Slot Machine Features

Slots Features Overview

Slot machines have developed over modern history to include a number of inventive new slot machine features, designed to keep you entertained for hours. Some of the basic features include Wild symbols, Scatter Symbols, Free Spins, Bonus Rounds and Multipliers. Competition between competing slot machine manufacturers and online casino software companies is now fierce so another layer of creativity and complexity has been added to modern day slot machines.

Wild Symbols

Wild symbols have been used in slot machines for decades and act to replace any symbol to complete winning line combinations when possible. Of course some slots have restrictions in place where Wild symbols can not replace Scatter symbols for example, but for the most part, these valuable icons help to achieve more frequent wins.

Scatter Symbols

Scatter Symbols are typically one of the highest paying symbols in a slot game and are represented by a specific graphic that is unique to the theme of the particular slot title. In some cases the Scatter symbol will also trigger a Free Spins bonus round or some other special bonus feature of the slot game.

Bonus Games

When playing online slots, you’re offered two different ways winning opportunities. One is through straight slot symbol combinations on the reels, and the other is through bonus games opportunities that you “unlock” when hitting specific icon combos. Slots Bonus Games can take many different forms including Free Spins bonus games, Pick-em Prize Rounds and even more adventurous skill based bonus rounds.

Free Spins

Free Spins are a reward granted to you when you hit a combination of typically 3 or more of the designated Free Spins symbols. They are very much as the name implies, spins granted that you do not have to pay for. Free Spins are often times designated the Bonus Game feature but are sometimes very cleverly worked into game play. For example, sometimes when hitting a Sticky Wild you’ll be granted a free re-spin with the Wild held in place.

Gamble Feature

The gamble feature on slot machines is a feature created to give you a chance to build on your prize after a winning spin. Basically what the feature boils down to is a coin flip, a 50/50 chance at doubling up your winnings. Guessing correctly will your double your winnings. Additionally, many gamble features give you the opportunity to keep gambling your winnings, moving from 2x, to 4x, to 8x your winnings, and so on.

Multiplier Symbols

Multiplier Symbols do one thing very well, multiply your winnings! Multipliers can vary in amount and in complexity but we love the fact that you can sometimes make a small win into a mega win with a little extra luck. The way it works is if you have a multiplier symbol worth 2X in our winning combination, you’ll win twice as much money than you would have without the symbols. Some slots like Lion’s Roar offer Wilds with 5x Multipliers which are very popular!