9 Pots Of Gold is a slot game by Apricot (formerly Microgaming), themed around Irish folklore. The game was released in 2023.

The slot’s standout feature is the bonus with pots. If triggered, the player can win up to €2,000.

Another highlight is the random x2 or x3 multiplier during free spins. The value is determined at the beginning of the bonus round.

Technical Specifications      

9 Pots Of Gold is a classic slot with 5 reels and 3 rows per reel. Winning combinations can form on 20 fixed paylines.

To receive a payout, at least 3 matching symbols must appear on one of the paylines. If they land outside of a line, the win is not counted.

The bet size ranges from €0.2 to €120 per round. It can be adjusted using the “-” and “+” buttons on the control panel. There is also a “Max Bet” button for instantly setting the highest possible stake.

The RTP of the slot is 96.24%, which is above the industry average. The theoretical maximum win can reach up to x2,000 the total bet.

The volatility is medium. This means there are no long losing streaks, and the gameplay does not swing too heavily between small and large payouts.

Gameplay in 9 Pots Of Gold Video Slot

To start a round in 9 Pots Of Gold, set your bet amount and click the button with two arrows. The reels will begin to spin. If 3 or more matching symbols appear on a payline, a win is awarded.

The slot includes a free spins feature, which is activated by clicking the “>” button on the control panel. The player can choose between 10 and 100 automatic spins. Autoplay ends when the selected number of rounds is completed or if the balance runs out. It can also be stopped manually.

The game includes a turbo spin feature, which is activated by clicking the lightning icon. A regular round lasts 3 seconds. With turbo mode on, the round duration is reduced to 1.7 seconds.

Symbols in 9 Pots Of Gold

At the center of the slot’s theme is the leprechaun, a figure from Irish folklore known for bringing luck and fortune. The symbols are inspired by this character.

The game uses hidden multipliers, which change depending on the bet size. Below is the value of each symbol with a default bet of €1:

Symbol	Nominal
	5	4	3
Bar	1	0.4	0.25
Clover	1	0.4	0.25
Hat	2	0.75	0.25
Lyre	3.25	1	0.5
Six sevens	3.25	1	0.5
Seven	7.5	3.75	1
Double Seven	20	6.25	1.25
Triple Seven	37.5	16.25	2.5
Mushroom	125	25	6.25
Free Spins
Pot of Gold

The mushroom symbol also acts as a Wild. It can substitute for any other symbol needed to form a winning combination. The payout is calculated according to the replaced symbol. If 3 or more mushrooms land on a payline, the combination pays as a Wild.

The Free Spins symbol does not have a payout value. It is used to trigger the bonus round.

Bonus Games

If 3 or more Free Spins symbols appear, the bonus round starts. The first stage is a “Wheel of Fortune” mini-game that determines the number of free spins and the multiplier to be applied during the round. Possible combinations include:

During free spins, the stake used is the same as the one active in the previous round. The standard game rules apply.

If 3 Free Spins symbols land during the bonus, 10 extra spins are awarded. Theoretically, this can happen unlimited times, though in practice the round is usually extended 1 to 2 times.

The slot also includes the “9 Pots Of Gold” bonus feature, from which it gets its name. If 3 or more pots of gold appear on the reels, a cash prize is awarded. The prize is calculated as follows:

The pots can appear during both the base and bonus games. While landing 9 pots is theoretically possible, most of the time 4 or 5 pots appear. This happens approximately once every 25 to 30 rounds.