Pokie styles and how they suit a voucher budget
Classic low-volatility games. Starburst is the textbook example: ten paylines that pay both ways, expanding wilds and a low-medium volatility rating. It suits short, relaxed sessions on a A$10 or A$20 voucher.
Book-style pokies. Book of Dead and Legacy of Dead from Play'n GO use a free spins round with one expanding symbol. Both are rated high volatility in our base, with long quiet stretches and occasional large features. Better with a bigger balance and a smaller stake.
Tumbling and scatter-pays games. Pragmatic Play's Sweet Bonanza (96.48% RTP) and Gates of Olympus (96.50%) pay for clusters anywhere on the screen and remove winning symbols so new ones drop in. Our base does not confirm a volatility rating or maximum win for either, so we do not quote one.
Megaways and high-volatility titles. Buffalo King Megaways (96.52%, high) and Sugar Rush (96.50%, high) can change the number of ways to win on every spin or build multipliers. They are exciting, but they can empty a small voucher fast.
Fishing-feature pokies. Big Bass Bonanza and Big Bass Splash (both 96.71%) collect money symbols during free spins. Big Bass Splash is listed as medium volatility.
Pokies and bonus wagering
If you take a welcome bonus, pokies usually count 100% towards wagering, while table games often count less or not at all. Bonus terms may also exclude specific high-RTP or jackpot pokies from wagering, and the max bet rule applies to every spin: A$5 at Ripper, A$7.50 at Cleobetra and 21Bit. Check the excluded games list before you choose what to play with bonus money.