The Wild symbol is your best mate on the reels. Its fundamental job is to stand in for other regular symbols, bridging gaps and turning near-misses into winning combinations. Think of it as the ultimate utility player. But the modern Wild has evolved far beyond this basic function. You'll now find a whole bestiary of them:
- Sticky Wilds: Stay in place for subsequent spins.
- Walking Wilds: Move across the reels with each Respin.
- Expanding Wilds: Grow to cover an entire reel.
- Multiplier Wilds: Apply a multiplier (e.g., 2x) to any win they are part of.
- Sticky Wilds: Stay in place for subsequent spins.
- Walking Wilds: Move across the reels with each Respin.
- Expanding Wilds: Grow to cover an entire reel.
- Multiplier Wilds: Apply a multiplier (e.g., 2x) to any win they are part of.
Real-World Examples
- Starburst (NetEnt) - Famous for its Expanding Wild Respins
- Dead or Alive 2 (NetEnt) - Legendary for its Sticky Wilds in the Free Spins
- Jammin' Jars (Push Gaming) - Features Multiplier Wilds that jump around
- Dead or Alive 2 (NetEnt) - Legendary for its Sticky Wilds in the Free Spins
- Jammin' Jars (Push Gaming) - Features Multiplier Wilds that jump around
FAQs
Can a Wild substitute for anything?<br>Almost anything. The one symbol it typically cannot substitute for is the Scatter symbol or other special bonus symbols.<br><br>2. What's the best type of Wild?<br>It's subjective, but a Sticky Multiplier Wild during a Free Spins round is arguably the most powerful and sought-after combination in the game.