5k Gold Mine Dream Drop Slot (4ThePlayer)

The 5k Gold Mine Dream Drop slot is played on a grid with 5 reels and 4 rows, and there are 1,024 paylines available.  Winning combinations are formed when you land 2 or more matching symbols for the highest value symbol - Gold Miner Gus -  which lands from left to right, beginning from the leftmost reel. The rest of the character symbols need 3 or more matching symbols for a win.

Bets for this game start at 20p and go up to £100. You can use the plus and minus buttons to adjust your bet amount. Non-UK players can utilise the Autoplay section.

The 5k Gold Mine Dream Drop RTP rate is 94%, which is below the online average of 96%. The volatility rating is high, and there is a max win of 5,000 x the bet.

‘A feast for the eyes’ is how I’d describe the 5k Gold Mine Dream Drop slot game, as it’s bursting with vivid colours. The glowing mine shaft is piled high with gold and gemstone goodies, and there is animation on the screen. This is a totally immersive slot experience, while you spin you can hear country music with plenty of banjo riffs. Plus, the sound effects of wheels trundling along on the track and whistles.

Your eyes are drawn to the track which surrounds the grid where the magic of the Gold Rush Trail bonus round takes place. The mining truck moves around the grid when this bonus kicks in. On the grid are loads of recognisable mining-related imagery, including lanterns and helmets.

Here’s a rundown of the value of all of the symbols:

• 10: 3 = 0.2, 4 = 0.5 or 5 = 1 x bet
• J: 3 = 0.2, 4 = 0.5 or 5 = 1 x bet
• Q: 3= 0.3, 4 = 0.5 or 5 = 1.2 x bet
• K: 3 = 0.3, 4 = 0.6 or 5 = 1.2 x bet
• A: 3 = 0.3, 4 = 0.7 or 5= 1.5 x bet
• Pickaxe & Shovel: 3 = 0.5, 4 = 1 or 5= 2 x bet
• Lantern: 3 = 0.5, 4 = 1 or 5 = 2 x bet
• Helmet: 3 = 0.6, 4 = 1.2 or 5= 2 x bet
• Bag of Gold Nuggets: 3  = 0.8, 4 = 1.5 or 5 = 3 x bet
• Gold Miner Gus: 2 = 0.5, 3 = 1, 4 = 2 or 5 = 4 x bet
• Dynamite Wild: Substitutes for all symbols above

5k Gold Mine Dream Drop Mobile

The good news is that 4ThePlayer is known for being a mobile-first studio. This means its games are prioritised for the mobile experience and they play fantastically on a smaller screen. This functionality is called 'Big Reel Portrait Mode'. Its games also look good on desktops and tablets.

The 5k Gold Mine Dream Drop slot game is bursting with features, which I'm now going to tell you about right now:

Gold Rush Trail

Move around the Gold Rush Trail to win cash rewards, Free Spins, Dream Drop Jackpots and mystery prizes. On any spin, 1 or more Gold Rush Scatters can land on any reel. The scatter that lands will reveal the following results:

• Move X – moves the cart a certain number of squares in the direction on the Scatter.
• Collect – you win the prize value of the currently highlighted trail square. You then restart to the start square.
• Restart—the cart moves directly to the Start square. You are then awarded the prize value on the start square.
• Cash Prize – you are awarded a cash prize.
• Dream Drop – you are awarded the Dream Drop Jackpot Game.

If a Scatter awards ‘Collect’ the prize that is currently highlighted on the trail will be awarded. These prizes can be cash prizes, free spins, winning the Dream Drop Jackpot game or a mystery prize. If a mystery prize is awarded, you will choose 1 to 3 gems to win any of the following:

• Cash prize - win a cash prize.
• Collect X - awards a cash prize, you will then reset to the Start square on the trail
• Free spins - awards the Free spins feature.
• Dream Drop - awards the Dream Drop jackpot game.
• Restart - move directly to the Start square on the trail, you will be awarded each prize shown on the Start square.

Your trail position is set by the bet value. If this is your first time at a bet value, you will start at the beginning of the trail. If you have played at a bet value before, you will continue from your previous trail position.

Free Spins

When this bonus is triggered, 10 free spins are awarded. During the Free Spins bonus round when Gold Rush Scatters land, they will have the following results:

• Move + Pay: move to a new trial square and win the prize on that square, this will not reset progress on the trail.
• Cash prize - win a cash prize.

Free spins and Dream Drop squares on the trail will change to award you extra free spins, you can win between 5 and 10 extra free spins on the trail.

Dream Drop Jackpots

You can win the Dream Jackpot Game on the Gold Rush bonus or directly via a Gold Rush Scatter. You will be presented with a trail with squares that show the 5 Dream Drop jackpots like the screenshot below.  On this reel will be Move Scatters and Collect Scatters. 

Press Spin to spin the reel, if you land a Move Scatter in view, you will move around the trail. If you land a Collect Scatter in view, you will win the currently highlighted jackpot. The Mega Jackpot is currently worth: 

Buy Feature

If you're based outside of the UK, there are 2 buy features to choose from where can you buy entry into the bonus rounds:

• 10 Free Spins = 100 x the bet.
• Gold Rush Trail Mega Spin – 150 x the bet to trigger 5 Scatters with a guaranteed collect.

The 5k Gold Mine Dream Drop slot game was a real treat to test out. The imagery was higher quality than some of the other 4ThePlayer games, and this combined with the great sound, made it feel very immersive. The only downside is the RTP, which is pretty low at 94%, which is a trend with recent 4ThePlayer titles.

The bonus games are the highlight here. They’re fun, packed with features, but still easy to get the hang of. I loved the Gold Rush Trail bonus round – there are loads of ways to score cash prizes, free spins, and jackpots, especially if you hit the mystery prize and pick the gems. There’s something for everyone with all the different bonus features – free spins, jackpots, prizes. Despite the RTP, I really rated this game. The bonus features are fantastic, and I think most players will find something to enjoy.

I’m a big fan of 4ThePlayer because their games are innovative and stand out from the crowd. You can see the passion in their games. If you want to know more about them, I’ve written a guide on the best 4ThePlayer slots. The last game I reviewed for 4ThePlayer was June 2024’s 4 Fantastic Fish Gold Dream Drop which also included the Dream Drop jackpots feature.

Oh, and if you’re into mining-themed slot games, you should check out these reviews for Bonanza Megaways and Bonanza Falls.

Alternatively, if you are chasing progressive jackpot slots, and in particular Dream Drop games, check our dedicated guide to the best Dream Drop slots (which includes 5k Gold Mine Dream Drop). 

The 5k Gold Mine Dream Drop slot review was written by our slot game experts on the OLBG Expert team. Beginning with Jenny Mason our prime slot reviewer who has 17+ years in online gambling, working for top UK brands. Jenny is an expert in slots and bingo. It was then verified by Chris Taylor who has written over 10,000 slot game reviews in an iGaming career spanning over 2 decades.   

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