What is Bonus Game?

A bonus game is an interactive sub-game inside a slot that moves the player away from the reels onto a second screen, where prizes are revealed by choosing objects, spinning a wheel or climbing a prize ladder. It differs from a free spins round, where the reels keep turning; here the outcome is settled by the random number generator behind whatever choice is presented. Picks that look like decisions are almost always cosmetic, because the prize sequence is fixed before the screen opens, so no selection method improves the result. Bonus games are used to vary pacing and showcase a slot's theme, and they often hold the jackpot tiers. Check the help file for how the game ends and whether the advertised top prize is reachable from every entry level, since some require a qualifying stake.