What Is Retrigger?

Retrigger in slots means winning additional free spins while already inside a free spins round. It extends that round with more spins; the game’s rules or paytable explain how retriggers are awarded.

What is Retrigger?

A retrigger is an award of extra free spins during an existing free spins round. In plain terms, the feature triggers again while the bonus round is already active.

This retrigger meaning is distinct from starting a free spins round for the first time: a retrigger adds spins to a round that is underway. The exact conditions depend on the individual slot, so check its paytable or in-game information.

Simple example

Suppose a slot has awarded a free spins round. During that round, a qualifying result awards more free spins. Those additional spins are a retrigger, and they are played as part of the free spins feature.

How Retrigger works

A slot sets its own rules for whether and how additional free spins can be awarded. The paytable or game information may describe the qualifying result and the number of extra spins. Do not assume the same conditions apply across different slots.

Common misconceptions

A retrigger does not mean that every free spins round will award more spins. It also does not describe the initial trigger that starts a round; it refers to gaining additional spins while the round is active. For a specific game’s rules, consult its paytable or in-game information.

Examples in popular slots

Retrigger rules vary by game. The supplied data does not list example games, providers or RTP values, so there are no verified game examples to compare here. Check each slot’s paytable and in-game information for its retrigger rules; RTP can differ between casino versions.

Related terms

Free spins: A bonus round in which a slot awards spins. A retrigger adds spins while that round is in progress.
Paytable: The game information to consult for its rules and feature details.

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