Hold & Win Slots
Collect money symbols, win respins, hit fixed jackpots.
Hold-and-win slots (Lock-it-Link, Money Train, Empire of the Sun mechanic) trigger a bonus when 6+ money symbols land. They lock, you get 3 respins, every new money hit resets the respins. At the end, all values pay.
Rules
- 6+ money symbols trigger bonus
- 3 respins, new hits = reset
- Fixed jackpot symbols (Mini, Minor, Major, Grand)
- Full grid often pays Grand jackpot
How to play
- Spin until trigger
- Enjoy bonus — no strategy possible
- Payout at bonus end
Tips & Strategy
- Volatility is very high — plan bankroll accordingly
- Bonus-Buy skips the long road to trigger but costs 50–500x bet
Common mistakes
- Bonus-buying high-vol slots with a small bankroll
- Expecting every bonus to pay big
Odds & Probability
Bonus trigger probability
~1 in 200–800
Typical RTP
94–96.5%
Max win
often 5,000–50,000x
Hold-and-win slots live off the rare bonus — most of RTP sits in bonus play.
FAQ
＋Famous examples?
Money Train 2/3/4 (Relax), Dragon's Hoard, Lock-it-Link series (Konami).