What are expanding wilds?

[Julio88]

Expanding wilds is a term used in slot machines and video slot games. It is a bonus feature where the wild symbol can expand to cover a whole reel, or multiple reels in some cases, increasing the player's chances of winning. Expanding wilds can stand in the place of other standard gaming symbols, substituting for other icons and potentially generating several winning combinations. The expanding wilds feature starts when you have a full block of symbols on the first reel and at least one matching symbol somewhere else on the board

 

[Crazy_winner]

An expanding wild sign covers the full reel when it lands on a reel, growing either vertically, horizontally, or in both directions. This expansion may happen immediately after landing or during a brief animation with respect to the slot machine

 

[Baniro]

Expanding wilds are a type of special symbol often found in slot machines and online video slots. They are designed to enhance gameplay and increase the chances of winning.

When a wild symbol appears on the reels, it acts as a substitute for other symbols, helping to form winning combinations. However, expanding wilds go a step further. When they appear on the reels, they expand to cover an entire reel or multiple positions on the reel, increasing the potential for wins.

For example, if a wild symbol lands on the second reel and is an expanding wild, it will stretch to fill the entire reel, replacing other symbols in the process. This can result in multiple winning combinations being formed simultaneously, potentially leading to larger payouts.

 

[Lazza]

An expanding wild symbol can begin as a regular-sized wild symbol on a reel and then spread out to fill the entire reel when it lands there. This expansion frequently includes animations or other visual effects, which makes it a thrilling game feature.

 

[James108]

Expanding wilds are special symbols in slot machine games that can expand to cover entire reels and substitute for other symbols to boost players' winning payouts. After a spin ends, expanding wild symbols randomly turn other symbols on a reel into additional wilds. This happens vertically, covering the whole reel.