Money Train 3 vs Money Train 2 — What Changed
Money Train 2 had a higher RTP and a lower ceiling. Money Train 3 doubled the max win and added 5 new special symbols — but dropped the return rate. Whether MT3 is an upgrade depends on what you value more: consistent returns or extreme potential.
The Numbers Side by Side
MT2 base RTP: 96.40%. MT3: 96.10%. That 0.30% difference compounds over thousands of spins. MT2 bonus buy RTP: 98.00% — one of the highest in any slot. MT3 bonus buy: 96.50%. That's a 1.50% drop, which is substantial. MT2 max win: 50,000×. MT3: 100,000×. MT2 special symbols: 8. MT3: 13, including three entirely new types (Absorber, Tommy Gun Sniper, Tommy Gun Payer) and the Persistent Shapeshifter.
What Was Added
The Absorber removes all normal bonus symbols from the grid and takes their values — essentially clearing the board and concentrating value into one position. The Tommy Gun variants target one specific symbol type and apply their effect multiple times. The Persistent Shapeshifter rotates between different modifier types on each spin — it might act as a Collector one spin and a Sniper the next. This randomized compounding is what enables the doubled ceiling. The standalone Payer symbol was removed entirely. Relax Gaming cited player feedback that the original Payer felt underwhelming because it spread small values across too many targets.
Which Version Should You Play?
If you prioritize return rate and want the most efficient bonus buy in the industry, MT2 at 98% buy RTP is hard to beat. If you want maximum ceiling potential and more complex bonus mechanics, MT3 delivers that at the cost of lower returns. Both slots are still widely available at most Relax Gaming casinos. MT2 has not been removed — it simply gets less lobby placement since MT3 and MT4 launched.