About the game
Platooners is a slot by Elk Studios, released in 2018. It has a 5×3 grid, an RTP of 96.30%, high volatility and a maximum win of 2,500× the stake.
Elk Studios also makes high-volatility slots with Free Spins, such as Pirots 3 and Pirots 4.
Keep in mind
- Modest top prize — max win 2,500×
- High volatility — long dry spells are normal
How to play Platooners
Setting up
Platooners is a video slot developed by Elk Studios. The game has a 5×3 grid and operates with paylines, which means wins pay along fixed lines across the reels. The slot is themed around military, war, and comedy, providing a distinct setting for gameplay. To begin playing, simply load the game and spin the reels to get started.
How wins work
Wins are formed based on paylines, where matching symbols land on predetermined patterns to create a win. The slot includes wild symbols, which substitute for others to complete wins, and free spins as features.
Bonus round
The game offers a free spins feature. When triggered, players are awarded a set number of free spins, allowing them to play additional rounds without using their own stake.
What to expect
Platooners has high volatility, so payouts can be less frequent but larger when they occur. The maximum win is 2500x the stake. The RTP is 96.3%, which reflects the theoretical long-term average payout percentage from the total amount wagered.
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Screenshots
Symbols and payouts
| Symbol | Pays, × bet |
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BonusBonus |
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WildWild |
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 Dog tagsRegular |
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 KnifeRegular |
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 BinocularsRegular |
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 Med kit bagRegular |
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 JRegular |
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 QRegular |
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 KRegular |
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 ARegular |
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Count of matching symbols and the pay as a multiple of the total bet. A dash means the pays could not be checked against the game client.
Special symbols & features
- Bonus game trigger
- Three or more bonus scatter symbols trigger the Platooners vs. Snakes of Fortune bonus game, with extra scatters adding more Platooner attacks per round.
- Wild substitution
- Wild symbols substitute for any other symbol on a connecting payline except the bonus scatter.
- Action Spins platooners
- Randomly triggered Platooners grant special Action Spins features.
- Rockets feature
- Rockets cover reels 1 and 3 with identical symbols for one spin.
- Snakes of Fortune levels
- The Snakes of Fortune bonus game levels up to increase payouts, difficulty and value.
- 178 ways to win
- Wins pay on 178 connecting paylines.
Game controls
- Settings
- Opens the settings menu.
- Promotions
- Opens the promotions section.
From the game’s own rules screen, checked · How we check data
How the game works
Paylines — 5×3 grid
Wins pay along fixed lines across the reels.
Wilds
Wild symbols substitute for others to complete wins.
Free Spins
A bonus round of spins that cost nothing, usually triggered by scatters.
