What are respins?

Short Answer: A Respin is a 'second chance' feature. Unlike Free Spins which give you a whole new round, a Respin usually locks certain reels in place while spinning the others again. This allows you to complete a missing combination or improve an existing win without paying for a full new spin.

1. The 'Hold and Win' Mechanic

This is the most popular form of respin today (seen in games like Wolf Gold). When you land 6 'Money Symbols' (moons/coins), the game triggers a Respin feature. The money symbols stick to the screen, and you get 3 respins to find more. Every time a new symbol lands, the counter resets to 3. This continues until the screen is full or you run out of lives.

2. Paid Respins (Hyperspins)

Some games (like 9 Masks of Fire or Book of Oz) let you buy a respin. After a spin, you can choose to respin only one reel for a calculated price. For example, if you have 4 Scatters and need 1 more for a jackpot, the game might charge you R50 to respin the final reel. This adds a layer of strategy (and risk) to the game.

3. Sticky Win Respins

In games like Jack Hammer, a 'Sticky Win' triggers whenever you hit a winning line. The winning symbols lock in place, and the rest of the reels respin for free. If you add to the win, they lock too, and it respins again. This continues until no new winning symbols appear, building massive clusters.

4. Walking Wilds

Some respins involve movement. In Starburst (Starburst Wilds) or Halloween Jack, when a Wild lands, it awards a free respin. The Wild moves one step to the left, and you get another respin. This continues until the Wild 'walks' off the screen, giving you multiple free chances to win.