Money Mines Slot Machine: Review & Demo
Buck Stakes Entertainment and Games Global are releasing Money Mines together, as a slot machine that will be exclusive to the latter’s platform. Mining-themed slots are not unusual, but having dwarfs as the ones doing the mining is not typical for them, plus the graphics are pretty good and they’re appreciated. The Epic Strike mechanic and its jackpots are included, and it’s a simple but powerful way to claim big prizes.
You’re getting 20 paylines from the 5 reels spinning in Money Mines. From free spins to the Firepot scatters and the top-paying wilds, there will be a decent number of major features for you to explore. If everything works out, a top jackpot of $250,000 can be won, which would be a 2,000x multiple. RTP is fine, at 96.24%, but volatility is high.
Money Mines Betting and Prizes
A bet of $0.20 is enough to spin the reels, but the range goes up from there, and it stops at a maximum of $125.
For this sort of highly volatile slot, a 2,000x win doesn’t sound like much, but with the right wager, it could still mean $250,000 cash paid in just one round. Watch out for the RTP, as the value we recommend is 96.24%, and there will be lower options in the range as well.
Slot Features
Money Mines has a mechanic where the low-value symbols will pay in spins, to be used in the base game. For example, you could win 0.5 spins from one combo, and it would accumulate in a small meter, and then be used once you get over the 1 spin threshold. During free spins, even the low symbols pay regular prizes, but the base game relies on high-value Sevens to do that.
Another symbol that can form combinations, the wild will also act as a substitute. It’s the top symbol otherwise, with up to 120x paid per combo.
Getting to the free spins requires having the feature’s logo scattered on reels 2-4. A bonus wheel will spin, and depending on its outcome you will get a number of free spins and a multiplier. Golden scatters may be collected, and they can add 5 extra spins to the total.
There is also the Firepot scatter, which lands 3 times to deliver 1 spin, or 4+ times to pay 5x to 2,000x. During free spins, payouts are 1x to 2,000x, for 3 to 9 symbols.
Theme & Design
It’s a fantasy-themed game in a way, but with a focus on mining gold and precious gemstones. The four dwarfs are miners and low-value symbols, with the three variants of the Seven appearing in high-value positions. It’s well-designed overall.
Conclusion
I think that the Money Mines can be enjoyable, but it’s also different, and a lot of its profits will come from Firepot scatters and free spins, especially as the low symbols are not allowed to pay directly in the base game.
