Giant Riches Pros & Cons
Giant Riches delivers classic Aristocrat action with a proven track record. The choice-based free spins and stacked symbols create a good variety, but the RTP and max win won't impress everyone.
- 96.06% RTP — competitive and consistent across operators
- Up to 50 free spins from 5 scatters — one of the higher spin counts in its format
- Mystery positions transform every spin — creates constant anticipation
- Expanding symbols on reels 1–2 (up to 6 high) generate large multi-row wins
- Free spins double all wins (2x guaranteed multiplier)
- 60 paylines across 5x6 grid — very dense coverage
- 1,200x max win — modest ceiling for the payline count
- Medium volatility — won't produce extreme single-spin outliers
- 2by2 Gaming has limited casino coverage compared to major studios
- No bonus buy — organic scatter trigger only
Giant Riches Slot Review
Giant Riches launched July 2016 from 2by2 Gaming — a smaller developer often distributed through Microgaming's Quickfire platform, which means the game reached far more casinos than its studio's standalone profile might suggest. The game adapts the Jack and the Beanstalk fairytale: Jack's beanstalk adventure replaced by a 5x6 grid with 60 fixed paylines where expanding symbols on reels 1–2 (up to 6 rows high), Mystery positions that transform every spin, and a free spins round offering up to 50 spins with all wins doubled combine into one of the more feature-dense medium-volatility games from 2016.
The Mystery position system is what separates Giant Riches from its contemporaries. Every reel contains Mystery positions that transform into random symbols (including wilds) before each spin resolves. Multiple Mystery positions all transforming into the same top symbol simultaneously — especially wilds — can cover significant portions of the 5x6 grid. During free spins, the Mystery transform is restricted to only the top four symbol types (Wild, Coin Bag, Goose, Harp), concentrating every Mystery transformation toward the symbols that matter most. With 60 paylines and a potential 50-spin run at 2x multiplier with premium Mystery symbols, the feature ceiling is meaningfully higher than the 1,200x published max suggests for typical bonus sessions.
| DEVELOPER | 2by2 Gaming (Quickfire distribution) |
|---|---|
| THEME | Jack and the Beanstalk / Fairy Tale / Fantasy |
| GRID SIZE | 5 Reels, 6 Rows |
| PAYLINES | 60 Fixed Paylines |
| RTP | 96.06% |
| MAX WIN | 1,200x your total bet |
| VOLATILITY | Medium |
| MIN/MAX BET | $0.40 / $200 per spin |
| BONUS BUY | NO |
| RELEASE DATE | July 2016 |
| FREE SPINS | 8 / 15 / 30 / 50 spins (2x multiplier all wins) |
Symbol Values and Paytable
| SYMBOL | 3-OF-A-KIND (ANY ROW SPAN) | 4-OF-A-KIND | 5-OF-A-KIND |
|---|---|---|---|
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Giant Riches Logo (Wild)
|
Substitutes all | Substitutes all | Substitutes all |
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Coin Bag (Premium 1)
|
7.5x bet | 30x bet | |
|
Golden Goose (Premium 2)
|
5x bet | 20x bet | |
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Harp (Premium 3)
|
4x bet | 15x bet | |
|
Jack (Mid)
|
2.5x bet | 10x bet | |
|
Beanstalk (Mid)
|
1.5x bet | 5x bet | |
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A/K/Q
|
0.8x bet | 2.5x bet | |
|
Mystery Symbol
|
Transforms to random symbol | (premium/wild preference in | free spins) |
|
Castle (Scatter)
|
wins 2x in free spins. |
My 200 Spins Test Run
Spins 1–50
Mystery positions appeared on nearly every spin — transforming into low symbols more often than premiums, but the Goose showed up twice creating multi-payline wins across the 6-row grid. An expanded reel 1 with Coin Bag (6 positions high) at spin 38 created a striking multi-line coverage. Paid 18x bet from that one spin.
Spin 62
Three Castle scatters — 8 free spins. Mystery positions restricted to top 4 symbols. Three of 8 spins had Mystery→Wild events. Expanded reel 2 + Wild Mystery column = sustained multi-payline completions. Feature paid 75x from 8 spins.
Spins 80–140
Base game Mystery → Harp event at spin 117 across 5 positions paid 12x. Castle scatter solo appearances twice — both rewarded scatter prize payments. Four-scatter trigger at spin 143 — 30 free spins incoming.
30 Free Spins (spin 143)
Mystery positions provided Wild or Coin Bag on 11 of 30 spins. Expansion events on reels 1 and 2 on 8 occasions. 2x multiplier applied to all. Feature total: 420x bet. The 30-spin run at 2x with restricted Mysteries concentrated value significantly.
Final result
Positive. The 30-spin bonus was the session centrepiece — and the Mystery mechanic kept every base game spin engaging while building toward it.
Play Responsibly - 18+ Only
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
How do expanding symbols work in Giant Riches?
Reels 1 and 2 contain symbols that can expand vertically to fill up to 6 rows (the full reel height). When an expansion occurs on reel 1 or 2, the expanded symbol covers all 6 positions on that reel, creating a full-height column of identical symbols. On reels 3–5, symbols can stack up to 3 positions high. The combination of a 6-position expanded Wild or Coin Bag on reel 1 or 2 with matching symbols on adjacent reels completes paylines across the full 60-payline structure simultaneously. During free spins, expansion events combined with Mystery→Wild or Mystery→Coin Bag transformations on other reels create the game's highest single-spin payouts.
Is 50 free spins really possible, and how often does it happen?
Landing all 5 Castle scatter symbols simultaneously is the requirement for 50 free spins — it does happen, but with 60 paylines on a 5x6 grid, landing 5 scatters simultaneously requires good fortune. In practice, most free spins triggers come from 3 scatters (8 spins) or 4 scatters (30 spins). The 4-scatter, 30-spin trigger is realistically the most impactful achievable outcome in most sessions. The 5-scatter, 50-spin trigger is the exceptional event — budget sessions around the expectation of 8 or 30-spin triggers as the common cases. The steep scaling from 3→4→5 scatters rewards lucky extended scatter landings disproportionately.
Does 2by2 Gaming have other notable slots?
2by2 Gaming has a relatively small catalogue compared to major studios, but several titles have gained recognition. Their portfolio includes games distributed through Playzido (a Microgaming subsidiary) and Games Global, including other fairy-tale themed slots and classic formats. Giant Riches is generally considered their strongest title in terms of feature depth and RTP. If you enjoy Giant Riches's Mystery mechanic and multi-row expanding symbol format, searching for other 2by2 Gaming titles in the Microgaming Quickfire catalogue at your casino is a reasonable next step.
What is the betting structure — why does minimum bet start at $0.40?
Giant Riches uses a structure where the bet represents your stake across the 60-payline configuration. The $0.40 minimum reflects the 60-payline density — it's equivalent to $0.00667 per payline, which is a very low per-line stake. The game is structured around a 40-line bet calculation despite showing 60 paylines, which is why the minimum bet is slightly higher than single-penny-per-line games. At $0.40 minimum, a $40 session budget gives 100 spins — enough to encounter 1–2 free spins triggers at typical rates. Players who want lower per-spin costs are better served by 20-payline alternatives; Giant Riches rewards slightly higher relative bet sizes to make the 60-payline coverage meaningful.
Is the 2x free spins multiplier fixed or can it increase?
The 2x multiplier is fixed for the entire free spins round — it applies to every win during free spins including Mystery-triggered wins, expanding symbol wins, and payline combinations. It does not increase during the feature and cannot be enhanced by further events within the bonus. The fixed 2x is applied after all other win calculations — a 30x base win from a Coin Bag five-of-a-kind with Mystery-assisted coverage becomes 60x with the free spins multiplier applied. During retriggers (additional scatters landing during free spins adding more spins), the 2x multiplier remains active through all extended spins. The 2x is guaranteed — no free spins in Giant Riches pay at 1x.