The Hand Of Midas
- RTP
- 95.50%
- Volatility
- HIGH
- Max win
- 5,000×
- Hit freq
- -
- Grid
- -
- Bet
- €0.01 - €0.50
- Released
- 2021-02-11
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Our take
5-reel, 20-payline high-volatility Greek-mythology slot from Pragmatic Play with 95.50% RTP and up to 5,000× max win.
The Hand of Midas retells the classic myth of the king whose touch turns all to gold, reimagined across a gleaming 5×3 grid backed by marble columns and vaults overflowing with treasure. Pragmatic Play's cartoon aesthetic softens the legendary curse; King Midas himself appears as a hero figure, aiding players through enchanted landscapes. A glowing stone hand symbol visibly tracks the active win multiplier, ensuring transparency: players always know how hot a spin is running before the reveal.
The core mechanic revolves around sticky wild multipliers: when a wild lands, it remains locked in place for subsequent spins whilst a multiplier counter rises (typically starting at 1× and climbing toward 4× or higher). Each fresh wild landing resets the position but increases the global multiplier pool. This creates a layered progression where early-spin wilds establish multiplier momentum, and later wilds amplify all new winning combinations. The bonus round guarantees minimum wins on certain symbol combinations, preventing total-loss scenarios and building confidence in the feature's payout ceiling.
With 95.50% RTP and high volatility, The Hand of Midas occupies the sweet spot between explosive upside and manageable base-game rhythm. Community feedback consistently praises the sticky-wild mechanic's reliability and the glowing-hand multiplier indicator's clarity. Bonus frequency sits around 1-in-214 spins, making extended base-game stretches standard. However, when the feature triggers and wilds cluster, the multiplier compounding effect delivers authentic 5,000× moments that feel earned rather than arbitrary.
Pros
- Sticky wild multipliers compound across spins; multiplier counter rises with each new wild placement
- Bonus round guarantees minimum payouts on certain combos, reducing loss risk and building feature confidence
- Glowing stone hand multiplier tracker adds clarity and psychological engagement to every spin
Cons
- 95.50% RTP is below average for the high-volatility segment; lower-than-expected long-term returns
- Bonus frequency of 1-in-214 spins means patient play and extended base-game droughts are standard
- Sticky wilds can feel repetitive after many plays; mechanic lacks novelty compared to cascades or expanding grids
Math breakdown
- Volatility score
- 3 / 5
- Max win
- 5,000x the stake
Gameplay video
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FAQ
- How high can the multiplier climb during sticky-wild runs?
- Official caps vary by session state, but multipliers commonly climb to 4–8× during a single feature, with rare instances reaching 12–16× on extended wild clusters.
- Do locked wilds from previous spins carry into free spins?
- Yes. Any wilds locked during base play remain in place when free spins trigger, maintaining multiplier momentum and carrying sticky-wild progress into the bonus round.
- What guarantee does the bonus round offer?
- The bonus round guarantees a minimum payout on certain symbol combinations, preventing blank spins and ensuring players always land something during the feature.



