Retrigger: what it means in slots
A retrigger awards extra free spins during a free spins round, usually by landing more scatters or meeting a target inside the feature.
By Ryan Jessop. Updated .
Key takeaways
- Adds spins during the feature.
- Usually more scatters in free spins.
- Some games cap retriggers.
- Extends the part of the game with most RTP.
How retriggers work
Land the retrigger condition during free spins and extra spins are added to your total.
Examples
- Book of Dead: three or more books during free spins award another 10.
- Big Bass Bonanza: every fourth fisherman collected adds 10 spins and raises the fish multiplier.
Why it matters
Retriggers are one reason feature results vary so much: a round that keeps retriggering can return many times an average one.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you retrigger free spins forever?
Some games cap retriggers or total spins; check the rules.
Do retriggered spins use the same stake?
Yes, the stake of the triggering spin.
Are offer free spins retriggerable?
Offer spins are ordinary spins; they can trigger the game’s feature.