Signed by Relax Gaming, Money Train 3 is the third instalment in the Money Train series. Its peculiarity? Potential winnings you won't find anywhere else. 

Inevitably, this piqued the curiosity of the 8Fortuna experts, who took their time to analyse this slot, testing it to understand it.

The result is an analysis, a comprehensive review of this surprising, entertaining and potentially very profitable slot machine…

What is Money Train 3, the Relax Gaming slot machine?

Money Train 3 is a slot machine offered by the provider Relax Gaming. Launched in 2022, it is the logical sequel to the previous two Money Train games which, let's remember, also enjoyed great success.

The Money Train 3 grid operates with a 5x4 layout for a total of 40 paylines. The whole setup is projected into a universe reminiscent of the American West, albeit here you'll find yourself in a futuristic variant. Your mission? Hop aboard the train to hopefully leave with the highest jackpot.

We wanted to analyse this slot machine in detail. To be entirely honest, our main goal was to verify if the information about the maximum win was truthful. With a x100,000 multiplier, it seemed evident we should spend some time on this slot.

The symbols of Money Train 3

There are only eight symbols on Money Train 3. Relax Gaming wanted to simplify the card to allow players to focus on the main thing: the enjoyment of playing and the hope of achieving great performances.

These symbols are divided into two distinct groups, with: 

• the classic symbols, which take the form of card suit symbols. They are the club, diamond, heart and spade. These symbols are the most frequent but also pay the least, up to x5 at most, for a standard payout (5 aces).

• the premium symbols, which represent characters. There is a woman on a blue background and three men, each on a different background (red, orange and green). In the event of a standard win, these symbols pay up to x20. Therefore, they are more profitable than the more common symbols, but they also appear less frequently.

An ultimate symbol exists. It is the Wild symbol. It is represented by a gas mask. Its role is simple, as it replaces any other symbol in the game, allowing you to make winning combinations.

The bonus on Money Train 3

The bonus is, quite naturally, the most interesting part, as it is the most lucrative on Money Train 3. To enjoy it, you must see 3 Scatters (classic Bonus symbols) appear on your game card.

As soon as the bonus round is won, the starting grid will empty. The Scatter Bonus symbols will then transform, becoming symbols with a specific value. You will then receive 3 free spins. The counter will reset to 3 free spins whenever a new bonus symbol appears during your spins.

Your objective? Accumulate the money symbols. There are 13 in total: 

• Absorber: removes all value symbols by collecting them on the reels.

• Persistent Collector/Payer: each free spin, collects the value of 3 to 5 symbols and adds their total sum to these symbols.

• Tommy Gun Payer: holds a value between x5 and x100, which it adds to the same symbol between 3 and 10 times.

• Collector: collects all the displayed values on the game grid.

• Persistent Shapeshifter: randomly transforms into a special symbol each free spin.

• Sniper: doubles the value of 3 to 8 symbols on the play area, possibly targeting the same symbol multiple times.

• Persistent Sniper: doubles the value of multiple symbols each game turn.

• Value Coins: apply multipliers ranging from x1 to x10.

• Necromancer: reactivates between 2 and 7 special symbols, potentially reviving the same sign multiple times.

• Persistent Collector: collects all multipliers on the grid after each free spin.

• Collector/Payer: collects the value of 3 to 5 symbols and redistributes their total sum to these symbols.

• Tommy Gun Sniper: doubles the value of a specific symbol between 2 and 6 times.

• Persistant Necromancer: reactivates several special symbols after each free spin.

If a full reel is filled with these symbols, a new column will open. This can happen up to twice, creating a grid that will ultimately be in a 7x4 format.

How to play Money Train 3?

Playing Money Train, besides being enjoyable, is very easy. In fact, to start a game, you simply have to place your spin and then activate the slot machine. No matter the result, you will be automatically notified. Win, bonus or loss, you will see a message appear on your screen, allowing you to understand what has happened.

If you've set up a spin strategy based on your bankroll, then you can also activate the Auto-Play option. This option allows the slot machine to activate automatically. You have nothing to do: at the end of each game, the slot resets and starts another.

Volatility, RTP and possible payouts

Let's get into what probably interests us the most. Firstly, the RTP on Money Train 3 is 96.10%. This is standard for a slot machine, nothing too surprising here. The minimum stake is €0.10, with a maximum of €10. 

Does that seem low to you? This low amount is explained by a maximum payout of x100,000, which is unheard of. However, it's not surprising from Relax Gaming, which already offered high maximum payouts in Money Train 1 and 2, at x20,000 and x50,000 respectively.

Which streamers play Money Train 3?

With a maximum multiplier of x100,000, Money Train 3 is a slot machine that, inevitably, attracts. Its huge potential and its 'jackpot roulette' aspect (each new attempt can change everything) motivate many streamers to chain bonus buys. Videographers like TeufeurS or Taour thus offer streams on YouTube or Twitch of their experiences on this slot.