Our Review
I’ve played dozens of Plinko games over the past year, from original crypto casino titles to white-label recreations.
If you ever read any of our reviews, then you know plinko games are mostly the same. But every once in a while a game comes along that rewrites the rules.
Plinko X is one of those games.
Gameplay Experience & Features
Plinko X by Smartsoft Gaming immediately caught my attention because, frankly, it doesn’t try to be like the others.
It’s not another clone of Stake or BC.Game’s minimal Plinko. It has its own feel, its own mechanics, and surprisingly, its own sense of personality.
I logged hundreds of drops into this game to see how it plays across platforms, what kind of win potential it really offers, and whether the game’s quirks enhance or undermine its replayability.
Desktop Gameplay Experience
Right off the bat, Plinko X stands out on desktop for its visuals.
This isn’t your pixel-basic grid from 2005. The game board is set in a colorful, semi-3D environment with a funky spinning drum at the top, which acts as your ball dispenser. It’s a small detail, but it adds just enough flair to break up the Plinko monotony.
And then there’s the ball system. Most Plinko games just drop a single ball per round, and the multiplier you land is what you get. But not here. Plinko X uses a mix of ball types:
- Regular red balls (default, 1x returns)
- Yellow balls (rare, 5x returns)
- Fiery Red balls (super rare, 10x returns)
These high-value balls don’t just add a multiplier—they multiply the multiplier. If a red ball hits the 1000x slot, that’s a 10,000x payout. It’s a brilliant mechanic that introduces surprise spikes of adrenaline, even during long, grindy sessions.
However, unlike other games like BC.Game or BetFury, there are no settings for risk or row count. You’re locked into 16 rows, and the game defaults to what feels like a high-volatility profile—not a dealbreaker, but it removes that layer of strategy some players look for.
As far as incentives go, I didn’t spot any Drops & Wins promotions or gamified missions, but the base gameplay is engaging enough to keep you around—at least for a while.
Leaderboard & Statistics
Plinko X makes a decent effort to appeal to competitive players.
The leaderboard sits on the right panel, showcasing top wins, a live player counter, and active chatroom. It’s not as granular as some leaderboard systems (you don’t get filters for daily, monthly, etc.), but it’s enough to spark a little FOMO when you see someone hit that 10x ball and land a 500x multiplier.
The history tab is functional and always visible, great for tracking your recent wins or losses.
Mobile Gambling Experience
Mobile gameplay on Plinko X is surprisingly tight. I ran it on both Android (Pixel 7) and iOS (iPhone 13), and the game loaded almost instantly on both.
The UI scales well, and all key elements such as bet amount, autoplay, leaderboard are accessible without any awkward scrolls or buried menus. Nothing more to add here, this game is mobile ready.
Gameplay Options
Manual Mode
Manual betting in Plinko X is about as basic as it gets. You can:
- Set your bet amount (min: $1, max: $100)
- Hit the ‘place bet’ button
That’s it. There’s no option to choose how many balls to drop, no “Repeat Bet” button, no settings to change volatility or rows. For casual players, this might be fine. For strategy-heads, it’s a missed opportunity.
And there’s no seed-changing or provably fair feature here, which would have pushed the game into elite territory. The game is still based on a certified fair RNG algorithm, which granted it a fairness score of 3.
Auto Mode
Now this is where Plinko X gets interesting.
The autoplay menu offers more flexibility than you’d expect. You can:
- Set a fixed number of rounds
- Stop if a single win exceeds a certain amount
- Stop if your balance increases or decreases by a chosen amount
These conditions aren’t as advanced as BC.Game’s scripting system, but they’re more strategic than the basic auto-loops found in many other Plinko titles.
What’s missing? There’s no post-loss or post-win logic (like increase bet by X% after a loss), and no multiplier customization.
Pros & Cons
Here’s where Plinko X shines and where it stumbles:
✅ Pros:
- Unique ball system adds extra multiplier excitement
- Funky, modern visuals keep gameplay fresh
- Solid mobile performance with fast load times
- Live player counter + leaderboard add community feel
- Flexible autoplay conditions (stop on win/loss thresholds)
❌ Cons:
- No volatility or row settings = reduced control
- No provable fairness or transparency features
- Manual mode is too limited for advanced strategies
- Max bet starts at $1—no micro-betting
- Auto mode lacks win/loss-based bet progression
Final Thoughts
After hundreds of drops and a few lucky fiery red-ball hits, I can confidently say that Plinko X is different and that’s a good thing.
It’s not trying to be BetFury or Stake. It has its own look, its own vibe, and a few great innovations. That ball-drum mechanic? Genuinely fun. The 10x red ball on a 500x multiplier? Chef’s kiss.
That said, if you’re a strategist who loves tweaking volatility, scripting autos, or tracking results by the spreadsheet, you might feel boxed in.
For casual players or anyone who wants Plinko with flair, Plinko X delivers.
