Plinko Game Features Explained: Rows, Risk Levels and Multipliers (2026)

Last verified: September 2026 — figures checked in the live 1xBet client

The Plinko game seems simple enough — a ball drops through a series of pegs and ends up in a slot which has a multiplier. However, hidden behind this simple appearance are four settings that affect how a round is played: the number of rows, the risk level, the multiplier strip and the automation options. The following guide looks at each of these settings separately and shows the differences between the version provided by 1xGames and the versions offered by the provider on 1xBet. The guide is aimed at people in Pakistan, with some brief remarks concerning India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. We are describing the features, not giving advice on how to win, since no setting eliminates the house edge. Only for those 18 years or older; gambling carries a risk of loss.

Plinko Game Online: The Board Anatomy

The layout of every online Plinko game is the same; it consists of a triangular arrangement of pegs which become narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, and has a row of slots below it.

In the case of the peg pyramid, the top row contains only a small number of pegs and each row underneath has one more peg than the one above it. When the ball goes through the top peg, it strikes a peg in each row and then bounces either to the left or to the right. The number of rows is one of the settings that you select before starting a round.

The number of rows corresponds to the number of slots: if there are N rows there are N+1 slots. For example, a board with 12 rows has 13 slots and one with 16 rows has 17. The more rows there are, the more bounces there are and the greater the number of slots. Also, the multiplier strip is wider.

The centre slots are located in the middle of the pyramid and are the ones the ball hits most frequently. Because their multipliers are low, on a great many boards they are below 1x, meaning that a win in these slots gives back less than the amount originally staked. The edge slots are found at the far left and far right, and the ball reaches them only infrequently. The multipliers for the edge slots are the highest on the strip, which is why figures like 555x or 1,000x are listed there. On the majority of boards the strip is symmetrical in that the left edge pays the same as the right edge.

The things that you control include the stake, the number of rows, and the risk level. You aren't in charge of steering the ball; those choices are made prior to the drop. The various settings alter the shape of the strip and the frequency with which each slot is hit, but they don't affect the fact that the outcome is random.

The versions vary since different providers offer boards with different numbers of rows, different multiplier values and different slot arrangements. The figures in this guide are based on information from public sources and should be verified when looking at the board in question.

Plinko Risk Level Settings Compared

Most of the versions provide three levels of risk: low, medium, and high. These different levels affect the multiplier strip, not the board. The pegs remain in their present position, but the numbers below the slots are redistributed.

Risk level	Multiplier spread	Centre slots	Edge slots	Typical feel
Low	Narrow: values stay close together	Often near or slightly under 1x	Modest top multiplier	Smaller swings, more frequent returns
Medium	Wider	Lower, more results under 1x	Higher top multiplier	Balanced, with some longer dry spells
High	Widest	Lowest, many results well under 1x	Highest top multiplier	Rare large returns, long stretches of small ones

The table shows the general pattern that has been reported in connection with plinko boards, although the specific figures vary depending on the version, so you should look at the strip on the particular board that you have opened.

The amount that the top multiplier can reach. The most important factor at the edge is the level of risk. As stated on stakesim.com, when a BGaming-type board is set to high risk, the top multiplier on 16 rows amounts to 1,000x, whereas on 8 rows it is limited to about 29x (check according to version). Therefore, the number of rows and the risk level interact: the same risk setting results in a considerably different maximum on a board with fewer rows and one with more rows. The following section looks at rows in more detail.

The level of risk has no effect. According to BGaming's calculations, the RTP remains unchanged regardless of the risk level you choose. What the risk does is to alter the way the return is distributed among the slots, not the total amount returned in the long term. A high-risk round is no more valuable than a low-risk one; it results in fewer but bigger payouts and a greater number of smaller ones. However, it has not been confirmed whether the 1xGames in-house version obeys the same rule, since its RTP is not given in the sources we had access to.

When selecting a level, the risk level has to do with how much variation you are able to tolerate, not with ensuring that you will win. The higher the level, the more likely it is that a losing streak will be long, and therefore each drop should take up a smaller proportion of your balance. Whatever level you choose, set a session limit before you begin.

Plinko Online Row Count and the Multiplier Strip

It is the number of rows that has the greatest influence on a Plinko online game. It determines the number of bounces the ball will make, the number of slots available and how far the multiplier strip extends.

Version	Rows reported	Status
1xGames (in-house)	8 to 16	Verify in live client
BGaming	8 to 16	Verify in live client
Spribe	12, 14 or 16	Verify in live client
Turbo Games titles	Not stated	Verify in live client

There are fewer rows; the 8-row board has 9 slots. Since the ball bounces less, the results tend to be closer together and the strip becomes shorter. The highest multiplier is also lower, as the earlier 8-row limit of about 29x at high risk demonstrates (stakesim.com; check according to the version).

If there are more rows, a board with 16 rows has 17 slots; the more the ball bounces, the stronger the centre pulls and the edge slots are hit very rarely as a result. This is the reason why the highest headline multipliers, for example 1,000x, occur only on long boards which are of high risk.

Look at the strip. The multiplier strip is the row of numbers that is below the slots. Before you drop a ball, read it from the centre outwards and check three points: the value of the middle slots, how fast the numbers increase as they approach the edges, and what the edge slots pay. If the majority of the strip is below 1x, then most of the outcomes will pay less than the stake.

Spribe is different; the Spribe version is said to have only 12, 14 or 16 rows, which means that the shortest boards are not available on it. A player who is used to having 8 rows on another version will immediately notice the difference.

Before you start, check the row ranges since they are obtained from public sources and a casino may set the game differently from the provider's standard version. Instead, open the board and look at the selector.

Plinko Game Automation: Auto Mode and Multi-Ball

The speed at which a Plinko game operates can be affected by two features: auto mode and multi-ball. These options are available in the 1xGames version (1xbetbookmakers.com), although the different providers might have their own variations. Find out which options the particular board you have opened includes.

In auto mode, the drops are repeated without you having to tap them for each ball. You only need to set the preferences once—for example, the stake, the number of rows, and the risk level—and then the game will carry out a predetermined number of rounds. Although this saves time when using a phone, it also increases the speed at which money is spent. A round which takes a few seconds to complete by hand can be finished in the blink of an eye, so the session ends before you realise it.

Useful auto settings, where the game offers them, include:

• The number of rounds is fixed, which causes the run to end on its own.
• A stop-loss that stops the auto mode when the losses have reached the amount that has been chosen.
• It is a stop in the advance, causing the movement to cease after a specified gain, so that you get to choose what action to take next rather than allowing the run to continue.

In the case of multi-ball, multiple balls are released in a single move. You should check whether each ball is charged as a separate stake since this affects the actual cost of the round. For example, three balls each costing PKR 100 will add up to a total of PKR 300 and not PKR 100. The stake display might indicate the amount for each individual ball, so make sure you have looked at the total amount before you confirm.

Important note on responsible gambling. In fact, because of automation, limits become more significant than ever. Before entering auto mode, decide on a session budget and a stop-loss limit and make sure that you do not increase them while the session is running in order to try and recover a loss. Winning results do not level out after a string of losses, and no setting ensures that you will win. If a session ceases to be enjoyable, you should stop playing and take a break. Only people aged 18 or over are allowed to play.

Plinko Game Pakistan: Where the Features Differ by Version

A Pakistani reader might find the Plinko game in more than one area of the casino, and the features differ between the various versions. The table lists the in-house 1xGames version alongside two versions from the providers. The figures are based on information from public sources and should be verified in the live client.

Feature	1xGames (in-house)	BGaming	Spribe
Rows	8 to 16	8 to 16	12, 14 or 16
Risk levels	Low, medium, high	Not stated here	Not stated here
Top multiplier	Up to 1000x	x1,000	555x
RTP	Not published in accessible sources	99%	97%
Demo	None reported	Yes	Not stated

The sources are 1xbetbookmakers.com, bgaming.com, galaxyofslots.com and onlineplinko.com.

In terms of PKR, the multiplier strip is multiplied by your stake. For example, a PKR 100 drop which lands on a 0.2x pay slot yields PKR 20, whereas the same drop on a 555x pay slot would return PKR 55,500 and on a 1,000x pay slot PKR 100,000; however, those slots are very rarely hit. In the long term, the RTP shows the expected loss: when PKR 100 is staked, the average loss is approximately PKR 1 at 99% and PKR 3 at 97%. Since the in-house version does not have a published RTP, it is not possible to make this comparison with respect to that version.

The version that you have opened. Since search results for 'Plinko' may show a number of different games, make sure to check the section and the provider name before you begin. You should read the rules section for the particular title, since the number of rows, the RTP and demo access vary from one version to another.

Access and legal status. The operation of online gambling involving real money is banned in Pakistan by the Prevention of Gambling Act of 1977. In August 2025 the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) stated that 46 apps were illegal, among them being 1xBet and Plinko, and requested the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to block them (The News, Gambling Insider). It is therefore legally risky to play for money in Pakistan, no matter what features the game may have.

• In India, online money games are prohibited by the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act of 2025.
• The Bangladesh Gambling Prevention Act 2026 makes it illegal to engage in or promote online gambling.
• In Nepal, gambling is banned under section 125 of the Muluki Criminal Code.
• In Sri Lanka online gambling can only be carried out through operators who have been licensed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority.

This is general information and not legal advice; you should check the laws in your area.