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Monkey Jackpot

Q: What makes the bonus round different from the base game?

The bonus shifts from the 5x3 main game to a 3x3 setup with 5 lines, and matching symbols across all reels can trigger a jackpot prize.

Published Mar 18, 2026 Updated Jul 15, 2026

Game Provider

Belatra Games

Release date

2020-07-09

Type

Slots

RTP

94.35%

Volatility

High volatility

Max Win

x250.00

Min Bet

0.25

Max Bet

25.0

Reels

Paylines

Bonus features

Wilds, Risky/gambling (double) game, Scatters, Free Spins, Bonus wheels, Jackpot

Monkey Jackpot Slot Review

Monkey Jackpot is a 5×3 Belatra Games slot with 25 paylines, free spins on a separate 3×3 setup, a jackpot draw and a risk game. The brief lists 94.35% RTP, high volatility and a x250 max win.

This review looks at how the split main-game and free-spin format works, why the jackpot layer matters more than the regular line hits, and who this older Belatra slot still suits.

Monkey Jackpot at a glance

provider	Belatra Games
release date	09 July 2020
RTP	94.35%
volatility	High
max win	x250
reels	5
paylines/ways	25 paylines
min/max bet	0.25 / 25
theme	Tropical monkey adventure
bonus buy	Not specified

Info

Belatra’s official free-slot materials confirm the 5×3, 25-payline setup, wild symbol, scatter-triggered free games, jackpot draw and risk game. Public directories also publish alternative RTP versions and much higher max-win figures, so this review keeps the values for RTP, max win and bet range, and treats return data as version-sensitive.

How it works

Monkey Jackpot starts as a classic 5×3, 25-payline video slot with fruit, bird and monkey symbols. The main job of the base game is to line up standard wins and wait for Monkey scatters, because the real twist appears when the bonus changes the reel setup.

Land 3, 4 or 5 Monkey scatters anywhere to trigger 3, 4 or 5 free games. Those free games are played on a separate 3×3 grid with 5 lines, and identical symbols across all reels can award a jackpot tied to that symbol. After any qualifying win, the risk game can be used to try to double or quadruple the payout.

Main features

The orangutan wild substitutes for regular symbols to help complete winning lines.
Monkey scatters trigger 3 to 5 free games depending on how many land.
The free-spin round uses a separate 3×3 layout with 5 paylines instead of the 5×3 main-game setup.
If the same symbol lands on all reels during the bonus, the game awards the related jackpot prize.
The built-in risk game lets players try to double or quadruple a win after the base game or free games.

Who will enjoy it

Players who like older 25-line slots with one clear bonus trigger instead of a long feature chain.
Fans of bright jungle themes built around monkeys, tropical fruit and playful visuals.
Belatra players who want a simple jackpot-led structure rather than a modern buy-bonus slot.

Warning

Monkey Jackpot is labeled as high volatility, so the session can feel uneven even though the listed max win is modest by current standards. Most of the identity sits in the free-spin jackpot round and the optional risk game, so players should expect bonus dependence and manage stakes carefully. For safer play habits, see Responsible Gambling.

Bonus structure / payout profile

The bonus profile is straightforward. The base game provides regular 25-line wins and wild assistance, while 3 to 5 Monkey scatters unlock a short free-spin round on smaller reels. That shift in layout gives the game a different feel once the feature starts, because the jackpot draw becomes the main reason to chase the bonus.

Compared with modern slots, Monkey Jackpot keeps its payout map narrow and easy to read. There are no stacked meters, symbol collections or expanding modifiers here. Instead, value is concentrated in the triggered free games and in the optional risk-game step after a win, which suits players who prefer simple mechanics over dense feature layering.

Comparison table

Slot	Why compare	Key difference	Best fit
Lazy Monkey	Another Belatra monkey-themed slot that uses a lighter, more old-school feature structure.	Lazy Monkey leans on pick-style bonus rounds rather than a free-spin jackpot draw on alternate reels.	Players who want a softer monkey-theme alternative from the same studio.
New Year Monkey Jackpot	A closely related follow-up title for players who like the Monkey Jackpot concept and want another entry in the same sub-series.	The core idea stays monkey-and-jackpot focused, but the presentation shifts away from the tropical base version.	Players who enjoy the original idea and want a themed variation rather than a totally different slot.