Mines free demo
Choose your own mine count and decide how far up the ladder to climb.
PoggiPlayReleased Apr 202698% RTPMedium volatility
Demo mode · fun credits · no real money
Verdict
Pick a risk level, open tiles one at a time and decide when to stop: that cash-out-or-push-on tension is the whole game here.
At 98% RTP and medium volatility it sits comfortably above the average for the format, and the 9,999x ceiling is a theoretical top end rather than something a normal session will touch. A stripped-back board like this suits quick rounds better than long ones.
By the DemoSlots editorial team · Updated 14 Oct 2026 · How we test
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How it plays
Mines is a board game rather than a slot, so there are no reels, paylines or symbols to track. You get a square grid of closed dark blue tiles, five across and five down, with a control panel on the left and a ladder of multiplier values on the right. Before each round you set your bet amount and choose how many mines are hidden on the board. The demo opens with a bet of 1000 in play money and three mines, though the count is yours to change. Every tile you open either turns out safe or hits a mine and ends the round on the spot. Each safe tile you uncover moves you one step up the multiplier ladder, which starts at x1.11 and climbs through the early steps toward x2.76 and beyond. You can cash out after any safe pick and keep whatever the ladder shows at that point. More mines on the board means each pick is riskier and each step up the ladder is bigger, so the mine count is the real difficulty dial. A red cancel button sits in the bet panel, and the whole interface is deliberately quiet, with dark colours and nothing competing for attention while you decide whether to take one more tile.
Who it's for
Good for anyone who likes making their own risk decisions rather than watching reels spin. It's a handy sandbox for seeing how the mine count changes the odds of each pick, with play money and no pressure. Anyone who wants animated bonus rounds, themed symbols or a story around the game will find it too bare.
Pros
- You choose the risk level yourself by setting the mine count
- 98% RTP is high for the format
- Rounds are quick and the rules take seconds to learn
Cons
- No bonus rounds or extra features beyond the pick-and-cash-out loop
- One mistake ends the round immediately, so sessions can feel abrupt
At a glance
- Mines is a game by PoggiPlay, released in April 2026, playable as a free demo on DemoSlots.
- The RTP of Mines is 98%, with medium volatility, based on the published payout data.
- Mines is themed around Diamond, which shapes the artwork and symbols.
FAQ
What does the mine count change?
It sets how many of the 25 tiles are mines. More mines means a bigger jump up the multiplier ladder for each safe pick, but a higher chance that the next tile ends your round.
When should I cash out?
There's no single right answer, since you can cash out after any safe pick. Many players set a target step on the ladder before they start and stick to it, which is a good way to test a strategy in the demo.
Is the 98% RTP good?
It's well above the roughly 96% you see on most slots, so over a very long run the game keeps less of the stake than a typical slot does. In a short session luck still decides almost everything.
Themes & features
Sources: our own research and demo testing
