Bonus Runner

Bonus Runner Overview

For some players, there is nothing more enticing than a slot that faithfully recreates past land-based games with accuracy and deference. Stakelogic, in response to this player-driven desire, has now started to develop a range of classic online games that trigger nostalgia in the player and provide a fun and convenient gaming experience. Bonus Runner is the latest game to have been created in this format. Mechanically, this is a six-reel, five-row game with a total of 44 pay lines available. The RTP here is 95%, and the top payout that a player can achieve on one spin is 1,086x the stake. Bonus Runner is available to play on multiple platforms, including mobiles, tablets and laptops.

The features of this game start with a classic wild bonus. The wild icon can substitute for other symbols in the game to help score more frequent wins. Wilds also have their symbol value and pay out 5x the stake for three on a pay line. The other feature in this game is the free spins bonus. This feature is triggered when players land three or more bonus scatter icons on the board simultaneously. The more scatters you land to trigger this feature; the more free spins will be awarded to you. In the free spins round, wilds are sticky. Finally, there is also a star icon instant cash win bonus. All features will be explained in more detail later on in the review.

Theme and Symbols

The theme for Bonus Runner is the classic slot game. By this, we mean that this game is styled with inspiration from the original slot machines that were found in real casinos and pubs across the country. These games usually had a simple reel set with a traditional feel. This also extends to the symbols that are used here. Players will mostly see fruity symbols with the occasional golden bell or stars, which overlay some regular icons. In every way possible, Stakelogic has tried to keep things as simple and traditional as possible, making for a game that feels comforting and familiar to the long-time gambler.

The background used in this game depicts a casino floor. Behind the playing board is a blurred image of a range of other casino games, mostly slot machines. Their bright, glitzy lights give the impression of energy and fun. However, because there are no people in this image, the scene seems oddly eery and a little disquieting. If the designer was trying to imbue the game with a little of the buzzy atmosphere and chatter that comes with a casino, they should have put a few more people in this scene and maybe a little dynamism rather than just a flat image of an empty casino.
The playing board has been styled to look just like a classic casino game with a standard reel set and a black backing.

The symbols are split into low-paying, high-paying and special symbols. The low-paying icons are the oranges, plums, pears, bells, strawberries, grapes, melons, and sevens. The sevens are the most valuable of these, paying 2x the stake for the top combination. On the other hand, the more valuable symbols are the stars which pay out at 5x your bet for a combination. The specials here are the wilds, the bonus scatters, and the star overlays, which sit on top of other symbols to boost their value.

Game Play

Bonus Runner is played on a 6-reel, 5-row machine with 44 fixed pay lines. To win combinations, players must land three or more matching symbols on pay lines moving from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel.
The betting range for Bonus Runner is 20p to £400 per spin. To adjust their bet levels, players can toggle their stakes up and down using the tool located at the bottom left-hand side of the screen.

Further information, including a short tutorial and a display of the paytable, can be found via the menu button in the right-hand corner of the screen. The spin and auto spin buttons are located in the centre of the screen.

Volatility for this slot is rated in the medium to high range. The return to player percentage for Bonus Runner is 95%, which is below average. The biggest payout that players can win on one spin is 1,086x your stake.

Features

The first feature in this game is the wild bonus. This bonus pertains to the wild icons, which can substitute for other symbols on the board to score more wins.
The next feature included in this game is the free spins round, triggered when players land between three and six bonus scatters on the reels at the same time. Do this, and you will receive between 10 and 25 free spins. During these free spins, all the wilds that land become sticky and then move down one position for every spin. If you run out of free spins before all the wilds have left the board, the game will give you re-spins until all wilds have departed.

You'll notice that some symbols overlain with a white star throughout the game. Land these on a pay line, and the payout will be much higher than regular symbols.
This game also has a progressive jackpot that could be won at any time on any spin. Finally, this game also offers a bonus buy option that allows players to purchase access to the free spins round. However, this is not available in the UK.

Conclusion

Classic gaming with a modern digital twist, this game is designed for a niche audience who will really enjoy this game's old-school aesthetics and classic features. However, things aren't great from a potential win point of view. The RTP is low, the max win is pretty poor, and the features don't help that much when it comes to trying to recoup some of your spending. Then again, if you win that undisclosed progressive payout, you may come home with a huge bag of cash. Take all this into consideration before you give this game a spin. We suggest you to try also Bigger Bass Bonanza from our free slot collection.