What Is The Hand of Midas?
The Hand of Midas by Pragmatic Play is a 2020 Greek mythology slot themed around King Midas and the golden touch. It features the Golden Touch mechanic — a randomly triggered feature where the golden hand transforms base-game symbols into higher-value golden alternatives — and an Ante Bet option that doubles the free-spins trigger probability.
The 15-payline structure keeps the game's mechanics clean and readable, while the Golden Touch random feature and Ante Bet option give players meaningful options to control their session. The Greek mythology execution is rich with golden visual design that captures the Midas legend's aesthetic.
RTP & Volatility
The Hand of Midas carries a published RTP of 96.76%. High volatility means wins are less frequent but can be significantly larger, rewarding patience.
RTP is a theoretical long-run figure — it does not predict outcomes in any single session. Set a budget before playing.
Key Features
The Golden Touch feature triggers randomly in the base game. When activated, a golden hand reaches across the reels and transforms a selection of symbols into gold versions of higher-value alternatives. The transformation increases the value of winning combinations using the upgraded symbols for that spin.
Free spins trigger when three or more Scatter symbols land, awarding 10 free spins. During free spins, an additional Golden Touch transformation occurs at the start of each spin, with the golden hand upgrading multiple positions before the spin resolves. This enhanced trigger rate significantly amplifies the bonus potential.
The Ante Bet option costs 25% of the standard bet (1.25x total). When active, the probability of triggering free spins from scatter symbols is doubled, trading slightly reduced base-game value for substantially more frequent free-spins entry. For high-volatility players who want more bonus entries, it is a useful option.
Theme & Design
Ancient Greek opulence: King Midas himself with his golden touch, Greek temple columns, amphoras, olive wreaths, laurel crowns and the mythical golden artefacts that the king's touch creates. The colour palette is rich golds, deep blues and marble whites. The design is detailed and consistent with the Midas legend's visual language.
Verdict
The Hand of Midas is a well-constructed Pragmatic Play slot with a genuinely useful Ante Bet option and the Golden Touch random feature. The 96.76% RTP is excellent, the Greek mythology execution is strong, and the double free-spins probability from the Ante Bet gives players a meaningful stake-based tool. For Irish players who enjoy Pragmatic Play's high-volatility output with an Ante Bet option, it delivers.
Pros
- 96.76% RTP excellent for high-volatility
- Ante Bet option doubles free-spins probability
- Golden Touch random feature adds base-game engagement
- Enhanced Golden Touch every spin in free spins
- Greek mythology theme executed with rich detail
Cons
- High volatility — patience required
- 5,000x max win modest compared to Pragmatic Play peaks
- €75 maximum bet moderate
- 15 paylines limits base-game coverage
Where to Play The Hand of Midas in Ireland
The Hand of Midas is available at Irish casinos carrying Pragmatic Play content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hand of Midas has a published RTP of 96.76%.
A randomly triggered base-game feature where a golden hand transforms a selection of symbols into gold versions of higher-value alternatives, increasing the value of winning combinations using the upgraded symbols.
The Ante Bet costs 25% extra per spin (1.25x total stake). When active, it doubles the probability of triggering free spins from scatter symbols, trading slightly reduced base-game value for more frequent free-spins entry.
Yes. The game uses HTML5 and runs in any modern mobile browser on iOS or Android.
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