Plinko by BGaming – Game Review

Plinko is an arcade-style slot game inspired by the TV show ‘The Price is Right’ developed by BGaming and released on January 28, 2019. Its name was derived from the sound the ball makes when it drops (plink, plink, plink). Plinko has an RTP of 99%, with a low volatility. With a maximum multiplier of x1,000, players can potentially win huge prizes. Our research shows that, on April 18, 2022, a player played with $1,000 and won over 1.5 million. 

Attribute	Details
Game Type	Arcade style slot
RTP	99%
Release Date	January 28, 2019
Max Multiplier	x1,000
Provider	BGaming
Volatility	Adjustable
Max Win	x1,000
Min Bet	$1
Max Bet	$100
Betways	8 to 16
Theme	TV show ‘The Price is Right’
Technology	JS, HTML5

Plinko by BGaming – How It Works

The Plinko is set on a pyramid board with protruding pins. The goal is to win money by dropping a plink ball and waiting till it lands in the highest money slot at the bottom. Multipliers are low at the centre (x0.5) and grow higher towards the edge up to (x16). During a round, another round with the same settings can be started. 

Our research reveals that risk levels can change from high to normal and low. Additionally, rows can also be adjusted between 8 and 16. All these two features influence potential maximum win values. Like the official Aviator app, Plinko also uses provably fair technology to ensure the game cannot be manipulated. 

Below is a table showing different multipliers at different risk levels.

Number of Rows	Low Volatility	Medium Volatility	High Volatility
8	0.5x – 5.6x	0.4x – 13x	0.2x – 29x
9	0.7x – 5.6x	0.5x – 18x	0.2x – 43x
10	0.5x – 8.9x	0.4x – 22x	0.2x – 76x
11	0.7x – 8.4x	0.5x – 24x	0.2x – 120x
12	0.5x – 10x	0.3x – 33x	0.2x – 170x
13	0.7x – 8.1x	0.4x – 43x	0.2x – 260x
14	0.5x – 7.1x	0.2x – 58x	0.2x – 420x
15	0.7x – 15x	0.3x – 88x	0.2x – 620x
16	0.5x – 16x	0.3x – 110x	0.2x – 1,000x

How to Play Plinko Online

To play the Plinko game,

1. Choose bet amount using ‘+’ / ‘-’ sign or max or min button.
2. Select preferred risk level
3. Choose number of lines
4. Press the Play button to drop the plink ball

Plinko Game Strategies and Tips

Based on our practical knowledge, here are some tips to maximize profits.

• Practice in demo mode without financial risk
• Avoid chasing losses
• Implement betting strategies such as Martingale system and Flat betting
• Select appropriate risk level. Low-risk levels offer smaller frequent payouts, while high-risk levels offer larger occasional payouts.
• Have a betting budget
• Try out different game modes: manual and automatic
• Practice bankroll management for longer gameplay

Plinko Bonuses and RTP Explained

Plinko offers no bonus features, such as free spins, scatters, progressive jackpots, wild symbols, or bonus buy options. Its standard RTP is 99%, but it can vary between 98.91% and 99.16%, depending on risk level and betting strategy.

Plinko vs. Aviator – A Game of Risk and Reward

Our analysis between Plinko and Aviator by Spribe revealed these differences; 

Aspect	Plinko	Aviator
Gameplay Mechanics	A ball is dropped into a pegged board and bounces to land in slots with varying paying multipliers.	A virtual plane ascends. Aim is to cash out before it crashes.
Player Control	Once the ball starts dropping, its path cannot be influenced	Players have a high degree of control as they decide when to cash out.
Risk and Reward	Payouts depend on where the ball lands; higher-risk settings offer larger potential rewards.	Potential for high rewards is equivalent to the time waited before cash out.
Social Interaction	Has no multiplayer features.	Features multiplayer aspects with real-time play and chat.
RTP	Varies from 98.91% to 99.16%, depending on the game strategy.	An average of 97%

Our research also revealed that Plink and Aviator both;

• Rely on Provably fair technology and RNG.
• Offer high Return to Player percentages.
• They are widely available in online casinos.
• It can be played with real money or for fun