What you will learn
- Wild substitutions can have exceptions and restricted positions.
- Scatters do not have the same role in every game.
- Sticky, expanding and collector describe different behaviours.
Check what a wild can replace
A wild often stands in for regular symbols to complete a paying combination, but there are exceptions. Lucky Neko’s sheet says wilds do not replace scatters and limits the reels where they appear. Check both what a wild replaces and where it can land.
Similar labels can conceal different behaviours
A sticky wild remains for a defined duration, an expanding wild covers more positions, and a multiplier wild changes a payout multiplier under specific conditions. The Dog House and Wild Chapo illustrate different combinations of these behaviours.
Big Bass Bonanza’s free-spin wilds collect money-symbol values. The game phase is therefore as important as the symbol name.
| Term | Typical role | Check further |
|---|---|---|
| Sticky wild | Remains temporarily | Duration |
| Expanding wild | Expands coverage | Reels and activation timing |
| Collector | Collects symbol values | Applicable game phase |
Read scatter in context
Many games use scatters to trigger free spins, while Banana Town labels its payout mechanic Scatter Pays. The same word does not always mean a bonus trigger. Read the required count, counted positions and differences between game phases.
- Can a wild replace a scatter?
- Are multiple multipliers added or multiplied?
- How long does a wild remain, and when does it reset?
Frequently asked questions
Do three scatters always trigger a bonus?
No. Counts and rules vary by title and edition.
Sources
Last checked 10 October 2026
