Grimms' Bounty: Hansel & Gretel rules, RTP and collection features

Grimms’ Bounty: Hansel & Gretel is PG Soft catalogue ID 1903012, code grimm-bounty. The supplier’s English information document is version 1.0 r4, updated 26 November 2025. It describes a three-reel, five-row collapsing game with 125 ways, not a conventional fixed-line slot.

The PDF’s reference build records 96.75% RTP, high volatility and a 10,000× maximum win. PG Soft’s current catalogue data returned 96.71% when checked. That difference matters: it suggests more than one deployed mathematical profile may exist. The active game’s Help or Rules screen is therefore the final source for the session being considered.

Verified specification

Field	Supplier evidence	What to verify in a live build
Identity	1903012 · grimm-bounty	Exact title and provider
Rules document	1.0 r4 · 26 November 2025	Help-file version
Layout	3 reels × 5 rows · 125 ways	Ways shown in Rules
Reel action	Collapsing	Symbols removed after a win
PDF RTP	96.75%	Reference configuration
Catalogue RTP	96.71%	Current listing at audit time
Hit rate	18.76% overall	Supplier simulation, not a promise
Volatility	High	Reference session label
Free Spins	8 from 3+ Scatters	Trigger and counter
Maximum win	10,000× bet	Round-ending limit
Euro defaults	€0.20–€200	Not an NZD stake range

The document lists iOS, Android, HTML5, macOS and Windows, with a 1080×2340 portrait reference. Those are technical capabilities, not evidence that a New Zealand-facing operator currently carries this title.

How the 125-way collapse works

A winning combination is evaluated across the three reels under the game’s ways rules. Once a win is paid, participating symbols disappear and replacements fall into the vacant positions. That creates a new round inside the same paid spin. The sequence continues while a fresh win forms.

The practical point is that one paid spin can contain several rounds. A screenshot of only the last board may not explain the total award. History should show the stake, each collapse or accumulated result, any collection progress and the final credit.

Wild substitutes for every regular paying symbol but not Scatter. The PDF does not support treating Wild as a trigger symbol. Scatter has its own role and remains distinct when the respin rule applies.

Base-game Respin collection

At the beginning of each paid main-game spin, the Respin meter resets to zero. After a winning round is paid, low-paying symbols involved in the win—Ace, King, Queen, Jack and Ten—are collected into the meter.

Every five collected low symbols adds one Respin. If the sequence reaches a board with no new winning combination and at least one Respin is stored, one unit is consumed and a free respin is awarded. Scatter symbols remain on the reels for that respin.

This is not the same rule used during Free Spins. In the base game the threshold is five, and the retained objects are Scatters. Keeping those details separate avoids the common mistake of applying the feature’s four-symbol threshold to paid play.

Base-game Multiplier collection

The multiplier meter also resets at the start of every paid main-game spin, beginning at 1×. High-paying Witch, Hansel, Gretel, Cupcake and Bread symbols from winning rounds are collected on the right.

Every five qualifying high symbols increases the multiplier by one. The current factor applies to wins in that paid-spin sequence. It does not carry into the next independently purchased spin.

A useful settlement check records the unmultiplied win, number of collected high symbols, meter value and credited total. If a screen recording is available, keep the full cascade rather than the celebration alone.

Eight Free Spins use stronger meters

Three or more Scatters appearing anywhere trigger eight Free Spins. The feature resets the Respin meter to zero and starts the multiplier at 2×.

Here, every four collected low-paying winning symbols adds one Respin, while every four high-paying winners doubles the multiplier. A factor of 2× therefore becomes 4×, then 8× if another complete high-symbol group is collected. The wording is multiplicative rather than a simple addition.

When a losing board appears and a Respin is available, one is consumed. A +1 Spin symbol stays on the reels during that respin. At the end of each free spin, every such symbol awards one additional free spin. This makes the visible remaining-spin count important: extensions can arise from retained symbols rather than a conventional Scatter retrigger.

All feature wins use the current multiplier displayed on the right. The meter behaviour creates long-tail outcomes, but the supplier still labels the session volatility high and caps the total at 10,000×.

RTP, hit rate and the source conflict

The PDF allocates its 96.75% theoretical return as 68.05% main game and 28.70% Free Spins. It reports a simulated overall hit rate of 18.76%, split between 18.25% in the main game and 0.51% attributed to Free Spins.

These are long-run model values, not the fraction of sessions expected to finish ahead. A hit can be smaller than the stake, and a high-volatility game can cluster results unevenly.

The current catalogue value of 96.71% should not be silently substituted into the older PDF or averaged with it. If the loaded Help screen says 96.71%, use that figure for that deployment. If it says 96.75%, document the PDF-aligned configuration. If neither value appears, the configuration remains unverified.

Maximum win and feature purchase

The advertised and simulated exposure ceiling is 10,000× the bet. The rules say the spin ends if cumulative winnings in the main game or Free Spins reach that amount. It is a cap, not an expected result or an indication of how often the limit is approached.

The PDF also documents a Feature Buy menu that can purchase entry to Free Spins at the price displayed in the game. It does not provide a universal price in the information sheet. Availability, cost and legal presentation can vary by deployment, so only the loaded menu can establish the terms.

Buying a feature changes entry method, not the underlying meaning of RTP or volatility. Compare the displayed purchase price with the current stake and preserve the confirmation screen if reviewing a disputed transaction.

Mobile and controls audit

Portrait orientation is the supplier’s reference, making this title naturally suited to a narrow screen. Before playing on mobile, confirm that both collection meters, remaining-spin counter, bet amount and balance remain visible without browser zoom.

Open Rules and Paytable from the same session rather than relying on a promotional preview. History should retain previous rounds and allow a date range to be selected. Autoplay controls described in the PDF include stop conditions for balance decreases, increases and a single win threshold, but the actual operator interface may omit or relocate them.

Turbo changes animation duration; it does not alter the mathematical rules. Stopping reels early also changes presentation rather than the predetermined settlement described by the recorded game result.

Evidence checklist

1. Match the title, ID 1903012 and PG Soft attribution.
2. Record the RTP shown in the loaded Rules screen.
3. Confirm 125 ways and a three-by-five starting grid.
4. Keep base-game and Free Spins collection thresholds separate.
5. Note the 10,000× cap and any Feature Buy price before confirmation.
6. Save the round ID and complete collapse sequence for a dispute.

Editorial assessment

The distinctive part of Grimms’ Bounty is not its theme but the dual collection system. Low symbols preserve or extend a sequence, while high symbols raise its value. The feature intensifies both rules by lowering the thresholds and beginning at 2×.

It best suits readers who enjoy tracking state across cascades and are comfortable with high volatility. It is a poorer fit for someone seeking a fixed-line result that resolves in one simple reel stop. The unresolved catalogue/PDF RTP difference is the main configuration issue to check before any stake.

FAQ

How many ways does Grimms’ Bounty use?

The PDF reference build uses 125 ways across three reels and five rows.

What triggers Free Spins?

Three or more Scatters anywhere award eight Free Spins in version 1.0 r4.

Why are two RTP figures shown here?

The supplier PDF states 96.75%, while current catalogue data returned 96.71%. Check the loaded game’s Help screen to identify the deployed profile.

Do the collection meters carry into the next paid spin?

No. Both base-game meters reset at the start of each paid main-game spin.

Is the game confirmed at New Zealand operators?

No operator availability claim is made here. Platform support and a supplier catalogue entry do not prove local deployment.

What is the maximum win?

The documented ceiling is 10,000× the bet, after which the active spin or feature ends.

Sources

• PG Soft, Grimms’ Bounty: Hansel & Gretel Game Information, version 1.0 r4, updated 26 November 2025.
• PG Soft official catalogue record for ID 1903012, checked 8 October 2026.

How to verify the version you can actually open

A provider page proves that a title exists and describes the supplier's intended rules. It does not prove that a casino accepts players in New Zealand, that the title is enabled for a particular account, or that the highest published RTP is the version in the lobby. Treat availability, operator eligibility and product configuration as three separate checks.

Start with identity, then configuration

Open the game only through the authenticated casino lobby. The information or help panel should identify PG Soft, the exact title and the active mathematical return. Compare the reel or grid layout, paylines or cluster rules, named features and symbol behaviour with the official product material. Similar artwork or a matching title is not enough when the help file is missing or inconsistent.

When the supplier publishes several RTP values, report all of them as configurations. Do not assume the highest option is deployed. RTP is a theoretical long-run measure across a very large number of rounds; it is not a refund rate for one player and cannot predict the next result. Volatility is different: it describes how unevenly results are distributed on the provider's scale.

Read stake controls as money, not interface decoration

Provider sheets often quote a reference range in euros. That range does not establish New Zealand-dollar support or the limits in a specific account. Before a paid round, identify the total amount that will leave the balance. If the interface separates denomination, coins and lines, verify the combined total. If Extra Bet is active, calculate its full cost before pressing spin.

Feature-buy prices are multiples of the current bet, not promised returns. A 100x purchase at a $1 stake costs $100; at a $2 stake it costs $200. Availability can vary by market and some mathematical configurations may not support the control. If the live help does not explain the price, delivered feature and active RTP, leave the option unused.

Keep simulation figures in their proper scope

A game sheet may publish a maximum result observed in a large simulation. That is not automatically the contractual maximum payout and never describes a likely session. Preserve the provider's wording, sample size and configuration. Check the live rules for a binding cap and the operator terms for any separate payout limit. Do not turn an extreme result into a promotional headline.

Audit a disputed round

If an animation freezes or a connection drops, do not repeat the wager immediately. Reopen the game through the authenticated lobby and inspect round history. Record the time, total stake, balance movement and round identifier. The result can be settled by the gaming system even when the device never displays the final animation. Send evidence through verified operator support; never disclose a password, recovery phrase or one-time code.

Read the paytable as a calculation document

The paytable should explain what creates a win, which symbols substitute, where special symbols can land and how multiple awards combine. For line games, confirm direction and active paylines. For cluster games, confirm adjacency, minimum group size and the order of collection. For respins, identify what remains locked, what resets the counter and what ends the feature. A graphic effect can illustrate those rules but cannot replace them.

Separate addition from multiplication. Several prize values may be added before a multiplier applies, while reel-specific multipliers can sometimes multiply together only when each reel participates in the same win. Reconstruct one low-stake result from game history. If the arithmetic cannot be matched to the help file, stop and ask the operator rather than guessing.

Do not confuse hit frequency with a profitable round

Provider sheets can publish hit frequency or category probabilities. A hit simply means a round returned a qualifying amount; it can be smaller than the stake. “Big”, “Mega” or “Epic” thresholds are provider reporting categories, not promises. They are useful for comparing mathematical versions only when definitions and samples are the same.

Random outcomes do not become due after a long gap. A feature that appeared repeatedly in a demo or marketing clip has no obligation to repeat in a funded session. Previous rounds do not create a debt from the next random result.

Confirm market and device behaviour independently

A title can exist in the supplier catalogue while an operator disables it for a territory, currency, device or bonus. Language localisation is not evidence of legal availability. Confirm the operator's identity, accepted countries and current lobby separately from the provider review.

On mobile, verify that balance, total bet, feature state and help remain visible without overlap. On desktop, check that browser zoom does not hide a purchase control or change the apparent denomination. Mathematical configuration should not change merely because the screen changes; if the help shows another RTP, treat it as a different deployment and record it.

Keep a compact evidence record

For any fact used in a review, save the title, provider, official URL, document date when available, access date and exact territorial scope. For a live session, add the operator domain, Game ID, RTP, currency and a non-sensitive screenshot of the help panel. This makes later corrections possible when a supplier updates a sheet or an operator changes configuration.

Missing information should remain missing. Do not estimate an RTP from results, convert a euro reference range into an operator's NZD limit, or treat another casino's configuration as evidence. A transparent “not confirmed” is more useful than a precise-looking number without the correct source.

Use limits that survive the feature design

Collection meters, expanding grids, sticky symbols and near misses can make a session feel unfinished. Unless the rules explicitly preserve progress, the visible state has no value after the round or feature ends. Set a money limit and time limit before launch, count feature buys immediately, and stop at the limit even when a meter appears close to an upgrade.

No random game is an income plan. Do not borrow, use essential funds or raise the stake to recover a loss. If play stops feeling recreational, use timeout, deposit-limit or self-exclusion tools and consult the site's responsible gambling guide.