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A feature that respins some or all of the reels to provide an extra chance, often while holding certain symbols.

Respin, as the name suggests, is a feature that means to spin again. It's a feature that allows you to spin again in specific situations.

However, this simple word has evolved significantly in meaning along with the history of slots.

Evolution of Respin

Money Train 2 by Relax Gaming, considered the textbook example of the Respin feature

Classic Respin

In the past, the respin was a very simple feature. For example, if identical symbols appeared on reels 1 and 3, it was a 'second chance' concept where only the missed reel 2 would spin one more time.

Modern Respin

Today, 'Respin' is commonly used to refer to a bonus game with completely new rules, typically called Hold and Respin. The bonus round of 'Money Train 2' is the ultimate textbook example of how thrilling and complex this modern respin feature has become.

Understanding Respins with Money Train 2

Trigger Condition (Entering the Bonus Game)

When 3 or more bonus symbols appear during the base game, you are taken to a completely new bonus game board, instead of the regular reels, and the respins begin.

Hold and Individual Spins

The bonus symbols that appeared initially are held in place. The remaining empty positions then begin to spin individually, not as one large reel.

Limited Chances and Reset Rule (The Core Fun)

The player is initially given 3 respin chances. This is like a 'mini-game with three lives'. If a spin results in a blank, one chance is deducted.

However, if even a single new bonus symbol appears, that symbol is also held in place, and the respin count is reset to 3. This 'reset' rule is the key element that creates hope and dramatic tension at the very moment you think 'it's all over'.

Synergy of Special Symbols

It's not just about collecting numbers (payouts). In 'Money Train 2', special symbols with unique abilities appear, such as 'Payer' (adds its value to other symbols), 'Collector' (collects the values of other symbols), and 'Sniper' (doubles the values of other symbols). The biggest appeal of the modern respin is the synergy of these symbols interacting with each other to exponentially amplify the prize value.

End and Payout Calculation

The bonus ends when all respin chances are used up, or when all positions are filled with symbols. Finally, the values of all symbols remaining on the screen are summed up and awarded as the final prize.