3 Clown Monty

3 Clown Monty, developed by Play'n GO, is a circus-themed slot with a melancholic twist. The game centers around a troupe of clowns who struggle to entertain their audience, often being driven out of town for their lackluster performances. This creates a unique atmosphere that blends comedy with pathos, setting it apart from typical cheerful circus slots.

The main characters are the three clown performers, each with distinct appearances and wistful expressions. Alongside them is Bite-E, a 160kg gorilla in a ruff who serves as the wild symbol. The background depicts a shabby, run-down circus tent, reinforcing the theme of a struggling show.

Core Game and Mechanics

3 Clown Monty is played on a 5×3 grid with 10 fixed paylines. The game's volatility is rated 9/10, indicating a highly volatile math model. Players can bet between 0.10 and 100 units per spin.

The paytable consists of nine regular symbols: four card suits as low-paying symbols, cream pies and clown mobiles as mid-value symbols, and the three clown characters as high-value symbols. Winning combinations are formed by landing three or more matching symbols on adjacent reels, starting from the leftmost reel.

The RTP of the game varies, with the highest setting at 96.23%. However, operators can choose lower RTP settings, going as low as 84.23%, so players should check the specific version they're playing.

Bonus Features

1. Multiplier Meter:
   • In the base game, this feature can randomly activate.
   • When active, wild symbols become Multiplier Wilds with values ranging from x2 to x25.
   • Any win involving a Multiplier Wild is increased by its displayed value.
2. Dealers Choice:
   • Triggered when 2 scatter symbols land on the reels.
   • The feature either adds another scatter symbol or 2-6 wild symbols to the reels.
   • If the Multiplier Meter is active, added wilds can be Multiplier Wilds.
3. Free Spins:
   • Activated by landing 3 or more scatter symbols.
   • Players participate in a pick-me style bonus to determine the number of free spins (5-12).
   • During free spins, the Multiplier Meter is always active, and all wilds are Multiplier Wilds.
4. Monty Spins:
   • This is a nested feature within the Free Spins round.
   • Triggered when 2 or more scatters appear during free spins.
   • Players pick to win 4-9 Monty Spins.
   • In Monty Spins, the Multiplier Meter value is fixed for the duration.
   • All Multiplier Wilds become sticky during this feature.
   • At the end of Monty Spins, there's a chance to win +3 extra Monty Spins or return to regular free spins.

The most notable aspect of 3 Clown Monty is its nested bonus structure, particularly the Monty Spins within the Free Spins round. This feature-within-a-feature design, combined with sticky Multiplier Wilds, creates the potential for massive wins. The game's maximum win potential of 20,000x the stake is remarkably high for a Play'n GO slot, making it an attractive option for high-volatility enthusiasts.