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Wheel of Fortune

The Wheel of Fortune is a bonus mini-game that Goodgame Big Farm offers as part of limited-time events, not as a permanent part of the farm. I've come across it in two forms, either the wheel charges up as you buy gold and once it's charged it unlocks the more rewarding super wheel, or you spin it for tokens you've collected and every eighth spin is automatically a jackpot spin. The wheel only runs for as long as the event lasts, and once that ends it disappears along with any player ranking.

The Wheel of Fortune pays off mainly when I was going to buy gold anyway or I've got tokens saved up from another activity, because then it's just an extra bonus with no extra investment. Chasing the ranking or buying more tokens purely for the wheel is something I personally wouldn't recommend, its main value is as an extra on top of what I'd be doing anyway.

The Wheel of Fortune comes in two different forms depending on the event

In one version, the Wheel of Fortune is tied directly to buying gold. Whenever I buy gold, the wheel charges up according to the size of the purchase, and once it's fully charged, it unlocks access to the so-called super wheel with bigger bonuses. The super wheel is only available while that offer is running, so it's worth using it right away, otherwise the charge goes to waste when the event ends.

The second version runs on tokens, which you either collect or buy in packages. One token gets me a spin of the wheel and a chance at gold, decorations or other prizes, and the spin results are split into regular spins and jackpot spins. This version also has a player ranking, which makes it more of a competitive event than a simple bonus on top of a purchase.

Tokens can be bought in packages and unused ones aren't lost

One spin of the wheel usually costs a single token, and the game confirms that with a message of its own. When the tokens run out, you can top them up through the token package offer. The nice thing is that tokens I don't manage to spend before the event ends aren't lost, they're stored in the equipment inventory and wait for next time.

  • Spins can also be run one after another, the game lets you set the number of spins or pick the maximum straight away.
  • You can turn on skipping the spin animation, which comes in handy when I want to get through more spins quickly.

The jackpot spin comes around regularly after seven normal spins

Every eighth spin in the row is always a jackpot spin and offers far better prizes than a normal one. The game keeps showing a counter of how many spins are left until the jackpot one, so I always know how close I am. On top of that, the wheel has an auto-spin function that keeps spinning on its own until the jackpot spin comes up, so I don't have to start the wheel by hand spin after spin.

In some events the jackpot itself can also be upgraded step by step with further spins to a higher level, all the way up to the highest level available, where the game says there's nothing left to upgrade.

Your place in the ranking decides the final reward

Token events usually run a player ranking based on how many tokens each player used during the event, with bronze, silver and gold places. Once the event is over, the best-placed players get a special prize on top of whatever they spun while playing, and the game confirms it with a message about finishing among the best that names the exact win.

Personally I take the ranking as an extra bonus rather than the main reason to play the wheel, because going all in on it only pays off if I'm collecting or buying tokens for another reason anyway.

Decorations from the Wheel of Fortune

Mixed flower pathMixed flower pathHappiness 9 · 1 × 1Red flower pathRed flower pathHappiness 8 · 1 × 1Serene streetlampSerene streetlampHappiness 8 · 1 × 1Stone pathwayStone pathwayHappiness 24 · 3 × 1TanukiTanukiHappiness 8 · 1 × 1Quaint pondQuaint pondHappiness 8 · 1 × 1Wooden pathwayWooden pathwayHappiness 16 · 2 × 1Curious rabbitCurious rabbitHappiness 30 · 2 × 2
Tip from a veteran player Before the event ends, check the counter of spins left until the jackpot and any tokens or wheel charge you still have, so you don't let a spin go to waste when it's almost within reach.
Most common mistake The most common mistake is leaving your tokens or a charged wheel until the last moment, the event has a fixed end and once the time runs out the chance to spin disappears no matter how many tokens or charges are left.

FAQ

What is the Wheel of Fortune in Goodgame Big Farm
It's a bonus mini-game tied to limited-time events, where spinning the wheel earns you extra gold and other prizes. Spins come either from buying gold or from collecting tokens, depending on the type of event that's currently running.
How many tokens do I need for one spin
In most events one token is enough for a single spin, and the game says so with a separate message about needing one token. In some events, though, the game states the exact number of tokens per spin right in the event description, so it can vary.
What happens to tokens I don't manage to spend
Unused tokens aren't lost, they stay stored in the equipment inventory and wait for the next opportunity to use them.
How do I get to a jackpot spin
The jackpot spin comes automatically after seven normal spins as the eighth in the row, and the game also keeps showing a counter of how many spins are still left until it.

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