Jack and the Beans

Jack and the Beanstalk Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	NetEnt
Release Date	2011
Theme	Fairytale
Layout	5×3
Paylines	20
Bet Range	$0.20–$100
Core Mechanics	Walking Wilds with respins and 3× multiplier, Free Spins triggered by scatters, Treasure Collection upgrades wilds (Money Bags, Golden Hens, Expanding Harp)
Developer	NetEnt
Platform	Online casino slot

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	10, J, Q, K, A	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	Watering Can, Axe, Goat, Giant	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	Jack	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Jack and the Beanstalk logo, Money Bags wild, Golden Hen wild, Golden Harp wild	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Treasure Chest	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

Jack and the Beanstalk Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Walking Wilds	Landing a wild		Respins with wild moving left and 3× multiplier
Free Spins	Three or more scatters	10 free spins	Free spins with walking wilds and treasure collection	Retrigger 5 spins with additional scatters
Treasure Collection	Collecting keys during free spins		Upgrades next wild to stacked or expanding wild	3 keys → Money Bags; 6 keys → Golden Hens; 9 keys → Expanding Harp

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I trigger the free spins feature?	Land three or more treasure chest scatter symbols to receive ten free spins. Landing three more during free spins grants five extra spins.
What does the Walking Wild do?	A wild symbol triggers a respin and moves one reel to the left each spin. All wins involving the wild are multiplied by three.
How does the Treasure Collection feature work?	During free spins collect key symbols on reel five. Three keys upgrade the next wild to stacked Money Bags, six to stacked Golden Hens, nine to an expanding Golden Harp wild.
What is the maximum win?	The maximum win is 3000× the stake.
What is the RTP and volatility?	The RTP is 96.28% and the game has high volatility.

Jack and the Beanstalk Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses