
- A charming fantasy theme from PlayNGo
- Wide range of features that tie in to the theme
- A ridiculously low chance of getting the maximum win
PlayNGo have released a charming and magical slot in Buildin’ Bucks with lots of features like a prize wheel and unique character features that will be discussed shortly. It plays out on a standard 5×3 grid with 243 ways to win from left to right using the various base symbols the game has to offer.
Buildin’ Bucks Slot Bonuses and Features
Feature Wheel. During base gameplay, keep an eye on the middle reel for the Bonus Scatter symbol. When it lands, it activates the Feature Wheel, which spins to award a number of features or a jackpot.
Character Features (Fairy Mary, Grout Bricky, Woody Elf). Each character has their own special building material:
- Fairy Mary builds with gold frames.
- Grout Bricky uses brick frames.
- Woody Elf constructs with wood frames.
When one of these modifiers is triggered by the Feature Wheel, you are awarded 6 respins. During the respins, the character places 3 of their respective frames on the board. Hard Hat Scatters that land during the feature add additional frames, and if they land on an already framed position, the frame moves to a random unframed position. If the entire grid is covered with a character’s frames, upgrades occur:
- Wood frames upgrade to brick frames.
- Brick frames upgrade to gold frames.
- Gold frames remain gold but award an instant cash prize of 100x the total bet if a Hard Hat Scatter lands on it.
Free Spins. Landing 3, 4, or 5 Hard Hat Scatters triggers 6 Free Spins and awards initial frames based on the number of Scatters:
- 3 Scatters – 3 wooden frames
- 4 Scatters – 4 brick frames
- 5 Scatters – 5 gold frames
During Free Spins, Hard Hat Scatters continue to add or upgrade frames on the reels:
- A Hard Hat Scatter on a wooden frame upgrades it to brick.
- A Hard Hat Scatter on a brick frame upgrades it to gold.
- A Hard Hat Scatter on a gold frame either moves to another position or awards 100x the bet if no other positions are available.
At the end of the Free Spins, each frame transforms into a house and awards a cash prize:
- Wooden House – 2x to 5x the bet
- Brick House – 6x to 12.5x the bet
- Gold Castle – 15x to 25x the bet
Extra spins can be awarded by landing a Bonus Scatter on the middle reel during Free Spins, which spins a special wheel to grant +1, +3, or +5 additional spins.
Prize Wheel. The Prize Wheel above the reels can stop on a random prize during the base game when a Bonus Scatter lands on the middle reel. Prizes include the 3 character modifiers (Fairy Mary, Grout Bricky, Woody Elf) or one of the instant jackpots (Minor, Major, or Grand).
Conclusion
Buildin’ Bucks slot from PlayNGo is a delightful-looking slot with quite a few features on offer with unique gameplay thanks to the character modifiers. I found it quite enjoyable, and the maximum win potential and RTP are perfectly respectable. However, the odds on getting the max win are a ridiculous 1 in 360 billion so don’t count on that. It’s nothing to write home about, but it’s a decent enough slot overall. There are others we’ve reviewed from PlayNGo that you may prefer such as Divine Divas slot here.