Serpent Gold: Hold & Win Slot Overview
Alright, let me tell you about Serpent Gold: Hold & Win, a slot that really caught my eye recently. Developed by Octoplay, this game is part of their popular Hold & Win series, and it’s packed with some seriously cool features. Imagine stepping into a dense jungle, surrounded by ancient ruins and giant serpents slithering around, all while chasing a max win of 6,001X your bet. Sounds exciting, right?
The game runs on a classic 5-reel, 4-row grid with 20 paylines, which is pretty standard but don’t let that fool you. The gameplay is dynamic, and the visuals are sharp, with a jungle explorer vibe that really pulls you in. You can bet anywhere from 0.10 to 100 per spin, so it suits both casual players and high rollers.
One thing to note is the RTP, which sits at a slightly below-average 95.78%. But if you’re feeling lucky, you can activate the Double Chance feature for a small extra cost, bumping the RTP up to 95.85% and doubling your chances to trigger the bonus game. More on that later!
Serpent Gold: Hold & Win Slot Information
Let’s break down the symbols and the layout a bit. The reels are set against a backdrop of jungle ruins, with a Snake Meter on the right and Jackpot values on the left. The symbols are a mix of classic card icons and thematic explorer items:
- Low-paying symbols: 10, J, Q, K, A – landing 5 of these pays around 3X your bet.
- High-paying symbols: Map, Hat, Chest, Golden Compass – these pay between 6X and 25X for 5 matches.
- Wild Symbol: Substitutes for all except Cash and Snake symbols, with 5 Wilds paying 50X your bet.
- Cash Symbol: Golden coins with values from 1X to 10X your bet.
- Snake Symbols: Red, Green, and Blue snakes, each linked to unique features.
Unlike many slots, there’s no traditional Scatter symbol here. Instead, the bonus game can be triggered randomly by landing any Cash Symbol during the base game. Pretty neat twist, huh?
Serpent Gold: Hold & Win Slot Features
Now, this is where the game really shines. It’s loaded with features that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Wild Symbol
- Cash Collect
- Snake Symbols
- Hold & Win Bonus
- Double Chance
Wild Symbol
The Wild is your best friend here. It substitutes for all symbols except Cash and Snake symbols, helping you form winning combos. And if you’re lucky enough to land 5 Wilds on a payline, you’ll snag a solid 50X payout. That’s a nice little boost when the reels are feeling generous.
Cash Collect
This feature is pretty clever. Whenever a Snake Collect Symbol lands next to Cash Symbols, it scoops up their values. Cash Symbols come with values from 1X to 10X your bet, and when two or more land side by side, they form a cluster. These clusters lock in place for 3 spins, and if new Cash Symbols join the cluster, the spin count resets to 3. It’s like building a treasure hoard that keeps growing!
Plus, if a Snake Collect Symbol lands next to the cluster, it collects all the cash values, adding them to your total. This mechanic keeps the base game exciting and gives you a taste of the big wins to come.
Snake Symbols
Here’s where things get really interesting. There are three types of Snake Symbols, each unlocking a different feature once you land 25 of them:
- Red Collect Snake (Level 1): Active from the start, it collects all Cash Symbols in a cluster. During the bonus, it can hold values up to 1,200X your bet.
- Green Clone Snake (Level 2): Clones between 1 and all Cash Symbols in a cluster to adjacent reel positions, multiplying your chances.
- Blue Double Snake (Level 3): Doubles the cash values of all Cash Symbols in a cluster, up to 100X your bet.
Up to two of each Snake Symbol can appear simultaneously, so the potential for stacking these features is huge. It’s like having a team of serpents working together to boost your wins!
Hold & Win Bonus
This is the heart of the game. Triggered randomly by any Cash Symbol during the base game, it awards you 3 respins. The grid expands to 6×6, and only blanks, Cash, and Snake Symbols appear. Every time a Cash or Snake Symbol lands, it locks in place and resets the respins to 3.
Here’s the jackpot breakdown based on how many Cash Symbols you collect:
- Mini Jackpot: 25X bet for 10 Cash Symbols
- Minor Jackpot: 50X bet for 20 Cash Symbols
- Major Jackpot: 100X bet for 25 Cash Symbols
- Grand Jackpot: 250X bet for 30 Cash Symbols
- Ultimate Jackpot: A whopping 5,000X bet for 36 Cash Symbols
Landing the Ultimate Jackpot is like hitting the Mega jackpot in this jungle adventure. It’s rare but oh-so-satisfying when it happens!
Double Chance
If you want to spice things up, you can activate the Double Chance feature by paying an extra 40% of your current bet. This bumps the RTP slightly and doubles your chances of triggering the Hold & Win bonus. It’s a smart option if you’re feeling bold and want to chase those big wins faster.
