Jumanji slot

Jumanji slot: a film licence on a diamond grid

NetEnt built this game around the Jumanji film, which is why it sits among TV and film slot machines. Branded games are usually made under licence from the rights holder, but that doesn't change how the maths works: a brand is artwork and sound, while the payouts come from the reels, the paytable and the random number generator. Although the film was made for a family audience, the slot is a gambling product for adults only, and UK casinos must verify your age before you can play it in any mode.

That makes 19 visible positions in total. On a standard 5 × 3 slot there are 15. More positions on the middle reels give the paylines more routes through the centre of the grid.

How the Jumanji slot machine works

1. Select your stake. All 36 paylines are fixed, so the stake covers every line.
2. The RNG fills the 19 positions and decides whether any random feature fires on this spin.
3. If a random feature fires, it alters the reels, for example by adding wilds, before wins are counted.
4. Matching symbols from the leftmost reel along any of the 36 lines pay according to the paytable.
5. Enough bonus symbols start the board game bonus.
6. Your balance and net position are shown when the spin finishes.

In Great Britain each of those spins must take at least 2.5 seconds, and you must press spin yourself; autoplay has been banned on online slots since 31 October 2021. See our UK slot machine rules guide for the full list.

Jumanji paylines and the paytable

Jumanji uses 36 fixed paylines drawn across the diamond. Because lines are fixed, a £1 stake is about 2.8p per line. The help screen draws each line and lists each symbol's pay for three, four and five of a kind, usually as a multiple of the total stake for easier reading.

Stake steps vary by casino, and under UK rules the total can't exceed £5 a spin (£2 for 18 to 24-year-olds). Our how to read a paytable guide explains line wins in more detail.

Jumanji random features in the base game

On any base-game spin, one of several random features can fire. Each changes the reels in a different way, most of them by adding or holding wild symbols to complete more lines, and some by giving a respin with part of the grid held. The help screen names each feature and explains exactly what it does.

Random features are one reason a low-volatility game feels lively. They spread value across many ordinary spins instead of concentrating it in one rare bonus. The flip side is that each feature usually adds a modest amount rather than a very large one. How often each feature fires isn't published, and nothing you do makes it more likely.

Random features are decided by the RNG when you press spin. Seeing one doesn't make another more or less likely on the next spin.

Jumanji free spins and the board game bonus

The signature feature is a bonus played on a board, echoing the game in the film. It starts when enough bonus symbols land; the help screen states how many are needed. You roll a dice to move a token round the board, and the squares you land on award prizes. Some squares lead to free spins rounds with their own modifiers, others to cash prizes or multipliers; the game rules list every square.

Why the dice is not a skill

You press the button to roll, but the outcome is generated by the same RNG as the reels. Rolling at a particular moment can't change the number. The board is a way of presenting a random prize draw, a bit like a pick-me bonus or a fruit machine's feature trail. The value you can expect from the bonus is already built into the 96.33% RTP.

Worked example

Say you trigger the bonus on a 50p stake. The first roll lands on a cash square worth 10x stake (£5). A second lands on a free spins square, and 10 free spins at 50p return £3.40. The bonus has paid £8.40, about 17 times the stake. The squares and values here are illustrative; the help screen gives the real board.

Jumanji RTP and what a session costs

Jumanji RTP is 96.33% in its default version, a house edge of 3.67%. Studios often supply lower RTP versions to casinos, so check the figure in the help screen. Because volatility is low, a session's result tends to sit closer to the average than on a high-volatility game, though it can still vary a lot over a few hundred spins.

Low volatility also means your balance tends to last longer at the same stake. That is useful for entertainment value but doesn't change the house edge: over enough spins, the average cost per £100 staked is still £3.67.

Jumanji max win: what is and isn't published

We haven't been able to confirm a Jumanji max win figure from a reliable source, so we don't quote one. The help screen at your casino states the maximum payout if the game has a cap, and the paytable shows the largest line pays. Low-volatility games usually have a lower top end than high-volatility ones, because their return is spread across many smaller wins.

These limits come from the Gambling Commission's online slots stake limit guidance (opens in a new tab). Whatever the cap, a higher stake raises both potential wins and the average cost, in proportion. See our max win caps page for how caps work.

Is the Jumanji slot worth playing?

It suits adults who want a calmer session with plenty happening on screen. If you are drawn mainly by the film, remember the brand doesn't make the game cheaper or kinder: compare it with other low volatility slot machines and branded titles on the branded slots page.

Jumanji slot myths

• Rolling the dice at the right moment helps. The roll is decided by the RNG; timing makes no difference.
• Low volatility keeps losses small. Low volatility reduces swings, not the house edge; losses still build over time.
• A random feature is a sign the bonus is near. Features and the bonus are separate random events.
• Small frequent wins mean you are ahead. Many line wins return less than the stake. UK rules stop the game celebrating those, so watch your net position.

Our page on whether slot machines have patterns covers why none of these hold.

Slots similar to Jumanji

NetEnt's Starburst is another low-volatility game, and Butterfly Staxx offers a gentle profile on a 5 × 4 grid. For other film and TV licences, The Goonies Megaways and Ted Megaways are Megaways alternatives. The slots hub lists more.

Jumanji demo and UK rules

A Jumanji demo is available at UK casinos only after age verification, which has been required since 2019 for free-to-play casino games. It uses the same maths as real play and is a good way to read the board squares. The Commission's rules and game descriptions standard (opens in a new tab) requires games to explain their rules and the likelihood of winning, so the help screen is worth a few minutes. British versions have no autoplay, turbo or feature buy.

Where to play Jumanji in the UK

NetEnt games are carried by many UK-licensed casinos, but branded titles can come and go when licences change, so search the lobby before you sign up. These offers are for new customers aged 18 or over, and terms apply. At Coral, a £10 bet on slots after a qualifying deposit brings 100 spins at 10p on selected games, to be accepted within 48 hours and used within 7 days, with no wagering. At Ladbrokes, £10 played on slots gives 50 spins a day for 10 days (up to 500) at 10p with no wagering.

PlayOJO offers 80 spins at 10p on Big Bass Bonanza, with winnings paid as cash, after a first deposit of at least £10. Coral and Ladbrokes have the same owner, so check whether you can claim both. To talk to someone about your gambling, GamCare's live chat (opens in a new tab) is free.

18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Decide a budget before you play: plan a slot budget. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.