What are Free Spins in Slots?
Free spins are bonus rounds in slot games where you spin the reels without using your own money. They're typically triggered by landing 3 or more Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels. During free spins, all wins are paid from the casino's funds, and special multipliers or extra features are often active.
How Free Spins are Triggered
- Scatter trigger: Land 3+ Scatter symbols (most common)
- Bonus tile trigger: Fill bonus meter in base game
- Random trigger: Free spins award randomly on any spin
- Buy feature: Purchase free spins directly (usually 100× your bet)
Types of Free Spins Features
- Standard: 10–20 free spins, no multiplier
- Multiplier: Wins multiplied by 2×–100× during the round
- Increasing multiplier: Multiplier grows with each cascade or win
- Sticky Wilds: Wild symbols remain in place for all spins
- Extra Wilds: Additional wild symbols added each spin
- Retriggerable: Landing scatters during FS adds more rounds
Best Free Spins Features
- Sweet Bonanza — Multiplier bombs increase win × during FS
- Gates of Olympus — Zeus multiplier applies to total wins
- Dead or Alive 2 — High-volatility sticky wilds filling reels
- Reactoonz 2 — Quantum feature activates during FS
Free Spins and Wagering
Casino-gifted free spins (welcome bonuses) usually have wagering requirements of 30–50× the winnings. Free spins triggered naturally in the game have no wagering — all wins are yours to keep or withdraw immediately.