Alchemy Gold rules and rising-multiplier guide

Alchemy Gold is PG Soft catalogue ID 1368367. The primary English rules document checked for this page is version 1.0 r4, updated 8 July 2025. It describes a 5-by-5 collapsing game with sticky winning symbols, Gold-framed symbols that can turn Wild and a multiplier that rises through a continuing sequence.

The reference profile states 96.78% RTP, medium volatility and a 5,000× advertised maximum. Its simulation table separately lists 2,661× as maximum exposure found in one billion spins. Keeping the labels separate prevents a simulation record from being mistaken for the advertised ceiling.

Verified r4 specification

Field	Official value	Scope
Catalogue ID	1368367	Exact identity
Field	5 by 5	Twenty-five positions
Reel action	Collapsing	Continuing evaluations
RTP	96.78%	Reference long-run model
Volatility	Medium	Supplier classification
Overall hit rate	25.77%	Results of different sizes
Main multiplier	1× then +1	Continues within the paid spin
Free Spins	10 from 3 Scatters	Extra Scatter adds 2
Advertised maximum	5,000×	Headline value
Simulated exposure	2,661×	Highest in stated simulation
Reference stake	EUR €0.20-€200	Not an NZD range

The mathematical split is 67.97 percentage points of RTP for the main game and 28.81 for Free Spins. Hit-rate rows show 25.29% and 0.48%. These figures identify the r4 model but cannot predict when a Gold symbol, feature or larger result will occur.

Sticky winners and the collapse sequence

The introduction describes sticky winning symbols. When a winning combination is found, those symbols remain associated with the continuing resolution while non-winning positions are removed and replaced under the game’s sequence.

The multiplier wording refers to removal of non-winning symbols. At the start of a main-game spin, the first such removal uses a 1× multiplier. Every subsequent removal of non-winning symbols increases the factor by one.

This is a timing rule rather than a promise that every paid spin reaches a second stage. A useful record captures the opening field, symbols retained, positions removed, multiplier before settlement and multiplier shown after replacements.

The paytable image in the loaded Help remains important because the extracted r4 text does not state the minimum cluster count in a sentence. This page does not invent a threshold from another 5-by-5 PG Soft title.

Gold symbols convert only when involved in a win

Some ordinary symbols can appear in gold. Wild and Scatter are excluded from Gold framing. During removal of winning symbols, a Gold symbol involved in the previous round’s win transforms into Wild.

The condition has two parts: the symbol must be Gold and it must participate in the qualifying win. A Gold symbol elsewhere on the board should not be treated as a future Wild merely because it is visible.

Save the field before settlement and the next field after conversion. The pair proves which Gold symbol participated and where the Wild appeared. One final screenshot cannot distinguish a transformed Wild from a Wild that landed normally.

Main-game multiplier starts at 1×

At the first removal of non-winning symbols in a paid spin, the factor is 1×. Each later removal increases it by one. The meter therefore belongs to the current continuing spin rather than to a permanent account state.

The source does not say that the factor carries into the next paid spin. Treat a fresh wager as a reset unless live Help explicitly documents otherwise. Record the meter at the start of every spin instead of assuming continuity from the prior result.

Gold-to-Wild conversion can help later evaluations because a transformed Wild remains available to substitute. It does not guarantee that replacements will create another win or that the multiplier will keep increasing.

Free Spins begin with 10 rounds

Three Scatters anywhere trigger ten free spins, and every additional triggering Scatter adds two. The feature can retrigger.

At feature start, the win multiplier is 1×. During each continuing sequence, removal of non-winning symbols increases the factor by one. The source summary describes a highest free-spin multiplier of 20× for the reference profile, but that maximum does not tell the probability of reaching it.

Use a feature ledger with free-spin number, starting factor, sticky winners, Gold participants, transformed Wilds, each increase, settled total and remaining spins. This makes a retrigger distinguishable from an ordinary multiplier step.

The checked r4 document does not contain a Feature Buy section. This review does not claim that the feature can be purchased. A later market-specific menu would require its own current evidence.

A worked timing example

Suppose the opening field contains a winning group with one Gold-framed symbol. Save the field and confirm the multiplier displayed for the first removal. When the winning sequence resolves, the Gold participant becomes Wild for the next stage.

If replacements create another win, record the new field and the increased multiplier. Do not apply the later factor backwards to the earlier award. Continue until the board no longer qualifies and the paid spin ends.

The example illustrates evidence order, not a predicted outcome. PG Soft does not publish the probability of a particular Gold position or the average number of continuing stages in the checked text.

Advertised maximum versus simulation result

The r4 summary advertises 5,000× while the highest exposure in its one-billion-spin simulation is 2,661×. One figure expresses the headline maximum and the other reports an observed simulation result.

Neither figure reveals how often a large award occurs. If live Help gives a hard maximum clause or a different number, retain its title, version and operator context rather than overwriting the source silently.

RTP and hit-rate limits

RTP of 96.78% is a theoretical long-run value. It cannot guarantee a fixed return over a short session and does not become more favourable after losses.

The 25.77% overall hit rate counts qualifying results under the model but does not measure their usefulness relative to the stake. Medium volatility is a supplier category, not a promise of steady balance movement.

Stake, paytable and currency

The official summary lists EUR €0.20 to €200. These are supplier defaults, not evidence of NZD operator limits. The active client must show currency, total stake and any local restrictions.

Capture the live paytable from the same build as the RTP. It should show the symbol threshold, Gold framing, Wild and Scatter definitions, feature trigger and maximum clause. Do not import a cluster count or symbol award from Midas Fortune merely because both use a 5-by-5 field.

Mobile checks

PG Soft lists iOS, Android, HTML5, macOS and Windows and gives a portrait reference of 1080 by 2340. Platform support does not prove local operator availability.

On mobile, Gold borders, ordinary borders and Wild symbols must remain distinguishable. Check that the multiplier is visible throughout replacement animations and that history exposes the field before and after conversion.

Turn off Turbo mode while auditing. Shortened animation can hide whether a symbol transformed because it participated in the previous win or simply arrived as a new Wild.

Demo and operator boundary

No Alchemy Gold demo is embedded on this page. The two commercial buttons are sponsored exits, not evidence that the game is available or free to play.

The studio catalogue does not verify New Zealand access, 22Bet inclusion, NZD stakes or a local optional-feature menu. Confirm these after authentication using exact title, ID 1368367 and live Help.

Reader-fit and limits

Alchemy Gold may suit readers who prefer a visible transformation sequence: winners remain, non-winning positions change, Gold participants turn Wild and the multiplier rises. It is less straightforward for someone who wants one static payline result.

Do not chase an unfinished multiplier sequence by raising the next stake. A fresh paid spin resets the documented main-game process. Set spending and time limits first; the responsible gambling guide lists practical control tools.

Evidence checklist

Confirm:

• title and ID 1368367;
• Help version and active RTP;
• 5-by-5 field and deployed paytable threshold;
• sticky winning-symbol wording;
• non-winning-symbol removal sequence;
• 1× starting multiplier and +1 increases;
• Gold exclusions and win-participation condition;
• Gold-to-Wild conversion timing;
• ten-spin trigger, extra Scatters and retrigger rule;
• 5,000× advertised and 2,661× simulated labels;
• total stake, currency and round history.

The PG Soft catalogue guide documents identity fields. Use the corrections policy when a live build provides conflicting evidence.

FAQ

What RTP is documented for Alchemy Gold?

The r4 source and current catalogue state 96.78%. Confirm live Help for the operator deployment.

When does a Gold symbol become Wild?

When a Gold-framed ordinary symbol was involved in the previous round’s winning combination, it transforms during resolution.

How does the multiplier increase?

The first non-winning-symbol removal begins at 1× and subsequent removals add one.

How many Free Spins are awarded?

Three Scatters award ten, with two more for each additional triggering Scatter. The feature can retrigger.

Is Feature Buy documented in r4?

No Feature Buy section appears in the checked r4 rules.

Is Alchemy Gold confirmed for New Zealand?

No. The global catalogue cannot prove access through a particular account.

Sources

• PG Soft r4 game-information PDF
• PG Soft official catalogue
• PG Soft public catalogue API
• PG Soft catalogue methodology
• Responsible gambling guide

How to verify the version you can actually open

A provider page proves that a title exists and describes the supplier's intended rules. It does not prove that a casino accepts players in New Zealand, that the title is enabled for a particular account, or that the highest published RTP is the version in the lobby. Treat availability, operator eligibility and product configuration as three separate checks.

Start with identity, then configuration

Open the game only through the authenticated casino lobby. The information or help panel should identify PG Soft, the exact title and the active mathematical return. Compare the reel or grid layout, paylines or cluster rules, named features and symbol behaviour with the official product material. Similar artwork or a matching title is not enough when the help file is missing or inconsistent.

When the supplier publishes several RTP values, report all of them as configurations. Do not assume the highest option is deployed. RTP is a theoretical long-run measure across a very large number of rounds; it is not a refund rate for one player and cannot predict the next result. Volatility is different: it describes how unevenly results are distributed on the provider's scale.

Read stake controls as money, not interface decoration

Provider sheets often quote a reference range in euros. That range does not establish New Zealand-dollar support or the limits in a specific account. Before a paid round, identify the total amount that will leave the balance. If the interface separates denomination, coins and lines, verify the combined total. If Extra Bet is active, calculate its full cost before pressing spin.

Feature-buy prices are multiples of the current bet, not promised returns. A 100x purchase at a $1 stake costs $100; at a $2 stake it costs $200. Availability can vary by market and some mathematical configurations may not support the control. If the live help does not explain the price, delivered feature and active RTP, leave the option unused.

Keep simulation figures in their proper scope

A game sheet may publish a maximum result observed in a large simulation. That is not automatically the contractual maximum payout and never describes a likely session. Preserve the provider's wording, sample size and configuration. Check the live rules for a binding cap and the operator terms for any separate payout limit. Do not turn an extreme result into a promotional headline.

Audit a disputed round

If an animation freezes or a connection drops, do not repeat the wager immediately. Reopen the game through the authenticated lobby and inspect round history. Record the time, total stake, balance movement and round identifier. The result can be settled by the gaming system even when the device never displays the final animation. Send evidence through verified operator support; never disclose a password, recovery phrase or one-time code.

Read the paytable as a calculation document

The paytable should explain what creates a win, which symbols substitute, where special symbols can land and how multiple awards combine. For line games, confirm direction and active paylines. For cluster games, confirm adjacency, minimum group size and the order of collection. For respins, identify what remains locked, what resets the counter and what ends the feature. A graphic effect can illustrate those rules but cannot replace them.

Separate addition from multiplication. Several prize values may be added before a multiplier applies, while reel-specific multipliers can sometimes multiply together only when each reel participates in the same win. Reconstruct one low-stake result from game history. If the arithmetic cannot be matched to the help file, stop and ask the operator rather than guessing.

Do not confuse hit frequency with a profitable round

Provider sheets can publish hit frequency or category probabilities. A hit simply means a round returned a qualifying amount; it can be smaller than the stake. “Big”, “Mega” or “Epic” thresholds are provider reporting categories, not promises. They are useful for comparing mathematical versions only when definitions and samples are the same.

Random outcomes do not become due after a long gap. A feature that appeared repeatedly in a demo or marketing clip has no obligation to repeat in a funded session. Previous rounds do not create a debt from the next random result.

Confirm market and device behaviour independently

A title can exist in the supplier catalogue while an operator disables it for a territory, currency, device or bonus. Language localisation is not evidence of legal availability. Confirm the operator's identity, accepted countries and current lobby separately from the provider review.

On mobile, verify that balance, total bet, feature state and help remain visible without overlap. On desktop, check that browser zoom does not hide a purchase control or change the apparent denomination. Mathematical configuration should not change merely because the screen changes; if the help shows another RTP, treat it as a different deployment and record it.

Keep a compact evidence record

For any fact used in a review, save the title, provider, official URL, document date when available, access date and exact territorial scope. For a live session, add the operator domain, Game ID, RTP, currency and a non-sensitive screenshot of the help panel. This makes later corrections possible when a supplier updates a sheet or an operator changes configuration.

Missing information should remain missing. Do not estimate an RTP from results, convert a euro reference range into an operator's NZD limit, or treat another casino's configuration as evidence. A transparent “not confirmed” is more useful than a precise-looking number without the correct source.

Use limits that survive the feature design

Collection meters, expanding grids, sticky symbols and near misses can make a session feel unfinished. Unless the rules explicitly preserve progress, the visible state has no value after the round or feature ends. Set a money limit and time limit before launch, count feature buys immediately, and stop at the limit even when a meter appears close to an upgrade.

No random game is an income plan. Do not borrow, use essential funds or raise the stake to recover a loss. If play stops feeling recreational, use timeout, deposit-limit or self-exclusion tools and consult the site's responsible gambling guide.