Money Train

Get ready to climb on board the Money Train with Relax Gaming’s Wild West-inspired 2019 release that benefits from a ton of Stacked Wilds, a bonus buy option and Money Card Bonus Round.

Design

The game’s titular train rolls into town to kick off your quest for riches, revealing the playing area made up of 5 reels and 3 rows.

An apt Western soundtrack on loop ramps up the authenticity factor, while our attentions are drawn to wooden taverns lining either side of a dusty track. This leaves us in no mistake as to which part of the world we have arrived at; the only thing missing is the sight of Clint Eastwood!

Take a glance of the main grid to find Symbols comprising wooden playing card values (the lower paying symbols), accompanied by 4 central outlaws: the sombrero-wearing Mexican, a Buffalo Bill doppelganger, the Indian, and the girl in the blue hat, who all hold the keys to juicier rewards.

Gameplay

Line up 3 or more identical symbols across one of the game’s 40 paylines to record a win - denoted by the sound of pistol fire. And, as usual, combinations must begin at the leftmost reel.

Look out for the highest paying symbol, our Buffalo Bill wannabe, who can multiply your bet up to 20x when appearing in sets of 5 across a payline.

The game makes use of Wild symbols, represented by Shotguns that substitute for all other symbols in a valid combo to bump up your win potential.

Money Card Bonus Round

This bonus feature is undoubtedly the game’s main draw, activated once Bonus Scatter symbols show up on reels #1, #3 and #5.

Here you’re swiftly whisked away to an alternate looking playing area housed inside a different train cart that boasts an entirely separate playing configuration.

The round gets underway by awarding 3 free spins, and the spin counter resets to zero whenever a new symbol lands in one of the 20 grid positions available.

What’s more, you can continue to make use of this exciting feature for as long as new symbols populate the playing area.

Aim to land the lucrative ‘Widener’ symbol, which helps by triggering an extra reel and therefore, more slot space.

Buy Feature

An interesting addition to the game, Money Train gives you an alternative option if you don’t want to wait around for the bonus round to trigger, or are simply curious to see what it’s all about.

For the cost of 80x your total stake, you can instantly enter the feature, and this also increases the round’s RTP slightly, up to 98.0% (from 96.2%), helping you maximise your win potential.

High Volatility

Characterised by bigger wins that reward patience, the game ranks high for volatility, with wins worth up to 20,000x your stake up for grabs in the bonus round.

If you’re more content with a steadier succession of smaller wins, our advice is to search out an alternative, lower variance offering.

Money Train on Mobile

The game looks great when transferred to most modern mobile platforms, benefiting from the same rich graphics, sounds and gameplay that make this title a winner.

The Verdict

Money Train is not for everyone.

This is a captivating effort from Relax Gaming that ranks high for authenticity, boasting a brilliantly executed theme around some unusual gameplay.

The bonus round is a smart addition, too, and throws up some chunky wins from time to time, while the bonus buy option is not something seen offered by many video slots nowadays.

On the downside, the highly volatile nature of the game spells prolonged periods with little to show for your efforts. And with no free spins on offer, the game certainly looks set to upset some of the traditionalists out there.

FAQs

How do you trigger the Money Cart Bonus Round?

Land Bonus Scatter symbols on reels 1, 3 and 5 to launch this bonus game, which takes place inside a train cart with its own playing setup.

How much does the 'Buy Feature' cost?

In return for 80x your bet, you can bypass the normal criteria that triggers the Money Cart Bonus Round and enter the feature instantly.

What does the 'Widener' symbol do?

Whenever this symbol shows up you get to play with one additional reel, ramping up your win opportunities.