Game mechanics and features in online slots: what the player needs to know

Game mechanics determine how the slot works, how winnings are formed, bonuses are launched and payouts are distributed. The section includes material on popular features: Megaways, cluster payouts, cascading reels, expanding wild, sticky wild, multipliers, freespins, re-spin and bonus games. Volatility, RTP, payline types, and features of licensed engines are also covered. The goal is to give the player an understanding of how mechanics affect odds, win rates, and overall gaming experience.

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Slots with Buy Bonus

Detailed overview of slots with Buy Bonus function. Where you can immediately buy freespins, how much it costs and whether it is worth using the purchase option instead of the usual game.

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Cascade winnings

We explain how cascade wins are arranged in slots, how they differ from classic lines and in which machines they are best implemented.

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Expanding vs Sticky Wild

We analyze the features of Expanding Wild and Sticky Wild: how they affect the game, how they differ, and in which slots they are best implemented.

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Respins in slots

We analyze how repeated backs (re-backs) work in slots, when they are activated, what types are there and in what games are most common.

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Multiplier slots

We analyze how multipliers work in slots, what types of multipliers are, how they increase payments and in which games are implemented most profitably.

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