Slot machine features
Eleven features, from the pub machine's hold button to the online multiplier.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- Fruit machines: holds, nudges, trails, hi-lo.
- Online: free spins, wilds, scatters, multipliers.
- Newer: cascades, hold and win, cash collect.
- None changes the published return.
Fruit machine features
Fruit machineHold buttonsKeep a reel where it is and spin the others.Fruit machineNudgesStep a reel down one position at a time.Fruit machineThe feature trailA ladder of lights leading to the machine's main prizes.Fruit machineThe hi-lo gambleGuess whether the next number is higher or lower.
Online slot features
OnlineFree spins featuresA set of spins the machine pays for, usually with something extra.OnlineWild symbolsThe symbol that stands in for others.OnlineScatter symbolsThe symbol that ignores paylines.OnlineMultipliersA number that multiplies a win.OnlineCascading reelsWinning symbols disappear and more fall in.OnlineHold and winCoins lock, respins reset, and a full grid pays the top prize.OnlineCash collectMoney symbols show a value; a collector picks them up.
Which slot has which
| Slot | Main feature |
|---|---|
| Big Bass Bonanza | Cash collect |
| Starburst | Expanding wild re-spins |
| Sweet Bonanza | Tumbles and multiplier bombs |
| Gates of Olympus | Multiplier orbs |
| Book of Dead | Expanding symbol |
| Fishin' Frenzy | Cash collect |
| Fluffy Favourites | Free games and a pick bonus |
Slot figures are developers' published defaults, each confirmed against two sources; the version at your casino can differ. UK land-based stake and prize limits and online rule dates were checked against Gambling Commission and licensing authority sources on 6 October 2026. History follows commonly cited accounts. Offer terms dated 5 October 2026. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
What are slot machine features?
Special mechanics such as free spins, wilds and holds.
What is a nudge?
A one-position reel move on a fruit machine.
Can I buy features?
Not in Britain.