Jackpot

What is the Jackpot Feature?

The Jackpot feature is a bonus-driven mechanic in slot games that provides players with the opportunity to win fixed, tier-based rewards. Unlike progressive jackpots, which grow based on a cumulative pool across bets or networks, bonus-triggered jackpots operate within the game’s internal logic. These jackpots are typically won by fulfilling specific conditions during bonus rounds, such as filling the grid in a Hold & Win game or collecting designated symbols over time.

This feature introduces structured win targets and is commonly presented through multi-tier formats, offering several reward levels, each with a clearly defined multiplier or payout.

How Does the Jackpot Feature Work?

Bonus-triggered jackpot systems activate under special gameplay conditions. The most common method involves symbol-based triggers that launch a bonus mode where jackpot tiers are made accessible.

Trigger Conditions

• Hold & Win Triggers: Landing a specific number of Coin or Bonus symbols (typically 6 or more) starts the Hold & Win bonus, where jackpot symbols can appear.
• Collection-Based Triggers: In some games, players collect special symbols (e.g., masks, gems, or blood drops) across spins, and upon reaching a predefined threshold, they gain access to a jackpot event or tier.

Winning a Jackpot

Once the jackpot bonus game is active:

• Symbol-Specific Wins: Jackpot values may be displayed directly on certain bonus symbols.
• Grid Completion: In Hold & Win formats, filling all positions (e.g., 15 symbol spaces) may unlock the highest jackpot tier.
• Random Assignment: Some games randomly award a jackpot tier during the bonus round, regardless of specific symbol placements.

Jackpot Tiers

The bonus-triggered jackpot system typically includes four structured tiers:

• Mini Jackpot: Often the lowest prize tier, offering a small multiplier (e.g., 10x–20x).
• Minor Jackpot: A mid-tier prize with increased value (e.g., 40x–50x).
• Major Jackpot: A high-tier reward, often 100x or more.
• Grand Jackpot: The ultimate win, usually awarded when all grid positions are filled or the rarest condition is met, with multipliers up to 1,000x or more.

Each jackpot tier is predefined, fixed, and displayed in the game's interface, allowing players to track their potential rewards throughout the bonus round.

Advantages of Jackpot Feature

• Tiered Structure: Multiple reward levels cater to different outcomes, offering a balance of frequent and rare rewards.
• Fixed Values: Since these jackpots are not progressive, players always know the exact potential payouts.
• Bonus Integration: Seamlessly blends into Hold & Win or collection-style mechanics, adding depth to standard bonus rounds.
• Enhanced Engagement: While avoiding overt claims of addiction or retention, the presence of structured targets provides a compelling reason for continued play within the bonus game.

How to Use Jackpot Feature

Players do not need to activate the Jackpot Feature manually. It becomes accessible through gameplay progression:

1. Land required symbols (Coins, Bonus icons, or Collectibles).
2. Enter the bonus round (e.g., Hold & Win).
3. Meet specific criteria during the bonus (e.g., fill the grid, collect jackpot icons).
4. Jackpot is awarded automatically based on tier logic.

Strategies for Using Jackpot Feature

While jackpots are awarded based on in-game conditions, players may consider the following:

• Maximize Bonus Entry: Use features like Buy Bonus (if available) to access jackpot-triggering rounds directly.
• Monitor Collection Meters: In games with symbol collection mechanics, tracking progress increases awareness of proximity to a jackpot event.
• Understand Tier Requirements: Familiarity with what triggers each jackpot tier helps set expectations and plan sessions accordingly.

Information for Operators

The Jackpot Feature is a popular mechanic in modern slot games due to its layered structure and reliable implementation:

• Fixed Tier Options: Fixed multiplier values ensure predictable payout behavior across game deployments.
• Integrated Bonus Mechanics: Works well with Hold & Win, Collector Symbols, or Collection Trackers—minimizing the need for additional game logic.
• Player-Friendly Design: Transparent presentation of jackpot tiers builds trust while maintaining a sense of achievement.
• Scalable Implementation: Jackpot feature fits a wide range of game styles, themes and mechanics.

The 18Peaches Jackpot Feature

At 18Peaches, the Jackpot feature is implemented across several of our most thrilling titles, each offering unique paths to tiered rewards:

Leprechaun Jackpot Collector

In Leprechaun Jackpot Collector jackpot tiers are revealed through a distinctive in-game animation: whenever a Collector symbol lands, a magical Leprechaun Hat appears and opens to reveal one of four preset jackpots — Mini, Minor, Major, or Grand.

This mechanic integrates directly into the Free Spins phase and aligns jackpot awards with Collector symbol activity rather than standard grid completion.

Brazilian Mask Fire

In Brazilian Mask Fire, Players collect vibrant mask symbols throughout the game. Reaching 9 collected masks unlocks the jackpot event, offering Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand tiers with corresponding multipliers.

Vampire Vault Hold & Win

In Vampire Vault Hold & Win, During the Hold & Win bonus round, players can trigger one of four jackpot tiers. Fill all 15 symbol positions to win the Grand Jackpot of 2,000x your stake.

Wild Dragon Respin

In Wild Dragon Respin, The Hold & Win mechanic includes Jackpot Coin symbols. Fill all spaces on the reel to unlock the Grand tier for a 1,000x payout.

Yakuza Clash Hold & Win

In Yakuza Clash Hold & Win, While progressing through the Hold & Win bonus, jackpot tiers can be triggered through special symbols appearing on the grid.