Introduction to The Jade Path Hold & Win
The Jade Path Hold & Win is a casino slot from Hacksaw Gaming, where we find ourselves deep in the jungle, where we have accidentally discovered a hidden civilization. Here we meet Queen Aisha, said to be the fiercest warrior of the jungle and guardian of jade treasures. Hacksaw Gaming is no stranger to games set in the jungle, as we’ve previously enjoyed releases such as Mayan Stackways or the Indiana Jones-clone Arizona James and the Lost Relics. However, compared to these games, The Jade Path Hold & Win is a bit more on the simpler side, bringing with it gameplay centered around 3 bonus games, two of which are Hold & Win, with more lenient, and almost casual-like, stats, such as with its rather low max win of 2,500X the bet. But, don’t let that dissuade, as Hacksaw Gaming delivers on some pretty surprising, yet simple, spins, with its Jade Hold & Win bonus game coming with Cash Orbs, Multipliers, and Jackpots up to 2,500X, and its Warrior Riches bringing out Sticky Multiplier Wilds. Join us as we explore the jungle in search of glistening treasures and fun bonus games.
Hacksaw Gaming delivers on a simple jungle-themed release built around its Hold & Win and Free Spins bonus games.
Theme, Gameplay, & Payouts
The Jade Path Hold & Win is a video slot from Hacksaw Gaming with 5 Reels, 3 Rows, and 9 Paylines. You can choose between making a Min.bet of 0.1 and a Max.bet of 400. The Jade Path Hold & Win comes with a slightly above-average RTP of 96.19%, medium volatility, and a rather low max win of 2,500X the bet. However, do take note that the game comes in multiple versions with lower RTPs at 94.24%, 92.28%, and 86.28%.
When it comes to jungle-themed releases, The Jade Path Hold & Win doesn’t exactly stand out as the most original, as its visuals are rather basic, with a jungle background and symbols depicted with various tribal masks. However, the main character, Queen Aisha, does appear next to the playing grid, and with her, we explore her civilization during the bonus games. You can play the game on most notepads, mobiles, and desktops.
The lower-paying symbols are J, Q, K, and A. Creating a win with 5 of the same symbols will pay out 1X the bet. The higher-paying symbols are various shamanistic masks, including the green mask, the soldier wearing a lion mask, the purple mask, and the red mask. Landing a win with 5 of the same symbols pays out 3X to 25X the bet. We also have a handful of Special Symbols, including Wilds, Orb Coins, Orb Jackpots, Jaguar Multipliers, and Scatter Symbols, which we go over in the next section.
Special Features & Mechanics
What is the max win in the slot The Jade Path Hold & Win?
You can win up to 2,500X the bet.
What features are available in the slot The Jade Path Hold & Win?
The features are Wild Symbols, Jade Hold & Win, Warrior Riches, Jade Bounty Hold & Win, and Feature Buy.
Wild Symbols
Wild Symbols help form winning combinations by being able to substitute for all symbols except Special Symbols, however can only land during the Warrior Riches bonus.
Jade Hold & Win
By landing any combination of 3 Coin or Jackpot Orb Symbols, you will trigger the Jade Hold & Win bonus game, which starts with 3 Respins. During the bonus game, only Orb, Jaguar Multiplier, and Blank Symbols can land, and each Orb Symbol will stick onto the reels. Coin Orb Symbols come with a Cash Value ranging from 0.2X to 50X, Jackpot Symbols come with a Jackpot Prize of either Mini (5X), Minor (25X), Major (250X), Mega (500X), or Grand (2,500X), and Jaguar Multipliers come with a random value of 2X to 20X and will multiply all Coin Symbols on the playing grid.
Warrior Riches
By landing 3 Scatter Symbols, you will be given a Bonus Choice, allowing you to start the Warrior Riches Bonus Game. The feature is played with 10 Free Spins, where Warrior Wild Symbols can appear and stick to the playing grid. During the bonus game, Jaguar Multipliers act as Wild Multipliers and will add their Multiplier value to all sticky Warrior Wild Symbols on that spin. However, all Multiplier Values are removed at the start of each new free spin. Orb Symbols cannot land during this bonus.
Jade Bounty Hold & Win
By landing 3 Scatter Symbols, you will be given a Bonus Choice, allowing you to start the Jade Bounty Hold & Win Bonus Game. This bonus game keeps the mechanics of the Jade Hold & Win, with the addition of starting with at least 5 Special Symbols, with any combination of Orbs and at least one Jaguar Multiplier. During the feature, Coin Orb Symbols have a minimum value of 1X the bet.
Feature Buy
Through the Feature Buy, you can instantly trigger a bonus for a price based on the current bet.
2X = Triggers the BonusHunt FeatureSpins, making each spin 3 times more likely to trigger a bonus game.
100X = Awards the Jade Bonus Choice, allowing you to start either the Warrior Riches or Jade Bounty Hold & Win features.
Final Thoughts on The Jade Path Hold & Win
Hacksaw Gaming is a respected studio with a long list of high-quality releases beloved by many. However, among these games, The Jade Path Hold & Win stands out as a bit of an outlier, as the studio experiments with a range of visuals and graphical styles, as seen in games like Grug Make Fire and Wicked Grin. Compared to a large portion of the studio’s portfolio, The Jade Path Hold & Win feels a bit outdated in some sense, especially as a modern release. That isn’t to say the game is bad, just that it doesn’t feel as compelling or interesting as other releases, especially on a first glance, and could almost be thought to have been released by another studio entirely.
When it comes to its gameplay, The Jade Path Hold & Win, as mentioned earlier, is all about its bonus games, which do play rather well, however, a bit simple, and nothing we haven’t seen before. Our personal favorite is Warrior Riches, just because its Sticky Wilds can lead to guaranteed wins on each spin, and sprinkling in some Multipliers every now and then is a great way to boost your wins. However, even so, we can’t deny that we are a bit disappointed with the game stats, mainly its rather low max win of 2,500X the bet, as it means the game doesn’t have a way to feel truly explosive and exhilarating, but that might just be the point for its more casual vibes. Its titular Jade Hold & Win, and in turn Jade Bounty, bonus games play well enough, but aren’t anything too new, with its Multipliers and Jackpots both being somewhat reliable in helping you stack up sizeable wins, but yet again, don’t expect anything too explosive. All in all, The Jade Path Hold & Win, while lacking in certain visuals and gameplay departments, is a fun and simple slot experience, but not one that we would go out of our way to spin away at unless we really love its bonus games.
The Jade Path Hold & Win is a bit of a surprising release from Hacksaw Gaming, as it stands out in their lineup, but even so, its straightforward simplicity makes for an okay game that could be fun for a few casual spins.
