BANANA ROCK SLOT REVIEW

If you've ever wondered what a club in Ibiza would look like if it were taken over by snazzily dressed primates, the Banana Rock slot machine is your answer. Although we doubt too many people ever wondered about this hypothetical scenario, it seems that Play'n GO gave this some good thought.

The Banana Rock slot is a high-variance game with five reels, three rows and 10 paylines. The RTP (Return to Player) stands at 96.60% at the time of writing.

EXPLORE THE BANANA ROCK SLOT 

With five speakers thumping out beats around the grid and some vegetation thereunder, it is safe to say that Banana Rock isn't your average video slot. Although the game is painted in a synthwave palette, showcased by neon lights and bright colours, the sounds are of the pop-rock category. In fact, you'll grow pretty tired of the in-game sound unless you're a fan of that genre.

Overall, Banana Rock is a real looker. The intricate symbols really go to show that Play'n GO took their sweet time with this slot, and it paid off nicely in the end.

ABOUT THE GAME 

Here's what you need to know before you start playing Banana Rock.

STEP 1: HOW TO BET

In order to play Banana Rock, you must first set your stake sizes. The min. bet in this game stands at €0.10, whereas the max. bet is €50, or currency equivalent. Once you've set your stake, you can go ahead and spin the reels! Keep in mind that the amount you net will be proportional to your stake value.

If you'd like to speed things up, the Banana Rock slot includes the Autoplay function that can keep things moving without having to spin the reels yourself. For more information about how these features can be activated on your device, consult the game rules. Please play responsibly and impose a loss limit or maximum win limit if you think that it is required.

STEP 2: LEARN THE SYMBOLS

Banana Rock includes some very peculiar symbols. Apart from the standard jack through ace, we have the members of the Banana Rock band. The band members are: the percussionist, the double bass player, the keyboardist, the drummer and the guitarist. If you land five guitarist symbols across a full payline, you'll be awarded 40x your stake.

The game's Wild symbol is represented by a golden disc with "Wild" written on it (called Vinyl Wilds or Rock 'N' Rollin Wild). The Scatter symbol also takes the form of a golden disc but it shows the Banana Rock band logo on it (called Banana Rock symbols). Some believe that this is the band's lead singer; the design works well either way.

STEP 3: CHECK OUT THE SPECIAL FEATURES

The game stands out in more ways than one. One way it does this is through its special bonus features which you can find more about below.

RE-SPIN FEATURE

Landing two or more Rock 'N' Rollin Wild symbols will unlock the Re-spin feature, which can greatly help you create winning combinations. The triggering symbols will remain fixed to their position.

While the reels respin, the rightmost Rock 'N' Rollin Wild symbol will start moving vertically across the reels towards the leftmost Wild, creating a trail of other Wilds in its path. This Wild line can help you land winning paylines without having to click the spin button!

FREE SPINS FEATURE

The Free Spins round is where the greatest entertainment can be found. You'll have to land two Scatters on reels one and five to unlock it, and you'll be awarded 10 free spins. Each Scatter landing during the Free Spins feature will grant you another free spin.

Once you've unlocked this feature, your aim will be to collect the individual band members by landing the respective stacked symbol covering the entire reel. Doing so will add a multiplier to the meter above so that landing the respective band member symbols will give you better wins. The maximum multiplier is 5x.

Once your free spins finish, you'll be granted what is called an Encore Spin, which is simply a guaranteed-win spin. Only band member symbols will appear in the Encore Spin and all the multipliers earned in the Free Spins feature will be applied to the Encore Spin. The maximum multiplier in the Encore Spin stands at 25x your stake.

PLAY THE BANANA ROCK DEMO

How could we close off this Banana Rock review without a mention of the demo mode? As always, we recommend to start playing the demo before trying some spins with your own money. If you're not sure what demos are, stick around!

The demo mode is a gaming mode available in all the best online casinos that includes all the same features and mechanics you can expect when digging into the actual gameplay. The only difference is that you won’t be able to bag real cash prizes when testing out the free slots. 

The slot provider — in this case, Play'n GO — allocates demo players a virtual money bankroll to spin this game for free. Although demos offer the same payout as the base game, players won’t be able to collect any of the winnings they earn in the demo. Nevertheless, this free-play version of the game is a great way to try some test spins before you try winning real money in the base game.

Remember that registration may be required to take the demo for a spin. Also, depending on your jurisdiction, you may be asked to complete the verification process of your account to access the demos. In cases where verification is not necessary, you may be able to play as a visitor without having to sign in — terms apply.

OUR THOUGHTS

Banana Rock isn't your ordinary video slot, and that alone makes it worth checking it out. That said, this Play'n GO slot is packed with potential since any single spin can turn your fortune around. The Free Spins round takes the win potential to a whole other level, especially with the Encore Spin at the end to tie things up neatly.

All in all, Banana Rock is a very solid release that any slot player will enjoy playing. Whether your monkeying around will result in any banana fortunes will be up to your luck, of course.

RULE BREAKDOWN

Banana Rock was developed by Play'n GO. It contains five reels, three rows and ten winning paylines.

• The min. bet in this slot stands at €0.10, whereas the max. bet is €50, or currency equivalent.
• This slot includes a variety of different symbols: jack through ace, the percussionist, the bass player, the keyboardist, the drummer and the guitarist. The game's Wild symbol is represented by a golden disc with "Wild" written on it, while the Scatter symbol also takes the form of a golden disc but it shows the Banana Rock band logo on it.
• This slot includes two features: Re-spins and Free Spins. Landing two or more Rock 'N' Rollin Wild symbols will unlock the Re-spin feature. While the reels respin, the rightmost Rock 'N' Rollin Wild symbol will start moving vertically across the reels towards the leftmost Wild, creating a Wild line to help you land more wins.
• The Free Spins feature requires two Scatters on reels one and five. In this round, landing the stacked symbol of any band member will add a multiplier to the meter above so that landing the respective band member symbols will give you better wins. Each collection adds 2x to the meter above the reels.
• The RTP of Banana Rock is 96.60%. The RTP is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change.