Jack And The Beanstalk

Some slots are remember for their history, and others for their fantastic prizes. On which sides does Jack and the Beanstalk slot stand? Find out in our review!

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Details about the slot Jack And The Beanstalk

Rating7,8
SoftwareNetEnt
Reels5 Reels
Paylines20 Paylines
RTP96.30% RTP
Coin value0.20 - 200.00
Maximum payout200.000
AutoplayYes
Bonus GameYes
Free SpinsYes
MegawaysNo
MultipierYes
Progressive JackpotNo
Scattered symbolsYes
Wild SymbolsYes

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Today, we thought we’d look back at another NetEnt classic. It came out in the same year as Gonzo’s Quest. Two fan favorite slots from the same year? That’s impressive!

Out of the two, Gonzo and his cascading reels took the spotlight. But that doesn’t negate Jack’s contributions to games. After all, it also brought in an innovative, new mechanic people fell in love with: Walking Wilds!

Jack And The Beanstalk Rview

This NetEnt release is played on a five reel board. Each reel is three symbols high, and has twenty fixed paylines. This means winlines cannot be turned on or off in order to lower the minimum bet any further.

How to win is simple to understand, but it’s a bit difficult to do in practice! All you have to do is collect three or more identical icons in adjacent positions, starting with the leftmost reel. Said winning combination must follow one of the twenty fixed paylines, or it will not count. Don’t worry if you don’t quite make off like a bandit in Jack and the Beanstalk. It jealously guards its jackpot close to its chest.

All special features are very basic, at first glance, but have amazing winning potential. You have moving Wilds that award re-spins each time they change positions. Said Wilds also come with a 3x multiplier attached. Find and collect keys to upgrade your Wilds into occupying multiple positions in a single reel. And the most elusive of all, the magnificent free spins special feature!

Theme & Symbols

Since fairy tales are in the public domain, it was inevitable that someone would make a slot using their characters. Instantly recognizable and free to use? We’re surprised more developers aren’t getting in on this action! That said, we’re not sure we like it. These stories are inherently aimed at children, after all. Games like these using them for their themes feels wrong.

Jack and the Beanstalk's got Great Graphics
Jack and the Beanstalk’s got Great Graphics
The background image looks alright, though it’s showing its age. Don’t get us wrong, it doesn’t look bad. There’s no blurry symbols or awkward animations that are too rudimentary to look nice. It’s more the little details that came with advancing technology. Better shadows, smoother animations, better symbol design. None of these things negative the good sides of this NetEnt release. But they don’t help them, either.

We quite like the icons, barring one. We’re not sure who greenlit the star of Jack and the Beanstalk to look so punchable. But when we’d rather chill with the two-headed ogre than the story’s protagonist, you know you did it wrong. We quite like the design of the playing card royals. Each one looks like it’s been made out of beanstalks: very thematically fitting! Other symbols include a watering cam, an axe, and a goat.

How to Play Jack and the Beanstalk

The slot is played on a 5×3 board with 20 fixed paylines. All wins are awarded from left to right only. This makes it seem quite boring at first glance. But have no fear, because the developer planned for this! The inclusion of the Walking Wilds and the re-spin special features are key to this game. If they weren’t around, we guarantee you wouldn’t have half as much fun as you will while playing.

You should be warned that one special feature being frequent doesn’t mean all of them are. This NetEnt release shines in its role as your ‘back-up’. If you need to keep your balance steady, then Jack and the Beanstalk is the perfect slot for the job. And, every so often, all the available bonuses will line up perfectly. And you get the rare, but satisfying jackpot, worth 1500x.

The wagers are what you would expect from a game with 20 fixed winlines. Your minimum stake is €0.20, which is a fair asking price. One cent for one payline is quite standard. Meanwhile, your maximum wager is €100 per spin. We have seen some NetEnt releases offer bigger bets. But all of them had a volatility much lower than Jack and the Beanstalk!

Big Wins are Possible
Big Wins are Possible

Jack and the Beanstalk Bonus Features

The reason why this slot is still a fan favorite are its special features! They’re easy to understand and incredibly lucrative – the best possible combination!

  • Walking Wilds and Re-Spins
  • Wilds can appear in any position on the playing field. When they do make an appearance, a re-spin will be granted. During said re-spin, the Wild will move one position to the left. The cycle of re-spins and moving Wilds continues until the Wild completely disappears from the reels. Of course, it is possible for more Wilds to land while the re-spins are being played. This extends the bonus, making it last longer. Oh, and did we mention each Wild comes with a 3x multiplier attached?

  • Free Spins
  • Collect three or more Scatters in any position to win ten free spins. Landing three or more Scatters while extra turns are already being played earns you five more free spins. During free spins, the Treasure Collection bonus becomes available.

  • Treasure Collection
  • To unlock additional treasures, players must collect key symbols in the fifth reel. There are three effects in total you can unlock:
    • Find three keys in total to activate the Money Bags Wild. This is a two symbol high Wild icon, made out of two money bags.
    • Six keys grants further Wild upgrades! This time, the Wild symbols is made out of three hen icons.
    • Finally, collecting nine keys awards the Expanding Golden Harp Wilds. This Wild is guaranteed to fully cover the entire reel it landed on.

Payouts

The game has a high volatility, and a jackpot worth 1500x your total stake. The RTP for this NetEnt release is 96.28%, which is higher than the current industry average.

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Summary

Jack and the Beanstalk is not without its flaws. It would be shocking that a slot from 2011 did not carry some baggage. So, what’s the final verdict?

The Positives!

  • Almost ten years later, it’s still just as fun to play. Each special feature is engaging and interesting.
  • It still holds the title of ‘best filler game’ in our eyes. It’s not a glamorous job, but someone has to do it. And nobody keeps your balance in the green better than this NetEnt release!

The Negatives..

  • We loved the graphics when Jack and the Beanstalk first came out. But that was nearly a decade ago. Slots have improved visually by leaps and bounds since.
  • There are also games that have improved on its formula, making it somewhat obsolete. Look no further than NetEnt’s own Invisible Man to see what we mean.

Honestly, the decision was much harder than we expected it to be. But this release is more than just its past contributions and inflated reputation! Jack and the Beanstalk still has plenty of wins to offer ambitious online gamblers. Question is, are you one of them?

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