Slots Explained
Before playing any casino game it's good idea to familiarise yourself with some terminology and how games such as slot machines work and what are some of the feature you would find in slots.
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What is the RTP of a slot game and why is the term often misunderstood?
RTP or Return to Player percentage, is a very common measure of a slot game, but it is often misunderstood as to what it actually means to a player. In this article, we try to clear up that confusion.... Read more... -
What are Cluster Win or Cluster Pays slots?
When is a slot game not a slot? When it doesn't have reels for a start but you can still enjoy some fantastic wagering on these Cluster Pays slot games. We explore more about this type of game in this article.... Read more... -
What are Quest or Novelty type slots?
In among all the many different slot games are a peculiar niche of games that don't play anything like a traditional slot. These novelty games come in all shapes and forms and we take a look at how they work here.... Read more... -
What are Moving, Horizontal & Changing reels in slots?
There are a number of ways in which new slot games can manipulate reels for additional bonuses or features, we take a look at the different types of games offering these features.... Read more... -
What is a Buy Feature in slots?
Is it always a good idea to use the Buy Feature option on slot games? We take a look at how the feature is used and list a trio of new games where you can experience what it has to offer.... Read more... -
What are Jumbo Blocks in slots?
Jumbo Blocks are a relatively new addition to Microgaming slots, but they have proven to be a big hit on a number of games. In this article, we look at the bonus and explore how it works and show you where to play games featuring Jumbo Blocks.... Read more... -
What are Win Both Ways slots?
Win Both Ways slots have been a smash hit success since they first hit casinos. Why is that? What makes them so popular and how do they work? We answer all these questions and tell you the games to play with the feature in this article.... Read more... -
How does the Locking or Locked Reels feature work in slots?
What is the Locked Reel bonus feature that you can find on slots like Lock A Luck? We take a look and explore this little used bonus feature and if it could take off as a more popular feature.... Read more... -
What are Hyperspins in online slots?
First introduced in 2019, Microgaming now have a number of Hyperspins slot games. What are they and how does the bonus work and what games can you play to try Hyperspins out for yourself?... Read more... -
What are Mystery Symbols in slots?
Mystery Symbols can be a great help, or hindrance to a player, depending on how a spin plays out. We take a look at this rare bonus feature and at some of the games on which you can experience it in action.... Read more... -
How does the Win Booster feature work in slots and where can I try it out?
Win Booster options are starting to become a little more common on slots now. What are they, how do they work, what benefits do they offer and which games can I try them out on?... Read more... -
How do Multiplier Trails work in slots?
A look at one of the most popular additions to bonus features in slot games of recent times, Multiplier Trails exploring what they are, how they work and which slots you can play them on.... Read more... -
What are Super Spins, Wild Grid Bonuses and Horizontal Reels in slots?
Not all slot game features go on to be featured in multiple games. Some may only be used once or twice and in this article, we take a look at these less commonly used bonus features and the games in which they feature.... Read more... -
What are Any Adjacent Pays slots?
One of the newest innovations in Microgaming's release schedule of games has been the Any Adjacent Pays slots from Crazy Tooth Studios. What is this bonus and how does it work and where can you play a game that has it?... Read more... -
RNG vs Live Casino Games: What's the difference?
Table games at online casinos can be presented as random number generator (RNG) or live games. Both types of games offer a different experience for the gambler. One format exists entirely in the computer world while the other is a mixture of computer technology and live gaming.... Read more... -
It was Microgaming that designed the first 243 Ways to Win video slot
What is a 243 Ways to Win slot? Why is it named as such and how did it come about and lastly, what games can I play that offer this feature? We reveal all in our article and accompanying video.... Read more...
