Slots

Special Symbols and Bonus Rounds

In most modern slot apps, you will find a handful of different symbols that will make your gaming process more exciting and even may help to increase your chances. All of them fall into 2 categories.

Wild Symbol

This is unique to every game template that can appear on the reels at any point in the game. It can act as any other symbol if it helps to create a winning combination. And you should also know that there are multiple types of wilds from app to app and all of them act a bit differently.

• Shifting. This type of symbol may appear at the outer reel and will move to the neighboring reel with each spin until it moves away from the screen. Usually, they appear at the last reel and move forward.
• Sticky. This is a symbol that stays in place and grants you a free re-spin. In the process, another Sticky template may appear and give you one more re-spin. It can continue until the whole line is filled with Wild symbols. The more you get the better combo they will form.
• Expanding. As it is stated in the name of this symbol it will expand and take over the entire roller. If you get extra lucky you can get multiple expanding templates at the same time and get an excellent combination that can bring you extra prizes.

Scatter Symbol

This is the only symbol that a Wild cannot act out as. The main function of this template is to activate a bonus round. In different games, you`ll need from 2 to 3 symbols to trigger it. All video slots have different rules so you have to read them before you start playing. Or you can just start spinning the reels and the Scatter will become a pleasant surprise.

Bonus rounds also can be different. For example, multiple Scatters can grant you a certain amount of free spins or they can activate a side game that will add up to the plot of the slot.

Best video slots providers

If you are taking this seriously the first thing that you have to do while choosing a slot to play is to find out who created it. There are some providers that design the best video slots. They are known worldwide and cherish their reputation. So with a game from such a provider, you can be sure that RTP is not tampered with and the RNG is certified so you can get fair payouts. Here we will state just a few, but all of them are long-term players in the industry.

• Microgaming. This provider has been in the game since 1994 and designed a ton of slots. Actually, Microgaming is a company that has more slots with progressive jackpots than anyone. You can find games with different themes. Classic games like Super 5 or Million 7, adventures like African Quest or Magic of Sahara, and even festive-themed games like Ho-h-ho and Pull a Cracker. And you`ll be pleased to know that the average RTP on Microgaming slots is 96%.
• NetEnt. This is a Swedish provider since 1996. Over the years the company created a lot of slots that are still at the top of the ratings. The popular slots from NetEnt are Space Wars, Gonzo`s Quest, Starburst and Go Bananas. And one more thing that makes NetEnt so great is a single fund for all progressive jackpots.
• Playtech. This is an Estonian company that also became a top player in the industry. If you ever saw slots with themes from DC comics, that`s Playtech as it has exclusive rights to design video slots about that universe.

Like BetSoft, Quickspin, and IGT, those are the top-notch software providers. If you want to find some more slots or table games that you can play, check out the designated page where we gathered reviews on the games from the best of the best.