Pearl O Plinko Mermaid Cove

Pearl O Plinko Mermaid Cove Game Overview

You’re always on thin ice when you try to make a spin of something that’s well-established and considered a classic. The good old Plinko is an institution in the world of online entertainment, so few have dared to rework it, and usually without much success. But to my surprise, Quickspin’s Pearl O Plinko Mermaid Cove turned out unexpectedly good! It elevates the classic Plinko gameplay to a new level and presents it in a colorful, cartoonish setting. So, read our Pearl O Plinko Mermaid Cove game review to learn everything you want to know about this lovely game.

Pros

• Elevates Plinko to a new level and preserves the classic gameplay
• Lovely visual theme
• RTP 98.10%

Cons

• No potential for large wins

Pearl O Plinko Mermaid Cove Video Review

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Pearl O Plinko Mermaid Cove by Quickspin is a well-thought-out and well-designed spin on the classic, widely beloved Plinko game. It preserves the original game mechanic but adds a few additional features, including two types of bonus games, and moves the game from a simple, monochrome background to a fantasy setting.

Theme

I don’t know exactly if there’s any specific connection between Plinko and the mermaids of the deep blue waters, but the combination definitely turned out well. The reason for such a choice may be simply because the fantasy ocean theme has so much potential for a wholesome game setting. It has a bunch of widely recognizable symbols, such as treasure chests, clams, pearls, pirate ships, whirlpools, tentacles, mermaids, and so on. For example, the Plinko balls are designed as pearls, while the winning slots at the bottom are displayed as treasure chests.

Graphics, Sounds and Animations

The game features a soft, brightly colored, cartoonish visual style. The color palette primarily consists of blue and purple tones of the deep ocean, complemented by the deep green of the vegetation and the shimmering gold of the treasure chests. The soundtrack that follows the gameplay sounds like something out of a pirate adventure movie. It may feel a bit too dramatic for this laid-back, casual game, but it still adds a delightful touch.

RTP, Payout and Volatility

Pearl O Plinko Mermaid Cove boasts an amazing RTP of 98.10%, one of the highest among casino games. However, no specific max win is stated, and it’s apparent that you can’t really achieve large wins in this game.

Gameplay

The gameplay of Pearl O Plinko Mermaid Cove follows classic Plinko mechanics with some additional elements, which I’ll cover in the next section. Your main task is to choose how many Plinko balls to drop in a single round and set the stake per ball. You can drop up to 100 balls per round, with stakes ranging from 0.10 to 100 per ball (or 150 with the Extra Bet). However, the total stake per round is capped at 700. After setting your preferences, sit back and watch as the Plinko balls do their dance toward the treasure chests at the bottom.

The base game board features one reward gate, two bonus whirlpools, a relaunch pot, and treasure chests with values ranging from 0.20x to 5x.

Features

Pearl O Plinko Mermaid Cove includes both redesigned versions of the classic Plinko game elements and some completely new features, including two bonus games.

Reward Gates

When the Plinko ball passes through the reward gate, it claims the displayed reward but continues its journey.

Reward Chests

When the Pinko ball hits the reward chest, it claims the reward and stops.

Relaunch Pots

When the Plinko ball falls into the pot, it launches back to the top of the Plinko board to drop again.

Bonus Whirlpools

When the Plinko ball hits it, the whirlpool sucks it in and moves it to the next bonus game.

Bonus Tentacle

The tentacle grabs the Plinko ball and throws it to a separate field where it can hit more rewards. It appears only in the Mermaid Cove bonus game.

Bonus Games

There are two bonus games in Pearl O Plinko Mermaid Cove. To activate the first one, balls must land in the bonus whirlpools during the base game. The number of balls that enter the whirlpools determines how many you can use in the first bonus game. This same mechanism applies when progressing from the first bonus game to the second.

• Kraken Peninsula is the first bonus game. The triangular Plinko board of the base game is replaced with a narrow, evenly shaped one. Instead of the left-right arrangement in the base game, award chests, relaunchers, and bonus whirlpools are positioned vertically from top to bottom. The award values increase as balls descend, ranging from 0.50x to 25x.
• Mermaid Cove is the second bonus game. The board returns to its triangular shape and includes 3 reward gates, a relaunch pot, and a bonus tentacle. Reward chests are positioned only at the bottom, with values from 0.20x to 5x. Additionally, a separate mini board catches balls launched by the tentacle and contains more reward gates and chests with values up to 15x.

Extra Bet

Available only in the base game, the Extra Bet is a switch you can toggle on and off and adds a 3rd bonus whirlpool for 1.5x the bet per spin.

Bonus Buy

You can buy your way into the bonus games:

• Kraken Peninsula for 4x the bet.
• Mermaid Cove for 7x the bet.