Asked at the bar
Questions, answered plainly
The things people ask us most often, grouped by subject. If yours isn’t here, write to hello@reeljuniper.com and we’ll add it.
Juniper Berries and money
Is Reel Juniper really free?
Yes, completely. You play every game with Juniper Berries, which we give you for nothing and top up for nothing. There are no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, no premium tables and no paid extras of any kind.
What are Juniper Berries worth?
Nothing outside Reel Juniper. They have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for money, goods, services or prizes. Think of them as the chips in a board game: useful for keeping score, worthless once the box is closed.
Can I buy more berries?
No. There’s no shop and no way to pay us for anything. If you run low, press the free refill button in any game and your balance returns to 5,000 JB.
Can I give berries to a friend or move them to another device?
No. Berries cannot be transferred between people, accounts or devices. Each browser keeps its own balance, which starts at 5,000 JB.
Does doing well here mean I’d do well gambling for money?
No. Our results are random and simulated purely for entertainment. Playing for fun with free berries is no guide to how real-money gambling would go, and we’d gently suggest not trying to find out.
Playing the games
Which games do you have?
Four, all of our own making: Juniper Reels (a five-reel slot), Copper Still Blackjack, Apothecary Keno and the Gin Label Scratch Card. Each has its own page with the full rules and a guide to its paytable.
Are the results fair?
Every spin, shuffle, draw and card is decided by your browser’s built-in random number generator at the moment you play. We can’t see or influence results, and nothing changes based on how much you’ve played or what you’ve collected.
Is there a way to collect more?
No strategy changes the odds on the reels, the keno draw or the scratch card. At the blackjack table, sensible decisions help a little, but each hand still depends on the shuffle. Play the way you enjoy.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Reel Juniper runs in any modern web browser on a phone, tablet or computer. There’s nothing to install.
Age and staying in control
Why do I have to be 18?
Casino-style games are designed for adults, even when nothing real is at stake. Getting used to the look and rhythm of slots and card tables at a young age isn’t healthy, so Reel Juniper is strictly for over-18s.
How does the age check work?
Before your first round, a line inside the game asks you to confirm you’re 18 or over. We remember a yes on that device. If you say you’re under 18, the games stay closed for the rest of that browser session.
Can I limit how long I play?
Yes. Our responsible play page lets you set a reality-check reminder every 15, 30 or 60 minutes, or lock all our games for an hour, 24 hours or seven days.
Who can I talk to if gambling is worrying me?
In the UK, the National Gambling Helpline is free and open around the clock on 0808 8020 133. GamCare, GamStop and Gambling Therapy also offer free help; links are at the foot of every page.
Your data and the site
Do I need an account?
No. There’s no registration, login or email sign-up. You open a game and play.
What do you store about me?
Only a few small values in your browser’s local storage: your balance, your age confirmation, your chosen stake and any responsible play settings. They stay on your device and are never sent to us. Our privacy notice covers the rest.
Why did my balance go back to 5,000?
Probably because your browser’s site data was cleared, you used a private window, or you switched devices. Each of those starts you again with a fresh 5,000 JB.
Who runs Reel Juniper?
Reel Juniper is operated by reeljuniper.com. You can reach us at hello@reeljuniper.com, and our postal address is on the contact page.