What Are The Benefits Of Scatter Symbols?

If you are new to playing the online slot machines you will be trying to get to grips with the various different rules and symbols that are in play. One of the ones you will come across most often is the scatter symbol.

What is a scatter symbol?

The scatter symbol got its name because it can appear anywhere on the visible parts of the reels and it still counts.

For example you might have a game with five reels and various paylines, and you might be able to see three different symbols on each reel every time they stop. If you get one or more scatter symbols in any of those fifteen positions, they will count.

What images are used on the scatter symbol in each game?

This depends on the game you are playing. For example if you are playing a game with a sea-faring theme like Mermaid's Quest Slots you might end up with a King Neptune as a scatter symbol. It could be any number of different things.

Some games have the scatter symbol labeled as such, whereas others just have an image. Make sure you read the rules to see which one applies in the game you are playing.

Are there any bonus games available?

Yes, some games have bonus games as an added extra. Very often the scatter symbols are the ones which trigger this additional game off. For example, the Door in The Right Prize Slots triggers the bonus round. You may need to get a certain number of scatter symbols in play before the game triggers.

You don't have to worry about selecting the bonus game if there is one available though. If you get the right number of symbols in play it will automatically launch the game. You can then enjoy a chance of winning more credits before returning to the main game.

Watch out for bonus scatter symbols as well

Some games will give you free spins when you match up three or more scatter symbols in one go. For example you might get ten free spins for three symbols, fifteen for four and twenty for five.

Start looking for scatter symbols now

Most games with four or more reels in play have scatter symbols to look for. So if you love playing these games you can enjoy looking for them to appear on the screen.

And with free spins, bonus games and different benefits attached to them, they are certainly well worth looking for.