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Slot Glossary A–Z
Every slot term, defined for Malaysian players.
- Autoplay
- A setting that spins automatically for a set number of rounds without manual input each time. Most platforms let you set loss/win limits that auto-stop the sequence.
- Bonus Round
- A separate game mode triggered by symbols (often scatters) — usually where the big wins live.
- Bonus Buy
- Pay an upfront premium (50–500× stake) to skip straight to the bonus round.
- Buy Feature
- Same mechanic as Bonus Buy — a direct-purchase option to enter a slot's bonus mode instead of waiting for it to trigger naturally.
- Cascading Reels
- Also called Avalanche or Tumble — winning symbols disappear and new ones drop in, allowing multiple wins from a single spin without a new bet.
- Cluster Pays
- Win by landing groups of matching symbols anywhere, no paylines needed.
- Free Spins
- Bonus spins triggered by scatters or promotions — wins multiplied or with sticky wilds.
- Hit Frequency
- How often a spin produces ANY win. Higher = more frequent small wins.
- Jackpot
- Top prize. Can be fixed, progressive (grows with bets), or local/network.
- Max Win Cap
- The highest possible payout on a single spin, expressed as a multiple of stake (e.g. 5,000×). Regulated slots publish this figure — always check it before assuming unlimited upside.
- Megaways
- Variable reel mechanic by BTG — up to 117,649 ways to win per spin.
- Multiplier
- Multiplies your win — can be base game, free spins, or stacked.
- Paylines
- Predefined patterns that pay when matching symbols line up. Classic = 9–25, modern = ways/cluster.
- Payout %
- Same as RTP — what % of wagers a slot returns over millions of spins.
- Progressive Jackpot
- Shared pool that grows until won. Often network-wide across many casinos.
- Reels
- Vertical strips with symbols. Classic = 3, modern = 5–7.
- RNG
- Random Number Generator — the code that decides each spin outcome.
- RTP
- Return to Player. See full guide →
- Scatter
- Symbol that pays anywhere on the reels — usually triggers the bonus round.
- Sticky Wild
- Wild symbol that stays in place for multiple spins.
- Stake
- Your bet per spin.
- Symbol
- Any image on the reels — low pays (10/J/Q/K/A) and high pays (theme-specific).
- Volatility
- How a slot pays — frequent small wins (low) vs. rare massive ones (high). See full guide →
- Wagering Requirement
- How many times bonus money must be bet before withdrawal — common: 20×–40×.
- Wild
- Substitutes for other symbols to complete winning lines.
- Xtra Reels
- Bonus extra reels that expand the play area during features.