Merry Money Slot Machine

Merry Money is a Barcrest video slot released in 2015, offering gamblers a 5x3 playing field with 10 fixed paylines. You can wager between £0.10 up to £500 per spin. The game has three special features — the Pick Me bonus, Win Spins, and the Halls of Plenty.

As the name implies, the game takes inspiration from Robin Hood. The backdrop is a static image of a heavily forested area with a path running through it beneath the reels. The reels are semi-transparent, allowing you to see the forest behind them. The user interface is the familiar Barcrest layout, so everything is clearly labelled and accessible.

Symbols are almost exclusively generic playing card icons — 10, J, Q, K and A — with the Merry Money logo as the one icon with unique artwork. A bag of gold is the Wild, replacing every other icon. The game has no Scatters, but two bonus symbols: an archery target with arrows for the Pick Me bonus, and the Robin Hood symbol that triggers either Win Spins or Halls of Plenty.

Gameplay and Features

The Pick Me Bonus is activated when players collect three archery targets anywhere on the reels. Players select one of three targets to reveal a win, after which the game shows what the other choices would have paid before awarding the chosen prize and ending the feature.

Collecting three Robin Hood symbols has him shooting an arrow at a target. If the arrow lands in the red area, it rewards Win Spins; if it lands in yellow, it rewards Halls of Plenty.

Win Spins takes players through a Trail of Win Spins — a large bonus wheel guiding you through a board game, with your character moving by the amount the wheel draws. Free spins are rewarded as you progress, and once the board game ends, you play the free spins you've accumulated.

Halls of Plenty has Robin Hood sneaking through doors to rob the sheriff of his valuables. Each treasure chest collected adds more cash, and the goal is to collect as many as possible before the sheriff wakes up and alerts the guards.

The largest jackpot is 250x your wager for a five-of-a-kind Merry Money symbol win. The RTP is 95.1%, which is average for video slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merry Money slots?

Merry Money is a Robin Hood-themed 5x3 video slot developed by Barcrest and released in 2015. The game features 10 fixed paylines, a Pick Me archery bonus, and a Robin Hood symbol that randomly awards either the Win Spins board game trail or the Halls of Plenty treasure hunting bonus, with a top jackpot of 250x your wager.

What is the RTP of Merry Money slots?

Merry Money has an RTP of 95.1%, which is in line with the industry average for video slots. The three distinct bonus features — the Pick Me bonus, Win Spins, and Halls of Plenty — each provide additional win opportunities beyond the base game paytable.

Can I play Merry Money for real money?

Yes, Merry Money is available as a real money slots game at online casinos carrying Barcrest titles. Bets range from £0.10 to £500 per spin across 10 fixed paylines, giving both casual players and high rollers a comfortable bet level. The three bonus features give real money players multiple routes to bigger wins.

How does the Win Spins feature work in Merry Money slots?

Win Spins is one of two outcomes when three Robin Hood symbols land and his arrow hits the red zone of the target. It takes players into a Trail of Win Spins — a board game format where a bonus wheel determines how many spaces your character moves. Free spins are accumulated as you progress through the board, and once the trail ends, all the free spins you've earned are played out in sequence.

What is the Halls of Plenty bonus in Merry Money slots?

Halls of Plenty is triggered when Robin Hood's arrow lands in the yellow zone after three Robin Hood symbols appear. Robin Hood sneaks through the sheriff's halls, and players collect treasure chests for cash prizes. The aim is to grab as many chests as possible before the sheriff wakes up and alerts the guards — bringing the bonus to an end.

How do the bonus features get triggered in Merry Money slots?

Merry Money has two trigger mechanisms. Landing three archery target symbols anywhere on the reels activates the Pick Me bonus, where players choose one of three targets to reveal a cash prize. Landing three Robin Hood symbols triggers a shot at an archery target — a red zone hit leads to Win Spins, while a yellow zone hit leads to Halls of Plenty, making the outcome of this trigger a bonus in itself.