If you’re a slots player, you may have heard of some of the jargon that is used to describe the various game features and gameplay. A good understanding of the language will improve your experience and help you understand how each machine works.
Getting Started
When you’re ready to play, find a slot machine with the denomination you want to use and press the spin button (or pull the lever on older machines). You can choose how many pay lines to activate and how much to bet per spin; betting more money increases your potential payouts but can also deplete your budget faster.
The reels will stop spinning and a combination of symbols will be displayed, indicating whether you’ve won or not. If you’ve landed a winning combination, the game will automatically credit your account and display the prize amount. If you have additional win chances, look for a bonus symbol on the screen; these can trigger extra reels, scatter pays and more.
Some games have a jackpot or progressive prize that increases over time as other players play the same game. Look for words like ‘progressive’,’mega’ or ‘jackpot’ in the game name to see if this is the case. These prizes are often displayed in the ‘info’ section of the game. You can also check the pay table to learn more about how these bonuses work.