Respins begin
The feature starts with a set number of remaining respins, often three.
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What Is Hold & Win? How Hold and Spin Features Work
Hold & Win, also known as Hold and Spin or a lock-and-respin feature, is one of the most straightforward bonus mechanics to follow once you know what it is building toward: a jackpot-style payout formed from symbols you have locked into place.
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Hold & Win
Respins: 3
Locked symbols stay in place while the remaining positions respin.
The core idea is simple: qualifying symbols lock to the grid, the other positions respin, and every new qualifying symbol can keep the sequence going.
How Hold & Win Works
The feature usually begins once a required number of coin, cash, or bonus symbols land on the reels. Those symbols then lock in place while the remaining positions respin.
A symbol lands
A new qualifying symbol lands and locks into position.
The counter resets
The respin counter resets after the new qualifying symbol locks.
Empty spots respin
The remaining open positions spin again while locked symbols stay put.
The round ends
The sequence ends when no respins remain or the entire grid fills up.
Values are collected
At the end, the values displayed on every locked symbol are added together to form the payout.
Common Additions to Hold & Win
Different titles build on the core format in different ways, including:
- Mini, Minor, Major, or Grand jackpot tiers
- Collector symbols that gather nearby values
- Multipliers applied to locked symbols
- Expanding grids mid-feature
- Symbol upgrades
- Extra lives or bonus respins
- Special symbols that increase existing values on the board
Hold & Win Games to Explore
Want to see the mechanic in action? Explore these Hold & Win and related lock-and-respin-style games available on LuckyDays Alberta. Feature names and rules vary by title, so check each game's paytable for the exact mechanics.
Hold & Win vs. Free Spins
These two features get confused often, but they work differently.
Free Spins
Free spins award a set number of spins, sometimes with added multipliers or expanding symbols, without requiring a separate stake for each one.
Hold & Win
Hold & Win locks specific symbols in place while everything else respins toward a collected total.
Some games include both features side by side, but each follows its own structure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many respins does a typical Hold & Win round give?
It varies by title, but three respins is a common starting point, with the counter resetting to three each time a new qualifying symbol locks into place.
Does a nearly full grid mean the last spot is more likely to fill?
No. Every respin is generated independently, and a full-looking grid does not increase the odds of landing one more symbol.
Is Hold & Win the same as a jackpot feature?
Not exactly, though the two are often connected. Many Hold & Win rounds lead into Mini, Minor, Major, or Grand jackpot tiers, but the core lock-and-respin mechanic is separate from the jackpot structure itself.
Can Hold & Win appear alongside other bonus features?
Yes. It is common to see Hold & Win combined with multipliers, expanding grids, or collector symbols within the same title.