Online Slots Dictionary: Beginner’s toolbox
Do you want to play slots but have never done it before and wonder how does one go about it? We can help! One of the first things you should do is familiarise yourself with the new online slots lingo. There are a lot of terms and phrases used to describe slots. It is useful to know them so you can choose only the right games and know what you’re looking for. Without any further ado, here is your online slots dictionary.
● 3 Reel slot – this is a classic slot game that has 3 vertical columns that are called reels. This type of game normally doesn’t have any bonus features and functions on 1-10 paylines.
● 5 reel slot – this is a modern type of slot with 5 reels. Usually, 5 reel games have between 3 and 25 paylines (possibly more) and might include bonus features too.
● Bonus feature – a specific game mechanic that is unique or not common with other slots. This could be a re-spin, where you will have a chance to hit an additional spin without any additional cost. Another common bonus feature is cascading reels, where winning symbols explode or disappear, allowing for new symbols to fill in the vacant spaces, possibly forming yet another winning combination without charging you any money!
● Bonus round – this is a common perk with 5 reel slots. A bonus round could be a set amount of free spins (spins that do not cost but are valued at your bet level), or a spin of the prize wheel, or any other special game round that is activated as a reward.
● RTP stands for return-to-player. This is a percentage of all the money wagered on the game that is paid out to players as winnings. For example, if a slot game has an RTP of 96%, that means that 96% of its lifetime bets will be paid out as wins, while the casino has a 4% edge.
● Casino edge – this is the definite portion of bets that is taken in by the casino as profits.
● A wild – this is a symbol in slot games that substitutes for any other symbol (except the scatter). Wilds link up wins by filling in the missing pieces in your winning payline.
● A scatter – a symbol in slot games that activates the bonus round. Normally scatters also have a paying value as well as the ability to unlock the bonus round. Land 3 or more scatters to enter the bonus!
● A multiplier – a mechanic in slot games that multiplies your wins. Multipliers could be attached to specific symbols such as the wild, or could come in the base/bonus game as a multiplier for all wins.
● Megaways – this is a type of slot game that has 6 reels and varying numbers of symbols on them, from 2 to 7. Due to these variations, the game has a varying number of paylines. The biggest win you can hit would be at 117649 paylines and is likely to be a monstrous win!
● All ways – this type of slot pays winning combinations both left to right and vice versa. Normal slots pay only left to right.
These are the most important things to know before playing slots – the rest will become clear while playing and checking the games’ paytables! We wish you many big wins and remember to gamble responsibly.
