Scatter symbols pay or trigger features based on the total number landed anywhere on the reels, ignoring payline position. Three or more scatters typically trigger a free-spins bonus round; some slots use scatters to pay direct multipliers of the total stake.
Scatter pays are usually multiplied by the total bet rather than the line bet, giving them outsized value relative to standard symbol wins. The minimum trigger is usually three; some high-volatility slots require four or five.
Example usage
- 3 scatters trigger 10 free spins
- 5 scatters pay 100x stake
Related terms
- Bonus round — A feature game inside a slot, typically free spins or pick-and-win, triggered by scatter symbols.
- Free spins — Spins on a slot game awarded by an operator, with any resulting winnings usually subject to wagering.
- Paylines — The fixed lines across a slot's reels on which matching symbol combinations pay out.
- Wild symbol — A symbol that substitutes for any other symbol (except scatters) to complete a winning combination.