Jackpot Hunter (Pragmatic Play) – Review & Demo Play

How to Play Jackpot Hunter

I set stakes between 0.20 and 240 a spin and worked a 5-reel, 4-row layout with 20 paylines paying left to right. Autoplay and Quick Spin are available where permitted. Wins land from matching three or more symbols on a line, with the compass wild helping to complete combinations. The setup is clear on desktop and mobile, and the jungle ambience fits the adventurous tilt without getting in the way of the spin rhythm or visibility of premium symbols.

Jackpot Hunter Symbols & Payouts

The paytable sticks to theme: whips, torches, a water bottle, gun, binoculars, map, backpack, a crocodile, plus two explorers at the top end. There are no card icons. The compass wild substitutes for regulars and pays up to 50x for five, matching the male explorer’s top line. Whips and torches cap at 2.5x, with mid-tier kit stepping up through 5x–12.5x bands, and the female explorer bridging to higher hits. All wins pay left to right across 20 fixed lines.

Jackpot Hunter Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x50
	4	x10
	3	x5
	2	x1
	5	x20
	4	x8
	3	x4
	2	x0.8
	5	x15
	4	x6
	3	x3
	2	x0.6
	5	x12.5
	4	x5
	3	x2.5
	5	x10
	4	x4
	3	x2
	5	x7.5
	4	x3
	3	x1.5
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x2.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x2.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	Wild
	5	x50
	4	x10
	3	x5
	2	x1
	Scatter

Jackpot Hunter Free Spins and Bonus Features

Three wheel symbols on reels 1, 3, and 5 trigger the Trail Bonus. A side wheel spins five times, moving you 1–8 steps along a 41-point path. Each stop pays 2x–20x the bet or shows the word Jackpot. Collect three Jackpot words to be awarded Mini, Major, or Grand at random, four words for Major or Grand, and five words for the Grand outright. The fixed values sit at 25x, 100x, and 2,500x respectively.

Three temple scatters on reels 2, 3, and 4 award 12 free spins, with retriggers adding 12 more. During free spins, dedicated jackpot symbols can land; collect three for a random Mini, Major, or Grand, four for Major or Grand, and five to land the Grand. If the 5,000x win cap is reached, the round ends immediately. This keeps the feature sharp while still letting the jackpots headline the bonus play.

Feature buys are priced at 20x for the Trail Bonus and 60x for free spins, though these options are unavailable in the UK. In practice, I’ve seen the map trigger more often than free spins; I even hit it twice within my first 30 spins and banked around 10x totals. Free spins felt swingier. The trail’s guaranteed step payouts steady the session while still giving a shot at the fixed jackpots.

Jackpot Hunter RTP, Maximum Win & Volatility

The RTP sits at 96.00% on the top setting, with 95% and 94% versions also in the market depending on the operator. Variance is high, so returns come in bursts rather than in a smooth line. Maximum win is 5,000x the stake, which equals 1,200,000 at the 240 ceiling; hitting the cap ends any ongoing free spins. The math works best for players who can handle swings and prefer a clear path to fixed jackpots over frequent small nudges.

Jackpot Hunter Verdict

I rate Jackpot Hunter as a clean, engaging jungle slot with a trail feature that actually earns its keep. The side wheel steps, 2x–20x trail pays, and the Mini, Major, Grand ladder keep base sessions active, while the compass wild at 50x headlines the line hits. Graphics are tidy, the soundtrack sits in the background where it should, and the slot stays readable during busy sequences.

For my bankroll, the map is the draw, and I treat the free spins as the wilder swing. If you’re in the UK, you’ll be spinning for natural triggers, which suits the 96% model fine. Fixed jackpots at 25x, 100x, and 2,500x are the targets, with the 5,000x cap as the ceiling. If you like high-volatility explorer slots with a fair trail mechanic, this one earns a seat in rotation.