Why are video slots different?
Bonus rounds and feature mechanics
Video slots are not just about spinning reels — they include features like free spins, multipliers, cascading reels, sticky wilds and bonus buy options. Pragmatic Play's Gates of Olympus has a cascading mechanic, and PG Soft's Mahjong Ways series uses a cluster pay system.
These features add variety to the game and offer separate reward opportunities beyond the base game. Reading each game's paytable makes these mechanics much clearer.