A slot feature where winning symbols disappear and new symbols drop from above, potentially creating chain reactions of wins.
Cascading reels (also known as Avalanche, Tumble, or Rolling Reels) is a popular slot feature where winning symbols disappear from the reels and new symbols cascade from above to fill the empty spaces. If these new symbols create additional winning combinations, they too disappear and trigger more cascades, potentially creating chain reactions of wins from a single spin. This feature is particularly exciting because a single spin can result in multiple consecutive wins, and many games add multipliers that increase with each cascade. Cascading reels were pioneered by NetEnt and have become one of the most popular slot features. Games like Gonzo's Quest, Sweet Bonanza, and The Gates of Olympus use cascading reels. In some games, cascades can continue indefinitely until no new wins form, creating massive win potential from one triggering spin.
When you land a winning combination, the winning symbols disappear and new symbols fall from above to fill the spaces. If these create new wins, the process repeats until no more wins are formed.
Many cascading reel games include progressive multipliers that increase with each cascade in a sequence. These can grow significantly during bonus rounds.
A special feature or mini-game within a slot that triggers from specific symbol combinations, offering additional ways to win.
A feature that multiplies winnings by a specified factor, significantly boosting payouts from winning combinations.
Bonus rounds on slot games that allow players to spin the reels without using their own virtual currency, often leading to prize wins.