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    Walking Wilds

    Wild symbols that move across the reels with each spin.

    Full Explanation

    Walking wilds are wild symbols that shift one position (usually left) with each spin until they walk off the reels entirely. Each movement awards a free re-spin. If another walking wild lands while one is still active, both continue walking and generating re-spins. This mechanic can create extended sequences of free play.

    💡 Example

    Walking wild on reel 5 moves left each spin → reel 4, reel 3, reel 2, reel 1, then falls off. 5 free re-spins total.

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