Jack and the Beanstalk from NetEnt: Slot Review - can you pick up some magic beans with this slot?

It is remarkable how well NetEnt has executed the task of adopting the fairy tale in this 5-reel, 3-row slot game. The video at the start impresses with its graphics. Even if you tend to skip intro videos to slot games, Jack and the Beanstalk's is not to be missed.

Special Features

The scatter symbol in this slot game is the mystical chest. Alike scatter symbols in most NetEnt games, this one too triggers free spins. 3 or more chests will give players 10 free spins, if during these free spin rounds, a player receives more scatter symbols, then an additional 5 free spins will be added to the player's balance.

A little more exciting, in contrast, is the wild symbol, represented by the Jack and the Beanstalk logo. It triggers a re-spin and the wild moves one reel to the left. As long as the wild is on the reel, re-spins will continue to be triggered and all winnings will be multiplied 3 times. With that symbol substituting all symbols, par bonus symbols, this feature can be truly profitable for players.

This great extra is only topped by the key symbol. It occurs on the fifth reel and will trigger, in free spins rounds, three treasure collections. At least 3 key symbols will get players big winnings, with 9 key symbols giving players the chance to win the non-progressive 600,000 coin jackpot.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

Jack and the Beanstalk is a classic British fairy tale, dating back to 1734. Again, NetEnt has managed to teach players a little culture via this slot game. Due to its imaginative qualities, Jack exchanges his cow for 'magic beans' on his way to the market instead of following his mother's instructions to sell the cow. This fairy tale is ideal for a slot adaption. The magic beans then grow into a giant beanstalk. Jack truly is on a mission to riches.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

A total of 10 coins per line can be wagered, with the coin value starting at 0.1. A maximum of 0.20 can be applied per coin. If we do the maths, the maximum bet lies at 100. A max bet button is available to players, as is the auto spin option. The game will soon reveal if a player is lucky that day, and with the majority of bonus features only available in free spins rounds, it is easy to keep playing without increasing one's bet. For that reason, the autoplay option comes in rather handy in this game and poses little risk.

Our Verdict on Jack and the Beanstalk

Unsurprising, winning the jackpot doesn't come by easy, but along the way players in Jack and the Beanstalk should receive repeatedly smaller wins to keep them going. The background tune, bird's twittering, is pleasant and rather relaxing, unlike the funky music in many other slot games.