General Slot Features
It’s easy to play slots! Part of what makes this game so attractive is the fact that they are very simple and any beginner can learn very easily. There are plenty of different themes that help to keep players interested in the game, and of course there are big jackpots to draw the money-hunter in. Although each slot machine is different, there are some general features that remain the same from one machine to another.
1. Wild Symbol
The wild symbol is particularly known for rewarding players with handsome bonuses and winnings. Based on the ‘wild card’ concept, the wild symbol can act as a replacement for many of the other symbols on a slot. As a general rule, the wild card will function as a replacement for all symbols except for the scatter and bonus trigger. Since you effectively have two symbols that act as one, this increases your odds of winning greatly!
2. Scatter Symbol
You can claim a payout for a scatter symbol even if it doesn’t appear on an active payline. When the reels spin, if the correct number of scatters appears anywhere on the reels, you’ll be rewarded with a payout.
3. Free Spins
This is a common bonus feature of slots. Free spins are an exciting way of winning lots of cash while seeing the machine in action. You can trigger the free spins feature in a variety of ways, but the most common used by developers is that if the scatter appears three or more times across the reels, the free spins feature will begin. You’ll watch the reels spin and you won’t have to pay for them - normally the spins will play out at the bet used when the round was initiated, so make sure you bet big to maximise the wins on this feature!
4. Bonus Games
Players look forward to these bonus games, as they are often the most innovative and creative parts of the slot. Developers take pride in creating great bonus features that really use the theme to its fullest, and nowhere is this more evident than in some of the movie-based slots that contain amazing bonus games.
Bonus games are often linked to massive payouts or jackpots. Like free spins, they are triggered in a variety of ways. Sometimes bonus games will be initiated randomly - yet another bit of luck for a player to hope for!