Each slot game is unique and we encourage our players to familiarise themselves with the rules of each particular game before they play.
The rules for each of our slot games are accessed via the Help or Paytable buttons within the game, either in fun or real-money mode.
Terminology
Basic Terms:
- Reel: The vertical columns on the slot machine where symbols appear.
- Symbol: The images that appear on the reels, such as fruits, bells, numbers, or themed icons.
- Payline: A line across the reels that determines winning combinations of symbols.
- Bet: The amount of money wagered on a single spin.
- Spin: The act of initiating a round by setting the reels into motion, which will then randomly stop to reveal a potential winning combination.
- Win: When a spin results in a winning combination of symbols on an active payline.
- Paytable: A chart displaying the value of each symbol combination and information about bonus features which can be found in the game rules section of the slot.
- Autoplay: A feature that allows you to set the reels to spin automatically for a predetermined number of rounds at your chosen bet.
Features and Bonuses:
- Wild Symbol: A symbol that can substitute for most other symbols to complete winning combinations, like a joker in a deck of cards.
- Scatter Symbol: A symbol that often triggers bonus features like free spins or bonus rounds when you land a certain number of them, regardless of paylines.
- Free Spins: A bonus feature that offers players a predetermined number of rounds without deducting funds from their balance, providing risk-free opportunities for winning combinations.
- Multiplier: A multiplier in a slot increases the value of a winning combination by a predetermined factor.
- Bonus Round: A special game within the slot that offers additional chances to win prizes, often triggered by specific symbol combinations.
- Progressive Jackpot: A jackpot that increases in value with each bet placed on the machine, often pooled across multiple games, until it is won.
- Megaways: Megaways slots offer thousands of ways to win on every spin thanks to a dynamic reel system where the number of symbols on each reel changes randomly.
Technical Terms:
- RTP (Return to Player): The theoretical percentage of wagered money that a slot machine will pay back to players over time. Check out our dedicated article “What is RTP?”
- Volatility (Variance): Indicates the risk level of a slot machine. High volatility slots have fewer, larger wins, while low volatility slots offer more frequent, smaller wins.
- Hit Frequency: The percentage of spins that statistically result in a win.