Money Train Slot Review
Money Train: SlotTribe 250 Spin Test – Date: 2 November 2026 – Result: –18.10 – Bonuses: 1 – Biggest Win: 46x
Overview
Money Train is Relax Gaming’s August 2019 Wild West brawler — a 5×4, 40‑line high‑volatility slot built around its now‑iconic Money Cart Bonus Round. It’s the original foundation of the entire Money Train series, mixing gritty outlaw characters with multiplier‑driven bonus chaos. Our 250‑spin test showed exactly how this first instalment behaves: a lively opening with clean base wins of 12x, 14x, 14x again, and a cracking 46x, followed by a long dead patch before the bonus finally landed on spin 169. It paid 38x, and even though a 20x base win followed, the slot still drifted into a small minus as Mick described.
SlotTribe Test Results to 1.00 Stake
100 Spins Profit/Loss: +31.10
250 Spins Profit/Loss: –18.10
Bonus Frequency: 1
Volatility Feel: High volatility with long quiet stretches
Mick’s Take
A solid first 100 spins with base wins of 12x, 14x, 14x and a nice 46x. It then went on a dead patch until the bonus hit on spin 169, which paid a 38x. That was followed up by a 20x base win, but it couldn’t stop the drift into a minus position.
RTP, Provider & Release Date
RTP: 96.20%
Provider: Relax Gaming
Release Date: August 2019
Max Win: 20,000x
Gameplay & Features
40 Fixed Paylines
Money Train runs on a 5×4 layout with 40 fixed paylines. Wins form left to right, and the base game is capable of throwing in mid‑range hits, as our test showed with multiple 12x–46x payouts early on.
Character Symbols
The slot introduces the outlaw gang that later became iconic in Money Train 2 and 3. Each character has its own payout level and helps build tension toward the bonus. They don’t have special abilities in the base game, but they set the tone for the chaos that comes later.
Money Cart Bonus Round
Land 3 scatters to trigger the Money Cart Bonus Round — the core feature of the slot.
Inside the bonus:
- You start with 3 spins
- Every new symbol resets the counter to 3
- Symbols carry multiplier values
- Some symbols boost others
- The goal is to stack multipliers until the grid fills
It’s a stripped‑back version of the later Money Train bonuses, but it still has proper punch. Our bonus paid 38x, which is on the lower side, but the feature can climb fast when multipliers line up.
Buy Feature
Players can buy straight into the bonus. Not part of our test, but it’s a defining feature of the slot and one of the reasons Money Train became popular.
Volatility & Behaviour
Money Train behaves exactly like a 2019 high‑volatility slot — lively patches followed by long stretches of nothing. Our session mirrored Mick’s Take perfectly: strong early wins, then a dead zone that dragged until the bonus finally arrived. The 38x bonus wasn’t enough to pull the session back, and even a 20x base win afterwards couldn’t stop the slide into a small minus. This is classic Money Train behaviour: it can look great early, then suddenly shut down.
Graphics & Sound
The Wild West theme is gritty and dusty, with metal textures, outlaw characters, and a soundtrack that fits the train‑heist vibe. It’s not as flashy as later Money Train releases, but it still has that rough, dangerous energy Relax Gaming nailed from the start.
What It Does Well
- Strong Wild West theme
- Clean, punchy base wins
- Classic Money Cart bonus
- Buy feature for instant action
- Solid multiplier potential
- Foundation of the Money Train series
What It Does Badly
- Long dead patches
- Bonus can be underwhelming
- High volatility means swings
- Lacks the depth of later sequels
Who It’s For
Players who enjoy:
- High‑volatility slots
- Wild West themes
- Multiplier‑driven bonuses
- Straightforward gameplay
- The Money Train series
- Classic Relax Gaming slots
SlotTribe Verdict
Money Train gave us a proper mixed session — lively early wins, a long dead stretch, and a 38x bonus that couldn’t save the day. Mick’s Take sums it up: solid start, decent hits, but once it goes quiet, it really goes quiet. Still, it’s the slot that started the whole Money Train legacy, and it’s absolutely worth a spin if you want to see where the chaos began.
