Part I: Games & Gaming · Slot Machines & Electronic Gaming

Respin

Slot Mechanics

A feature that allows one or more reels to spin again while other reels remain locked in place, typically awarded either as a random base-game event or as part of a bonus feature. Respins may be triggered by near-miss scenarios, by specific symbols landing, or may be offered to the player at a cost (“buy a respin”). In hold-and-spin style bonus rounds, respins are the core mechanic, with the counter resetting each time a qualifying symbol appears. From an operational perspective, respin features increase time-on-device and can elevate a game’s popularity despite not changing the underlying RTP.

In practice

Some games offer respins as a paid option — the player can pay a premium to respin a specific reel after a spin.

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