Developer Donkey & the GOATS™ is a video slot from AvatarUX with 6 reels, 117,649 ways to win and high volatility. The game carries multiple RTP settings, including 96%, 94% and 90.5%, while the maximum win potential is 20,000x. Its core mechanic, Golden Ways, combines the ZapReel and the Vegas Reel to shape the action across the reels.
The game features the Don K special symbol, which can trigger persistent rewards for a set number of spins. These include Synced Reels, Wild Bombs, Low Pay Removal and an expanding wild reward on the ZapReel. When a reward is activated by Don K, it also awards extra free spins for the same duration, allowing players to see the feature through in the demo version before deciding whether to play for free or practice before playing for real money.
Additional options include Ante Bet, Feature Up choices and bonus buy levels, which increase the chances of reaching the Free Spins round or specific reel rewards. Released on 5 October 2023, Donkey & the GOATS uses a ways-based payout structure and focuses on stacked feature combinations rather than a traditional payline format.
