Booming Games has expanded its Irish-themed portfolio with the release of Greedy for Gold: Hold and Win, the second instalment in its Greedy for Gold series. Built on a 5x3 grid with 20 fixed paylines, the title carries a maximum win potential of 2,000x the bet — and layers several interconnected bonus mechanics to get there.
Feature Architecture
The base game runs two persistent collection mechanics simultaneously. The Pot of Gold feature accumulates non-triggering coins on any spin, with the potential to award the Hold and Win round without a dedicated trigger. The Lucky Hat feature tracks Scatter symbols, with 3, 4, or 5 Scatters awarding 10, 15, or 20 Free Spins respectively.
During Free Spins, Jumbo symbols occupy reels 2 – 4. Jumbo Scatter symbols extend the round by 3 spins, while Jumbo Value symbols activate the Hold and Win feature — where Value symbol payouts range from 1x to 100x the bet. Filling the grid entirely awards the Grand Bonus, worth 1,000x the bet.
The Hold and Win mechanic itself opens with 3 Respins. Held Scatter positions remain fixed while remaining reels respin; each new symbol that lands resets the counter to 3.
Purchase and Side Bet Options
The structure below outlines the bonus mechanics of Greedy for Gold: Hold and Win, with key parameters for each.
| Mechanic | Activation condition | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Pot of Gold | Coin accumulation without trigger | Hold and Win round trigger |
| Lucky Hat (Free Spins) | 3 / 4 / 5 Scatter symbols | 10 / 15 / 20 Free Spins |
| Jumbo Scatter (Free Spins) | Jumbo symbol on reels 2–4 | +3 additional spins |
| Hold and Win — Value symbols | Jumbo Value symbol | 1x – 100x stake |
| Grand Bonus | Full grid fill | 1,000x stake |
| Hold and Win Respins | Base start | 3 respins (reset when a new symbol lands) |
Operators targeting bonus-buy-enabled markets will note the full suite of purchase options. The Mystery Bonus is available for 75x the bet, the Super Bonus for 100x, and the Boost+ side bet — toggled on or off at any time — raises the stake by 25% while improving the probability of triggering bonus features.
"While we have a dedicated pipeline of releases around St Patrick's Day, our Irish themed games are popular with players all year round. With a number of innovative bonus features, the game demonstrates our commitment to delivering premium gaming experiences, and we're confident that players will enjoy this latest addition to our collection."
— Craig Asling, Director of Games at Booming Games
Operator Integration Note
The Boost+ side bet's toggle-on/off design means it does not require a separate game variant or dedicated lobby placement — players can activate it within the same session. However, operators in jurisdictions where bonus buy features are restricted should verify whether the Boost+ mechanic falls under the same compliance scope as the Mystery and Super Bonus purchase options, as regulatory treatment of side bets versus direct bonus purchases can differ.
Evergreen Positioning Over Seasonal Appeal
The comment from Craig Asling is notable for what it signals commercially: Irish-themed content is being positioned as a year-round catalogue asset rather than a St Patrick's Day window. For operators managing game lobby strategy, the layered volatility tools — from Boost+ to two distinct bonus purchase tiers — offer meaningful flexibility for different player segments without requiring seasonal promotional hooks. This approach mirrors Booming Games' broader Hold and Win series strategy, where consistent mechanic frameworks are applied across themed releases to build player familiarity and catalogue depth.
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