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    Expanding Wilds

    Wild symbols that grow to cover an entire reel.

    Full Explanation

    Expanding wilds are wild symbols that, when they land on a reel, expand vertically to cover every position on that reel. This creates maximum win potential for that spin. Expanding wilds are common in free spin rounds and are a key feature in classic slots like Book of Dead and Book of Ra. When multiple expanding wilds land simultaneously, massive wins become possible.

    💡 Example

    Book of Dead: Wild lands on reel 2, expands to cover all 3 positions, completing wins across multiple paylines.

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