Given that we’re bombarded with flashy slot games on a daily basis, each one with some new enticing feature, a classic like Betty Bonkers really makes the heart flutter in anticipation. Quickspin seems to have dedicated its efforts precisely towards recreating the Las Vegas world of the 1960s, from the music to the symbols and even the visual aspects. With characters like Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra making cameos left and right and the memorable Fremont Street in the background, Betty Bonkers is bound to rock your world and send you on a journey to remember. That is if you can handle the Vegas heat…
Betty Bonkers 101
One thing you’re about to discover is that the Las Vegas of today is quite different from its 1960s equivalent. Don’t get us wrong, casinos and all-night parties were still a thing, but you ought to learn the characteristic traits before jumping on Betty Bonkers’ time machine and venturing into the ‘new’ old world.
First off, let’s get familiar with the basics. Stereotypical as it may be, you’ll benefit greatly from a bit of research. Betty Bonkers is a video slot that operates with a 3×3 scheme. Breaking it down to simpler words, it means that the game has 3 reels spinning vertically and 3 rows moving horizontally. While this pales in comparison to some of the newest slots of the 21st century, it’s still vital to keep in mind the fact that Betty Bonkers aims to recreate an old-time classic rather than compete with contemporary ones.
The paylines available are only 5, which really is a bummer as your chances of winning are greatly reduced, but at the same time, one can understand the lack of paylines when the size of the game grid is considered. Despite the very few paylines, we have to emphasise that Betty Bonkers is a game with extremely high volatility. Why is volatility important, you may ask. In layman’s terms, volatility depicts the risk-reward ratio. In the case of high volatility games, it means that the risk is at an all-time high and the max win probability is 1 in 100,000,000, however, you have the chance for immense rewards.
Despite the high volatility, the game’s RTP is, on average, estimated at around 96.1%, which, without a doubt, falls in the desirable range. Note that the RTP can be increased to 96.4% or 96.59% should one of the buy bonuses be applied. As we mentioned earlier, the max payout is higher than average, set at 10,407x the size of the initial bet. However, be aware that due to the small game grid, only three-of-a-kind wins are possible. The minimum bet allowed is €0.10 while the maximum is set at €100.
Symbols
The symbols at Betty Bonkers are a bit different from what you’ll usually encounter. Mainly, there is no division between Low and High-value symbols.
While playing Betty Bonkers, you can come across Lemons, Plums, Cherries, Bells, Bars and Sevens, which pay anywhere from 1 to 15 times the stake upon creating a line win. We’ll once again mention that only three-of-a-kind wins are possible at Betty Bonkers.
Wilds
It won’t be a classic without the Wilds, will it? Of course, Betty Bonkers too has Wild symbols, adding a bit of spice to the game. As one might expect, the Wilds will act as substitutes for all pay symbols whenever they land. They can appear on all reels and a winning line made of Wilds is worth 30 times the amount of the initial bet.
Betty’s Menu
Now that we’ve covered the basics, we can move on to the more exciting stuff: the Features.
Betty’s Menu is an in-game feature that will be activated when you land 2 Scatter symbols in the base game or manage to hit a win on the Bonkers Line in Free Spins. The feature will give you random rewards, among which are:
- Symbol Removal Spin – When activated, it removes the two lowermost symbols in the base game or the four lowest ones during the Free Spins.
- Wild Spin – This reward adds 1 or 2 random Wilds in the base game, or 3 or 4 during the Free Spins.
- Multiplier Spin – A Multiplier from x3 to x5 will be added in the base game or an x6 to x10 during the Free Spins.
- Link Spin – As the name suggests, this one can link reels. In the base game, 2 adjacent reels will be linked while in the Free Spins, all reels will be linked.
The Jackpot is another reward that you can receive. There are Min, Med and Max Jackpots for the base game, bringing rewards of 10x, 100x and 1000x the size of the initial bet, respectively.
During the Free Spins, every win on the Bonkers Line will increase the Jackpot’s value, meaning that the prize maximum win changes to 100x for the Min, 1000x for the Med and 10000x for the Max.
Free Spins
Given that we’ve mentioned the Free Spins about a thousand times by now, it’s only fair we give you an insight into what they actually are. One of the icons in Betty’s Menu is the Free Spins icon. If you happen to land it in the base game, you will receive a random reward of 6, 9 or 12 Free Spins.
Alternatively, were you to land 3 Scatter Symbols, you will activate the Mega Free Spins, which will guarantee you 20 Free Spins.
If you continue landing on the Free Spins icon during the Free Spin rounds, you will be awarded 1 Free Spin, a +1 to the Multiplier value and 1 of the Betty’s Menu Features each time.
Bonkers Line
It’s high time we explained the Bonkers Line as well. This one, however, is only active during the Free Spins bonus round. Landing a win on it increases your Multiplier and Jackpot value in addition to awarding you a feature from Betty’s Menu. The Bonkers Multiplier can be applied to any win on the Bonkers line and can be increased up to x10.
Buy Bonus Feature
In certain scenarios, the Buy Bonus will be available for purchase. You will have the opportunity to trigger a feature from Betty’s Menu for the price of 20x the size of your initial bet. Alternatively, you can purchase the Mega Free Spins for the not-so-humble price of 300x the stake. Keep in mind that while you are guaranteed to trigger the features, there’s nothing that ensures you’ll get back your money’s worth, so perhaps you’re better off sticking to luck rather than trying to buy your way to success.
Bottom Line
As far as classics go, Betty Bonkers has it all – from the visual aesthetic to the game features, everything screams classic. While it doesn’t have an abundance of features, it’s still more than worth checking out. Who knows, maybe you’ll enjoy the 1960s Las Vegas scenery while dancing to your favourite music hits. Whether you’re a veteran slot player or a beginner, we encourage you to give Betty Bonkers a try and join the endless party.
