Important Slot Game Terms to Know

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Slot games are popular machines traditionally seen in casinos. However, nowadays, the machines can be virtually accessed and played on the online casinos too. The games are often simple yet thrilling and interesting to play. 

If you’re new to the concept of slot machines, we suggest you learn some of the important slot game terms before playing the game. Find the list below!

Reels: The spinning columns seen on the game frame are the reels. Different slot machines come with a different number of reels. But the common number of reels you will find at the online casinos are 3, 5 and sometimes 6.

Paylines/Winlines: Slot machines come with predetermined paylines on the reels. Whenever you land similar symbols in certain combinations on these lines, you win the reward. 

Some games allow players to determine how many lines they wish to keep active. Accordingly, you can make adjustments in the settings. Some other games come with fixed paylines. This means, all the lines remain active on that machine during the game. 

Spin: Click on the spin button to run the reels one time. Basically, you will be wagering on each spin (unless it is free spins rounds). 

Autoplay: You can pre-set a number of times you wish to run the reels. Then click on ‘autoplay’ for the reels to run that many times without any interruption.

Symbols: Each slot machine comes with its own unique symbols. All the symbols pay you rewards when landed in a certain combo. Some are high-paying symbols; others pay comparatively less. 

Wild: Apart from the common symbols, slot games also host some special symbols. One such special symbol is wild. The wild symbol usually replaces other common symbols on the reels and help you create a winning line. Remember, they have the power to replace only common symbols and not the special symbols (like scatter and bonus symbols).

Wilds also offer you lucrative payout depending on the number of symbols landed on the reels.

Scatter Symbol: Scatter symbols help you unlock special features such as free spins or bonus rounds. Scatters also offer you a reward in the form of a payout.

Free Spins: You get to spin the reels without having to pay for it. You get to keep all the winnings earned from the free spins rounds.

Paytable: This table lists all the symbols and their payouts when landed in a certain combination.

Classic Slot: This is a traditional slot machine which usually showcases 3 reels.

Coin Size: Coin size can be varied as per the players’ wish. It basically shows the worth of each coin used to wager.

Multiplier: This symbol usually comes with a number. For instance: 2x, 3x and such. It simply means your wager or winnings will be multiplied by that number to reward you that much amount. 

Stacked Wilds: When wild symbols land on each other to cover an entire reel, they are termed as stacked wilds. They usually increase the chances of combined winnings, and the ultimate payout is big.