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Designed by Endorphina, Golden Ox is a slot machine thatβs available at many of the online casinos that carry their games. The theme is a popular one, inspired by the Orient, while the main focus is on the Ox, the second animal of the Chinese zodiac. You will find an Endorphina slot that offers you 5×4 reels, with a total of 50 fixed paylines available for any winning combinations that may form.
Every slot machine must be developed by a company that invented, designed and put it into operation. Many players eventually find that they only enjoy playing on machines from specific software provider, so they narrow down their selection by preferred brand.
A slot with medium volatility. Wins occur occasionally and are balanced. The game has an alternating course without extreme fluctuations, suitable for players looking for a compromise between risk and winning potential. More about volatility here.
Slot theme and symbols
Golden Ox is the sort of slot machine that would get a lot of attention when itβs the Year of the Ox in the Chinese zodiac. Each of the twelve animal signs gets a variety of themed slots from various developers. While the Golden Ox is the star, the rest of the symbols and the overall design are very much the same as those you can get elsewhere in this category. Chinese culture serves as a source of inspiration for those main symbols, while the lesser combinations form via some fairly ugly-looking Royals.
Golden Ox theme and symbols
They describe Golden Ox as a slot with Medium-Low volatility, which I take to mean that it has Medium volatility, but closer to a Low rating than a High one. The reduced risk profile means that it canβt pay all that much, even at its best. A 833x top jackpot is the highest it will go at the end of its luckiest spins. The long-term returns are below average as well, though 95.89% is still a number one can use.
Firecrackers
Paper Lantern
Fish
Lotus
Red Envelopes
Letter A
Letter K
Letter Q
Letter J
Number 10
Number 9
Special Symbols and Slot Features
3D
NO
Autoplay
YES
Free Spins
YES
Gamble Feature
YES
Locking Symbols
YES
Wild Symbol
YES
Win Multiplier
NO
Other features
Bonus buy
Scatter Symbol
WILD symbol
The star of the show is the Golden Ox, which will act as a wild symbol for all regular symbols that can use its help when forming combinations. It will not take the place of scatters. Wild symbols only land on reels 2-5.
Scatter symbol
The other feature symbol is the Gold Coin scatter. It can appear on reels 1, 3, and 5. Itβs a scatter that needs to land at the same time on all three reels to trigger 10 free spins and pay 2x the stake.
Free Spins
Getting all three required scatter symbols will result in 10 free spins. This feature uses sticky wilds as its main modifier compared to the paid spins. This means that wild symbols that land will remain in those positions until the feature is over. You can retrigger the free spins and get 5 extra spins whenever there are 3 scatters that appear at the same time.
Risk Game (Gamble)
Playing a game of cards against the dealer can help you double your winnings, but you can also lose them. You decide if you risk the roundβs winnings on a gamble, where you have to pick a card that is higher than that of the dealer.
Bonus Pop Buy
For those who are impatient, paying 57x the stake in the Bonus Pop option allows you to skip the paid spins and go for the free spins feature directly.
Prize table
Symbol
Multiplier
2x in payline
3x in payline
4x in payline
5x in payline
Scatter symbol
2x
Firecrackers
0.10x
0.30x
1x
2x
Paper Lantern
0.10x
0.30x
1x
1.50x
Fish
0.10x
0.30x
1x
1.50x
Lotus
0.20x
0.50x
1.50x
Red Envelopes
0.20x
0.50x
1.50x
Letter A
0.20x
0.40x
1x
Letter K
0.20x
0.40x
1x
Letter Q
0.10x
0.30x
1x
Letter J
0.10x
0.30x
1x
Number 10
0.10x
0.20x
1x
Number 9
0.10x
0.20x
1x
Our rating of the game
Golden Ox
Golden Ox doesnβt look out of place in the Orient category it belongs to, and thatβs not a big plus for it. Visually, and when it comes to the features you can use along the way, itβs very similar to a lot of other slots. The medium volatility is a good thing, but it comes at a cost: the 833x top jackpot that a lot of players will not be happy about. Its long-term prospects are acceptable, but a 95.89% RTP is lower than what you can get from most competitors.
80%
Editor's rating
Design and theme
80 %
80 %
Features and playability
80 %
80 %
RTP and volatility
95 %
95 %
How do we rate slot machines?
We evaluate slot machines based on multiple criteria, from which we make our final verdict.
It has a medium volatility-style gameplay, which keeps the risk at a low level.
A design dedicated to the Year of the Ox, which is particularly interesting when itβs that time, every 12 years.
Has wild symbols to help you out, and they get even more useful during free spins.
A free spins feature where you can play for free, with sticky wilds available, if you can get them.
A button called Bonus Pop allows you to buy access to the free spins feature.
Cons
Relatively common-looking graphics, with all the usual Chinese-inspired major symbols.
The top prize, worth 833x the stake, is not going to motivate most players.
It has a 95.89% RTP, which is still playable, but definitely lower than the 96+ figure that most use.
Short list of special features, and theyβre all very common in other slots.
Manufacturer Endorphina
Endorphina is a Prague-based online casino software developer founded in 2012, known for creating visually stunning and mathematically balanced slot games. π° The company combines classic slot mechanics with innovative features and engaging storylines, appealing to both traditional and modern players. Endorphinaβs portfolio includes popular titles like Book of Vlad, Hell Hot 100, and Chance Machine 40, all designed in HTML5 for seamless play across devices. Licensed and regulated by reputable authorities, Endorphina continues to stand out in the iGaming world for its creativity, reliability, and focus on player experience.
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18+. New Players Only. Β£10 minimum deposit. 100% up to a maximum of Β£200. The welcome offer can be activated only once. 30 calendar days to activate. 35x wagering. 60 calendar days from activation to complete wagering. The 100% bonus up to Β£200 will be paid out in 10% increments to your Main Account balance. Bonus balance is not payable. Any remaining bonus balance will be forfeited upon withdrawal. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org
The overall bonus rating is determined based on several factors: the amount of the bonus, the company's rating, the ease of obtaining it, the players' rating and the conditions for obtaining the bonus.
18+. New players only. Min dep. Β£20. Valid for 14 days from registration. Welcome Offer: Earn points for cash bets made to unlock wager-free spins on selected games: 2 points for every Β£10 bet on Slots, 1 point for every Β£10 bet on Video Poker and qualifying Side Bets. 0.25 points for every Β£10 bet on Roulette games. Maximum accumulation of redeemable points is limited to 2000. You will receive spins based on the number of points earned:10, 20, 35, 50 points = 5 spins, 70 points = 1 Superspin, 100 points = 10 spins, 200 points = 5 Superspins, 300 points = 4 Superspins, 500 points = 6 Superspins. Additionally you will earn an extra 120 Spins for every 375 points earned above the 500-point threshold, until you reach a total of 2000 points. Spins credited the next day. Spin winnings credited as cash funds and capped at Β£100 per batch of spins. Cash funds are immediately withdrawable. Wager-free spins must be used within 72 hours. Terms Apply. BeGambleAware.org.
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18+. New Players Only. Β£10 minimum deposit. 100% up to a maximum of Β£200. The welcome offer can be activated only once. 30 calendar days to activate. 35x wagering. 60 calendar days from activation to complete wagering. The 100% bonus up to Β£200 will be paid out in 10% increments to your Main Account balance. Bonus balance is not payable. Any remaining bonus balance will be forfeited upon withdrawal. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org
18+. New players only. Min dep. Β£20. Valid for 14 days from registration. Welcome Offer: Earn points for cash bets made to unlock wager-free spins on selected games: 2 points for every Β£10 bet on Slots, 1 point for every Β£10 bet on Video Poker and qualifying Side Bets. 0.25 points for every Β£10 bet on Roulette games. Maximum accumulation of redeemable points is limited to 2000. You will receive spins based on the number of points earned:10, 20, 35, 50 points = 5 spins, 70 points = 1 Superspin, 100 points = 10 spins, 200 points = 5 Superspins, 300 points = 4 Superspins, 500 points = 6 Superspins. Additionally you will earn an extra 120 Spins for every 375 points earned above the 500-point threshold, until you reach a total of 2000 points. Spins credited the next day. Spin winnings credited as cash funds and capped at Β£100 per batch of spins. Cash funds are immediately withdrawable. Wager-free spins must be used within 72 hours. Terms Apply. BeGambleAware.org.
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