The mushroom symbol is the top payer on the reels we reviewed, worth 500x the line bet for five in a row, 125x for four, and 20x for three. Everything else in the paytable — cat plant, pear, sunflower, peashooter, chili pepper, and the card symbols A, K, Q, J, 10 — sits below it in value.
- Wild (brain) substitutes for any regular symbol, but not for the scatter or the bonus icon
- Grid is 5 reels by 3 rows, confirmed on screen
- Payline count differs by source, so check the active lines shown in the paytable panel before you bet
Paytable terms used on this page
Wild (brain)
Replaces any regular paying symbol to complete a line, but does not replace the scatter or the bonus icon.
Scatter (man)
Triggers the free spins feature when enough copies land on the reels, regardless of payline position.
Bonus (zombie)
Separate symbol used to launch a bonus round distinct from the free spins feature.
Line bet
The stake placed on a single active payline; symbol payouts in the paytable are multiplied by this amount, not by the total bet.
Total bet
Line bet multiplied by the number of active paylines; on the screen we reviewed this was 2.5 credits total against a 0.1 line bet.
Reading the paytable before you play
Open the paytable panel from the game menu before placing any real bets. It lists every symbol from lowest to highest value, along with the multiplier applied per line bet for three, four, or five matching symbols. On the version we checked, the mushroom sits at the top with 500x for five of a kind, well ahead of the plant and card symbols beneath it.
The card symbols — A, K, Q, J, and 10 — fill the lower end of the paytable, as they do in most video slots of this size. Above them come the themed icons: cat plant, pear, sunflower, peashooter, and chili pepper, each with its own payout tier. None of these match the mushroom's top payout, so treat the mushroom as the symbol worth tracking during longer sessions.
The wild, shown as a brain icon, does the job you'd expect: it steps in for any regular symbol to turn a near-miss into a win, on any reel where it lands during the base game. It does not, however, substitute for the scatter (man) or the bonus (zombie) symbol — those two only work when they appear naturally.
One detail worth flagging is that payline counts for Plants vs. Zombies differ across sources online, ranging from 9 to 20 depending on the version described. On the screen we reviewed directly, the total bet of 2.5 divided evenly against a 0.1 line bet, pointing to 25 active lines for that build. Rather than rely on a number from elsewhere, check the paylines indicator in your own game window before setting a stake — it's the only value that matches what you're actually playing.
Bonus buy is not available in this version: there's no purchase button on the interface, so free spins and the bonus round can only be reached by landing the scatter or bonus symbol during regular play.
If you're new to the paytable, spend a few free spins in demo mode watching which symbols land most often before switching to real bets. This shows how frequently the mushroom and wild actually appear, rather than guessing from the payout table alone.
How this paytable compares to related titles
Uses a fully documented paytable with a progressive zombie wild and named plant symbols like Chomper and Peashooter — a different provider and a different payout structure than the AWG version covered here.
Runs on 5 reels with 9 fixed lines and left-to-right wins, a simpler and different configuration than the grid described on this page.
A separate title in the wider franchise, not the same paytable or symbol set as the AWG slot reviewed here.
Paytable questions players ask
Does the wild replace the scatter or bonus symbol?
No. The wild (brain) substitutes for regular paying symbols only; the scatter (man) and bonus (zombie) icons must land naturally to trigger their features.
Why do payline counts differ between reviews of this game?
Sources describe different builds of Plants vs. Zombies with 9, 20, or 25 lines. Check the paylines shown in your own game window rather than a number quoted elsewhere.
What is the highest-paying symbol in the paytable?
The mushroom, worth 500x the line bet for five in a row on the version we reviewed, ahead of the plant symbols and card royals.
Do the card symbols pay less than the plant symbols?
Yes. A, K, Q, J, and 10 sit at the low end of the paytable, while cat plant, pear, sunflower, peashooter, and chili pepper occupy the middle tiers above them.
Is there a bonus buy option shown in the paytable menu?
No. There's no purchase button on the interface, so free spins and the bonus round are only reachable by landing the scatter or bonus symbol during play.
Can I check the paytable without placing a real bet?
Yes. The demo version lets you open the same paytable panel and play spins without staking real money, so you can confirm symbol values before betting.
Try the paytable in demo mode first
Reviewing the paytable is easier once you can see symbols land in real time. Play the demo to check the wild, scatter, and bonus behaviour before setting a real-money stake. 19+ (18+ in AB, MB, QC).
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