Bonus Hunt 2025: mini-hunts with fixed caps, cool-downs and clean cashouts

What is a bonus hunt (and why caps matter)?

A bonus hunt is a two-phase session: first you collect bonuses without opening them, then you unwrap them in a batch. It doesn’t raise RTP; it reframes your session so you see outcomes together. The key is hard caps (budget, time, and number of titles) and a scripted cashout rule when the batch is done. 18+ only; play responsibly.

Setup in 60 seconds

• Budget cap: 20–40× your base stake (e.g., €0.40 stake → €8–€16 cap for collection).
• Time cap: 15–25 minutes total (collection + opening). Use a real timer.
• Title list: 3–6 slots you know: two steady, two spiky, plus 1–2 wildcards.
• Open rule: when caps hit or all bonuses are saved, stop collecting and unwrap—no exceptions.

Stake & volatility grid

• Base stake: ~0.5–1% of your session bankroll.
• Steady picks: frequent triggers or low-cost features to seed the batch.
• Spiky picks: multipliers and high-variance features for upside—use sparingly.
• No stake creep: stake never increases during collection; the grid is fixed.

Collection phase (10–15 minutes)

• Round-robin: give each title a fixed pass (e.g., 75–100 spins). Save any triggered bonus; do not open.
• Cost log: note net spend per title; if one bleeds, park it—don’t chase.
• Cap check: if the budget or time cap hits, stop collecting immediately.

Unwrapping phase (5–10 minutes)

• Open order: steady → wildcard → spiky, so variance rises into your finish.
• Cashout rule: if net result ≥ +1.5R (1R = session budget), withdraw 50–100% to a “quarantine” wallet for 24h.
• If down: log result, end session. New day, new plan—no immediate re-hunts.

Picking titles for mini-hunts

• Clear trigger: features you can bank and open later (free spins, hold-and-win, respins).
• Snappy base game: fast spin cadence reduces idle time within the cap.
• UI hygiene: visible bonus counter, fast re-entry, and intuitive save behavior.

Common mistakes (and fixes)

• Opening mid-collection: breaks the batch framing. Fix: all openings happen at the end.
• Stake drift: bumping stake after two dry rotations. Fix: grid is locked for the whole hunt.
• Over-list: 10+ titles kills pace. Fix: keep 3–6; swap one per session for variety.

Quick checklist

Budget cap ✔️ time cap ✔️ 3–6 titles ✔️ save-don’t-open ✔️ cashout rule ✔️ cooldown after session ✔️. If any box is missing, delay the hunt; structure beats impulse.