Gold Express Hold and Win - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction 

The Gold Express Hold and Win online slot is one of the latest online slots from the game designer 3 Oaks. It is presented on a 5x4 reel set that generates 20 fixed bet ways which pay left to right.

There is a Wild that appears on all reels except the first and substitutes for all of the standard paying symbols. There is also a Scatter that pays and triggers free spins when 3 or more appear.

During this phase, power wilds with multipliers can appear.

There are also Bonus Symbols that appear on all the reels but normally only pay in the bonus game, which 6 or more of them trigger. There is, however, also a boost feature with a piggy bank symbol appearing on the centre reel, which adds up any bonus symbols in view and allows a payout in the base game. 

There are also 3 jackpots that can appear in the bonus game: mini, minor and major. Fill all 20 spaces on the reels in the bonus game to land the grand jackpot. If they appear in the base game with the boost symbol, they can also pay out.

You will find more examples of 3 Oaks slots here at Slots Temple available to play as free slots.

Our Gold Express Hold and Win slot review appears below.

Theme, Graphics and Soundtrack 

The theme is a little odd since the reels are set against a backdrop of a dark mysterious mountain forest, with a train passing through the night along the bottom. The main symbols feature a group of glamourous passengers and a steward. 

The remaining symbols are the wild bag, golden train engine scatter and the gold coin bonus and jackpot symbols. Meanwhile, the soundtrack is a cool musical combo presumably entertaining guests.

Gold Express Hold and Win RTP and Variance 

At the time of writing, there is no official RTP for this game, but in demo mode, it appeared to be quite acceptable. The variance in extended trial play could be seen as the lower end of medium.

If you are looking for online slots with a similar variance and layout, take a look at Rainbow Riches Pick and Mix, which is also available as one of the free slots at Slots Temple and can be played for real at many online casino sites.

How to Play Gold Express Hold and Win

The game may have plenty of features, but it is simple to follow and play. Here is a quick introduction once the game loads.

1. In the top right corner of the screen, you will see the information icon. Click on this to open 8 new screens.
2. The first two show the values of the 12 standard paying symbols.
3. The third screen explains the special wild, scatter and bonus symbols.
4. Click onto the next screen for details of the boost feature.
5. Screen 5 explains free spins, and the next one has the bonus game.
6. Click onto the next one for details of the jackpots.
7. The last screen has thumbnails of the paylines.
8. Close these screens and return to the main one. Here you can adjust your wager in the bet window to the right of the dashboard.
9. Above the spin button, you can speed up the game with fast spin and engage auto play below it. The latter cannot be customised and must be halted manually.
10. You are all set to play by pressing the spin button.

If you are thinking of visiting an online casino to play this game, keep in mind that it is available as one of our free slots here at Slots Temple, among many more examples of online slots.

Bet Sizes and Pay Table Wins 

Bet sizes range from 0.20 to 60, and the pay table for 5 of a kind is as follows:

• Wild = x1000
• Gentleman = x200
• Lady/Monocled Gentleman = x100
• Girl/Steward = x80
• A/K/Q/J = x40

Max-win 2,226x

Volatility High

Top RTP 95.64%

Gold Express Hold and Win Bonus Features and Free Spins 

Three free spins begin the bonus game triggered by 6 or more bonus symbols. Symbols stick during this phase, and each additional symbol resets the spin counter to 3.

Three or more train scatters trigger it, and power wilds with multipliers appear in this phase.

Gold Express Hold and Win Review

This is a fun slot from 3 Oaks, and once players enter the bonus game, there are some fantastic prizes on offer. The variance is on the low end of medium, keeping players engaged and entertained. We feel we can recommend it to most players regardless of their risk tolerance.