The days of simple three-reel fruit machines with a single payline are practically ancient history in the modern casino industry.
To stand out in a crowded market, game studios constantly introduce entirely new ways to win and trigger bonus rounds.
The single most important innovation of the last decade was the invention of the ‚Megaways‘ engine by Big Time Gaming.
On every single spin, the number of symbols that land on each reel changes randomly, altering the total number of winning combinations.
When you hit a winning combination, those symbols are destroyed, and new symbols fall from the top of the screen to fill the gaps.
Instead of grinding for hours to trigger the free spins, you can pay a massive premium (usually 100x your bet) to buy directly into the bonus round.
While these features make the games incredibly exciting, they also make them far more dangerous for your bankroll.
