Collector slots.

How collector slots work

Collector games use a character or special symbol to gather eligible symbols or their displayed values. Some collect money symbols; others collect matching gems. The collector’s rules, rather than a shared visual theme, are what connect these games.

Collector slots: identify the object and trigger

Collector slots use a special symbol or character to gather eligible objects or their displayed values. Begin with three questions: what is collected, what activates collection and when is the result awarded? A fish carrying a number does not explain those steps on its own. In the reviewed fishing examples, read the fisherman and fish together during the feature. Elsewhere, the collector may move towards matching symbols rather than gather numbers from a fixed screen.

Compare the systems behind collector slots

Collector slots include value gathering and character movement, which create different things to follow. Big Bass Bonanza develops its free-spin feature through collected fishermen. Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Catch 2 adds worm-driven value changes and its own upgrade trail. Pirots instead sends coloured birds towards matching gems. Compare the counter, movement and eligibility rules in each guide. The common word collection describes a role, not one interchangeable feature shared by every title.

Games to compare in this collection

• Big Bass Bonanza by Pragmatic Play — The original fishing slot combines reel wins with a fisherman who collects money symbols during free spins.
• Big Bamboo by Push Gaming — Mystery stacks can reveal Golden Bamboo and open a respin feature with prizes, multipliers and collectors.
• Money Train 2 by Relax Gaming — The Money Cart bonus gives a cast of collectors, payers and other characters different jobs on the same board.
• Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Catch 2 by Blueprint Gaming — The Big Catch sequel adds worm-driven fish values and collector upgrades to its ten-payline fishing game.