The Real King: Gold Records Slot Review

The Real King: Gold Records Slot Review - Game Overview

The Real King: Gold Records from Novomatic is a branded, music themed video slot with 5 reels, 3 rows and up to 10 paylines. It landed in online lobbies around June 2018, though some catalogues show a later 2020 date. The setup is classic, but the game mixes familiar Novomatic maths with modern HTML5 tech, so I can spin it on desktop, phone or tablet without any fuss.

On the surface The Real King: Gold Records is a simple and solid online slot machine. Under the hood the volatility is high, and the paytable can hit hard when the premium symbols line up. The branded theme, flashy gold colours and old school audio give it that casino cabinet feel I associate with Novomatic. I find the base game engaging enough while I wait for the scatters to land.

The Real King: Gold Records Symbols and Paytable

The Real King: Gold Records paytable sticks to nine regular symbols plus a special Scatter, Wild symbol at the top. In the published paytable that Scatter, Wild pays x2, x20 or x200 for three, four or five of a kind. Behind that sits the highest regular icon which can deliver up to x500 for five on a line, or up to 5000x your line stake in some paytable views.

Middle tier pictures in The Real King: Gold Records pay between x200 and x75 for five matches, with extra payouts for just two in a row on the better symbols. Lower value royals round things out with wins of x10 or x15 for five of a kind. I like the way the numbers are laid out, so once I set a stake I can see quickly what a full line is worth.

The Real King: Gold Records also uses that Scatter, Wild as the key to its feature. Five scatters anywhere on the reels can trigger the bonus round, and they also pay well by themselves. Because paylines are adjustable from one to ten, I stick to playing all ten lines. That lets the wild substitutions do their job and gives me the best chance to land those stacked symbol hits.

Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Scatter, Wild
	5	x200
	4	x20
	3	x2
	5	x500
	4	x100
	3	x10
	2	x1
	5	x200
	4	x40
	3	x4
	2	x0.5
	5	x75
	4	x10
	3	x3
	2	x0.5
	5	x75
	4	x10
	3	x3
	2	x0.5
	5	x15
	4	x4
	3	x0.5
	5	x15
	4	x4
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5
	5	x10
	4	x2.5
	3	x0.5

The Real King: Gold Records RTP, Volatility and Max Win

The Real King: Gold Records runs on high volatility maths, so the swings can be considerable. Official figures vary a bit depending on the source. Some sheets list 95.1% RTP with a 4.9% house edge, while others quote 93.97% and call it a low RTP slot. Either way this is not a loose fruit machine, so I always expect dry spells between the better sets of spins.

As for win potential, the official max win figure reaches x5000, tied to that top premium symbol or a perfect combo during the feature. Some attributes screens show a far smaller x200 cap, but in practice I treat The Real King: Gold Records as a high risk, high reward game. It can hit hard, though you need the balance and patience to sit through those heavier patches.

Bonus Features in The Real King: Gold Records

The main attraction in The Real King: Gold Records is the free spins bonus round triggered by five scatter symbols. Hit them in one spin and the game shifts into a separate feature with a batch of free games, extra chances to land the better wins and stronger use of the Scatter, Wild symbol. Those trigger spins are rare, but when they appear the slot jumps to a whole new level.

On top of that The Real King: Gold Records offers a classic Novomatic style Risk or Gamble option after a win. I can choose to collect or press the Gamble button and try to double the payout in a simple double game. It suits the high variance style: great when I feel brave and want to press the action, but brutal when I hit a string of losses in a row.

How I Play The Real King: Gold Records Slot

When I sit down with The Real King: Gold Records I start in free demo mode, just as the reviewers suggest, then move to real money once I feel comfortable. Bet settings depend on the version. Some lobbies show 0.01 to 100 per spin, others list 1 to 2000. Either way I always activate all 10 paylines and pick a stake that lets me play at least a couple of hundred spins.

Final Thoughts on The Real King: Gold Records

I have played The Real King: Gold Records a few times and the slot left me with a good feeling. The animations, branded theme and sound effects create a pretty breathtaking experience for something so simple and solid. On the downside the low RTP range and high volatility mean it can be punishing. I recommend it mainly for experienced players who are ready to patiently wait for a grand win.

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