What Is a Bonus Hunt?

A bonus hunt is when you play online slots and aim to trigger bonus rounds or free spins, but instead of playing them out immediately, you save them up. Once you’ve collected a bunch of bonuses from different games, you open them all at once, usually during a stream or a long session.

It adds suspense, drama, and potentially big wins, all in one sitting.

What You Need Before You Start

Before diving into a bonus hunt, make sure you have the essentials:

• An account at one or more online casinos
• A decent bankroll (bonus hunts often require larger balances)
• A list of slots with bonus features that you want to hunt
• Knowledge of wagering requirements and casino rules
• Time and patience (bonus hunting is not a quick process)

Optional but fun: consider recording your session or doing a casino stream if you’re part of the streaming world.

Step-by-Step: How to Do a Bonus Hunt

1. Choose the Right Casino

First, log in or sign up for a casino platform you like. Make sure it offers a solid selection of slots from game providers such as:

• Big Time Gaming
• NoLimit City
• Pragmatic Play
• Red Tiger
• Push Gaming

These providers are known for their exciting bonus features, big win potential, and often high volatility, perfect for a bonus hunt.

Also, check that the casino allows bonus saving and does not automatically play the round when you exit. Some platforms with autoplay or return-to-lobby features are better suited for hunts.

2. Fund Your Account

Bonus hunts require a decent balance. Depending on your hunt size, players often deposit €100 to €1000 or more. Be sure to check if any deposit bonuses or free spins are available, but understand the wagering requirements tied to bonus money.

Avoid parachute bonus types unless you plan to play with real money first. Also, bonus whoring (jumping from one offer to another to abuse promotions) is frowned upon by casinos and can lead to account suspension or even casinos confiscating bonus funds.

3. Pick Your Games

Providers That Allow Saving Bonuses:

• Play’n GO
• Pragmatic Play
• Big Time Gaming (BTG)
• NoLimit City
• Relax Gaming
• Push Gaming
• Hacksaw Gaming

These providers are bonus hunt-friendly—you can safely collect and revisit the bonuses later.

Providers That Don’t Support Saving Bonuses:

• Novomatic
• Merkur
• Amatic
• ELK Studios (many of their games auto-play the bonus)
• Evolution Gaming

With these, the bonus may start immediately or be forfeited if not played within a specific timeframe.

Now comes the fun part. Pick 10 to 20 slots (or more) that you want to hunt bonuses on. Look for games with:

• High volatility and exciting bonus mechanics
• Free spin bonus rounds, especially those with modifiers
• Games with jackpot bonus potential like Old Fisherman, Sticky Diamonds, or Books and Bulls
• A balance between new and classic games

Make a list of titles and note their RTP slots, bonus triggers, and average cost to enter the feature.

4. Hunt the Bonuses

Start spinning each slot using minimum bets (or slightly higher, depending on your budget). Your goal is to trigger the bonus round but do not play it immediately. Once it’s triggered, close the game and move on to the next.

Some casinos label these as Saved Bonuses, so when you go back later, your free spins are still waiting.

Pro tip: Track each bonus with a spreadsheet or notes. Include the game name, bet size, and how many spins it took to trigger.

5. Opening Time

Once you’ve hunted enough bonuses, it’s time for the fun part — the opening. Return to each slot and play out the bonus round, one by one. Many streamers like to do this on camera to share the suspense with their audience, but it’s just as fun solo.

Watch your total returns. Are you up or down compared to your hunt budget? It’s all part of the thrill.