Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk · NetEnt. This is a rules guide, not a practical gambling test.
Game Details
Producer reference information. RTP and stakes can depend on the game version and casino. See the guide’s sources and the rules of the actual game.
RTP
96.28%
Volatility
See game rules
Max Win
7100×
Bet
€0.20 – €100
Introduction
NetEnt's Jack and the Beanstalk invites players into a magical casino adventure where young Jack climbs toward golden treasures and enchanted rewards. This beloved English fairy tale has been transformed into a cutting-edge slot machine featuring stunning visuals and exciting bonus mechanics, including Walking Wilds and a multi-level progressive Free Spins feature that offers four distinct stages of gameplay.
Game Mechanics and Special Features
The game operates on a standard 5x3 layout featuring 20 fixed paylines. Players can wager anywhere from 20 to 200 coins per spin, with coin values adjustable between 0.1 and 0.50. What sets this slot apart is its quartet of unique Wild symbols, each functioning as Walking Wilds - an innovative mechanic where Wild symbols shift one position leftward with every spin.
- Walking Wild mechanics apply to all four Wild variations (Money Bag, Golden Hen, Golden Harp, and the Jack and the Beanstalk logo)
- Wild symbol wins receive a 3x multiplier boost
- Progressive level-based Free Spins feature
- Option to set up to 1000 automatic spins
Symbol Values and Payouts
The paytable features everything from traditional playing card symbols to thematic fairy tale elements. The lowest-paying symbols include 10, J, Q, K, and A, while medium-value wins come from the watering can, axe, and goat symbols. The premium symbols are the two-headed giant and protagonist Jack, with the latter awarding up to 50x your stake for five matching symbols on a payline.
Special Symbols
- The Scatter symbol (treasure chest) triggers the Free Spins feature
- Key symbols appear exclusively during Free Spins to advance through levels
- Four distinct Wild symbols substitute for all regular symbols
Free Spins Feature and Bonus Rounds
Landing 3-5 Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels triggers the Free Spins feature, awarding 10 free games. During this bonus round, collecting key symbols unlocks enhanced Wild features across four progressive levels:
- Level 1: Basic gameplay without additional enhancements
- Level 2: Wilds transform into stacked Money Bags (2 symbols tall)
- Level 3: Wilds become stacked Golden Hens (3 symbols tall)
- Level 4: Wilds expand into full-reel Golden Harps
Advancing to each new level requires collecting 3 keys, and the Walking Wild feature remains active throughout the entire bonus round.
Visual Design and Theme
NetEnt has crafted a visually stunning slot set against a picturesque English countryside backdrop. The symbols showcase intricate designs in an animated film style, creating an atmosphere brimming with fairy tale magic. Rather than continuous background music, the game features ambient bird songs and nature sounds for a relaxing experience. Celebratory music only plays during winning combinations, highlighting your victories.
Winning Potential
Jack and the Beanstalk: The producer lists 96.28%. RTP describes the theoretical share of total stakes paid back over a very large number of rounds. It is not the chance of winning one spin or a promise about your balance after a session. A casino may offer a different configuration; the percentage in that game’s own rules is the relevant one. A larger stake increases the money exposed without improving the return percentage.
Sources and version
This is a rules guide, not a practical gambling test. The sources below support the stated producer specifications and selected features. Availability, stakes and RTP can differ by market and configuration. We have not deposited money, measured hit frequency or tested withdrawals. Dates in the facts panel are game release dates where documented, not dates of our own tests.