COLUMN BOOST is SaskatoonChoice's flagship free social round — a 5×3 grid with 25 paylines, eight jungle-themed symbols, and a unique per-column BOOST TOKEN system. No real money is involved at any point. Credits are virtual, prizes don't exist, and every play is for entertainment only. Read on to understand exactly how each mechanic works before you play.
COLUMN BOOST uses eight unique jungle symbols across a 5×3 grid. Wins are evaluated on 25 fixed paylines running left-to-right. Three or more matching symbols on a payline starting from column 1 produce a win. The score outcome is your stake multiplied by the symbol's multiplier value times the number of matching positions beyond two.
The BOOST TOKEN symbol does not pay directly but fills that column's BOOST meter by 34 points per occurrence. Once any column's meter reaches 100 points it enters BOOSTED state for the next three plays. During those plays only the top three highest-value symbols (Toucan, Mask, Idol) can appear on that column, greatly improving win potential.
The Jaguar is a Wild symbol that substitutes for any other symbol except the BOOST TOKEN. When a Wild appears on a payline it adopts the identity of whichever paying symbol would produce the highest win. All-Wild paylines are evaluated using the highest non-Wild symbol present elsewhere on that line.
COLUMN BOOST uses virtual credits only. If your balance drops below the minimum stake the game automatically resets your credits to 1,000. This is a quality-of-life feature in a free social environment — there is no real monetary transaction involved at any stage. Your progress is session-based and resets when you leave.
Your objective is to collect as many credits as possible in a single session. Focus on filling BOOST meters on high-value columns early. When multiple columns are in BOOSTED state simultaneously the density of high-value symbols on those columns multiplies your chances of landing multi-column winning combinations. Auto-play continues until your chosen count is reached or your balance runs low.
Even though COLUMN BOOST is a free social game with no monetary value we encourage time-aware play. Set a session limit before you start. If you find yourself chasing a score rather than enjoying the game take a break. Our Play Responsibly page has practical tips and direct links to help organisations in Saskatchewan.
| Symbol | Name | Multiplier (per stake unit) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana | 2× | Most common symbol; forms paylines frequently | |
| Vine | 4× | Second-tier low symbol; good frequency | |
| Parrot | 8× | Mid-tier symbol; 5-column combos pay well | |
| Toucan | 15× | Upper-tier; appears in BOOSTED column pool | |
| Mask | 25× | High-value; appears in BOOSTED column pool | |
| Idol | 50× | Top symbol; appears in BOOSTED column pool | |
| BOOST Token | — | Fills per-column BOOST meter +34 pts; triggers BOOSTED state at 100 pts | |
| Jaguar Wild | — | Wild — substitutes for all symbols except BOOST Token |
Head back to the SaskatoonChoice homepage to explore the full platform, read our FAQs, or jump straight into another session of COLUMN BOOST.