Jack and the Beanstalk Slot

Item: Jack and the Beanstalk
Rating: 4.2
Author: Paul

4.2/5

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Published Date · March 29, 2019 · Last Updated · March 26, 2024

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Jack and the Beanstalk Slot Review

Jack and the Beanstalk Slot Overview

We have all heard the classic tale, with the famous Fee-fi-fo-fum bones grinding business still sending a shiver down this particular spine. Not that we need to worry about that here. The sadistic giant is safely on the other side of the screen, and of course, we seem to remember a healthy quantity of gold coins lurking at the top of the beanstalk. Much more like it! Should you join NetEnt and seek the riches amongst the clouds, you will discover an array of classic symbols from the child’s tale, including a Harp, a Golden Hen, and a less-than-enthused Goat. Read on as we delve deeper into this story involving Walking Multiplier Wilds, a Free Spins Bonus with upgraded Wilds, and a golden 3,000x max win!

Jack and the Beanstalk Slot Details
Paylines	20
RTP	96.3%
Volatility	High
Jackpot	x
Minimum Bet	£0.2
Maximum Bet	£100
Maximum Win	3,000 x
Software Provider	NetEnt
Themes	Fairytale
Design and Layout	5 Reel Slots, Wild Symbol
Features	Bonus Round, Free Spins

Given the ever-expanding number of releases in the slot-o-verse, it takes a special game to entertain players for over a decade. Jack and the Beanstalk is just such a game. The visuals are ever-so-slightly dated but continue to exude charm and, together with the audio effects, create a thoroughly pleasant gaming environment. The mechanics may appear low-key, but the wonderfully executed Walking Wild Multipliers smooth out the otherwise feature-heavy gameplay. As is often the case, the star of the show is the Free Spins Bonus. We are often disappointed that free spins are over almost before they have begun, but that isn’t the case here, with the re-triggers and re-spins helping to extend your stay. Throw in the big win potential of the Enhanced Wilds and an excellent RTP, and it’s easy to see why Jack and the Beanstalk belongs in the classic slot category.

4.2/5

Pros

Nice Theme

Free Spins with Upgrading Symbols

Walking Multiplier Wild Re-Spins

Cons

A Bit Simplistic

Bland Symbols

How To Play Jack and the Beanstalk Slot

jack and the beanstalk winning combination — Winning combination

Min Bet	Max Bet	Max Win (x stake)
0.20	100	5,000x

Jack and the Beanstalk Basic Rules

Jack and his beanstalk spring to life on a 5x3 game grid
There are 20 paylines on offer
Landing three or more matching symbols along a payline, beginning at reel one, will produce a payout

Jack and the Beanstalk Slot Paytable & Symbols

Here's a guide to all the paying symbols you'll find in Jack and the Beanstalk:

Name	3 Symbols	4 Symbols	5 Symbols
10	0.15x	0.5x	1.5x
J	0.2x	0.75x	2.5x
Q	0.25x	1x	3.75x
K	0.25x	1x	3.75x
A	0.3x	1.25x	5x
Watering Can	0.4x	1.5x	6.25x
Axe	0.5x	2.5x	12.5x
Goat	0.5x	2.5x	12.5x
Giant	0.75x	5x	37.5x
Jack	1x	10x	50x

Jack and the Beanstalk Slot Paylines

Here's a guide to all the paylines on offer in Jack and the Beanstalk:

Jack and the Beanstalk Slot Features

Walking Multiplier Wild Re-Spins

The Jack and the Beanstalk Logo is the game’s Wild symbol. Each time a Wild appears, you get a free re-spin, and the Wild symbol moves one position to the left. Re-spins repeat for as long as at least one Wild symbol remains on the reels. The fairytale fun doesn’t stop there, as all wins containing a Wild benefit from a 3x Multiplier!

Jack and the Beanstalk Slot Bonus Features

jack and the beanstalk free spins unlocked — Free spins unlocked

Free Spins Bonus

Gleaming Treasure Chests filled with something purple - no doubt valuable to the similarly hued two-headed giant – act as the game’s Scatter symbols. Land three or more on a single spin, and you will ascend to the Free Spins Bonus armed with 10 free spins. Hitting three or more Scatters during the round will add five spins to your tally.

Free spins take place on the same 5x3 layout as the base game, but come with an additional Key symbol, which may appear only on reel five. Golden Keys are collected in a meter below the grid and unlock a trio of Wild-related boosts.

Three Keys Collected: All Wilds transform into Money Bag two-high Wild stacks.
Six Keys Collected: All Wilds transform into Golden Hen three-high Wild stacks.
Nine Keys Collected: All Wilds transform into Golden Harp ful-reel Expanding Wilds.

What makes the above enhancements particularly powerful is that the Walking Wild mechanic is active in the Free Spins Bonus - creating the possibility of one or more enhanced Wilds taking a winning stroll across the grid!

Our Verdict This is an excellent feature, which takes the Walking Wilds of the base game and ramps the excitement up to 11. 10 free spins is a solid start, but with the mini re-triggers and potentially extensive re-spins segments, the feature often lasts significantly longer than expected. Reach the Expanding Wilds level, and you are all but guaranteed a satisfying payout.

Play Jack and the Beanstalk Demo for Free

Take the opportunity to try out the Jack and the Beanstalk slot demo for free first without staking real money. Use mobile-compatible online slot demos as your mobile gaming solution, offering a satisfying free play gaming experience at your fingertips. Treat online slot demos as your gateway to unseen features and content, providing a unique gaming adventure which prepares you for real money gaming.

Jack and the Beanstalk Slot RTP & Volatility

RTP	Variable RTP	Volatility
96.30%	Yes	High

The fixed Return to Player (RTP) percentage of 96.30% climbs above the industry average RTP of 96%.

Climbing a beanstalk to meet a giant who likes nothing better than making bakery products with human bones sounds like a volatile experience. Jack and the Beanstalk duly falls into the high volatility category, meaning you should expect a rollercoaster ride but a better chance of a big win in a short session than you would find in a low-medium-volatility release.

Our Verdict Fair play to NetEnt for pitching this at an excellent value fixed 96.30% RTP. Whilst officially listed as a high volatility release, the game is just outside the medium band, with the Walking Wilds of the base game bringing a healthy balance to the experience.

Jack and the Beanstalk Slot Graphics & Audio

Graphics

For a 2013 release, the graphics have held up very well. True, the high pays lack a little modern polish, and the narrow colour palette of the card values is a little dull, but the rickety town backdrop is nicely done and brings a real countryside vibe. The animations are minimal but add a little dynamism to the scene as butterflies float on by, and Jack pops his head out from stage left.

jack and the beanstalk base game — Base game spins

jack and the beanstalk base win — Wins in the base game

jack and the beanstalk walking wild — Walking Wilds in action

jack and the beanstalk free spins — Free spins in action

Audio

The audio team have effectively brought the airiness of the countryside to the reels with a touch of fairytale fantasy thrown into the mix. Gentle birdsong provides the only constant in the soundtrack, with chirpy pipes joining the fun when the Walking Wilds stride into view. Turning to the game effects, the gentle whirrs of the reels add to the tranquillity, and the electronic chirps accompanying wins fall to the gentler end of the spectrum.

Our Verdict Other than the very similar colours of the low-pay symbols, there’s little to fault with the visual presentation, which continues to hold up more than ten years after release, whilst the breezy soundtrack brings a laid-back summer feel.

Jack and the Beanstalk Slot on Mobile

If only Jack had taken his mobile up the beanstalk, he could have called for help. (Spoiler alert) he escapes in the end, but it would have saved a lot of bother. Returning to reality, NetEnt has ensured that desktop players and mobile slot fans can turn the pages of this exciting release, thanks to the latest mobile-friendly technology. Android, iOS, and Windows users will find all the gameplay and features perform smoothly on their small-screen devices.