Slot review · NetEnt
Jack and the Beanstalk is a fairytale NetEnt slot on 5 reels and 20 paylines. Walking Wilds trigger re-spins as they step left, and free spins collect Keys that upgrade the Wilds.
Below: what a session costs in shillings at its RTP, how the bonus round works and which casinos on our Kenya list carry NetEnt slots.
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Short answer
Jack and the Beanstalk pays back 96.28% of stakes over the long run, a house edge of 3.72%. At KSh 20 a spin, 1,000 spins cost about KSh 744 on average, and KSh 1,000 lasts about 1,344 spins. The top prize is 7,100x the stake, according to NetEnt. If a casino runs another RTP version, the game's help screen shows it, so check it before you play.
| RTP | 96.28% |
|---|---|
| Volatility | High |
| Reels | 5 |
| Paylines | 20 |
| Minimum bet | 0.20 |
| Maximum bet | 100 |
| Layout | 5×3 |
| Lines / ways | 20 paylines |
| Max win | 7,100x |
| Released | Dec 2011 |
| Features | Wild Symbols, Scatter Symbols |
| Free demo | Yes |
Bets are the studio's own limits in its base currency; each casino sets its own limits. Layout, max win, release date and studio volatility: NetEnt, Jack and the Beanstalk game page.
Expected cost = bet × spins × (1 − RTP), at 96.28%.
| Bet per spin | 100 spins | 1,000 spins | 1 hour (600 spins) | vs median 96.01% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSh 10 | KSh 37 | KSh 372 | KSh 223 | −KSh 27 |
| KSh 20 | KSh 74 | KSh 744 | KSh 446 | −KSh 54 |
| KSh 50 | KSh 186 | KSh 1,860 | KSh 1,116 | −KSh 135 |
| KSh 100 | KSh 372 | KSh 3,720 | KSh 2,232 | −KSh 270 |
Volatility
NetEnt rates Jack and the Beanstalk 7.7 on its volatility index and lists a 7,100x maximum payout.
What it means: The biggest results need a long free spins run with upgraded Wilds, so a KSh budget should allow for many quiet spins.
Volatility and max win: NetEnt, Jack and the Beanstalk game page.
Features
A Walking Wild triggers a re-spin and moves one reel to the left after each one, disappearing after reel 1. Wins that include a Wild are tripled.
In free spins, Keys collected on reel 5 upgrade the Wilds. 3 Keys give double stacked Money Bag Wilds, 6 give triple stacked Golden Hen Wilds and 9 give Golden Harp Wilds that fill the reel.
Features: NetEnt, Jack and the Beanstalk game page.
Compare
| Slot | Layout | Max win | Volatility (studio) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack and the Beanstalk | 5×3 · 20 paylines | 7,100x | – |
| Aloha | 6×5 · cluster pays | 700x | – |
| Aloha! Christmas | 6×6 · cluster pays | 1,800x | – |
| Blood Suckers | 5×3 · 25 paylines | 900x | – |
Layout, max win and volatility: NetEnt game sheets, as listed in each slot's sources on its page.
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The version we list pays back 96.28%, a house edge of 3.72%. At KSh 20 a spin that is an expected cost of about KSh 744 per 1,000 spins. If a casino runs another version, the game's help screen shows it.
During free spins, every 3 Keys collected from reel 5 upgrades the Wilds. Nine Keys turn Wilds into expanding Golden Harp Wilds.
NetEnt lists the maximum payout as 7,100x the bet.
The casino list on this page shows M-Pesa and Airtel Money from each casino's live payment list. Check the cashier before you deposit, and play only if you are 18 or older.
Responsible gambling
Set a budget before you spin, keep sessions short and never chase losses. Every cost on this page is an average: one session can end far above or below it.
