Stampede Gold features a 5-reel and 4-row layout that offers 1024 ways to win across the African savanna. Players encounter various animal symbols on the reels, including elephants, lions, and zebras. The base game focuses on landing matching combinations, with wild symbols appearing to apply multipliers between 1x and 3x to any winning combinations they help complete.

The free spins bonus round is triggered by landing 3, 4, or 5 scatter symbols anywhere on the reels. During this mode, wilds are automatically upgraded to 2x or 3x multipliers, and the golden elephant symbol helps upgrade other icons for larger payouts. Due to the high volatility, this game is suited for players who prefer infrequent but potentially larger rewards.