Empty the Bank

In the base game Empty the Bank, everything is quite classic: 5 reels, 4 rows, 20 paylines. The symbols are a thief, safes, gold bars, jewellery, and card suits. Line payouts come often, but usually small. The main task is to wait for three bonus symbols (Bonus), which launch the most interesting mode: Empty the Bank Respin Feature. In the main part, you can catch mini-big wins along the lines, but all the "main" events take place in Hold and Win.

The main feature is the Empty the Bank Respin Feature, which is triggered when three Bonus symbols appear on reels 1, 3, and 5. The player is transported to a 7x7 grid vault, where only the central 3x5 slots are available at the beginning, but as special symbols (ladder, key) appear, new fields may be revealed.

In each respin, Cash symbols (coins with a face value) can appear, as well as special gadgets:

• Ladder — opens an additional row.
• Key — opens another column.
• Walkie-Talkie - Increases all values by +1x.
• Alarm – adds +1 respin.
• Drill – increases multipliers.
• Computer - Doubles the values across the entire grid.
• Safe Door – if all the cells are completely filled, the maximum win (10,000x) is activated.

Every time at least one new symbol lands, the respins counter is reset back to 3. The bonus continues as long as there are respins or until the player fills the entire grid and "clears the pot".

The symbols in the main game are the thief (the most valuable), the safe, the gold bar, jewellery, and the standard card suits. Wild substitutes for any symbols except Bonus and helps to collect paylines. The most expensive is the thief, lines with him can really bring noticeable winnings, but more often the main intrigue is still centred around the bonus. The Bonus symbol, the Empty the Bank inscription, starts the main function.

The max win is 10,000x the stake, and you can get it by completely filling the 7x7 grid in the bonus (which is rare, but theoretically realistic). In most cases, the bonus pays 50x-300x per session, especially if you manage to catch several gadgets like Computer or Walkie-Talkie. The potential of the slot is great, but it is the bonus that decides everything: if it doesn't work, the drift will be modest, if all the gadgets fell out on time, the chance of a big win increases dramatically.

The slot is made brightly, but not "cheaply": cartoon graphics, cool animations when gadgets are triggered and in the bonus, a cute thief. The music is light, does not bother, and the effects add atmosphere. On mobile phones, everything works without problems, animations do not slow down, and the detail is normal.

Empty the Bank is perfect for fans of Hold and Win bonuses and those who don't want to understand complex lines and symbols. If you like dynamics, special effects and simple gameplay, this slot will work. For beginners, everything is as clear as possible, and for "bonus hunters" it is a separate thrill to catch different gadgets and watch how the grid changes.

The slot is quite volatile: there are long periods of "silence" and rare, but large bonuses. It is better to choose a moderate bet - no more than 1-2% of the bankroll per spin to calmly reach the bonus. The RTP is 96.48% as standard, but Pragmatic Play allows you to reduce it to 95.00% or even lower, be sure to check this figure at your chosen casino. Auto-spins work, but I do not advise you to run a long distance: the bonus may not fall out for a long time, and the balance will go away during this time.