What Is Slot?

Slot is a computer game where you can play slot machines. It combines elements of classic slots with new ideas, such as bonus games and free spins.

Symbols and Pay Table

Each machine has a pay table that lists the symbols on the reels, together with details of how much you can win for landing three or more of them on the pay line. The pay table will also tell you which symbols are wild and whether or not the symbols can trigger a bonus round.

The Bonus Round

The bonus rounds on slot machines can be very creative and immersive. They might include free spins rounds, mystery pick games or random win multiplier sequences.

Depending on the theme, these may be in an arcade-like setting or involve a wild animal. The bonus round can be triggered by two, three or more Scatter or Bonus symbols appearing on the reels.

Gambling Mistakes and Streaks

A few common mistakes made by players when playing slots are misunderstandings about hot and cold streaks, betting too much or thinking that the spins all relate to each other.

Tilt

Until the 1990s, some people used fake coins to activate a slot. This was often done by slugging a coin on the slot head, which made it easy to spot from a distance.

Tilts were a problem at many live casinos, so slot manufacturers developed more secure coin acceptance devices. Today, most machines accept paper money or tickets.