How the Grid and Paylines Work
This slot runs on a dynamic 6-reel, 7-row grid that expands and contracts with each spin – a Megaways engine that generates up to 15,625 win ways. The more reels and rows that land, the more ways to win. Bet range is 0.1 to 10 per spin, keeping it accessible for both cautious and aggressive players.
The top-tier mining cart symbol pays 200x for 6 of a kind (0.5x for just 2 on a payline). Other premium symbols land between 50x and 100x for 6-of-a-kind. Gold nuggets and diamonds – the money symbols – pay 10x when 6 land together on a payline.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Blueprint Gaming |
| RTP | 95.5% |
| Volatility | Med-High |
| Min bet | 0.1 |
| Max bet | 10 |
| Max win | x4000 |
| Reels | 5 |
| Paylines | 117649 |
Prospector Wild and the Collector Bonus
The white-bearded prospector wild appears only in the bonus round, stepping in for pay symbols to complete wins. More importantly, he is also the Collector symbol – when the wild lands alongside money symbols, all gold and diamond prizes on the grid are collected and held.
Trigger and Spin Awards: Land 3, 4, 5, or 6 scatter symbols to win 10, 15, 20, or 25 free spins respectively. This launches the prospector gold/diamond collection bonus round.
Money Symbol Values: Gold nuggets range from 2x to 50x your stake. The diamond is the premium catch – worth 2,000x your stake on a single collection.
Collector Multiplier Trail: Each time the prospector wild is collected, the meter above the grid advances. Every 4 wilds collected triggers a new tier:
- Collect 4 wilds: +10 extra spins + x2 multiplier on all collected money symbols
- Collect 8 wilds: +10 extra spins + x4 multiplier on all collected money symbols
- Collect 12 wilds: +10 extra spins + x10 multiplier on all collected money symbols
This stacking mechanic is where the real teeth emerge – a single 2,000x diamond collected with a x10 multiplier can swing the entire feature.
Random Bonus Modifiers
The prospector may trigger one of two unique modifiers at random during the bonus round, adding unpredictable juice to the free spins grind:
- Gold Rush: All present money symbols are held in place for a respin. You get a fresh respin as long as at least 1 new money symbol lands. Chain respins can stack collected values fast.
- Big Blast Bonanza: The prospector throws dynamite onto the grid, transforming random symbols into money symbols. Instant board refresh without needing new spins.
Neither modifier is guaranteed, and both fire at random – the unpredictability keeps the bonus round from feeling scripted.
RTP / Volatility / and Max Win
RTP is locked at 95.5% (adjustable RTP ranges are available at some operators). Volatility is medium-high – expect dry stretches in the base game punctuated by strong bonus round payouts.
Theoretical max win is 50,000x your stake, though real-world payouts are capped at £250,000. The base game can theoretically crack that ceiling from a single spin, but the bonus round is where the math model genuinely stacks in your favor.
Base Game vs. Bonus Round
The base game grind is functional but flat – the dynamic grid keeps it from feeling completely static, but wins are modest. The real slot lives in the bonus round. Trigger the prospector collector feature and the game shifts gears. Money symbols appear at higher frequency, the multiplier trail builds tension, and random modifiers can flip a mediocre spin into a 4-figure payout. Base game is the runway; the bonus is the flight.
