Ready Set Cash - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Anyone who’s played slots before has probably encountered at least one fruit machine, like the Ted Pub Fruit slot. They tend towards retro designs that recall the pubs and casinos of land-based slots long before there was an online option. Ready Set Cash from Skywind builds on these traditions with a combination of simplicity (five reels and 20 paylines) and depth (a multi-layered free spins round), all designed with the imagery of classic fruit machines.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

This is a fruit machine in the grand Las Vegas tradition - it’s bold and loud and wouldn’t look out of place in a land-based casino. The background is plain blue (it changes to an orange and purple mix during free spins), and the reels are dark so the classic fruit machines symbols stand out even more. Admittedly, the cherries are the only fruit and the other symbols are other old friends like 7s, Bars and bells. Some people may find it a bit garish, especially with dramatic touches like the flames surrounding the 7 and the somewhat relentless soundtrack, but this slot is confident and unapologetic in its identity.

Ready Set Cash RTP & Volatility

One area where Ready Set Cash is lacking is in official information about returns and volatility. Normally you’d like to set your expectations at a realistic level before you start playing, but that’s difficult when there are no official figures on which to judge. As with any other Skywind online slot on Slots Temple, the alternative is to play it for free to get an idea how it works for yourself.

How to Play Ready Set Cash

One thing you expect when choosing a fruit machine is some fairly simple gameplay, and Ready Set Cash will not disappoint. Everything you need is large and clear under the reels.

1. The first button is one you definitely want to take a look at before you start playing. The little “i” will lead you to the game info page, which includes the paytable and a guide to bonus features. It’s everything you need to know.

2. Next you have the bet adjustor, and again it’s bold and simple. Just click the plus and minus symbols to increase or decrease your wager. There are displays for total and coin bet.

3. In the middle of the row is a big box that will show your most recent win. If you want to know your total balance, it’s down at the bottom left of the screen under the main game.

4. Other controls right down the bottom include a question mark that opens a more in-depth explanation of the game format and rules, as well as a speaker to mute the music.

5. Back up to the main row of controls and next to the win display is what looks a little like a speedometer. This toggles Turbo mode on and off.

6. Turbo is next to autoplay, which will set the reels to spin continuously until either you activate a feature or you press the button to stop it. Unfortunately, you can’t set win and loss limits.

7. There’s only one button left to consider. It’s bigger than all the others and it has a bit of a glow. That’s right - it’s Spin. Click it once for a single turn of the reels or hold it for continuous spins (faster spins with less animation).

Bet & Win Sizes

Your total bet starts at 0.20 (0.01 per line, as low as you can go) and can rise to 200.00 (10.00 per line), which is a decent range.

Except for the Free Games icon, which can only appear three times, the maximum payouts come from matching five of each symbol:

Combination of Bars - 25

Combination of 7s - 100

Cherries, Bell - 25

Bar - 50

5 Bar - 100

One 7 - 200

Double 7 - 500

Triple 7 - 1000

Wild - 5000

Ready Set Cash Bonus Features & Free Spins

Cash Bonus

All you need for the cash bonus is three or more cash symbols (the symbol that says Ready Set Cash). Every cash symbol increases your reward, from one for just three symbols up to an impressive 2000 if you have the complete nine.

Free Spins

The free spins round is a pretty standard bonus in many slots, and as in many of those games Ready Set Cash triggers the feature by hitting three or more Scatters (here helpfully labelled “Free Games”). Where it gets interesting is that you have some control over how many spins and what multiplier will accompany them.

You’ll be presented with a grid of four rows and five columns. Each space is a question mark, and you pick question marks until you find three of the same value (it’s a bit like a scratch card). Values range from five spins with a x2 multiplier to 20 free games with a x3 multiplier. The Wild will win you five free spins.

Additional free games can be won by finding more free spins symbols. During the free spins round, four-of-a-kind Wilds pay as five-of-a-kind.

Overall Review

It’s a bit of a shame there aren’t more fruits in this fruit machine, but other than that Ready Set Cash will probably appeal to anyone who enjoys this kind of slot. Others may find the boldness and loud music a little obnoxious. The cash bonus is an exciting addition, whilst the extra depth to the free spins round does give this something special that you won’t find in most traditional fruit machines.

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