Multipliers increase the value of a win by the stated factor. Slots use them in many forms: fixed multipliers attached to specific symbols, increasing multipliers that build with each cascade or spin in a bonus round, multiplier wilds that combine substitution with multiplication.
Progressive multipliers in bonus rounds are the source of most high-volatility slots' headline max wins. A 2x multiplier that doubles with each cascade reaches 64x after six cascades and 1,024x after ten.
Example usage
- x2 wild multiplier
- Multiplier doubles each cascade in bonus round
Related terms
- Bonus round — A feature game inside a slot, typically free spins or pick-and-win, triggered by scatter symbols.
- Cascading wins — A mechanic where winning symbols disappear and new symbols drop in, potentially producing chain wins.
- Max win cap — The maximum payout a single spin or bonus round can produce, expressed as a multiple of stake.
- Wild symbol — A symbol that substitutes for any other symbol (except scatters) to complete a winning combination.