Guide overview
How wild and scatter symbols commonly work, with a reminder to check each title’s own paytable and feature rules.
Wilds often substitute
A wild symbol may stand in for other symbols to complete a winning combination, but a game can limit where it appears or which symbols it replaces. Some wilds expand, move, multiply or remain in place during a feature. The paytable defines the exact behavior.
Scatters often trigger features
Scatter symbols may award a bonus based on how many appear, regardless of a standard payline. Some games require scatters on particular reels or use a separate trigger rule. A bonus can add spins, open a pick feature or provide another game mode.
Do not generalize across titles
The same icon style can have different functions from one game to another. Read the title’s rules before play and check whether a bonus feature has separate stakes or conditions. A near miss does not make the next trigger more likely.