Gold Blitz

Gold Blitz is a 2021 Fortune Factory Studios release distributed through Microgaming/Games Global. It uses a 5×3 reel layout with 4,096 ways to win — each reel can hold any symbol in any position, with wins occurring wherever matching symbols appear on adjacent reels from left to right.

When BONUS scatter symbols land on three or more reels, a feature choice screen appears: Gold Blitz Spins (7 spins with a Mega wild mechanic) or Free Spins (30 spins with a 5× wild multiplier). Gold Blitz Spins is the shorter, higher-volatility option; Free Spins trades lower per-win values for significantly more opportunities. The Bonus Buy option lets players pay to access the feature choice directly without waiting for scatters.

The three-tier jackpot system runs as a parallel overlay: Minor, Major and Mega tiers can be awarded during play. Like Carnival Riches and Aurora Wilds, these are fixed rather than network jackpots — amounts reset to base values after each hit.

Gold Blitz Spins versus Free Spins

The feature choice is the most meaningful decision point in Gold Blitz. Gold Blitz Spins gives fewer opportunities but larger individual wins when the Mega wild connects; Free Spins gives more spins and a consistent 5× multiplier, which suits lower-volatility preferences. Neither is objectively better — the right choice depends on session goals and risk appetite.