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Get to know: Wild & Scatter

They are coveted symbols in MERKUR games – but what exactly do Wilds and Scatters do?

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Get to know: Wild & Scatter
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If you've played our MERKUR titles, you've probably encountered Wilds and Scatters—the real game-changers. Think of a Wild as a joker in a deck of cards; it can substitute for any other symbol to help you land the biggest possible win on a payline. Just keep in mind that Wilds don't replace Scatter symbols.wilds do not affect scatter symbols.

A Scatter is a special symbol that, when appearing in specific combinations, unlocks a round of free spins.scatter is a game symbol that triggers free spins in a certain combination.

There are two specific types of Wilds you should know about:

Expanding Wilds

Expanding Wilds are a huge advantage—once they land, they grow to cover the entire reel. By filling every spot on that column, they maximize your chances of hitting a high-value line win.Expanding Wilds are Wild symbols that spread across the entire reel on which they appear. This means that they act as Wilds at every position on the reel and contribute to the highest possible line win.

Sticky Wilds

Sticky Wilds are even more rewarding because they stay locked in place for the duration of the free spins sequence, allowing you to hit winning combinations over and over again.Sticky Wilds remain in place throughout the entire free games series. This way, they create recurring winning combinations.

Symbols

The look and feel of Wilds and Scatters change depending on the game. You can always check which symbols play these roles by looking at the top of the game board while playing. Here are some examples from the MERKUR library:

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Cai Shen

In Chinese tradition, Cai Shen is the god of wealth, and he brings that luck to the game Gong-Hei Gong-Hei. In the base game, he serves as the Wild symbol to help you secure the best possible outcomes.

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Money Max

In Dia de los Muertos, our MERKUR Hero Money Max takes center stage. Acting as a Wild, he uses his magnetic charm and a powerful whip crack to snap winning lines into place.

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Willow

In Westward, the character Willow is exceptionally versatile because she functions as both a Wild and a Scatter. As a Wild, she fills in any gap to maximize your line win. As a Scatter, landing three, four, or five of her triggers 10, 15, or 50 free spins, respectively. Additionally, if Willow is chosen as the special symbol at the start of those free spins, she upgrades into an Expanding Wild. Westward , MERKUR Character Willow is a real highlight, as she is both a wild and a scatter symbol:As a wild symbol, she completes the maximum line win in any position.If she appears three, four or five times on the reels, she triggers ten, 15 or 50 free spins as a scatter. At the start of the free spins, a special symbol is selected: if Willow is your special symbol, she transforms into an expanding wild during the free spins.

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Westward Game Guide: Willow serves the dual role of Wild and Scatter symbol.

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