10000x Gold 2

So when 4ThePlayer rolled out a sequel promising more everything, my curiosity got the better of me.

After spending time with it, I can say this: 10000x Gold 2 doesn’t try to fix what some people disliked about the original. Instead, it doubles down on its identity and pushes the numbers higher. Whether that’s a good thing depends entirely on why you’re playing.

Visually, the slot wastes no time establishing continuity. The glowing X-themed backdrop, splashed in blue, purple, and gold, feels futuristic and casino-heavy rather than thematic in a narrative sense. There’s no story here, no characters to root for - just symbols, multipliers, and escalating prize meters staring you in the face.

What surprised me was the soundtrack. It’s loud, pulsing, almost club-like, and while it shouldn’t work with a math-driven slot like this, it somehow does. It reinforces the idea that this game is about momentum and adrenaline, not immersion. I never felt relaxed playing it - but I don’t think that’s the intention.

One notable change from the first game is the removal of the prize wheel, replaced with a pick-style bonus. I didn’t miss the wheel at all. If anything, the pick bonus feels quicker and more direct, which suits the slot’s aggressive pacing.

10000x Gold 2 runs on a 5×4 grid with 1,024 ways to win, which keeps things busy without becoming chaotic. Wins form left to right on adjacent reels, and while the base game can feel dry at times, it’s clearly designed as a runway for the features.

The RTP tops out at 94%, which isn’t generous, and the high volatility is immediately noticeable. I had sessions where nothing meaningful happened for long stretches, followed by sudden spikes where multiple mechanics collided at once. Bets range from CA$0.200 to CA$20, making it accessible, though the feature buys quickly push things into higher-risk territory.

This is not a slot I’d recommend for slow, casual play. It wants commitment - or at least tolerance for frustration.

The symbol set sticks to classic casino imagery: card ranks, bells, gold bars, dice, chips, and X symbols. Five-of-a-kind wins are relatively modest, topping out at around 0.25x the bet, which reinforces the idea that base game wins are mostly incidental.

Wild star symbols appear on all reels except the first and do their job without flair. The base game feels like it exists purely to feed the feature meters - and once I accepted that, I enjoyed it more.

The Boosting Fortunes mechanic is where 10000x Gold 2 lives or dies. Five dynamic prizes - Mini, Big, Super, Mega, and Ultra - sit above the reels and slowly increase whenever Coins land. During free spins, wilds also contribute, which adds urgency to the bonus rounds.

I liked watching the meters grow, even though progress is often painfully slow. The potential, however, is undeniable:

• Ultra can climb up to 10,000x
• Mega up to 3,000x
• Super up to 1,000x

When the Fortune Bonus triggers, you enter a pick-and-reveal round, collecting symbols until three matching tokens appear. It’s simple, but tense - especially when you’ve invested time growing the meters. When a prize hits, it resets, which stings emotionally but makes sense mathematically.

The Stack Xpand feature is pure multiplier chaos. Landing four X symbols on the same reel merges them into a stacked symbol with a multiplier between x5 and x10. If stacks land on adjacent reels, they merge again, multiplying their values together.

This is one of those features that feels rare - but when it hits, it completely changes the spin. I had moments where a single stacked reel turned a forgettable hit into something worth remembering.

Free spins trigger with 3, 4, or 5 scatters, awarding 8, 15, or 25 spins. This is where the sequel really shows its teeth.

During free spins:

• Double X symbols appear, counting as two Xs
• Wilds expand to full reels with x6–x12 multipliers
• Stack Xpand multipliers increase to x10–x20

This mode feels volatile even by high-volatility standards. Some bonuses fizzled completely. Others escalated rapidly. I never felt in control - but I was always paying attention.

Retriggers (+4 spins) are possible, but not frequent enough to feel reliable.

Two feature buys are available:

• 50x bet for free spins
• 100x bet for a guaranteed Stack Xpand spin

They’re tempting, especially if you’re short on patience, but I’d approach them carefully. This slot doesn’t soften the blow when things go wrong.