Sky Rider: Golden Amulet is a land-based video slot from Aristocrat. It was one of the two launch titles for Aristocrat’s E*SERIES line in 2013, alongside Sky Rider: Silver Treasures, and it is built around Max Stacks, a feature that expands stacked symbols to cover whole reels. Aristocrat pitched its E*SERIES games as low or medium volatility.
Sky Rider: Golden Amulet at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Maker | Aristocrat |
| Series | E*SERIES (launched 2013) |
| Versions | Golden Amulet and Silver Treasures |
| Cabinet | Viridian WS, 22-inch screens |
| Main feature | Max Stacks expanding stacked symbols |
| Volatility | Low or medium (E*SERIES range) |
| Type | Land-based video slot |
| Last checked | November 2026 |
Theme and design
Sky Rider has a high-flying fantasy theme, and its playing card symbols are drawn in the same stylized artwork as the theme symbols. Golden Amulet and Silver Treasures are the two base titles on the Sky Rider theme and share its core feature. This page covers Golden Amulet.
How Max Stacks works
Max Stacks is the reason to play Sky Rider. Symbols land in stacks, and a stack can expand to cover an entire reel or spread across several reels. When matching symbols fill two or more positions on a reel, they merge into one large image. A full reel or several reels of a high-paying symbol can produce a big line win from a single spin, and the game builds anticipation with extended spins and sound effects when a big stack is lining up.
Bonus features
Max Stacks is the headline feature. Pay tables and any bonus rounds can vary by casino configuration, so check the help screens on the machine before you play.
Return to player and bet sizes
Like most land-based slots, Sky Rider’s return to player is set by each casino from options approved by its regulator, and it is usually not posted on the machine. Denominations and bet levels also vary by casino. Lower-volatility games tend to pay smaller wins more often than high-volatility games.
Where to play Sky Rider
Sky Rider was built for casino floors, so availability depends on each casino’s mix of machines, and older titles are replaced over time. If you find a version at an online casino, check that the site is licensed in your state. Offshore sites are not licensed by US state regulators.
For more Aristocrat games, see our reviews of Buffalo, Timber Wolf and Miss Kitty.
Sky Rider FAQ
Who makes Sky Rider: Golden Amulet?
Aristocrat. It launched in 2013 as one of the first games in the company’s E*SERIES line.
What is Max Stacks?
An Aristocrat feature where stacked symbols can expand to fill a whole reel or several reels, merging into one large image.
Is Sky Rider a high-volatility slot?
No. Aristocrat launched its E*SERIES games, including Sky Rider, as low or medium volatility titles.
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