Online Slot Terminology

Knowing online slots terminology is going to help you better understand paytables and how to trigger bonus features (see bonus slots). Therefore, please find our complete list to online slots terminology below.

3 reel slot: An online slot machine that is based on 3 reels. For an example see Diamond Deal.

5 reel slot: An online slot machine that is based on 5 reels. Also known as a video slot and sometimes a bonus slot. For an example see Tomb Raider 2.

Bet Max: To spin an online slot’s reels with the maximum number of paylines selected and coins per payline selected and is thus the most expensive spin you can have at the coin size you have selected (note: playing on max bet does not change your coin size).

Bonus feature: A bonus activated from certain combinations on the reels or sometimes randomly that can take the form of free spins, the triggering of a bonus game or a coin payout. Usually these are the key to big payouts.

Coin(s): This can refer to the denomination of the coin you’re going to pay per payline every spin. Effectively, it is the unit of currency you play and receive payment in.

Flash online slot: An online slot that does not need to be downloaded and accessible from what is normally referred to as the “instant play casino”. Load 32Red’s Flash Casino.

Free Spins: A bonus feature that allocates a certain number of free spins to players and is usually accompanied by multiplier bonuses that multiply wins from free spins by the given amount.

Jackpot: What we’re all hoping for – the online slots’ maximum payout!

Multiplier: A bonus that will multiply a win by the multiplier amount. For example, a 200 coin win with a x5 multiplier will result in 1000 coins.

Online Slot: A game of chance based on the spinning of reels and the aligning of certain symbols across them.

Payline: A line that runs from left to right across the reels that awards payouts/triggers bonuses depending on the combination of symbols that are present in the line . Online slots can have anything from 1 to 100 paylines (see the Cashapillar online slot).

Paytable: A table graphically displaying the value of symbols and how bonuses are triggered. All slot machines have a paytable.

Pokies – The name given to online slots in Australia. For more information see our online pokies webpage.

Progressive Slot – An online slot with a jackpot connected to a network that accumulates from an element of each bet/spin being placed into it. They form some of the biggest payouts in online gaming/gambling. See our progressive slots section or the Mega Moolah Progressive Slot for an example.

RNG (Random Number Generator) – A computer algorithm that ensures all online slots are fair.

Reels – A cylinder with symbols that spins on the players command. Normally accompanied by at least two more and no more than 4 more on any one online slot. The position of the symbols on the reels form the basis for all payouts.

Scatter – A feature that rewards coins for a certain number of symbols appearing anywhere on the reels irrespective of paylines.

Slot tournament – A multiplayer game based on an particular online slot. Players play the slot to acquire more points/wins than their competitors and where payouts are respective of finishing position in a leader board.

Video Slot – Generally associated with 5 reel slots.

Wild – A slot feature whereby the online slots’ wild symbol will substitute itself for others to complete a winning combination.

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