The Jack and the Beanstalk slot is a NetEnt game on five reels, three rows and 20 paylines, rated medium-high volatility, with a published RTP of 96.28%. It is built around walking wilds that give a respin and step one reel left each time, plus 10 free spins in which collected keys upgrade those wilds. Here is how it all works and costs.
Published RTP is 96.28%, an average cost of about 3.7p per £1 staked.
Medium-high volatility from NetEnt, on 20 paylines.
Walking wilds give a respin when they land and move one reel left on each respin until they leave the grid.
Three or more treasure chest scatters award 10 free spins in which keys on reel 5 are collected.
Every three keys upgrade the walking wilds: money bags, then golden hens, then reel-filling harps.
Developer
NetEnt
RTP
96.28%
Volatility
Medium-High
Layout
5 reels × 3 rows
Paylines
20
Main feature
Walking wilds with respins; 10 free spins with key-collect wild upgrades
Jack and the Beanstalk slot specs
NetEnt, founded in 1996 in Stockholm and part of Evolution since December 2020, built its reputation on games such as Starburst and Gonzo's Quest. This is one of its fairy-tale titles and a showcase for the walking wild. Below are the figures we have verified. More NetEnt and other studio games are reviewed on our slots hub.
Jack and the Beanstalk specifications
Item
Figure
Developer
NetEnt
RTP
96.28%
House edge
3.72%
Volatility
Medium-High
Layout
5 reels × 3 rows
Paylines
20
Free spins
10, from three or more treasure chest scatters
Max win
Not verified: see help screen
How the features work: walking wilds, respins and keys
Walking wilds and respins
Every time a wild lands, it awards a free respin. On each respin the wild moves one reel to the left, and the respins carry on until it walks off the left-hand edge of the grid. A wild that lands far to the right therefore stays in play longer than one that lands on reel 1 or 2, and each step gives it another chance to sit on a winning line.
Free spins with key collection
Three or more treasure chest scatters trigger 10 free spins. During the round, key symbols that land on reel 5 are collected. Every three keys upgrade the walking wilds: first into money bags, which are two-high stacked wilds, then into golden hens, which are three-high stacked wilds, and finally into harps that fill a whole reel. Racing Post's Jack and the Beanstalk guide (opens in a new tab) and gambling.com's review (opens in a new tab) describe the same ladder.
Whether the free spins can be retriggered and whether keys award extra spins are details our verified data does not cover. Read the game's paytable for those rules.
The Jack and the Beanstalk key ladder in a table
The upgrade steps follow directly from the every-three-keys rule, so the counts below are simple arithmetic.
Keys collected and walking wild upgrades in free spins
Keys collected on reel 5
Walking wild becomes
Height on the reel
0 to 2
Standard walking wild
One position
3
Money bags
Two-high stacked wild
6
Golden hens
Three-high stacked wild
9
Harps
Fills a whole reel
Taller wilds touch more of the 20 paylines as they walk, because every line passes through one position on each reel. A wild covering the full height of a reel touches all 20 lines at once. That is why later upgrades are where the round's biggest results tend to come from, and why the round can also end with few keys and modest wins.
A walking wild, step by step
Here is one wild landing on reel 3 in the base game and walking off, following the published rule. It assumes no new wild lands meanwhile; if one does, it brings its own respins.
Path of one walking wild that lands on reel 3
Moment
Wild position
What happens
Paid spin
Reel 3
Wild lands and awards a respin
Respin
Reel 2
Wild steps left; any line wins pay
Next respin
Reel 1
Wild steps left again; any line wins pay
After that
Off the grid
Respins end and you return to paid spins
Respins cost nothing extra; they are part of the game cycle your stake already paid for. Even so, they are included in the 96.28% RTP, so they are not a bonus on top of the game's maths but part of it.
Jack and the Beanstalk RTP: 96.28% in pounds
An RTP of 96.28% means an average cost of 3.72% of each stake. The table shows the cost per spin and per hour at 420 paid spins an hour, an assumption that allows time for respins to play out.
Average cost at 96.28% RTP (420 paid spins an hour assumed)
Stake
Average cost per spin
Staked per hour
Average cost per hour
20p
0.74p
£84
£3.12
50p
1.86p
£210
£7.81
£1
3.72p
£420
£15.62
£2
7.44p
£840
£31.25
These are long-run averages; on any one night you may finish well ahead or well behind them. Our guide to expected value explains the sum.
Medium-high volatility and a £20 budget
A medium-high volatility rating sits between steady and swingy. Walking wilds produce regular respins, but the larger results tend to come from upgraded wilds in free spins, which arrive irregularly.
£20 on Jack and the Beanstalk
Stake
Spins with no wins
Average cost of £20 staked once
How it tends to feel
10p
200
74p
Plenty of time to see respins and the free spins round
50p
40
74p
Short; the free spins may not come
£1
20
74p
Very short and highly variable
Lower stakes buy more paid spins and more chances for wilds to land. If you plan a session, decide the amount and the time first. Our guide to setting a budget walks through it.
Jack and the Beanstalk max win
We have not verified a maximum win for Jack and the Beanstalk, so we leave it out rather than repeat an unconfirmed figure. The help screen should show the largest possible payout or any cap, normally as a multiple of stake. Multiply that by your stake to see the pound figure, and treat it as a ceiling, not a target. Read what max win cap means on a slot.
How to play Jack and the Beanstalk online
Open an account at a UK-licensed casino and finish age and ID checks, which are needed for any play, including demos.
Load Jack and the Beanstalk and check the RTP shown in the game information.
Choose a stake: UK slot stakes are capped at £5 a spin for over-25s and £2 for 18 to 24 year olds.
Spin. When a wild lands, watch it walk left through the respins; you do not need to do anything.
Land three or more treasure chests for 10 free spins, watch the key count on reel 5, and stop when you reach your budget or time limit.
UK rules that apply to Jack and the Beanstalk
The UK design rules that took effect on 31 October 2021 removed autoplay, turbo and slam-stop from online slots and set a minimum of 2.5 seconds per paid spin. Games must not celebrate a result that returns no more than the stake. Since 17 January 2025, casinos must show net spend and time played in real time and stop you playing several games together. See our autoplay ban and game speed rules pages.
Stake limits apply per game cycle: £5 for players aged 25 and over and £2 for those aged 18 to 24, as set out in the Commission's online slots stake limit guidance (opens in a new tab). Credit cards cannot be used to gamble in Great Britain, and winnings are not taxed for players.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the RTP of Jack and the Beanstalk?
The published RTP is 96.28%. Over a very large number of spins, the game is designed to return £96.28 for every £100 staked, keeping £3.72. A single session can differ greatly from that. Check the help screen at your casino to confirm the figure shown. Our slot RTP guide explains how the number is calculated and tested.
How do walking wilds work in Jack and the Beanstalk?
When a wild lands, it awards a free respin and moves one reel to the left on each respin, continuing until it walks off the grid. A wild landing on the right-hand side therefore stays in play for more respins. If a new wild lands during the respins, it starts its own walk. Our feature guide to respins compares this with other respin mechanics.
How do the keys work in the free spins?
In the 10 free spins, keys that land on reel 5 are collected, and every three keys upgrade the walking wilds. At three keys they become money bags (two-high stacked wilds), at six golden hens (three-high stacked wilds), and at nine harps that fill a whole reel. For a different way wilds can persist, see our page on sticky wilds.
How do you trigger free spins in Jack and the Beanstalk?
Landing three or more treasure chest scatter symbols triggers 10 free spins. Walking wilds keep working during the round, and keys collected on reel 5 upgrade them. Whether the round can be retriggered is set out in the game's paytable. Scatter triggers are random on every spin, so a dry spell does not make one more likely. Read about scatter symbols for the general rules.
Is Jack and the Beanstalk high volatility?
It is rated medium-high volatility. The walking wild respins provide regular action, but the larger results usually depend on upgraded wilds in the free spins round, which arrives irregularly. Expect some long quiet stretches. Volatility does not change the 96.28% RTP. Our comparison of high and low volatility shows how ratings affect a budget.
Who makes Jack and the Beanstalk?
NetEnt makes it. The studio was founded in 1996, is based in Stockholm and has been owned by Evolution since December 2020, alongside Red Tiger, Big Time Gaming and Nolimit City. It is known for Starburst, Gonzo's Quest and Mega Fortune, and for mechanics such as avalanche reels and expanding wilds. Our NetEnt studio profile lists more of its games.
Do respins count towards the UK stake limit?
Walking wild respins are part of the paid spin's game cycle and need no extra stake, so you only stake once per paid spin. The UK limit is £5 per game cycle for players aged 25 and over and £2 for those aged 18 to 24. The Commission's guidance does not address every bonus type separately. See our slot stake limits page for the detail.
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