Stompin’ Gold Slot Review
Play’n GO have made the GO Collect series one of the more consistent coin-collecting franchises in modern online slots, building out the format across releases like Boat Bonanza and Bull in a China Shop. Stompin’ Gold arrives as the most distinctly themed entry yet, swapping nautical and farmyard backdrops for a woodland Bigfoot expedition – a setting that gives the game genuine personality before a single feature has even triggered. With a 96.2% RTP and a volatility rating of 10 out of 10, this isn’t a gentle introduction to the series. The 50,000x maximum win sits firmly in the upper tier of current slot potential, and the layered bonus structure is designed squarely around feature-chasing rather than steady base-game returns. Casual players looking for consistent action will want to look elsewhere; this one’s built for patience and bonus hunters.
Base Game & Features
Stompin’ Gold runs on a standard 5×3 grid with 20 fixed paylines. Visually the game earns its theme: a dense forest clearing serves as the backdrop, with wildlife symbols occupying the reels alongside explorer Jack Tracker and his camping equipment. The presentation is lighthearted without being childish, and the wilderness atmosphere holds up well across a session. The audio package reinforces this nicely, building tension as Bounty Coins land and escalating whenever a feature approaches.
The base game operates around three core mechanics working in concert: the two Bigfoot characters, Mystery Symbols, and the Bounty Coin collection system.
Wild Symbols
Standard Wild symbols substitute for every symbol on the reels except Bounty Coins. A five-of-a-kind wild line pays 4x the stake. Wilds become significantly more valuable when either Bigfoot character appears alongside them.
Biggie and Boogie
The two Bigfoot characters are the central modifiers in the base game:
- Biggie (Expanding Wilds): When Biggie appears on the same spin as wild symbols, all wilds become expanding wilds, stretching vertically to cover full reels. This was one of the less frequent base-game triggers, but when it landed it could transform a mediocre payline into something considerably more valuable.
- Boogie (Wild Multipliers): When Boogie appears alongside wilds, each wild receives a random multiplier between 2x and 100x. Multiple wild multipliers on the same payline are added together rather than multiplied. This was the more impactful of the two regular modifiers – every wild on the grid suddenly carries real weight when Boogie’s in play.
- Biggie + Boogie Combined: When both characters appear on the same spin with wilds present, all wilds simultaneously expand and receive multipliers. These combined appearances were among the strongest moments in base gameplay, and they got our attention every time.
Mystery Symbols
Mystery Symbols land at any point during the base game. When they reveal, all Mystery Symbols on the grid transform into the same symbol simultaneously – either a regular paying symbol, a wild, or a Bounty Coin. They appeared with reasonable regularity across our session, and the best moments came when a grid of Mystery Symbols resolved into wilds or Bounty Coins rather than standard paying icons. As a supporting mechanic they work well; they’re not the headline act, but they generate enough variance to keep base spins interesting.
Bounty Coins and the GO Collect Meter
Bounty Coins can land anywhere on the grid or appear via a Mystery Symbol reveal. Each coin carries one of the following values:
- Cash value: 1x-5x the bet
- Mini jackpot: 10x the bet
- Minor jackpot: 25x the bet
- Major jackpot: 100x the bet
- Mega jackpot: 250x the bet
- Grand jackpot: 1,000x the bet
When 1 to 3 Bounty Coins land in a single spin, they’re gathered by the GO Collect Meter on the side of the game. Each coin collected gives a chance to trigger the Hold’N Grow feature. Landing 4 or more Bounty Coins in a single spin triggers Hold’N Grow immediately without relying on the meter.
Stompin’ Gold Bonus Features
The bonus system is where Stompin’ Gold earns its 10/10 volatility rating. There’s real depth here, built around two interconnected hold-and-spin mechanics that can stack on top of each other.
Hold’N Grow
Hold’N Grow is the primary bonus feature and the main source of win potential in this game. On entry, the round starts with 3 respins. Any new Bounty Coin landing during the feature resets the counter back to 3. The grid itself is dynamic – it starts at the standard 5×3 layout but expands progressively as more coins accumulate:
- 4-6 coins: grid remains 5×3
- Grid expands incrementally as coins fill it
- 24-40 coins: grid reaches maximum size of 5×8
Watching the grid grow as Bounty Coins pile in creates a genuine sense of progression. The feature pays out the total of all collected coin values, jackpots included, when the respin counter finally reaches zero. The expanding grid gives Hold’N Grow a visual storytelling quality that most hold-and-spin rounds lack.
Hold’N Spin (Nested Bonus)
The standout mechanic in Stompin’ Gold is Hold’N Spin – a bonus round nested inside Hold’N Grow. During Hold’N Grow, a special Bonus Bounty Coin can appear. When it does, the game shifts into Hold’N Spin: a separate, smaller 3×3 grid with its own set of 3 respins. This secondary round operates on the same respin-reset logic – any new coin landing resets the counter to 3.
When Hold’N Spin concludes, all coin values collected within it are summed and returned as the value of the original Bonus Bounty Coin back in Hold’N Grow. This is where the session’s biggest wins tend to cluster. A strong Hold’N Spin result feeding back into an active Hold’N Grow can produce meaningful payouts – our session’s largest return of 683x came from exactly this combination.
The feature complexity here is intentional and works well for the target audience. Seasoned hold-and-spin players will understand the mechanic immediately; newcomers to the format may need a read through the paytable before the layered structure clicks. The multiplier summing rule (rather than multiplying) on paylines with multiple Boogie wilds is worth checking too.
Our Honest Verdict
Play’n GO have been expanding the GO Collect series methodically, and Stompin’ Gold represents a confident step forward in terms of theme and bonus architecture. Where earlier entries like Boat Bonanza leaned into maritime charm, this one goes decidedly off the beaten track with a Sasquatch camping adventure that gives the game a distinct personality the series hadn’t quite had before. Biggie and Boogie are genuinely memorable characters – and in a market flooded with generic wildlife slots, that thematic freshness counts for something.
The feature system is the game’s real strength. Hold’N Grow delivers the expanding-grid progression that fans of the format will appreciate, and Hold’N Spin – the nested 3×3 bonus within the bonus – is the most creative structural decision in the game. It’s not unprecedented in the wider market, but it’s well executed here and gives Hold’N Grow a second act that most coin-collecting rounds simply don’t have. The Biggie and Boogie wild modifiers add genuine interest to base gameplay, even if neither triggers as often as you’d hope in a long session.
The honest limitation is the volatility. A 10/10 rating means sessions can feel barren if the features aren’t cooperating. The 50,000x ceiling is genuinely impressive, but it exists deep in the theoretical tail – most players’ realistic outcomes are concentrated in moderate Hold’N Grow runs rather than anywhere near that figure. For bonus hunters and high-variance enthusiasts, there’s plenty to engage with. For players who prefer consistent action or frequent medium-sized wins, this configuration will frustrate.
Stompin’ Gold is a solid, well-themed addition to Play’n GO’s catalogue – not the series’ most essential release, but a confident and distinctive one that gets more interesting the deeper into the bonus system you go.
Stompin’ Gold FAQs
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What is the RTP of Stompin’ Gold?
Stompin’ Gold has an RTP of 96.2% with alternative RTP versions available at 94.2%, 91.2%, 87.2%, and 84.2% depending on the casino platform. -
What is the maximum win in Stompin’ Gold?
The maximum win potential is 50,000x your total bet, achievable primarily during the Hold’N Grow bonus feature. -
How do you trigger Hold’N Grow in Stompin’ Gold?
Hold’N Grow is triggered by landing 4 or more Bounty Coins in a single spin, or by filling the GO Collect meter with 1-3 Bounty Coins for a chance to trigger it. -
What do Biggie and Boogie do in Stompin’ Gold?
Biggie makes Wild symbols expand vertically across the reels. Boogie adds random multipliers between x2 and x100 to Wild symbols. When both appear together, Wilds expand and receive multipliers simultaneously. -
What is the difference between Hold’N Grow and Hold’N Spin in Stompin’ Gold?
Hold’N Grow is the main coin-collecting respin feature with an expanding grid from 5×3 up to 5×8. Hold’N Spin is a nested 3×3 bonus round triggered by a special Bonus Bounty Coin that appears during Hold’N Grow. -
What symbols can Mystery Symbols reveal in Stompin’ Gold?
Mystery Symbols can reveal regular symbols, Wild symbols, or Bounty Coins when they land and resolve. All Mystery Symbols on the grid become the same symbol when they reveal. -
What is the bet range for Stompin’ Gold?
Stompin’ Gold allows bets ranging from 0.10 to 100.00 per spin, making it accessible to both casual players and high-rollers. -
What theme and characters are featured in Stompin’ Gold?
Stompin’ Gold features a woodland adventure theme with an explorer named Jack Tracker searching for Bigfoot treasure. The game includes two lovable Sasquatch characters named Biggie and Boogie who interact with the Wild symbols throughout the game.
