-3 diamond-like formation containing 36 paylines. You’re rewarded with the payouts listed in the paytable when you land 3 or more matching symbols across a payline
Random Features
Three special features can trigger randomly on any spin, and they are:
- Random Wilds: Between 5 and 9 wild symbols are added to the reels.
- Meteor Splash: One random symbol is selected to expand to all adjacent symbols and also those adjacent to those.
- Fire Multiplier: Adds multipliers between 1x and 5x to 5 and 13 random symbols. It works with one symbol chosen to explode, resulting in a blast going in one of four directions. Each symbol in the way of that blast receives increasing multipliers starting with 1x.
Golden Realms Slot Bonus Features
Whenever 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols land anywhere in view during the base game, you will trigger the main bonus round and receive 10, 15, or 20 free spins.
Free Spins Feature
Disappointingly, there is nothing different about these spins when compared to the base game. It’s also not possible to re-trigger the free spins bonus.
Bonus Buy
For those with a bankroll that can support it, there is a buy bonus feature that costs 100x your current bet. In return for that outlay, you’re guaranteed to land at least three scatter symbols triggering the free spins bonus.
Pros
- The visuals and audio are of a high standard.
Cons
- The lacklustre free spins bonus is a letdown.
- There’s a pitiful 2,241x maximum win.
Golden Realms Slot Review Final Thoughts
Golden Realms looks amazing, and there are some decent random bonus features/modifiers. However, the free spins bonus offers nothing over the base game aside from the fact that the spins are free, which is a huge letdown, as reflected in my overall score of the game.
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