Not too many slots start with an animated sequence where a boy with a goose runs through the clouds chased by a 2-headed purple ogre. Then again, not too many slots have the amazing production and graphics enjoyed by Net Entertainment’s ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’.
This 5-reel video slot has several features to keep you entertained, including ‘walking wilds’ in the base game and wilds which get better and better during the free spins bonus round.
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The popular fairy tale story of Jack and the Beanstalk has been brought to life by NetEnt with their fantastic creation called Jack and the Beanstalk Slot! This is a fantasy themed online slot consisting of 5 reels and 20 paylines, and it can be played at King Jack Casino.
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- Jack and the Beanstalk slot online game is based on the widely known fairy tale about Jack who sold a cow for 5 magic beans. This really wonderful 3D video slot begins with the intro movie. It is decorated with rich animations, splendid video graphics and a pleasant soundtrack.
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How to Win on Jack and the Beanstalk
Winning symbols are a mixed bunch, with everything from a bemused looking goat, to a watering can and the 2 headed purple monster appearing on the reels. There are 20 win-lines in total, and plenty of opportunities to trigger wins on several lines at once with wild symbols.
The best paying regular symbol is the young boy Jack, worth 1000 coins for 5, 200 for 4 and 20 for just 3. Next comes the 2 headed monster at 750 coins for 5. The goat and an axe share the next prize of 250 coins for 5 and the watering can 125 coins. There are also playing card symbols in play. These make up the smaller wins. Each one is made up of a beanstalk type design, which does make it a little difficult to immediately spot your wins in-play.
A gold logo on a red background that reads ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ is a special wild symbol. Whenever you hit one or more of these it will move one to the left after every spin – before disappearing from the first reel. If you hit one in the 5th reel, you get 4 additional spins, each with a wild walking to the left. It is possible to have more than one of these walking at the same time. Mostly it will just be a couple of extra free spins each time, though during a session on this slot these can start to add up nicely.
Up the Beanstalk for the Free Spins Feature
Treasure chests are the final symbol you will see during regular play. You need 3 of these anywhere in view to trigger the 10 free spins bonus game. When you do trigger this, the reels disappear, and Jack (who normally stays in the house to the left of the reels) comes out. The beanstalk then grows, catching Jack by the leg and depositing him in the clouds – where the free spins game takes place!
There is a game within a game during this feature. An additional symbol in the form of a key lands in reel 5. Each time you hit a key, this fills a gap for special wild symbols below the reels. As your spins progress you can collect enough keys you enable the following special wilds:
Bag of Gold: These are stacked 2 deep on the reels, letting you get better coverage.
Golden Goose: These are stacked 3 deep, so if they land well you can get entirely wild reels.
Golden Harp: This is the final type and is an expanding wild, which will cover the entire reel each time one shows on the reels.
These are all walking wilds, which move to the left just the same as the regular ones. The biggest benefit of them is that your remaining free spins do not go down while you have wilds on the screen. With several that overlap, your free spins bonus can be a lot longer than the 10 spins initially awarded. Even better, all wins with wilds in them have a 3x multiplier.
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Detailed Design with Stunning Animations
In the base game you’ll see a ramshackle house to the left of the reels (Jack will sometimes appear from a doorway here). Underneath the reels is a patch of dirt with a small shoot in the middle of it (the beanstalk!). Butterflies occasionally flutter across the reels.
Symbols are very detailed, with the cheeky yet disheveled Jack the highlight – though the purple ogre looks very good too. There are few animations within the symbols, just the sparkling treasure chest and glowing key have any animations.
When you go to the free spins game things really pick up. The opening sequence is excellent, and when you start the spins Jack stays on a cloud to the left of the reels and cheers for wins. Those different types of walking wild also add some movement to the game. During the free spins you’ll get some classical type music playing too.
Behind the lavish production you’ll find a standard Net Entertainment setup – 20 win lines over a 5 by 3 grid. You can adjust your coin size and the multiplier, though those win-lines are fixed for this game. Auto play and bet max options are offered.
Overall Experience
This is a popular slot, and for good reasons. The solid game play matches the excellent production to produce a well-balanced game. There is certainly some big win potential. During the free spins round it is possible to have several wild reels, or a combination of wild reels with the other wilds joining them together. Check out the excellent Jack and the Beanstalk slot for yourself soon!
| Jack and the Beanstalk | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Gary J. Tunnicliffe |
| Produced by | Gary DePew Pascal Goupil Gary J. Tunnicliffe |
| Written by | Flip Kobler Cindy Marcus |
| Starring | Gilbert Gottfried Chevy Chase Chloë Grace Moretz Christopher Lloyd Katey Sagal Wallace Shawn James Earl Jones |
| Music by | Randy Miller |
| Cinematography | Brian Baugh |
| Edited by | Andrew Cohen |
Avalon Family Entertainment | |
| 2009 | |
Running time | 94 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Jack and the Beanstalk is a 2009 low-budget live-action adaptation of the fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk directed by Gary J. Tunnicliffe.
Plot[edit]
Jack Thatcher (Colin Ford) must perform a heroic deed or flunk out of fairy tale school. He sells a valuable possession for magic beans that grow into a giant beanstalk overnight. He climbs the enchanted beanstalk and enters a magical and dangerous world to rescue Destiny (Madison Davenport), a little girl who has been transformed into a harp by an evil giant.
This version of the tale includes references to other fairy tale characters as well as contemporary elements.
The Magic Beans Band
Cast[edit]
- Colin Ford as Jack
- Chloë Grace Moretz as Damsel in Distress / Jillian Squarejaw
- Gilbert Gottfried as Grayson
- James Earl Jones as The Giant (voice)
- William Brent as Prince Charming
- Emily Rose Everhard as Red Riding Hood
- Sadie Ebeyer-Deist as Sleeping Beauty
- Victoria Atilano as Ugly Step Sister
- Atalaya Atilano as Mean Step Sister
- Anthony Skillman as Hansel
- Sammi Hanratty as Gretel
- Daniel Roebuck as Mayor Lichfield
- Wallace Shawn as Broker / Booker / Lancelot Squarejaw
- Katey Sagal as Jack's Mother
- Adair Tishler as Rapunzel
- James Karen as Verri Saddius
- Madison Davenport as Destiny
- David Mattey as The Giant
- Jeff L. Deist as Dobbytok
- Gary J. Tunnicliffe as Dobbytok (voice)
- Frank Payne as Sergeant Who
- Kevin Schon as Officer What
- Hal B. Klein as Officer Where
- Chevy Chase as General Antipode
- Alan Gray as Muckity Muck
- Brian Peck as The Emperor
Production and release[edit]
The film was originally produced for theatrical release in 2009.[1] It was shown at the Newport Beach International Film Festival on April 24, 2010.[citation needed]
Home media release[edit]
The film was released on home video in the United States by Screen Media Films on May 11, 2010.
Reception[edit]
Tracy Moore of Common Sense Media called the film 'goofy fun' and gave it 3/5 stars.[2]
In an otherwise positive review, MovieGuide wrote, 'The sets and costumes are occasionally hokey. Also, the occasional toilet humor and slapstick comedy sometimes detracts from the movie’s natural charm.' Nevertheless, MovieGuide gave the film 3/4 stars.[3]
Sloan Freer of Radio Times called it a 'charmless take on the classic fairy tale' and later lamented that 'James Earl Jones wastes his rich tone as the voice of the underwhelming goliath.'[4]
Jason Best of What's on TV wrote that Jack and the Beanstalk 'seeks to emulate the playful wit of the wondrous The Princess Bride but falls woefully short.'[5] He went on to note that 'Christopher Lloyd, Wallace Shawn and Chevy Chase are also involved, so you’d expect the film to be a lot funnier than it is, but Gary J Tunnicliffe’s flat direction doesn’t give anyone a chance to shine.'[5]
Donna Rolfe of The Dove Foundation wrote, 'This is a charming fairy tale with encouraging values and colorful characters who will entertain the entire family.'[6]
The Netflix company DVD.com called it a 'family-friendly comedy' and gave it 31/3 out of 5 stars.[7]
Jack And The Beans Story
References[edit]
- ^'Jack and the beanstalk: an adventure of gigantic proportions'. 28 March 2018 – via Open WorldCat.
- ^'Jack and the Beanstalk - Movie Review'.
- ^'JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - Movieguide - Movie Reviews for Christians'. 20 September 2016.
- ^'Jack and the Beanstalk – review - cast and crew, movie star rating and where to watch film on TV and online'. Radio Times.
- ^ ab'Film review - Jack and the Beanstalk - A less-than-enchanting fairy-tale flop - Movie Talk - What's on TV'. 24 February 2012.
- ^'Jack and the Beanstalk - Dove Family Friendly Movie Reviews'.
- ^'Rent Jack and the Beanstalk (2009) on DVD and Blu-ray - DVD Netflix'. dvd.netflix.com.
External links[edit]
- Jack and the Beanstalk on IMDb