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Slot Machine: the BGaming classic for New Zealand players at Playzilla

A 3-reel classic from BGaming with hold-and-spin bonus rounds, 97% RTP and very high volatility.

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What kind of game is Slot Machine?

Start with a classic layout. You're playing a classic fruit slot on a 3x3 grid released in late 2023 by BGaming. The game runs on 5 fixed paylines where symbols pay left to right across consecutive reels. Red 7s, bells, watermelons, grapes, lemons and oranges make up the paytable, with matching symbols triggering payouts when you land 3 or more on an active line. The Hold and Spin bonus feature is what makes this slot distinct: it turns big wins into extended rounds with locked symbols and respins.

Very high volatility: is it for you? This slot suits you if you're comfortable with very high volatility—long stretches without wins are normal here, but when they come, they can be substantial. You can bet from NZ$0.10 to NZ$80 per spin, so it fits different bankroll sizes. The feature-heavy bonus round appeals to players chasing bigger payouts rather than frequent small wins. If you prefer steady, regular payouts, the base game alone won't deliver that on this volatility level.

Bonus round turns on with BONUS symbols. Landing 3 or more BONUS coin symbols anywhere on the grid triggers the respin bonus round. Those symbols lock in place while you get 3 respins to collect more BONUS symbols. Each new symbol resets your respin counter back to 3; if a respin lands nothing new, the counter drops by one. Your final multiplier depends on the total BONUS symbols you've gathered—ranging from 3x at 3 symbols up to 2024x at all 9 positions filled. That multiplier applies to your total bet staked.

Slot Machine: the core figures

How the slot's figures work for you

You'll know what 97% RTP means and why volatility shapes your whole session.

BGaming

Made byBGaming

Return to player97.00%

Win patternVery high

The grid3x3

NZ$169 920

Maximum payoutx2 124

Highest win in dollarsNZ$169 920

Release date07/12/2023

Spin to outcome

Five steps from bet to payout

You decide your stake before each spin; the rest unfolds on the grid.

Your bet range

You select your bet from NZ$0.10 up to NZ$80 per spin. Playzilla Casino lets you set deposit limits, loss limits and session time limits before you begin, helping you control your play from the start.

Three symbols match

The three reels spin and stop. You win when three matching symbols land on an active payline from left to right across consecutive reels. All wins on multiple paylines are added together to your total.

What a base game delivers

Most spins end with no win, so long runs without a payout are normal here. When a win does land, it pays according to the symbol and its position on the paytable for your bet size.

Trigger the bonus feature

Land three or more BONUS coin symbols anywhere on the three-by-three grid and the bonus round triggers. These symbols stick in place and you receive three respins to add more BONUS symbols and build your multiplier.

Setting a time boundary

Before you start, you can set a session time limit through Playzilla Casino's responsible gambling tools. The Gambling Helpline New Zealand and The Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand both offer support.

How the game plays

What do the game screens show you

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The 3x3 grid with five paylines active

Three matching symbols pay across a line

Visual walkthrough of the bonus round

View every screen of Slot Machine in action, including the complete bonus round: Classic Slots

Slot Machine payouts at NZ$0.40

Slot Machine symbol payouts

These payouts apply at a bet of NZ$0.40. Match more symbols on a payline and your payout increases.

Premium symbols

Red lucky seven3+ NZ$40

Gold bell3+ NZ$20

Watermelon3+ NZ$8

Standard pays

Grapes3+ NZ$1.60

Lemon3+ NZ$1.60

Orange3+ NZ$1.60

Land three symbols, then hold and respin

Catch the multiplier as it grows. Three or more BONUS coin symbols anywhere on the 3x3 grid trigger this mode. Triggering symbols stick for the round while you get 3 respins. New BONUS symbols stick too and reset respins to 3; a respin with no new symbol reduces the counter by one. The round ends when respins reach zero. Your final multiplier ranges from x3 at 3 symbols to x2024 at 9 symbols, applied to your total bet.

Where your regular wins come from. Most spins happen in the base game on 5 fixed paylines across 3 reels and 3 rows. All symbols pay left to right on consecutive reels of an active payline. Wins on multiple paylines are added together. Every spin either forms a win, triggers the bonus round, or resolves with no payout.

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Play Slot Machine free or for real money

Understand what each mode offers so you choose the right way to play

Learn the game without risk

You spin the reels without wagering. The game runs exactly as it does for real money—same grid, paylines, bonus feature and payouts—but you keep no winnings. Use it to learn how the base game flows and how often the bonus round starts.

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Stake cash and collect payouts

You stake real money and keep any wins. Your session joins the slot's long-run return: at 97% RTP, you expect to recover NZ$97 for every NZ$100 wagered across many spins. Wins arrive rarely and can be large, so plan your stakes and session length before you start.

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Your long-run average

For every NZ$100 you stake, Slot Machine returns NZ$97 on average

RTP is calculated over a very large number of spins and represents your average return in the long run. The 97% RTP applies whether you play the standard game or choose to buy the bonus feature, with no difference between the two paths.

RTP 97.00% · Standard game and Buy Bonus feature

Average payoutNZ$97

The casino keepsNZ$3

Slot Machine keeps one secret: when the bonus lands

When does the bonus round arrive? The bonus round arrives without warning. No pattern tells you when BONUS symbols will land, so plan your session without counting on it to happen.

RTP predicts long play, not one session. One session's result is set by chance, not the 97% RTP. That figure shows what happens over thousands of spins; your first 20 spins might win nothing or everything.

Maximum wins arrive extremely rarely. The maximum win of NZ$169 920 is a ceiling you might never reach. It appears once in millions of spins, so frame your session without banking on hitting it.

Paid feature guide

What does it cost to buy the bonus?

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18+Use this when you want to skip the wait and enter the hold-and-spin feature immediately.

NZ$300 (x60)

Skip ahead to the bonus?

Pay NZ$300 at your current stake of NZ$5 to trigger the bonus round directly. The multiplier you collect inside works at the same 97% RTP as a naturally triggered bonus.

6 common questions

Six things players ask about this slot

Read these answers before you set your stake and start playing.

Can I see what RTP applies to Slot Machine here?+

The standard game runs at 97% RTP. This figure also applies when you buy the bonus round—the bonus feature itself has no separate lower RTP, so the 97% covers your entire session whether you trigger it naturally or pay to enter it.

Do I need a high stake to play Slot Machine?+

You can start at NZ$0.10 per spin and go up to NZ$80. Most players choose stakes between NZ$0.40 and NZ$5, so you decide what fits your budget and how long you want to play.

Where do wins happen on Slot Machine?+

This slot uses very high volatility, which means long stretches with no wins are normal. When wins do land, they can be surprisingly large. Most spins pay nothing, but the bonus round can deliver substantial payouts.

Why would I buy the bonus on Slot Machine?+

You can buy direct entry to the bonus round at NZ$300 when your stake is NZ$5. Buying lets you skip the wait for the bonus to trigger naturally, though it costs 60 times your bet and the RTP stays at 97%.

What if I land the maximum win on Slot Machine?+

At your highest possible stake of NZ$80, the maximum win reaches NZ$169,920. Even at a typical stake like NZ$5, the top prize is NZ$10,620, so significant wins are possible on this high-volatility game.

Can I try Slot Machine without spending money?+

Yes. The demo mode on this page lets you play full rounds with the same rules and features as the real money version, except demo wins stay in the demo only and never become real cash.

Know when to stop, whatever happens

How much should I spend? Set a budget you can afford to lose before you start playing Slot Machine. Stick to this amount through your entire session, no matter what happens on the reels.

Before the win comes, decide after. Decide in advance when you will stop playing. Plan your exit point before a win—not after one—so a big payout does not pull you back for another session.

Can limits help me control my spend? Use Playzilla Casino's deposit and loss limits to cap what you spend. These tools let you control your account automatically, so you stay within the boundaries you set.

When to pause, when to step back. If Slot Machine stops feeling fun or you find it hard to stop, take a break or use self-exclusion. Gambling Helpline New Zealand and The Problem Gambling Foundation are there when you need support.