About Action Jack
The style and gameplay of Action Jack will be familiar to fans of Rich Wild and the other online adventurers who all owe a debt to the original, Indiana Jones. There’s nothing fancy visually about this game, but its rough-hewn simplicity suits the subject matter - shame about the royals, though. If you find you like playing IGT pokies online and find action adventure games irresistible, you’ll enjoy this Mayan themed epic with its jaunty theme tune and retro hand drawn graphics.
How to play Action Jack
Before you start spinning the reels, it’s time to check out the player interface and set your bets. All 40 lines are in play, with bets ranging from 0.40 a spin to whopping 800 credits for those with deep pockets and a thirst for adventure. Just click the plus and minus arrows to activate your bet - and some manly sound effects. Select between 10 and 50 autospins if you prefer to sit back and watch the scenery - these will automatically stop if a bonus is triggered or the jackpot is awarded.
Action Jack rules
Misuse or malfunction voids all pays
Only highest wins are paid per line
Scatter wins are independent and added to the total amount
In some jurisdictions, an award cap can apply
Action Jack paytable
All wins pay left to right and are multiplied by the line bet, making for some very generous prizes. Even the royals pay 75x for 5 of a kind. The waterfalls and the treasure map up the available 5 of a kind prize to 150 times your line bet, while the temple and the gem offer 250x for a full house. The Mayan idol offers 300 times your line bet for 5 of a kind, with the volcano offering the biggest base game prize, with 100x for 5 across the reels.
Look out for the Ark of the Covenant style symbol - this is the scatter and unlocks both the free spins and 25x your total bet when you land 5 of a kind.
What is the RTP of Action Jack?
The RTP of Action Jack is fairly disappointing at just 94.35%, but that’s coupled with low volatility so you can expect a stream of low level base game wins which are pretty rewarding compared to some pokies. RTP should always be treated as a theoretical figure anyway, as your personal frequency and bet denomination is unlikely to match that used by IGT to determine RTP.
How to win at Action Jack pokies
This is a payline pokie, so it’s all about landing multiple combinations of matching symbols across those 40 paylines. Look out for the special symbols like the Action Jack wild to maximise your winning possibilities.
Even though this is a low volatility game and your bankroll should stay at a comfortable level, always set a session budget and stick to it. If you walk away when you reach the limit, you won’t be tempted to play with money you can’t afford to lose. That’s why playing demo play pokies makes so much sense - you can get to know the interesting and unusual gameplay features available in Action Jack and gauge their frequency, without taking any risks.
Action Jack pokies bonus features
Synchronised reels feature: Every reel contains stacks of paytable symbols, excluding the bonus symbol. Before every spin, one reel is selected at random and the same symbol may appear on multiple reels during the same spin. Stacked symbols appearing on adjacent reels will greatly enhance the potential of Action Jack, making a big win more likely.
Action Jack wild: Action Jack appears on reels 2, 3, 4 and 5 only and does substitution duty for all symbols except the Ark scatter.
Free Spins feature: the bonus scatter symbol appears on all 5 reels and will pay out wherever it appears on the reels. The number of free spins is determined by the number of bonus symbols:
3 = 20 free spins
4 = 40 free spins
5 = 60 free spins
As if that wasn’t generous enough, wild symbols are active and the same number of free spins can be retriggered by landing 3, 4 or 5 bonus symbols during the feature, up to a maximum of 500 free spins. Better yet, all wins are trebled with a 3x multiplier for wins up to 3,000x your stake.
Action Jack pokies on mobile - Android, iPhones and Tablets
If you prefer playing on mobile and tablet, then Action Jack won’t let you down. It’s coded using HTML5 technology, so just open your favourite browser to enjoy a seamless on-the-go playing experience on any compatible software platform.
Action Jack pokie review
Action Jack may not be radically different to any other adventure pokies, but IGT has got everything right in this action packed game. The free spins feature is incredible - with a 3x multiplier and a starting batch of up to 60 free games, you'll be back for more. If you find the RTP disappointing, why not try the highly volatile Sticky Bandits 2 pokies?
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