Slingo has its own terms that help you understand the game mechanics and specific features. Understanding these terms can help you follow Slingo’s mechanics.
So, if you want to know more before you play Slingo, here’s a breakdown of common Slingo terminology.
Key Slingo terms
- Spin: Each turn or round in Slingo, where the reels spin to display random numbers or symbols. Spins are used to potentially match numbers on the grid with those on the reels.
- Slingo: A completed line on the 5×5 grid, which can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Each completed line contributes towards the overall result.
- Grid: The 5×5 Bingo-style layout where numbers appear. You mark off numbers on this grid when they appear on the reels below.
- Reels: A set of columns that spin at the bottom of the screen. Reels display randomised numbers or special symbols, similar to those in slot games. These numbers and symbols determine the progress on the grid above.
Special symbols
- Wild: A symbol that allows you to select any number in the corresponding row to mark off on the grid. Wilds provide flexibility, helping to complete lines more easily.
- Super wild: Similar to a wild but more versatile, a super wild allows you to mark off any number anywhere on the grid, not just within a specific row.
- Free spin: An additional spin awarded without deducting from the total spins. Free spins give you extra chances to match numbers on the grid or encounter beneficial symbols.
- Coin: In some Slingo versions, coins?or other symbols, such as gemstones, are special symbols that directly influence the outcome by contributing small rewards or additional points. They don’t affect the grid but may influence the final result.
Game mechanics terms
- Slingo line: Each completed row, column, or diagonal on the grid. Every Slingo line contributes to the score or results in the game.
- Full house: When all numbers on the grid are marked off, resulting in a complete grid. Achieving a full house is usually one of the highest outcomes in Slingo.
- Payline: In some variations, paylines refer to the winning lines across the grid, similar to those in slot games. However, Slingo focuses on completing lines within the grid itself rather than traditional slot paylines.
- Match: The process of marking off a number on the grid when it appears on the reels. Matches bring players closer to completing lines (slingos).
Game variants and features
- Classic Slingo: Refers to the traditional Slingo setup with a basic grid, a set number of spins, and standard wilds and bonus symbols. Classic Slingo often involves straightforward play without additional complex features.
- Themed Slingo games: Many Slingo games are based on themes, such as well-known shows or franchises. Although the themes change, the core mechanics remain centred on completing lines on the grid.
- Bonus round: Some Slingo games include bonus rounds, which are additional game segments triggered by specific symbols or conditions. These rounds may involve extra spins or more unique symbols.
