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The Plinko game has been around since 1983 – that was the year the game was introduced to the beloved American TV game show “The Price is Right”. Even though it was a pricing game in the very beginning, Plinko gradually found a spot in the virtual world and became the Plinko online game. If you decide to play Plinko online today, there won’t be anything to price; instead, you will need to put your effort into determining the bet size right and wait for the Omnipotent Randomness (incarnated by the game’s random number generators in the software) to choose your winning position and number.

While some people still can play the Plinko game right there, on the TV show (let’s agree – there won’t be too many chances to enjoy the game in this case), any of you can try the Plinko game online anytime, anywhere from your laptop or mobile device.

And if you want to play Plinko right here right now – great news – you can do it! Just go to the Home or All Games page, and type Plinko in the search entry. With PokieSurf online casino in Australia, you can play Plinko online for free or for real money – just choose the game mode – real or demo play.

What is the Plinko Game?

Plinko is a game of chance in its essence. It is one of the most popular parts of the Price is Right TV show, and it involves participants throwing their chips across a gaming board and trying to hit the price they have announced. The thing of the game is that players are trying to aim and find a better way to hit the target, but it is almost impossible: there are obstacles on the board (pegs). The chip hits them and bounces off. So, its journey curve is highly unpredictable. The closer you get to the target, the better.

By the way, the name of the game – Plinko – is an imitation of the sound “plink” that might resemble the sound of a metal chip or ball bouncing off the pegs of the Plinko board.

As for the online Plinko version, you will also see the game board and virtual “pegs”.

Here they are:

The online player won’t throw any chips: the only thing needed is to set a bet size and hit the button. Random number generators and the game’s software will do all the job for them: it will kick the virtual chip out from the top and give it a direction to follow. Depending on how many pegs it will hit and bounce off, the virtual chip will make its way all the way down to the bottom of the pyramid.

Plinko Game History

Plinko as we know it was born on January 3, 1983; place of birth – the show “The Price is Right”; the father and mother – Frank Wayne. However, it didn’t come out of nowhere. Plinko was first inspired by a Japanese carnival game called Pachinko. It is a super popular mechanical machine blending gaming and gambling together. You can still find Pachinko machines on Japanese streets where they flock together in rows and make the so-called Pachinko parlors.

The player has to throw small steel balls into the machine and aim to get as many balls as possible to win. Pachinko resembles a vertical pinball machine, and that’s for a reason. If we unravel the historical band a bit further back in time, we’ll find out that the story dates back to the US. Pachinko itself was based on an American children’s toy “Corinth game”. In the 1920s, the game came to Japan and settled in the local candy shops. Children and their parents would find themselves often playing the game, hoping to win small but pleasing prizes: sweets or fruit.

The closer to today’s version of Pachinko started spreading its influence across Japan after WWII. That’s when the first Pachinko parlors saw their establishment.

With time passing and technologies developing, the game also changed: it became much more electronic and technologically advanced, bright and visually engaging, looking much more like something of contemporary production. Up until today, Pachinko remains a part of Japanese culture and leisure.

And when the Pachinko’s variation appeared at the Price is Right, the players had to earn 1-5 chips, $5,000 worth each, by guessing prices of different goods and objects. The chip’s values, board design and some game features experienced some change over time.

When the Internet and all its implications entered the game, Plinko was adapted for the whole new virtual world and got its online and mobile versions.

 

Similarities

Differences

Game mechanics

Both games feature something (a ball or a chip/coin) randomly dropped or thrown across a board with obstacles.

Plinko’s contestants claim the boars and drop the chips; they can aim to hit the slots of the highest values.

Pachinko’s players, in contrast, stand in front of the machine and shoot their balls into it.

Winning chances

Both games are totally random, and no strategy exists to ensure a win.

Even though players of the Price is Right can aim and move physically along the board to choose the most advantageous position.

Main objective

The objective of the game is to get one lucky throw and hit the best value.

While Pachinko is designed for purely gambling purposes, the reason why Plinko is its derivative and was created is to diversify a TV game show.

Gaming board

Both Plinko and Pachinko are played on a vertical board with pegs scattered across it – they are the ones that create randomness in the physical gaming world.

The Plinko board is divided into sections and has about 9 slots at the bottom, each of them marked with different cash prize amounts.

The Pachinko machine has a slanted board with winning pockets where the ball has to enter. It looks similar to a pinball machine but has no flippers. It has small pockets designed to catch the balls.

Entertainment purpose

Both games are created purely for entertainment purposes and not for money-making (as all the gambling games of chance are supposed to be treated.

Plinko is a pricing TV show game and part of the program; Pachinko is a kind of arcade game.

Prizes

The main similarity (and probably the only one) is that winning random prizes is super exciting. There are more differences due to the fact that Japan has very distinctive and strict gambling laws.

Depending on the pocket where the chip lands the game will award a cash prize.

As in Japan direct gambling payouts are not allowed, an additional exchange step takes place. The player first receives a steel ball and exchanges it for real cash then.

Design

Even though the design and game mechanics are close in their essence, the look of the games is very different.

Plinko usually has a super simple design with a plain game board and pegs on it. Pachinko is much more varied in colours and themes; the board itself looks much more complex and elaborately crafted.

Cultural Role

Both games have become significant brush strokes of the countries’ national portraits, but for different reasons.

Plinko is a part of the Price is Right show, and it is strongly associated with it. The game appears in many TV series, shows and movies as a cultural reference.

As for Pachinko, up until today, you can play the game on the streets of Japan – in the so-called Pachinko parlours. It is still a huge industry and a popular pastime.

Don’t forget that Plinko has its virtual version and, nowadays, you can enjoy the Plinko game online, playing from any kind of modern smartphone or tablet. The overall logic and most of the gameplay is kept the same. The main difference is the look of the Plinko board and the creator of the randomness – but let’s talk about it in detail in our next paragraph.

How does Plinko work?

Offline Plinko is a part of a TV show “The Price is Right”, and the show itself has 2 stages.

  1. First, participants guess prices of different goods and earn chips for correct guesses (=1st stage).
  2. Then (here is where the 2nd stage begins and Plinko game enters the picture), the contestants start dropping the chips they’ve earned down the gaming board, aiming to hit the best-valued slots.

Similarly to the offline Plinko game on TV, you can experience some randomness in the online Plinko game. But instead of the physical Plinko board, on the screen of your device, you will see a game board usually shaped like a pyramid.

Plinko Gameplay

There will be a small dot (which is supposed to play the part of the chip or ball) that moves from the top of the pyramid down following a random path. Just like a physical Plinko board, the pyramid is filled with “obstacles” – pegs. In the online game, they are usually realized in the form dots or short notches. When you are playing Plinko online, randomizers embedded into the software of the game determine how the virtual chip will be moving and what pegs it will bounce off. Pure randomness – enjoy!

So, the virtual Plinko chip is going randomly down, and, in the end, it hits one of the yellow-red squares marked with a multiplier coefficient. As you can see in the picture above, the multipliers might range from 0.5x to 110x. They determine the winnings you are going to get: just multiply your bet by the number your chip lands on. So, it all means that the prize amount will depend on the size of your bet and the multiplier your chip will land on, and that’s all.

Risk levels & Rows

When you play online, there will also be a setting board (it’s located on the left in the game version below).

The setting board allows you to set the bet amount, risk level, and choose the number of rows.

The picture demonstrates what the Plinko pyramid would look like with 16 rows (the maximum number of them available in this game).

There are 3 risk levels available: low, high, and medium. When you adapt both features (risk level and rows), both the shape of the pyramid and possible winning coefficients change.

Compare the previous picture to this one and check out how the multipliers change with different risk levels. This is the same Plinko game but with different settings: Low risk + the minimal number of rows – 8:

Here are all the winning multipliers the Plinko pyramid will have depending on the level of risk you choose if you are playing with the minimum (8) and maximum (16) number of rows.

8 rows:

Low Risk

5.6x

2.1x

1.1x

1x

0.5x

Medium

13x

3x

1.3x

0.7x

0.4x

High Risk

29x

4x

1.5x

0.3x

0.2x

16 rows:

Low Risk

16x

9x

2x

1.4x

1.2x

1.1x

1x

0.5x

Medium

110x

41x

10x

5x

3x

1.5x

1x

0.5x

High Risk

1000x

130x

26x

9x

4x

2x

0.2x

0.2x

These multipliers are placed from the left up until the center of the pyramid, and then they are mirrored from the center to the right end.

➡️Here is how you calculate your winnings in a Plinko game:

When  the ball has landed on a block at the bottom, simply multiply your initial bet amount by this multiplier. The result is your winning amount. Suppose you bet $10, and the ball lands on a slot with a 5x multiplier. Your winning amount will be $10 (your bet) x 5 (multiplier), which equals $50.

❗️When you look at the Plinko pyramid, it might seem that whichever slot the chip lands will bring you a positive balance. Developers achieve such an effect because they mark each slot with a number and a multiplier sign – ‘x’. We hope you remember that when you are multiplying any number by a digit with decimals, you actually divide it.

➗ If you bet $2 and the chip hits 0.1x, you’ll earn 0.1x2 which will give you $0.2. We’ll remind you that you spent $2 and got just $0.2 back. Have you won or lost? The Plinko developers wink at you here 😉 and smile.

If you have an idea of how these changes play out during the game, you can make wiser choices in terms of bet limits and know what to expect every time you hit the PLAY button.

Higher risk levels usually offer higher potential multipliers (thus, higher potential winnings). They also increase the chance of landing on lower multipliers or even losing.

So, higher risk pays out better, as usual. But we hope you don’t need an explanation of the word “risk”.

Auto mode

Like in many other online games of chance, the Auto mode in Plinko is there to automate your gameplay. In online Plinko, the computer will drop the ball from the top of the pyramid for you, and you won’t need to click the PLAY button with your mouse or finger.

You can choose this option in the “Settings” board of the game: they can choose how many auto bets they want the machine to launch and determine a bet size.

For example, in this illustration, you can see a player launched the auto mode with 7 automatic bets, each of them worth $0.50.

When the 7 auto bets are done, you can reset the mode or come back to the manual control.

The Plinko auto bet mode allows players to increase the pace of the game, which compares as kind of slow to the other casino titles like online slots or Roulette.

Plinko winning odds & payouts

Plinko’s mechanics are based on copying the mechanics of chance and randomness. However, the odds are not distributed evenly for each slot (as in Roulette, for example). The higher the multiplier is, the better the payouts will be, and you will find the best multipliers placed at the edges of the Plinko pyramid bottom, with the middle slots bringing losses to the player.

At the same time, with the number of pegs increasing (when you change the risk levels), both the winning and loss amounts rise. That’s why when counting the outcomes of a Plinko throw, you can use the Pascal’s Triangle and the binomial distribution formula:

🔍 P(k; n, p) = C(n, k) * (p^k) * ((1 - p)^(n - k)),

🧠 where 'p' is 0.5 (equal chance of going left or right), 'k' is the number of times the chip moves to the right, and 'n' is the total number of pegs​.

The Pascal's Triangle and the binomial distribution formula base on an assumption that each peg or turn the ball encounters has an equal chance of it going left or right. That means that the probability of the ball landing in the middle slots compared to the edges is higher, because there are more paths leading to the center.

But don’t forget that both the game settings – risk level, number of Plinko pegs, the layout of Plinko board, and bet amounts – influence the payouts greatly.

Some versions offer high-stakes payouts ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.

Plinko Expected Value

The expected value represents the average amount players can win (or lose) per bet over a large number of rounds. When calculating the expected value in Plinko, here is what you need to do.

  1. For each slot on the Plinko board, calculate the probability of the ball landing there. You can do it with the help of the binomial distribution formula we talked about earlier.
  2. Identify the payout associated with each slot. Use the multiplier coefficient and your bet amount – multiply them.
  3. For each slot, multiply the probability of landing in that slot by its corresponding payout. This gives you the expected value for that particular outcome.
  4. Add up all these individual expected values to get the total expected value for the game.
  5. If you're calculating for a specific number of trials (like dropping 1000 balls) and a specific bet amount (like $1 per ball), you multiply the total expected value by the number of trials and the bet amount to get the overall expected balance.
  6. To find the net gain or loss, subtract the total amount bet from the expected balance. A negative result indicates an expected loss, while a positive result indicates an expected gain.

Let's demonstrate this with an example calculation, using simplified figures for ease of understanding. We'll assume a Plinko board with three slots, where:

  • Slot 1 has a probability of 0.1 and pays out $5.
  • Slot 2 has a probability of 0.8 and pays out $1.
  • Slot 3 has a probability of 0.1 and pays out $0.

For a $1 bet on each drop:

  • Expected value for Slot 1 = 0.1 (probability) * $5 (payout) = $0.50.
  • Expected value for Slot 2 = 0.8 * $1 = $0.80.
  • Expected value for Slot 3 = 0.1 * $0 = $0.

Adding these up gives a total expected value per drop of $1.30.

For 1000 drops, the expected balance = 1000 * $1.30 = $1300. If $1 was bet per drop, the total bet amount = 1000 * $1 = $1000. Thus, the expected net gain = $1300 - $1000 = $300.

In a real-world scenario, the probabilities and payouts are more complex, and the expected value usually indicates a loss over time, as most gambling games are designed to be profitable for the house.

Plinko Pyramid Layouts

You might have noticed that Plinko versions may have different Pyramid layouts: in some Plinko versions, the highest multipliers are grouped in the middle, in the others – at the ends – of the Pyramid bottom.

Do you think it's just a whimsical decision? Not in the case with games of chance, guys. Let’s break it down.

First of all, consider this: the number of rows influences the ball's trajectory and the odds of landing in different slots. More rows increase the unpredictability of the ball's path.

If the highest multipliers are placed at the edges of the pyramid, the basic principles of calculating probabilities remain the same, but the distribution of payouts changes. The binomial distribution still applies because it calculates the probability of landing in each slot, not the value of the slot. However, the expected value of each drop, which combines both probability and payout, would be affected.

In the example calculation for a Plinko board with 16 rows, where the highest multipliers are at the edges (1000x) and the middle multiplier is significantly lower (0.2x), the expected payouts for each slot are as follows (rounded to five decimal places):

  • Slot 0 (Edge): 0.01526;
  • Slot 1: 0.00005;
  • Slot 2: 0.00037;
  • Slot 3: 0.00171;
  • Slot 4: 0.00555;
  • Slot 5: 0.01333;
  • Slot 6: 0.02444;
  • Slot 7: 0.03491;
  • Slot 8 (Middle): 0.03928;
  • Slot 9: 0.03491;
  • Slot 10: 0.02444;
  • Slot 11: 0.01333;
  • Slot 12: 0.00555;
  • Slot 13: 0.00171;
  • Slot 14: 0.00037;
  • Slot 15: 0.00005;
  • Slot 16 (Edge): 0.01526.

These values represent the expected payout for each slot, calculated as the product of the probability of the ball landing in that slot and the payout multiplier for that slot.

As you can see from these results, the highest expected payouts are indeed at the edges due to the high multipliers. At the same time, those slots have the lower probability of the ball landing there. It changes the expected value of each drop compared to a traditional Plinko board with higher multipliers in the middle.

Plinko RTP and Volatility

Plinko games offer competitive RTP rates, typically ranging from 96% to 99%.

Here you can see how the RTP percentage in different Plinko games varies:

Game Developer

RTP %

Roobet Plinko

96

Stake.com Plinko

99

Spribe's Plinko

97

BGaming’s Plinko

99

We want to remind you that RTP doesn’t predict a personal winning percentage: it’s how much a casino returns to all the players who have played the game over a considerable number of trials.

As for the volatility parameter, Plinko is considered low-volatile. In comparison to other casino games, Plinko pays out quite frequently and in moderate amounts. The volatility level also depends on the risk level you set, with higher levels adding more unexpected turns to the game.

Plinko betting limits

Plinko’s betting limits differ from one platform to another; this decision is purely specific and only game developers can make it and encrypt into the game. To check out the proofs of this statement, look through the table below.

Minimum and maximum bets

Here are minimum-maximum bets in different Plinko games:

 

Stake Com Plinko

Hollywoodbets Plinko X

Standard Plinko games

Minimum bet

€0.01, $0.01, 0.00000001 BT

R1

from $0.01

Maximum bet

€200, $200, 0.01 BTC, 3 LTC, 1 ETH

R500

up to $100

Max wins

up to €1,000,000, $1,000,000, 5 BTC

R500,000

can reach 3,843.3x bet

Is Plinko a game of luck or skill?

Plinko is a game of luck. When you play it online, the embedded random number generator determines how the chip will be moving. As for the offline version on the Price is Right show, even though there is a feeling that you can aim at the best prizes, the numerous Plinko pegs still ensure unpredictability of the outcome.

How is Plinko different from slots?

Actually, in essence, they are super similar – as they are built upon random number generators players have none to minimum control over. What really differentiates slots is the layout, themes, and the extra features (Wilds, Symbols, multipliers) that can really enhance the experience. Newer slot titles include modern 3d graphics, videos and even short plots. In contrast, Plinko’s whole gameplay is centered around multipliers. In both games, players can change their bet sizes and volatility: in Plinko – by setting a risk level, in slots – by choosing a number of paylines.

Provably Fair Game

Provably fair algorithm in online games like Plinko is a way to keep things on the up-and-up. Before you start playing, the game dishes out a secret, encoded server seed. You, as the player, add your own unique touch with the client seed, coming from your browser. As you play, these two seeds work together, which is basically a counter that ticks up with each bet. They produce the game outcomes for which you can't predict. At the end of your gaming spree, you can crack open the server seed and see if everything was fair. If what you see matches your game experience, then you know it's all been as straight as a die.

Maximum wins in Plinko

Different numbers of slots and multipliers together with a smart game layout (smart from the providers’ side who want to make money with it and not lose it) create a setting where payouts can range dramatically within one game. For example, the odds of the chip landing in the first or last peg (with the highest payouts) are just 0.000015258, while the odds for the middle pegs are much higher. The payouts can vary depending on the bet and can reach up to 1000 x bet for the outermost pegs​​.

In Plinko, the odds of landing in the outer slots are about 5%, about 18% — for middle slots, and 12% — for the center slots.

In high-risk settings with 16 pegs, a 0.0001 ball drop can yield a 1000x payout.

Record Wins on Game Shows

On "The Price is Right," some of the biggest Plinko jackpots are $50,000 (won by Phillip Sheppard in 2010) and $212,880 (hit by Brandon Gray in 2008).

Online Plinko Wins

The max win can reach up to 420 times the bet, with minimum bets starting as low as $0.1 and maximum bets up to $50-100​​.

The best monetary win recorded online was €615.24, with a best multiplier win of 238.9x. The RTP for this slot was 71.61%, and the Statistical Return Percentage (SRP) was 91.54%​​.

Pros and Cons of Playing Plinko

Pros

Cons

Super easy and straightforward game mechanics: easy to start with and helps to unwind; accessible for players of different levels.

Super easy and straightforward game mechanics: can get boring and repetitive quite soon, making it not suitable for a certain type of player.

Three risk levels that make the game both more entertaining and suitable for different bankrolls.

Players have limited (close to none) control over the outcomes of the game as everything is decided by the random number generators.

Flexible betting options, giving everyone a chance to spend minimum on the game or go big and bet big.

The game doesn’t boost any gaming or other skills.

Potential for substantial payouts, especially with higher multipliers, hence, higher risk levels.

There is, of course, a potential for losing real money, even though it might look like every hit will bring you something. Plus, as in any gambling game, there is House Edge.

Many platforms and game developers make Plinko a provably fair game. (We will talk about it in more detail later down the road. Stay tuned!)

 

Why is the casino Plinko game so popular?

In spite of its simplicity and repetitiveness, Plinko is getting more and more rebirths nowadays. Why is this happening?

  1. First off, it is happening thanks to the fact that Plinko has got digitized at the time when the whole world is getting more and more virtual. Together with that comes accessibility and inclusivity of players no matter the place and time zone.
  2. The game's popularity is also boosted as it is a part of popular culture, particularly on TV shows like "The Price Is Right," which adds a nostalgic appeal to the game.
  3. Our world is super digital on the one hand, and completely marketingP-driven on the other. At some point, online Plinko also found itself in the center of the influencers’, bloggers, and streamers attention on social media.
  4. Many players are concerned about their safety online, and the websites that host provably fair Plinko games get their share of trust and the flow of customers.

We’ve named just the objective factors here, but everyone has their own reasons to play one game or another, so the list is probably still going to continue.

Plinko Casino Games Trends

Let’s see what now, in 2024, an online Plinko game looks like.

  1. It is integrated with another #1 trend – cryptocurrency. Some games are dedicated completely to crypto enthusiasts (like Plinko XG by BGaming), others support different crypto methods.
  2. Plinko makes the gaming experience flexible and adjustable. Various options for the number of rows, risk levels, and bet sizes are there to provide gambling opportunities for different players and different bankrolls.
  3. Some Plinko games even have a couple of advanced features for Plinko PROS. These features include auto mode, instant bets (like in Stake.US.Plinko), and hotkeys.
  4. There are platforms offering Plinko Tournaments for more engagements and interactiveness. Are you competitive and a keen team player? Probably, you’ll enjoy these Plinko versions.
  5. Plinko themes are getting more and more diverse. One of the popular examples is Anubis Plinko that will please all the Egyptian fans.
  6. Some Plinko game developers opt for Blockchain technology to ensure provably fair gaming and the best experience for their gamers.

The Plinko trends look quite appealing as all of them are a way to add safety, diversity, and accessibility to the process of online gaming.

How to play Plinko casino game online?

To start playing Plinko online, you have to find a game produced by a trustworthy game developer and hosted on a trustworthy platform. If you are eager to give a go at the offline version, you’ll need to find a way to get into the Price is Right studio to join 2024's host of the show – Drew Carey and fight for the best prizes.

Plinko casino game real money

The best Plinko gambling websites tend to offer 2 gambling options – real money and free games. To play Plinko for real money at an online casino, for instance, at our Pokiesurf Australia, you will need to go through the registration process, create an account, and top it up with some real cash (which can be swiftly done within minutes via credit or debit cards, e-wallets, and cryptocurrencies). Then (or in case you already have a Pokiesurf account), visit our game library and enter “Plinko” in the search box. Hit the “PLAY” button and start your Plinko gambling for real money.

Plinko free

If you are still with us, at the Pokiesurf gaming library, looking at the Plinko online game, below the PLAY button, you will see a white DEMO button. Bravely hit it and try the game for free: no real money deposits, no account settings needed. Yes, you can do it before signing up with the Pokiesurf website: play the game, learn all its ins and outs, and get ready for real action.

Plinko Demo Mode

Just like Pokiesurf online casino, most online casinos with impeccable reputations allow you to try the game out in the demo mode. And we do suggest everyone do it with no exceptions before gambling your real money away. Use demo modes, play around with the game’s settings, risk levels and bet sizes, and you’ll feel much more at ease after you start playing for real money.

How to get started with Plinko casino game?

  1. Check out our in-depth guide on the game of Plinko, its gaming odds, risk levels, etc.
  2. Play the DEMO version of Plinko for free on a trustworthy online casino website or another gambling platform.
  3. Learn about responsible gambling, set out a healthy gambling routine (time and money limits; understanding that games of chance and casinos are not going to pay you as a second job, etc).
  4. Find a reputable online casino with a good reputation and positive feedback that hosts Plinko.
  5. Create an account and top it up with a minimum deposit if you want to gamble for real money.
  6. Start playing Plinko, begin with the smallest wages.

How to choose the best Plinko gambling sites?

Here is our step-by-step guide to choosing suitable and secure websites for playing Plinko online. Enjoy!

Remember, while bonus features and promotions are attractive, they come with terms and conditions, so read them carefully before accepting. And never forget the main rule of the club: always gamble responsibly and within your limits.

Plinko App

Together with the most influential trend you can notice nowadays – mobility – and together with the fact that the Plinko became a very popular game on the Internet, Plinko apps have been appearing actively. They have brought everything players adore about Plinko online games to their smartphones and tablets: user-friendly interface, adjustable features like risk levels, fun themes and sounds (in addition to Egyptian inspiration, the developers also brought to life their infatuation with Space).

Plinko apps for Android, iOS and PC devices are available for downloads on Google Play, Apple Store, and other sources online:

  1. For Android: available on Google Play Store or through direct APK downloads. Installation may require enabling "Unknown Sources" in Android settings​​​​​​.
  2. For iOS: downloadable from the Apple App Store. iOS version requires iOS 13.0 or later​​.
  3. For PC: installable on Windows using an Android emulator like BlueStacks, NoxPlayer, or MEmu Play​​​​.

As for our Pokiesurf online casino website, you can play Plinko game for real money and for free straight from your browser, no matter the device you use to access our website. No downloads, no occupied storage memory: the website will adjust to your screens and operation systems within seconds to ensure a smooth and convenient mobile experience.

Plinko App Download

If you choose to download a Plinko app, make sure to read reviews, as there is a word about scammy Plinko apps on the web. Avoid the apps that will promise you jackpots and constant wins with no deposit required from you: there is no such thing as a free breakfast, you know?

Before you download a Plinko app, ensure your device meets the app’s system requirements for smooth functioning​​. Be careful when downloading APK files from unofficial sources​​.

Here are the most popular Plinko apps you can download for different devices:

Plinko App

Developer

Compatibility

Age rating

Where to download

Plinko-Mobile: Fast-Balls

Samuel Blomfield

iOS 13.0 or later for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and macOS 11.0 or later with an Apple M1 chip or later for Mac

4+

App Store

Plinko Multiplay

Tadi Cafe Company Limited

iOS 13.0 or later for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and macOS 11.0 or later with an Apple M1 chip or later for Mac

12+ (Infrequent/Mild Simulated Gambling)

App Store

Plinko - Lucky Ball

Van Phat Lighting Company Limited

iOS 13.0 or later for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and macOS 11.0 or later with an Apple M1 chip or later for Mac

17+ (Infrequent/Mild Simulated Gambling)

App Store

Plinko Master

Lucky Tycoon Studio Co. Limited

Minimal requirements

0+

Google Play

Plinko Balls

Rollic Games

Minimal requirements

0+

Google Play

Plinko App Mr Beast

Plinko Whai, another modern twist on the classic Plinko game from "The Price is Right," has been talked about a lot online and on social media. The people are not sure whether the game is legitimate. Despite social media promotion and claims of association with YouTuber MrBeast who got famous for his stunts, challenges, and charitability, there's no official endorsement from him.

Plinko Whai is promoted actively but the app raises doubts about the reliability of cashing out winnings. Because of the game popularity and its star endorsement personality, this app has attracted a lot of users. And yet, many players believe it to be more of a marketing ploy than a genuine gaming app.

The key question is whether Plinko Whai pays real money. There are numerous glowing reviews, but their authenticity is questionable due to the lack of neutral third-party analysis and detailed payout information. The game lacks transparency in its operations and prize allocation, leading to doubts about fair play and actual payouts.

We suggest you seek safer alternatives with transparent and user-satisfying options. It can be Plinko game right here, on our Pokiesurf website, Plinko XY, Anubis Plinko, and Stake Plinko.

Play Plinko Responsibly

Plinko Australia Bonuses

If you play Plinko online on a casino website, it means that the game is considered qualified for casino bonuses. As a rule, most bonuses – sign-up, deposit match, no deposit promos – can work with all the games on offer (except Free Spins: they are created for slot games only). The thing that will need your attention is the game contribution percentage when you start playing the bonus winnings through. Different games contribute different amounts of played-through money to the wagering requirement, and Plinko as not a standard casino game can have special rules. So, we always suggest checking out the terms and conditions – general for bonuses and more specific – for the Plinko game.

Right now, we suggest you take advantage of one of the following bonuses suitable for Australian players:

Casino

Deposit Bonuses

Notes

Pokiesurf casino

Up to $4,000 in bonus credits and 100 free spins across 4 deposits.

1st Deposit: 150% bonus up to $1,000 and 100 Free Spins.

2nd to 4th Deposit: Each provides a 100% bonus up to $1,000.

Wagering Requirement: 40x.

Min Deposit: $20.

Security: Uses TST Labs testing services and holds a Curacao license.

Withdrawal Time: about 2 business days.

Lucky Green casino

First Deposit: 150% up to A$1,000 + 25 Free Spins.

Subsequent Deposits: Offers include a 125% match up to A$1,000 and 25 free spins, and a 175% match up to A$1,000 and 75 free spins.

Wagering Requirements: 45x.

Min Deposit: 25 AUD.

Withdrawal Limit: 500 AUD per day.

Customer Support: Available 24/7.

Number of Games: Over 500​.

Spinstralia

First Deposit: 150% up to 500 AUD + 50 Free Spins.

Second to Fourth Deposit: 100% up to 500 AUD.

Wagering Requirement: 40x.

Min Deposit: 25 AUD.

Over 300 pokies including progressive jackpots.

Withdrawal Limit: AU$500 per day.

Payout Rate: Average of 96%.

The best online casinos for Plinko gambling

We suggest you play Plinko online on these online casino websites in 2024:

  • Pokiesurf online casino;
  • Lucky Green;
  • Spinstralia.

These websites cater to Aussie gamblers, they offer regular bonuses and tournaments, and you can play Plinko there for real money or for free.

How to win – Plinko strategies

If you are looking for the only right answer on how to win in Plinko or any other casino game of chance, the only right answer is this one: no real strategy exist that will ensure your constant and absolute success. These are games of chance, they are under the control of randomness, that’s why you have to just understand how they work and be smart about your gambling and bankroll.

  1. Understanding the game mechanics of Plinko is the most crucial thing to do. Accept the fact that the randomness factor is what makes the game spin and move. Make peace with the idea that you can’t influence it no matter what you do.
  2. Check out the payout structure of the Plinko variation you are going to play.
  3. Use a free demo play to test the game and experiment. Change the bet amount, risk levels, and the number of rows.
  4. Play many times and collect statistics. Which drops have brought you the best results?
  5. Set a fixed gambling budget and don’t go over it.
  6. Adjust your bet: smaller bets will bring you more trials, and that is the only thing that can work with a game of chance – the law of large numbers. This means in the long run, the outcomes should align with the expected distribution of the slots.
  7. Higher paying slots are typically fewer and riskier. Assess if the lower probability of hitting a high-value slot aligns with your risk tolerance.
  8. Play for fun and for fun only never let Plinko gambling become a way to make money.
  9. Take a break whenever you start getting strong emotions: frustration, excitement, tiredness. You must always play cool.
  10. Try out different versions of Plinko and find the ones that have suitable extra features and bonus rounds. Always explore for free: play demos.

We hope you got the main idea: a casino game is a game of chance and their initial purpose is to bring their creators profit. Don’t think you can outsmart them, play responsibly, play for fun. Our in-depth guide on Plinko is here to help you.

Compare Plinko Games

Here, we will compare the most popular Plinko variations that you can find online: Plinko games produced by BGaming, Spribe, Hacksaw, and Stake.

Aspect

BGaming's Plinko

Spribe's Plinko

Hacksaw's Plinko

Stake's Plinko

Developer

BGaming

Spribe

Hacksaw Gaming

Stake Originals

RTP (Return to Player)

99%

97%

Up to 98.98%

99% or 97%

Release Date

2019

January 2021

Not specified

Not specified

Gameplay Mechanics

Pyramid-shaped labyrinth, numbers at the bottom, balls drop from top

Balls descend through pins, land in colored boxes with multipliers

Players choose risk level and number of rows, ball drops onto pyramid

Pyramid-shaped layout, white dots, adjustable rows (8-16), ball or group of balls fall into multipliers

Risk Levels

Adjustable (Low, Medium, High)

Low, Medium, High risk, color-coded balls

Low, Medium, High risk levels

Low, Medium, High risk levels

Rows

8 to 18 rows, selectable

12, 14, or 16 rows

8 to 16 rows

8 to 16 rows

Betting Range

Not specified

$0.10 to $100

£0.10 to £100

€0.01 to €200, $0.01 to $200, 0.00000001 BTC to 0.1 BTC, other crypto options

Max Payout

x1000 of the bet

x555 (high risk)

3,843x the bet

Up to 1,000x the bet

Unique Features

Provable fairness feature, customizable settings

Auto-play functionalities, risk and line selection, default betting range

Simple gameplay, lots of bet settings, option to set number of rows and risk level

Autoplay, risk management options, customizable settings

Mobile Compatibility

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Platforms Available

Various online casinos

Various online casinos

Numerous online casinos

Stake com and associated platforms

As for the online and offline Plinko game versions, there are also some similarities and differences. Let’s have a look.

Aspect

Online Plinko

Offline (Game Show) Plinko

Origin

Derived from the game show version, adapted for online play

Originated on "The Price Is Right" in the 1980s

Gameplay

Players drop a virtual ball or chip onto a pyramid of pegs

Contestants drop a physical disc or chip down a peg-filled board

Board Layout

Pyramid-shaped with varying number of pegs (8 to 16 rows)

Large vertical structure with pegs arranged in a triangular pattern

Prize Slots

Multiple slots with varying multipliers at the bottom

Several slots at the bottom, each corresponding to a different cash value

Risk Levels

Low, medium, and high-risk options affecting payouts

Not typically a feature, as it's a straightforward game of chance

Bet Amounts

Flexible betting options, often in different cryptocurrencies

No betting, contestants play for cash prizes

Max Win/Payout

Varies, can be significant (e.g., 1000x multiplier)

Varies; on "The Price Is Right," it has ranged from $0 to $50,000

Randomness & Fairness

Provably fair systems with random number generators

Physical randomness as the chip bounces off pegs

Player Interaction

Primarily digital interaction, individual play

Physical interaction with the game, audience engagement

Accessibility

Available on various online platforms, playable anytime

Exclusive to game show appearances, limited contestant opportunities

Strategies

Strategies like choosing peg numbers and risk level

Primarily luck-based, with minimal strategic input

Features

Auto mode, hot keys, and other online game features

The iconic game board, live audience, and show-host interactions

All in all, Plinko is another game of chance that can engage some players and be ignored by others. We advise everyone who plays it to start with informing themselves about its game mechanics and principles of games of chance in general, learning about responsible gambling, getting a healthy attitude to playing casino games, and setting limits. You can play Plinko online on our Pokiesurf website – for real money and for free. Good luck!

FAQ
Plinko games offer competitive RTP rates, typically ranging from 96% to 99%. The specific number will depend on the game developer.
Plinko is considered low-volatile. In comparison to other casino games and similar games online, Plinko pays out quite frequently and in moderate amounts. The volatility level also depends on the risk level you set, with higher levels adding more unexpected turns to the game.

In high-risk settings with 16 pegs, a 0.0001 ball drop can yield a 1000x payout. The max win can reach up to 420 times the bet, with minimum bets starting as low as $0.1 and maximum bets up to $50-100​​.

On "The Price is Right," some of the biggest Plinko jackpots are $50,000 (won by Phillip Sheppard in 2010) and $212,880 (hit by Brandon Gray in 2008). The best monetary win recorded online was €615.24 with a best multiplier win of 238.9x.

Yes, you can. If you play a real money game on a trustworthy website. However, remember that winning at a game of chance has lower odds than losing because of the House Edge. And as for the odds of each Plinko throw, we have talked about it a lot and in detail in the guide above. Check it out!
Yes, most online casinos provide players with such an option. If you see a DEMO / TRIAL / FREE button on the game, bravely hit it – it will mean that you are playing the game for free: no real money deposits, no account settings needed. Don’t waste this chance away: use demo modes, play around with the game’s settings, risk levels and bet sizes, and you’ll feel much more at ease when you start playing for real money.
Yes, but not everywhere. Many online casinos do offer their players crypto payment options, and some Plinko websites even specialize in providing crypto Plinko games only. But this option is not a must: you have to do research and find the place.

Yes, if you are playing on a trustworthy and licensed platform with an impeccable reputation.

No game of chance is easy to win. The initial purpose of casino games, including Plinko, is to bring their creators profit. Don’t think you can outsmart them. Let’s turn to pure statistics: the odds of the chip landing in the first or last peg (with the highest payouts) are just 0.000015258, while the odds for the middle pegs are much higher. In Plinko, the odds of landing in the outer slots are about 5%, about 18% — for middle slots, and 12% — for the center slots.
1) Understanding the game mechanics of Plinko is the most crucial thing to do. 2) Accept the fact that the randomness factor is what makes the game spin and move. 3) Check out the payout structure of the Plinko variation you are going to play. 4) Use a free demo mode to test the game and experiment. 5) Play many times and collect statistics. 6) Set a fixed gambling budget and don’t go over it. 7) Adjust your bet: smaller bets will bring you more trials, and that is the only thing that can work with a game of chance – the law of large numbers. 8) Play for fun and for fun only. 9) Take a break whenever you start getting strong emotions. 10) Try out different versions of Plinko and find the ones that have suitable extra features and bonuses. 11) Always explore for free: play demos.
Yes, many online casinos make their websites mobile compatible, and the Plinko game will adjust to your smartphone or tablet. Plus, there are numerous Plinko apps available on Google Play and App store. The latter usually offer fun, free games that won’t allow you to deposit and withdraw real money.
Yes, you can get yourself into the Price is Right studio to join 2024's host of the show – Drew Carey and fight for the best prizes.
Yes, but not all of them. Please, always check the game’s feedback from real players when you are downloading an app.
Real money online gambling is restricted for Australian players under 18.
It totally depends on your personal preferences. We’ve covered the main features of the most popular Plinko variations (BGaming's, Spribe’s, Hacksaw's, Stake's) above in our article. Plus, the best Plinko game is always the safe one: choose the platform wisely.

Yes, if you are playing on a trustworthy and licensed platform with an impeccable reputation.

But don;t forget about the statistics: you are more likely to lose than to win, and the odds are not in your favour.

If you are playing the Plinko variation with 16 slots, then

the probability of landing in the 1st/16th slot = 0.195%; in the 2nd/15th slot = 1.758%; the 3rd/14th slot = 7.031%; in the 4th/13th slot = 16.406%; the 5th/12th slot = 24.609%, etc.

You can do it on reputable casino websites 2024 for Aussie players like PokieSurf online casino, Lucky Green, or Spinstralia. To play for real money, you will need to create an account and top it up with a minimum deposit. You can also visit the Price is Right TV show and play the offline Plinko version for real money there 😉.
Updated: 13/06/2024
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