Plinko+ Joins The Arcade Games Bandwagon
Published On 31st July 2025
Arcade games seem to be the current trend when it comes to online gambling sites. In recent times we've seen Fluffy Arcade games such as Ring Toss and the recently launched Coconut Shy. These are powered by LuckyTap whilst there are other games that are powered by Cash Towers, Mega Mines and Tap Cards. Don't worry if those terms mean nothing to you we'll cover them below. In short though they're simply instant win games or elaborate versions of scratchcards. Joining the Arcade bandwagon are Pragmatic Play who are expanding "its multi-product portfolio with an all-new collection of arcade games headlined by Plinko+". These new range of arcade games "will offer fun and familiar gameplay with simple mechanics and themes, making them ideal for players in search of casual gaming experiences".
What Is Pragmatic Play Plinko+
Plinko is a game of chance which sees a player drop a coin or disc through a triangular series of pegs. The aim of the game is to land the coin or disc in the biggest multiplier bucket at the bottom of the pyramid. The largest prizes tend to be at the outter sides of the pyramid whilst the lower prizes and losing buckets tend to sit in the middle. It's a very simple game but there's no skill involved, it's simply down to luck (or the game algorithm). However we're guessing that the probability of the disc landing on lower prizes is more likely than it ending up in the bigger prize buckets. Plinko+ from Pragmatic Play is just a straightforward Plinko game, but it does allow you to adjust various elements between rounds "by changing the size of the pyramid (8-16 lines) and the risk setting (low to high). These changes affect the number and size of prizes available. Pragmatic Play describe Plinko+ as a "simple, low-volatility gaming with a fun theme, vibrant graphics, and multipliers of up to 1000x". They will be adding Spire+ and Mines+ to their collection very soon.
Playing Plinko+
PLaying Plinko+ is really easy. First you decide how many lines of the pyramid you want to play. If you choose 8 lines (at low risk) then the maximum prize is x5.3 your wager. However double the number of lines to 16 and the top prize is x16. There are also more buckets available (17 compared to 9). Changing the risk will also change the value of prizes. At high risk and eight lines the top prize is x28.4 but the lowest prize is x0.2. At low risk the lowest prize is x0.5. To play for the biggest possible return of x1000 your stake then you need to accept high risk and all 16 lines of the pyramid. After you've set your wager it's simply a case of dropping the coin and seeing where it lands. What's worth noting is that whilst if feels like you're winning it's actually hard to walk away with profit. At low risk and eight lines for example a x0.5 win loses you half your stake, so you need 5 x x1.1 wins to return to parity. Wins of x1.9 or x5.3 are rare so ultimately your funds go down as opposed to up.
Cash Towers Games
Cash Towers is an arcade game mechanic from Indigo Magic Slots. Various Titles include Bad Bass Cash Towers, Golden Gal's Cash Towers and Candy Towers Cash Towers. On each game there are 3 x 5 cash columns with each column representing a different symbol. On each turn a one symbol slot spins. If the spin results in a symbol this is then marked off on the columns. Not every spin will generate a symbol so is a loss. However any marked offed cash amounts remain (*). Players can choose to spin on or take the cash prize. If you spin on then other columns can be filled to create a bigger win. However during play if you get a "Reset Cashpot" symbol then this wipes out the entire grid and any potential wins. We weren't too sure at first but it's actually quite a good mechanic. You do need to keep an eye on your wagering versus how much is in the cashpot. There is a jackpot prize but for this you need to light up all 15 cash amounts.
Mega Mines Games
Atlantic Digital are the operator behind Mega Mines and there are several titles that use the mechanic including Rambo Mega Mines, Candy Mine, Gold Digger Mines and Cleopatra Mines. The format for each game is the same but they all have different themes. The Mega Mines game is played on a 4x4 grid and your aim is to uncover three of the same symbol without uncovering a mine and thereby ending your game. If you match three symbols you then move on to another round to determine your multiplier win plus you're also offered options to wager on. A chance to wager on, a bit like Slingo, is also offered if/when you uncover a mine. Like Plinko+ there are options to decrease and increase risk by changing the number of mines in play. You can choose between 6 and 8 mines but note that this also changes the top prize available. There's quite a lot going on within a Mega Mines game but we didn't find it as interesting as Cash Towers.
LuckyTap Games
We've featured LuckyTap Games previously on Loquax Bingo when we took a closer look at Fluffy Arcade Ring Toss. However there's a lot more titles using the Lucky Tap mechanic and these include Double Up Ducks, Eternal Wishes, Football! Break the Bounty, Piggy Payouts Bank Buster and the recently launched Fluffy Arcade Coconut Shy. Unlike Cash Towers and Mega Mines, LuckyTap games are a mix of genres and formats but ultimately they're a modern twist on instant win/scratchcard games. For example with Football a penalty kick determines whether you win or not; in Double Up Ducks it's quite similar but you need to find a duck on the shoot-a-duck game; whilst in Ring Toss the aim is to get a virtual ring over the bottles to win a prize. We like these twists on the usual 3x3 boring scratchcards and there are a wide range of options too.
Other Games
The above are the just some of the arcade game providers but there are plenty of others. For example you'll find other versions of Plinko such as Balls Galore and Plinball. The latter is from Coin Machine Gaming who are responsible for a whole suite of games that includes Whack the Bell and Wild Scoops. These titles use the Tap n Cash mechanic which gives players a lot more interactivity. Whack A Bell is a high striker game where the aim is to hit the bell whilst Wild Scoops is a reveal to win style game. Both games have bonus rounds too. Of course whilst mentioning instant win games we can't ignore Slingo although most operators put this slots meet bingo game in it's own category. Interestingly not many platforms carry PrizeLines, Blueprint Gaming's take on Slingo. It just goes to show that not every instant win game idea works out. It'll be interesting to see how players take to the many options that they now have to play.
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