What is the function of a multiplier?

[Julio88]

A multiplier in a slot machine is a feature that can multiply the payout of a winning combination. It can be triggered by landing a certain symbol combination, by activating a bonus game, or by entering a bonus round. The amount of the multiplier can vary from game to game, but typically it will be a multiple of the original wager, allowing for larger payouts on winning spins. Some slot games also feature progressive jackpots with multipliers, which can result in very large payouts.

 

[Hasan77]

In general, a multiplier is a device or component that performs multiplication, which is the mathematical operation of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. In electronics and digital circuits, a multiplier is a component that takes two input signals and produces an output signal that is the product of the two input signals.

 

[James108]

A multiplier's function is to multiply or divide numbers. For example, a 2x multiplier will double the number it's applied to, while a 0.5x multiplier will half it. In math, multipliers are often used to simplify calculations or to express relationships between numbers.