Introduction to Oktober Cash
Oktober Cash is a casino slot from Playtech that celebrates the world’s largest Volkfest, a term for an event held in a German-speaking country. While many may think that Oktoberfest is only about a large quantity of beer, it is actually more of a fair, with attractions such as carnival games and rollercoasters. The original Oktoberfest began in 1810 and has been held annually in Munich since then. We in the slot industry usually see a few seasonal themed releases around this time, and this year Playtech decided to join in with Oktober Cash. This game is also somewhat centered around beer, thanks to its Beer Collect Symbols being the core feature of its gameplay loop. However, the gameplay loop is relatively simple and straightforward, with most wins and prizes coming from collecting Cash and Diamond Jackpot Coins, and the bonus game unlocking more Collect Symbols and placing them on the playing grid. So, tag along if you want to experience a centuries-old traditional festival, or just play a game themed around beer, as we go on the hunt for the max win of 2,000X the bet.
Playtech celebrates this year’s Oktoberfest with Beer Collect Symbols and plenty of prizes.
Theme, Gameplay, & Payouts
Oktober Cash is a video slot from Playtech with 5 Reels, 3 Rows, and 30 Paylines. You can choose between making a Min.bet of 0.1 and a Max.bet of 100. Oktober Cash comes with a lower-than-average RTP of 95.46%, low volatility, and a rather low max win of 2,000X the bet.
As the title would suggest, and as we discussed in the introduction, this game is set at Oktoberfest, with a vibrant, old German town in the background, its streets filled with festivities. Beers take the role of Wild Symbols, and kellnerin, also known as the beer waitresses, take the role of the Beer Collect Symbols. You can play the game on most notepads, mobiles, and desktops.
Wins are made by landing at least 3 identical symbols on adjacent lines, forming a payline starting from the leftmost reel. The lower-paying symbols are J, Q, K, and A. Creating a win with 5 of the same symbols will pay out 1.5X the bet. The higher-paying symbols are pretzels, sausages, an accordion, a hat, and a keg of beer. Landing a win with 5 of the same symbols pays out 2.5X to 6X the bet. The Special Symbols include Beer Collects, Wilds, Coins, Free Spin Coins, and Diamonds, all of which we will go over in the Feature section.
Special Features & Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot Oktober Cash?
You can win up to 2,000X the bet.
What features are available in the slot Oktober Cash?
The features are Wild Symbol, Beer Collect, Free Spins, Ante Bet, and Feature Buy.
Wild Symbol
Wild Symbols help form winning combinations by being able to substitute for all paying symbols except Coin, Diamond, Free Spin, and Beer Collect Symbols.
Beer Collect
The Beer Collect Symbol can appear on reel 5 and will collect any type of Coin Symbol that can appear. The different Coin Symbols are as follows:
Cash Coin Symbol = Awards a prize ranging from 1X to 15X the bet.
Diamond Coin Symbol = Awards a random Jackpot ranging from Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand.
Free Spin Coin Symbol = Awards the Free Spins bonus game, with each Coin awarding a random amount of Spins. Each Free Spin Coin can award 1 to 10 spins.
When a spin lands without a Beer Collect Symbol, there’s a chance to trigger the Beer Nudge, making reel 5 nudge downwards until it reveals the Beer Collect.
Free Spins
Awarded by collecting Free Spin Coin Symbols, with spins being the total number of spins awarded from the coins. During the bonus game, Beer Collect Symbols can appear on all reels and will stick to the playing grid, with each Coin Prize being awarded to each Beer Collect Symbol.
Ante Bet
By turning on the Ante Bet, you increase your chances of landing Beer Collect Symbols, but at the cost of increasing your current bet by 1.2X.
Feature Buy
Through the Feature Buy, you can instantly trigger the bonus game for a price based on the current bet.
100X = Awards the Free Spins bonus game with a minimum of 6 spins.
Final Thoughts on Oktober Cash
Oktober Cash is a fun seasonal release thanks to its theme and visuals, however, it’s not anything new, as this near-exact setting has been used plenty of times over the last decade in other Oktoberfest-themed releases, as seen with games like Lucky Lager X9990 and Blondes & Beers. This means that, combined with its relatively straightforward gameplay loop, means that Oktober Cash isn’t exactly an extraordinary release, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun seasonal spins. When it comes to its visuals, the game isn’t pulling in any awards, as it’s more or less just a glossy and vibrant release with nothing that really stands out.
Gameplay-wise, Oktober Cash is a relatively standard Cash Collect game inspired by older releases, with a simple gameplay loop that has long been a favorite for many. If you’re a fan of more straightforward mechanics, then this foundation might be what you’re looking for, as it is as simple as landing Beer Collect Symbols alongside any type of Special Coin Symbol to be awarded prizes. Outside of that, there isn’t really any more depth to the game. Payout-wise, you’ll be mostly sticking to hunting Beer Collect Symbols than anything else, as Cash Prizes can go up to 25X and Jackpots up to 500X, while regular paylines are stuck at maxing out at 6X the bet. Another thing that might be dragging the game down is its stat lines, as it comes with a lower-than-average RTP and a pretty low max win of only 2,000X the bet. However, even with these reasons, we still think that many players who prefer more traditional and older formulas can enjoy Oktober Cash to its fullest, just as long as they know what to expect, as the game isn’t all that bad from certain angles.
Oktober Cash is a seasonal-themed slot release based on the German Oktoberfest, where beer flows freely, and wins come in the form of Cash Prizes and Jackpots.
