FEATURE GUIDE
Online Slot Bonuses Explained Without the Fine-Print Fog
Understand the features that make the reels flash, expand, respin, and multiply—before you place a bet.
Free Spins
Free-spin rounds award a set number of spins without charging the standard base-game wager again. Rules vary, and retriggers may or may not be available.
Wild Symbols
Wilds usually substitute for selected regular symbols. Some wilds expand, move, stack, or carry multipliers. Always check exclusions in the paytable.
Scatter Symbols
Scatters often trigger features based on the number landing anywhere on the reels rather than on a fixed payline.
Multipliers
Multipliers increase a qualifying win by a stated factor. Some reset after each spin; others persist during a bonus round.
Respins and Hold Features
Respins keep selected symbols in place while other reels spin again. Hold-and-win features commonly use special symbols and fixed spin counters.
Bonus-Buy Features
Where legal and available, some games allow direct purchase of a bonus round. This increases the immediate cost and does not guarantee a profitable result.