New to San Quentin? This guide walks you through bet setup, core mechanics, Lockdown Spins and how to trigger Jumping Wilds for maximum wins.

How to Play San Quentin

Q: What's the minimum bet in San Quentin?

The minimum bet is €0.20 per spin.

Q: How do I trigger Jumping Wilds?

Land 3+ scatter symbols anywhere on reels anywhere on the reels.

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Getting Started

Set Your Bet

Choose your stake between €0.20 and €100 per spin.

Spin the Reels

Press the Spin button to start. San Quentin uses a 5 reels × 3 rows (expands to 5×5) grid with 243 ways (expands to 3,125 ways).

Watch for Lockdown Spins

Land 3 or more scatter symbols to trigger Lockdown Spins. The reels expand row by row with each retrigger — from 3 rows up to a maximum of 5 rows, unlocking 3,125 ways to win.

Trigger Jumping Wilds

Land 3+ scatter symbols anywhere on reels to activate 8/12/15 free spins (with reel expansion retriggers) Jumping Wilds.

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Complete Feature Guide

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Lockdown Spins

Land 3 or more scatter symbols to trigger Lockdown Spins. The reels expand row by row with each retrigger — from 3 rows up to a maximum of 5 rows, unlocking 3,125 ways to win.

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xWays Mystery Symbols

Mystery symbols land on the reels and reveal 2 to 4 identical symbols, expanding the reel height and dramatically increasing the number of active paylines on every spin they appear.

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Jumping Wilds

Wild symbols move across the reels during free spins. Each jump awards a respin and the wild can collect multiplier values from special symbols it passes through, building massive payouts.

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Razor Split

A razor wire splits symbols on the reel into two separate positions, effectively doubling the symbol count on that reel. Combined with xWays, this creates enormous win potential.

Bet Levels & Payouts

Setting	Details
Minimum Bet	€0.20
Maximum Bet	€100
Grid	5 reels × 3 rows (expands to 5×5)
Paylines	243 ways (expands to 3,125 ways)
Max Win	150,000× stake
Razor Split Cost	100× stake

Understanding the Game Mechanics

San Quentin features a 5 reels × 3 rows (expands to 5×5) grid with 243 ways (expands to 3,125 ways).

The xWays Mystery Symbols adds another layer of excitement. Mystery symbols land on the reels and reveal 2 to 4 identical symbols, expanding the reel height and dramatically increasing the number of active paylines on every spin they appear.

The Lockdown Spins is the game's signature mechanic. Land 3 or more scatter symbols to trigger Lockdown Spins. The reels expand row by row with each retrigger — from 3 rows up to a maximum of 5 rows, unlocking 3,125 ways to win.

Grid Layout

San Quentin uses a 5 reels × 3 rows (expands to 5×5) layout. Symbols drop into position after each spin, with 243 ways (expands to 3,125 ways) determining wins.