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Make A Buck slot: RTP and max win

By kaka. Released 22 Aug 2025, math version 19.
Low volatilityRTP cutMini game

Make A Buck is a low-volatility slot by kaka on Stake Engine, released 22 Aug 2025. The top payout is 20,963× the bet. It has 63 bonus buys priced at 20× to 1,400× the bet; the best returns 98.00%, so each buy costs 24× the bet on average over the long run.

Base RTP
98.00%
catalogue figure 98.000%
Max win
20,963×
of the base bet
Max win, base spins
1 in 1.12
1.01× top payout per spin
Base spin pays nothing
2.9%
of spins
Players, last 30 days
–
– wagered (Engine Insights)
The 20,963× max win can't be reached from base spins in the published math. Base spins top out at 1.01×.
The base RTP in the active version (v19) is 0.9 points lower than in an earlier version of this game (98.90%). See the version history below.

Every mode, side by side

Costs are multiples of the base bet. Odds come from the published outcome table for v19. "Returns the cost" counts rounds that pay back at least what the mode cost. Expected cost is cost × (1 − RTP): the average amount lost per round over the long run.

ModeTypeCostRTPMax winMax win oddsPays anythingReturns the costExpected cost per round
Base1Base spin1.00×98.00%1.01×1 in 1.121 in 1.031 in 1.030.02× base Simulate
Lab1Base spin1.00×98.00%10,000×1 in 100,0271 in 201 in 200.02× base Simulate
Base2Boosted spin2.00×98.00%2.02×1 in 1.26every round1 in 1.060.04× base
Lab2Boosted spin2.00×98.00%10,100×1 in 5,967,4571 in 101 in 260.04× base
Base3Boosted spin3.00×98.00%3.03×1 in 1.41every round1 in 1.090.06× base
Lab3Boosted spin3.00×98.00%10,025×1 in 5,932,2081 in 6.951 in 180.06× base
Base4Boosted spin4.00×98.00%4.04×1 in 1.59every round1 in 1.120.08× base
Lab4Boosted spin4.00×98.00%10,100×1 in 2,999,5881 in 5.371 in 140.08× base
Base1 5Boosted spin5.00×98.00%5.05×1 in 1.78–1 in 1.160.10× base Simulate
Base5Boosted spin5.00×98.00%5.05×1 in 1.78–1 in 1.160.10× base
Lab1 5Boosted spin5.00×98.00%10,010×1 in 394,2131 in 4.381 in 110.10× base Simulate
Lab5Boosted spin5.00×98.00%10,101×1 in 3,045,7321 in 4.421 in 110.10× base
Base6Boosted spin6.00×98.00%6.06×1 in 2.00–1 in 1.190.12× base
Lab6Boosted spin6.00×98.00%10,110×1 in 6,015,8251 in 3.761 in 9.480.12× base
Base7Boosted spin7.00×98.00%7.07×1 in 2.24–1 in 1.230.14× base
Lab7Boosted spin7.00×98.00%10,200×1 in 6,071,9271 in 3.311 in 8.270.14× base
Base8Boosted spin8.00×98.00%8.08×1 in 2.52–1 in 1.260.16× base
Lab8Boosted spin8.00×98.00%10,125×1 in 6,046,1241 in 2.961 in 7.260.16× base
Base9Boosted spin9.00×98.00%9.09×1 in 2.82–1 in 1.300.18× base
Lab9Boosted spin9.00×98.00%11,000×1 in 6,034,7861 in 2.701 in 6.510.18× base
Base10Boosted spin10×98.00%10×1 in 3.16–1 in 1.340.20× base
Base2 5Boosted spin10×98.00%10×1 in 3.17–1 in 1.340.20× base Simulate
Lab2 5Boosted spin10×98.00%10,101×1 in 1,181,2081 in 2.471 in 5.810.20× base Simulate
Base11Boosted spin11×98.00%11×1 in 3.56–1 in 1.380.22× base
Base12Boosted spin12×98.00%12×1 in 3.99–1 in 1.420.24× base
Base13Boosted spin13×98.00%13×1 in 4.48–1 in 1.460.26× base
Base14Boosted spin14×98.00%14×1 in 5.03–1 in 1.510.28× base
Base3 5Boosted spin15×98.00%15×1 in 5.64–1 in 1.550.30× base Simulate
Lab3 5Boosted spin15×98.00%10,137×1 in 1,190,8971 in 1.861 in 6.570.30× base Simulate
Base1 20Bonus buy20×98.00%20×1 in 10–1 in 1.800.40× base Simulate
Base4 5Bonus buy20×98.00%20×1 in 10–1 in 1.800.40× base Simulate
Lab1 20Bonus buy20×98.00%10,151×1 in 301,1891 in 1.551 in 5.030.40× base Simulate
Lab4 5Bonus buy20×98.00%11,000×1 in 598,7831 in 1.551 in 5.010.40× base Simulate
Base5 5Bonus buy25×98.00%25×1 in 18–1 in 2.080.50× base Simulate
Lab5 5Bonus buy25×98.00%10,200×1 in 1,203,6941 in 1.381 in 4.340.50× base Simulate
Base6 5Bonus buy30×98.00%30×1 in 32–1 in 2.410.60× base Simulate
Lab6 5Bonus buy30×98.00%10,212×1 in 1,199,6311 in 1.271 in 5.960.60× base Simulate
Base7 5Bonus buy35×98.00%35×1 in 56–1 in 2.790.70× base Simulate
Lab7 5Bonus buy35×98.00%10,214×1 in 1,181,9661 in 1.201 in 5.010.70× base Simulate
Base2 20Bonus buy40×98.00%40×1 in 102–1 in 3.230.80× base Simulate
Base8 5Bonus buy40×98.00%40×1 in 101–1 in 3.230.80× base Simulate
Lab2 20Bonus buy40×98.00%10,136×1 in 301,9081 in 1.151 in 5.240.80× base Simulate
Lab8 5Bonus buy40×98.00%11,000×1 in 596,9541 in 1.151 in 5.190.80× base Simulate
Base9 5Bonus buy45×98.00%45×1 in 179–1 in 3.740.90× base Simulate
Lab9 5Bonus buy45×98.00%11,000×1 in 1,202,7731 in 1.111 in 4.630.90× base Simulate
Base10 5Bonus buy50×98.00%50×1 in 324–1 in 4.331.00× base Simulate
Base11 5Bonus buy55×98.00%56×1 in 546–1 in 5.031.10× base Simulate
Base12 5Bonus buy60×98.00%61×1 in 990–1 in 5.791.20× base Simulate
Base3 20Bonus buy60×98.00%61×1 in 1,015–1 in 5.811.20× base Simulate
Lab3 20Bonus buy60×98.00%10,228×1 in 301,2851 in 1.051 in 3.941.20× base Simulate
Base13 5Bonus buy65×98.00%66×1 in 1,860–1 in 6.741.30× base Simulate
Base14 5Bonus buy70×98.00%71×1 in 3,343–1 in 7.801.40× base Simulate
Base4 20Bonus buy80×98.00%81×1 in 13,042–1 in 101.60× base Simulate
Lab4 20Bonus buy80×98.00%11,000×1 in 297,3091 in 1.021 in 3.211.60× base Simulate
Base1 100Bonus buy100×98.00%101×1 in 59,722–1 in 192.00× base Simulate
Base5 20Bonus buy100×98.00%101×1 in 299,831–1 in 192.00× base Simulate
Lab1 100Bonus buy100×98.00%10,257×1 in 60,6891 in 1.011 in 2.782.00× base Simulate
Lab5 20Bonus buy100×98.00%10,414×1 in 296,6041 in 1.011 in 2.702.00× base Simulate
Base6 20Bonus buy120×98.00%121×1 in 300,044–1 in 7.422.40× base Simulate
Lab6 20Bonus buy120×98.00%10,440×1 in 297,984every round1 in 3.222.40× base Simulate
Base7 20Bonus buy140×98.00%141×1 in 150,317–1 in 122.80× base Simulate
Lab7 20Bonus buy140×98.00%10,341×1 in 296,808every round1 in 3.642.80× base Simulate
Base8 20Bonus buy160×98.00%162×1 in 60,023–1 in 193.20× base Simulate
Lab8 20Bonus buy160×98.00%10,537×1 in 295,992every round1 in 3.853.20× base Simulate
Base9 20Bonus buy180×98.00%182×1 in 300,003–1 in 313.60× base Simulate
Lab9 20Bonus buy180×98.00%10,584×1 in 297,960every round1 in 3.913.60× base Simulate
Base10 20Bonus buy200×98.00%202×1 in 300,000–1 in 504.00× base Simulate
Base2 100Bonus buy200×98.00%202×1 in 59,930–1 in 504.00× base Simulate
Lab2 100Bonus buy200×98.00%11,151×1 in 59,586every round1 in 3.734.00× base Simulate
Base11 20Bonus buy220×98.00%222×1 in 300,000–1 in 334.40× base Simulate
Base12 20Bonus buy240×98.00%242×1 in 100,000–1 in 344.80× base Simulate
Base13 20Bonus buy260×98.00%262×1 in 300,000–1 in 535.20× base Simulate
Base14 20Bonus buy280×98.00%283×1 in 300,000–1 in 815.59× base Simulate
Base3 100Bonus buy300×98.00%303×1 in 59,780–1 in 1396.00× base Simulate
Lab3 100Bonus buy300×98.00%11,290×1 in 59,625–1 in 4.016.00× base Simulate
Base4 100Bonus buy400×98.00%403×1 in 30,140–1 in 3198.00× base Simulate
Lab4 100Bonus buy400×98.00%12,362×1 in 58,362–1 in 4.098.01× base Simulate
Base5 100Bonus buy500×98.00%504×1 in 59,686–1 in 81810.00× base Simulate
Lab5 100Bonus buy500×98.00%20,456×1 in 59,933–1 in 4.2110.00× base Simulate
Base6 100Bonus buy600×98.00%603×1 in 60,130–1 in 1,67012.00× base Simulate
Lab6 100Bonus buy600×98.00%12,652×1 in 59,102–1 in 4.1812.01× base Simulate
Base7 100Bonus buy700×98.00%701×1 in 59,972–1 in 5,45214.00× base Simulate
Lab7 100Bonus buy700×98.00%12,620×1 in 58,559–1 in 4.0914.01× base Simulate
Base8 100Bonus buy800×98.00%801×1 in 60,148–1 in 7,51816.00× base Simulate
Lab8 100Bonus buy800×98.00%20,963×1 in 60,368–1 in 4.2315.99× base Simulate
Base9 100Bonus buy900×98.00%900×1 in 60,141–1 in 60,14118.00× base Simulate
Lab9 100Bonus buy900×98.00%20,775×1 in 60,093–1 in 4.1018.00× base Simulate
Base10 100Bonus buy1,000×98.00%999×1 in 60,000––20.01× base Simulate
Base11 100Bonus buy1,100×98.00%1,098×1 in 60,000––21.99× base Simulate
Base12 100Bonus buy1,200×98.00%1,197×1 in 60,000––23.95× base Simulate
Base13 100Bonus buy1,300×98.00%1,296×1 in 60,000––26.01× base Simulate
Base14 100Bonus buy1,400×98.00%1,399×1 in 60,000––28.00× base Simulate

Work out the cost of Make A Buck bonus buys at your bet size

Version history

Base-mode RTP per published math version. Older versions stay public in the fairness API, so changes can be checked.

VersionBase RTP
v1998.000%Active
v1598.000%
v1098.900%

Frequently asked

What is the RTP of Make A Buck?

Base spins return 98.00% of the amount wagered over the long run, from the published outcome table for version 19. All 63 of its bonus buys return 98.00%.

What is the max win in Make A Buck and how likely is it?

The top payout is 20,963× the base bet. On a base spin the top payout of 1.01× lands 1 in 1.12 spins. In the Base12 100 buy (1,200×) 1,197× lands 1 in 60,000 buys.

Does Make A Buck have a bonus buy, and what does it cost?

Yes, 63 buy modes. Base1 20: 20× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.40× the base bet per buy. Base4 5: 20× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.40× the base bet per buy. Lab1 20: 20× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.40× the base bet per buy. Lab4 5: 20× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.40× the base bet per buy. Base5 5: 25× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.50× the base bet per buy. Lab5 5: 25× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.50× the base bet per buy. Base6 5: 30× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.60× the base bet per buy. Lab6 5: 30× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.60× the base bet per buy. Base7 5: 35× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.70× the base bet per buy. Lab7 5: 35× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.70× the base bet per buy. Base2 20: 40× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.80× the base bet per buy. Base8 5: 40× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.80× the base bet per buy. Lab2 20: 40× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.80× the base bet per buy. Lab8 5: 40× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.80× the base bet per buy. Base9 5: 45× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.90× the base bet per buy. Lab9 5: 45× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 0.90× the base bet per buy. Base10 5: 50× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 1.00× the base bet per buy. Base11 5: 55× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 1.10× the base bet per buy. Base12 5: 60× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 1.20× the base bet per buy. Base3 20: 60× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 1.20× the base bet per buy. Lab3 20: 60× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 1.20× the base bet per buy. Base13 5: 65× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 1.30× the base bet per buy. Base14 5: 70× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 1.40× the base bet per buy. Base4 20: 80× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 1.60× the base bet per buy. Lab4 20: 80× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 1.60× the base bet per buy. Base1 100: 100× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 2.00× the base bet per buy. Base5 20: 100× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 2.00× the base bet per buy. Lab1 100: 100× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 2.00× the base bet per buy. Lab5 20: 100× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 2.00× the base bet per buy. Base6 20: 120× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 2.40× the base bet per buy. Lab6 20: 120× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 2.40× the base bet per buy. Base7 20: 140× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 2.80× the base bet per buy. Lab7 20: 140× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 2.80× the base bet per buy. Base8 20: 160× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 3.20× the base bet per buy. Lab8 20: 160× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 3.20× the base bet per buy. Base9 20: 180× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 3.60× the base bet per buy. Lab9 20: 180× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 3.60× the base bet per buy. Base10 20: 200× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 4.00× the base bet per buy. Base2 100: 200× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 4.00× the base bet per buy. Lab2 100: 200× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 4.00× the base bet per buy. Base11 20: 220× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 4.40× the base bet per buy. Base12 20: 240× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 4.80× the base bet per buy. Base13 20: 260× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 5.20× the base bet per buy. Base14 20: 280× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 5.59× the base bet per buy. Base3 100: 300× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 6.00× the base bet per buy. Lab3 100: 300× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 6.00× the base bet per buy. Base4 100: 400× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 8.00× the base bet per buy. Lab4 100: 400× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 8.01× the base bet per buy. Base5 100: 500× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 10.00× the base bet per buy. Lab5 100: 500× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 10.00× the base bet per buy. Base6 100: 600× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 12.00× the base bet per buy. Lab6 100: 600× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 12.01× the base bet per buy. Base7 100: 700× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 14.00× the base bet per buy. Lab7 100: 700× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 14.01× the base bet per buy. Base8 100: 800× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 16.00× the base bet per buy. Lab8 100: 800× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 15.99× the base bet per buy. Base9 100: 900× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 18.00× the base bet per buy. Lab9 100: 900× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 18.00× the base bet per buy. Base10 100: 1,000× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 20.01× the base bet per buy. Base11 100: 1,100× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 21.99× the base bet per buy. Base12 100: 1,200× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 23.95× the base bet per buy. Base13 100: 1,300× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 26.01× the base bet per buy. Base14 100: 1,400× the base bet, 98.00% RTP, an expected cost of 28.00× the base bet per buy.

Is Make A Buck high or low volatility?

Low. Its base-mode standard deviation is 0.2× the bet, which puts it in the lowest third of Engine games. What volatility means.

Can I check that a result was fair?

Yes. Engine games use provably fair seeds. Once your server seed is revealed you can replay any round against the published outcome table. See how to verify a result.

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