Goldie at Oktoberfest

Goldie at Oktoberfest is a 5-reel, 3-row video slot with 20 fixed paylines developed by Mancala Gaming. The game is set against the backdrop of a traditional Oktoberfest beer hall, complete with wooden beams, lanterns, and long tables.

Theme and Atmosphere The slot captures the lively spirit of the world-famous Bavarian beer festival. The main character is Goldie, a blonde woman in traditional German dress who appears as a high-paying symbol and feature character. Other thematic symbols include beer mugs, pretzels, and Oktoberfest hats. The game's atmosphere is festive and celebratory, with warm colors and cheerful graphics that evoke the feeling of being at the actual event.

Core Gameplay and Mechanics

Players spin the 5×3 grid in hopes of landing winning combinations across the 20 fixed paylines. The game uses a standard left-to-right adjacent symbol matching mechanic. Payouts are awarded for matching 3 to 5 symbols, with higher value symbols offering larger rewards. The paytable displays all symbol values in DEM (Deutsche Mark) currency.

High-value symbols include beer mugs, Goldie herself, pretzels, and Oktoberfest hats. Lower value symbols are represented by playing card suits – spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs – styled to fit the Oktoberfest theme.

Bonus Features

1. Wild Symbol The Wild symbol substitutes for all regular symbols to help form winning combinations. It does not replace the Scatter symbol.
2. Scatter and Free Spins The golden coin with “Scatter” written on it acts as the Scatter symbol. Landing 3 or more Scatters anywhere on the reels triggers the Free Spins bonus round. The number of free spins and the associated multiplier depend on the number of Scatters landed:

• 3 Scatters: 7 Free Spins with a 2x multiplier
• 4 Scatters: 10 Free Spins with a 3x multiplier
• 5 Scatters: 12 Free Spins with a 4x multiplier

3. Sticky Wilds During the Free Spins round, any Wild symbols that land on the reels become sticky, remaining in place for the duration of the bonus. This feature significantly increases the potential for multiple winning combinations throughout the free spins.
4. Respin Feature In the base game, landing 2 or more Scatter symbols triggers the Respin feature. All reels without Scatter symbols respin once. If more Scatters land after the respin and there are still reels without Scatters, those reels respin again. This continues until either all reels have Scatters or no new Scatters appear after a respin.
5. Buy Bonus Feature Players have the option to buy directly into the Free Spins bonus round for 42 times their current bet amount. This allows immediate access to the game's main feature without waiting to trigger it through regular gameplay.

The most intriguing aspect of Goldie at Oktoberfest is its combination of the Respin feature with the potential for triggering Free Spins. This mechanic gives players multiple opportunities to enter the bonus round from a single spin, adding excitement and anticipation to the base game. The Sticky Wilds during Free Spins further enhance the potential for significant wins, making the bonus round particularly rewarding.