The Hold and Win feature found on video slots is essentially a bonus round played on different reels from the base game, where symbols remain in position to provide multiplier wins.
At the end of the bonus, multipliers that stick to the reels are accumulated and multiplied by your spin bet.
Here is how the Hold & Win feature uses the re-spins bonus mechanic:
- You begin with three re-spins
- Each time a new symbol sticks to the reels, the re-spins reset to three
- Each time a spin does not produce a new symbol, the counter is reduced by one
- Once you hit zero, the bonus ends
- All symbol multipliers are accumulated, multipliers (if any) are applied, and you get paid
Most online slots that host the Hold and Win feature also come with fixed jackpots, also known as non-progressive jackpots. Typically, there are four jackpots to win, and they use a fixed multiplier amount to calculate your win.
The fixed jackpot multiplier can vary depending on the Hold & Win slot game:
- Mini (10x to 50x)
- Minor (50x to 100x)
- Major (100x to 500x)
- Mega (1,000x to 5,000x)
The Hold & Win Mini, Minor, and Major jackpots are symbols that can land and remain on the reels during the re-spins feature. As for the Mega jackpot, this is usually triggered if you fill all positions on the reels with symbols that stick. You can also win multiple fixed jackpots at the same time during a single bonus round.
You’ll see this mechanic a lot in modern titles, especially hold and win slots from studios like Booongo.
Key takeaway: Hold and win rounds add suspense and a jackpot element to regular play, trigger one, lock in your symbols, and try to fill the grid for the top prize.
