Reel Banks at a glance
Reel Banks from December 2022 takes you into a bank vault. Cash, gold and lucky sevens are the symbols on a 5x4 grid with 25 lines.
- Provider
- Pragmatic Play
- Released
- December 2022
- Ways to win
- 25 paylines
- RTP
- 96.04%
- Volatility
- high
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Hit rate
- 23.42%
- Bonus buy
- no
Rules: how Reel Banks works
Reel Banks has 5 reels and 25 fixed paylines. Wins need at least three matching symbols on a line, counted from left to right from the first reel; only the highest win per line is paid.
The return to player (RTP) of the standard version is 96.04%. That is an average over a very large number of spins, not a promise for a single session. Casinos may run versions with a lower RTP; the in-game info menu shows the value that applies.
The maximum win is capped at 5,000x your stake. At €1 per spin that would be €5,000; if a bonus reaches the cap, the round ends automatically.
Free spins, features and bonus round
In the base game, collect symbols gather instant prizes. Free spins are awarded when at least one bonus coin lands on every reel; there, collecting is replaced by modifiers that raise coin values or bring extra spins.
Scatter symbols trigger the free spins. How many scatters you need and how many spins you get is shown in the paytable; in most games of this kind the free spins can be retriggered during the bonus.
Money symbols carry fixed values as multiples of your stake. They only pay out when a collector symbol lands on the grid and picks them up.
Play the Reel Banks demo for free
Play-money version straight from the provider. No account, no deposit. 18+ only.
The demo runs with play money directly on Pragmatic Play's server. It is the easiest way to get to know the grid, the features and the swings before real money is involved. The demo window only loads after you click, so the page stays fast.
Reel Banks with the BlazeBet bonus: wagering and a worked example
At BlazeBet, slots count 100% towards the welcome bonus wagering (100% up to €1,000, 15x wagering, 30 days). Reel Banks is therefore suitable for clearing the bonus.
A worked example with real numbers: with a €100 bonus and 15x wagering on the bonus, you need to wager €1,500. At €1.00 per spin, that is 1,500 spins. With an RTP of 96.04%, the theoretical loss over that stretch is about €59.40. If BlazeBet counts deposit plus bonus, the total wager and the expected loss double.
With high volatility, the balance can run out before the free spins arrive. A smaller stake per spin stretches the budget over more rounds.
Volatility, hit rate and budget
According to published game data, about 23.42% of spins end in a win, so on average every 4.3th spin. Many of those hits are smaller than the stake, though.
As a rough rule of thumb for a game with high volatility: plan a budget for about 300 spins, which at €0.50 per spin is €150. That gives you a reasonable chance of seeing the bonus round. Set a limit and a time frame beforehand, and do not raise your stake to chase losses.
A decent slot for a quick session with a 5,000x cap.
More from Pragmatic Play and similar games
Reel Banks is part of the Pragmatic Play portfolio. If you are looking for a similar experience, try The Dog House, Big Bass Bonanza and Big Bass Splash. All slots are listed in our slot overview, games with real dealers in the live casino section. How wagering, deadlines and game contributions work for the welcome bonus is explained on the bonus page.
