Golden Goal Slots
To say that this slot is a whole new ball game is both a terrible pun and an objective truth. You have likely never seen an online slot game like this and may never see one like this again. It is a newer version of the simplistic first slot machines from the prohibition days. Golden Goal looks about as simple as a slot game could possibly be, but there is a slight learning curve for those used to traditional online slots. Don’t be scared, though; this is definitely a must-try game.
Where’s The Rows?
You will immediately notice that this game has only two rows of three reels, unlike traditional online slots, which usually have four to six. Aesthetically, this game is a little underwhelming with the small two-by-three spinner in the center of a soccer field background. Since the game is so small, they can fit the legend on the right-hand side so you can always see how much you’re making if you win. The symbols are all soccer-related, including cleats, a whistle, goalie gloves, and a golden soccer ball trophy doubling as the wild. Golden Goal is truly a spin-and-win game without much else to distract you.
The developers chose an interesting approach to the music in this game. It has a distorted electronic sound with high notes and lower distorted guitar riffs. The music is fine, but it would probably become bothersome after a while as it is repetitive. To get around this, Golden Goal only plays the background music while you are spinning, which gives your ears and brain a break from the constant repetitive music.
Easy to Score
There aren’t many features in this game, but that makes sense for a game with a single pay line. Instead, the magic comes with how you manipulate your bets in this progressive jackpot game. Betting is simple; each coin is worth $0.25, and you can wager between one and three coins. The more coins you wager, the higher the prizes will be when you hit a win. Having only a few symbols and one pay line seems like an easy win every time, but it isn’t that simple. There is still plenty of suspense in this game, and the way the reels are set up, you may have a couple of close calls that you think are big money, but they land above or below the pay line. Just like real soccer, scoring a win is not impossible, but it is more difficult than it looks.
GOAL!
Everyone should play this game if only for a fun change of pace that doesn’t require you to learn a whole new system. It may not be as easy to win as it looks, but it is easy to play with very few adjustments needed. It’s fun going back to old-school reels like they were when slots were first invented, and the theme will resonate with many players since soccer is one of the most popular games in the world. Golden Goal is what it is, and doesn’t try to pretend otherwise; even if you don’t think this game is for you, after a few spins, you may find yourself changing your mind.