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Slots: the beginner creator guide

A slot round produces a symbol layout under that game’s rules. Paylines, symbols and special features vary by title.

Adult creator explaining a slot game from her streaming desk

01 / THE BASICS

How a round works

01

Reels and symbols

A spin produces a symbol layout. The game rules explain which patterns count.

02

Paytable

This is the game's own guide to symbols, qualifying patterns and feature rules. Read the version shown in the game.

03

Special symbols

Wilds, scatters and bonus symbols can change how a round works. Their exact roles are title-specific.

04

Volatility and RTP

Volatility describes how much outcomes can vary. RTP is a theoretical long-run percentage for the game; one session can differ.

02 / THE LANGUAGE

Three terms to know

Payline / ways
where matching symbols may count under that title's rules.
Wild
a symbol that may substitute for others, as defined by the game.
Bonus round
a separate feature with its own rules and trigger.

03 / ON STREAM

What to say while you play

  1. 1Name the title and show where its paytable is.
  2. 2Explain one feature before it appears; then recap what the screen showed.
  3. 3Clip the moment that best shows the feature or your reaction.
SAY IT LIKE THIS

“This screen is the paytable. I’m checking what this symbol does in this game before I explain the next round.”