Bonus Slots

No matter what the type or look of the game is, there are several features that you will find in all bonus slots games. These include:

Account Balance

This shows you how much money is available for betting.

Stakes

This shows you how much you’re betting with each spin. 5 reel machines may also have a ‘Stake/Line’. This shows you how much you’re betting per line.

Line

This button is only found on 5 reel games. It allows you to select the lines you would like to play.

Bet Max

This automatically places the maximum stake for you. In 5 reel games, it also selects the maximum number of lines that can be played.

Winnings

This shows you how much money you win with each spin.

Spin button

This spins the reels.

Auto Spin

This spins the reels automatically without having to press the Spin button each time. This can be turned off at any time by pressing the stop button.

Paytable

The paytable outlines each game’s rules and icons for clarity. All paytables will show which icon combinations are winners and how much they payout. Some more specialized paytables will show which spaces need to be filled in a line to create a win, and some will define special icons such as:

• The Featured Icon: Three or more of these icons will start the feature game within the slots game. This is a mini game that allows you to win bonus prizes such as free spins and multipliers.
• The Scatter Icon: Three or more of these specific icons anywhere on the board will pay out. Generally, the more you get, the bigger the payout.
• The Wild Card: These icons can be substituted for any symbol to create winning lines. However, there may be limitations. For example, it may not substitute a symbol to create a jackpot or it may not substitute for a scatter symbol.

Most of the bonus slots games will also offer feature games within the slots. These mini games are accessed when a spin creates three or more feature icons. The games reflect the theme of the slots and generally have you select different graphics to reveal your prize. This gives you a chance to win bonuses such as free spins, multipliers or even cash.

Some games may also offer special icons that instantly reward you with different bonuses. One example of this is the Free Spin icon featured on some Bonus Slots games. When your spin creates three or more of these icons, you’re rewarded with a set amount of free spins (spins that can be used without placing a stake). You could potentially win big money by only using these free spins. It’s one of the many little surprises that make slot machines so much fun to play.