Slots Glossary
Random Number Generator
Referred to as the RNG, it is a program built into each Slot machine that helps to keep a fair and honest environment by ensuring that slot machine winning combinations are completely random. In this way, there is no necessity to employ Strategy in order to win, because winning combos are determined by the machine and not the Player.
Reels
The reels spin around the inside of the slot machine and determine what symbols show up on the screen.
Scatter Symbols
A scatter symbol can occur anywhere on the reels to activate a winning combination, even if it does not fall on a pay line.
Symbols
Located on the reels, the symbols can be anything from fruits, to numbers, to cards and more. They vary based on the type of Slot machine being played. For example, in Microgaming's 'Summer Holiday' slot machine, several symbols relating to a summer vacation are displayed. You will find symbols like a Duck symbol, snacks, cold drinks, and children jumping into a lake. Additionally, symbols may be Scatters and Wild Symbols which give the opportunity for higher win amounts.
Wild Symbol
This is a symbol that can represent any symbol thereby increasing the Player's chances of hitting a a winning combination. Scatter symbols for example usually tend to be Wild Symbols.
Winning Combination
This is the combination of symbols that occur on the payline in order for a Player to win.
