Money Train 5 Pulls Into the Station — Relax Gaming Revives Its Flagship Series
Relax Gaming has surprised the industry by launching Money Train 5, the latest entry in a slot series that was explicitly billed as finished after part 4. Originally debuting in 2019, the Money Train franchise has become one of the most recognised names in online slots, and it appears Relax Gaming isn’t done with it just yet.
According to a review from Bigwinboard, Money Train 5 sets its dystopian story back on Earth — though a version of the planet choking under clouds of smoke and environmental collapse. It’s a stark visual shift from part 4, which headed off-world entirely, and part 3’s sci-fi future setting. Each instalment has carved out its own aesthetic niche, and this one leans into an apocalyptic atmosphere that grows darker as the train progresses through stations during the free spins round.
Two Modes, One Familiar Engine
The game gives players a choice between Standard Mode and Ultra Mode, with Ultra offering double the win cap. Specific mechanical differences beyond that aren’t fully detailed in the game rules, according to Bigwinboard’s analysis. Regardless of mode, players can expect a highly volatile experience alongside an RTP of 96.1%.
The play area is a 5x4 grid with 40 paylines. Standard mode accepts stakes between $0.10 and $20, while Ultra mode caps at $10 per spin. Card suit symbols make up the lower-value pays, with four character symbols serving as the higher-paying options. Five-of-a-kind premium combinations award between 8x and 20x the bet.
The Bonus Round: Stations, Symbols and Persistence
The core attraction remains the hold ‘n’ win bonus, triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. The round introduces a station-progression system — each time a Ticket symbol lands, reels shift and the train advances, unlocking new features at stations 5, 10, 15 and 20. These include persistent symbols, an extra row, additional special modifiers, and a Permanent Payer at station 20.
Special symbols such as the Collector, Payer, Sniper, Necromancer, Arms Dealer and Bomber can be persistent, meaning they activate their effect on every new spin — a key mechanic for building large wins.
A Nuclear Wild feature also operates in the base game, planting bombs across the reels that detonate into full reel wilds when part of a winning combination.
Feature Buys
Several feature buy options are available through the Super Charge section, ranging from 10x the bet for Bonus Reels up to 2,000x for Ultra Super Free Spins. UK players should note that buy feature availability is subject to regulatory approval and may be restricted.
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