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SLOT FEATURES YOU OUGHT TO KNOW

By Kendall Jenkins on 2023-06-06 11:59:00

Online slots are by far the most played online casino games in the iGaming industry. They occupy the most space in almost every casino’s game library. Also, the best software providers in the world specialize in creating online slots.

Players love the fact that they are super easy to play and that they can provide instant prizes. Modern slots come with all kinds of themes, animations, and bonus features that make the gameplay more entertaining. Below we will reveal the most important features that you should know about online slots.

RTP & Volatility

Every gambling game where you play against the casino features a Return to Player (RTP) rate. It shows how much money you will end up with after wagering on a game for a longer period of time.

For instance, let's say an online slot features an RTP rate of 96.3%. If you spend $100 on this game in the long run, then you will finish the gaming session with $96.3. Now, the average RTP rate for online slots is 96%. Anything above this percentage provides a good chance of making a profit.

The volatility level on the other hand indicates the size of the average payout and the frequency of it happening. An online slot can feature a volatility level such as:

  • Low

  • Low/medium

  • Medium

  • Medium/high

  • High

Low volatility means lower payouts but at a more frequent pace. As for the high volatility level, you can expect bigger prizes but less often. The medium volatility has an average frequency of payouts and moderate reward values.

Bonus Features

Next up, we have the bonus features, which are a very important part of modern slots. They make the gaming experience more enjoyable and tend to provide extra payouts.

There are many different bonuses that software providers include in these types of games. Some of the popular bonus features that you can find at online slots are the following:

  • Free Spins

  • Respins

  • Multipliers

  • Wilds

  • Scatters

  • Progressive Jackpots

Free Spins

Most online slots come with a free spins bonus feature, as every player likes to receive bonus games. You can usually activate them by hitting 3 or more Scatter anywhere on the reels. 

The number of free spins varies from one slot to the other. Players enjoy them as they provide extra payouts without spending additional money on bets.

Respins

Next up, we have the respins, which are also very common in these types of games. You can trigger this bonus feature using a number of Scatters or after hitting a winning combination or a cascade.

Some online slots will reward you with a few respins, but the number resets after each win. This can result in some hefty winnings if luck is on your side.

Multipliers

Multipliers are special slot symbols that are enhancing your payout after you form a winning combination. They can either come as a dedicated symbol or apply to the Wild. You can often find multipliers as part of a free spins bonus feature. 

Wilds and Scatters

The Wilds are special symbols that substitute for all other paying symbols. They can come with additional features that will make them expand, lock in place, walk, transform, etc.

Scatters are also special symbols that pay anywhere on the reels. They usually land on specific reels, but on some slots, they appear on all of them. These symbols are often triggering bonus games such as free spins.

Progressive Jackpots

Lastly, we have progressive jackpots, which can offer the biggest prizes at any online casino. Their value increases with every bet that you place, as it takes a small portion of the wager. Every player can hit a progressive jackpot at any time.

Paylines and Mechanics

A payline is a line on the slot's grid where you need to land matching symbols in order to receive a payout. The number of paylines ranges between 1 and 1,024. But, modern slots that use the Megaways mechanic can come with over 1 million ways to win.

Most slots come with fixed paylines, while some allow you to re-adjust them. The paylines can pay from right to left, from left to right, or both ways.

However, there are modern slots that don't feature paylines. Instead, they calculate winning combinations based on a specific game mechanic.

Such mechanics are the All Ways Pay and Cluster Pays. The All Ways Pay mechanic will reward you a prize after you hit a certain number of matching symbols anywhere on the reels. Cluster Pays gives out payouts when you land matching symbols that form a cluster.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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