JILI77 Scatter Pays: How They Differ From Cluster Pays and Paylines
Scatter pays count symbols anywhere on the grid with no fixed line, as in Gates of Olympus.
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Scatter pays mean a symbol is paid by how many of it appear on the grid, not by where they sit. There is no line to follow and no left-to-right rule. This page sets that rule against cluster pays and paylines, with the published figures for Gates of Olympus and Sweet Bonanza. It is one of the formats in the wider popular slot games comparison.
Scatter pays, cluster pays and paylines compared
Three pay rules cover the covered titles that count symbols or lines rather than ways. The table shows each rule with its example from the data.
| Rule | Example | How a win counts |
|---|---|---|
| Scatter pays | Gates of Olympus | Symbol count, no fixed lines |
| Cluster pays | Sweet Bonanza | 8+ matching symbols |
| Paylines | The Dog House | 20 fixed lines |
Paylines need symbols on a set path from the left. Scatter pays drop the path, and cluster pays add a touching requirement in games such as Fruit Party, which needs 5 or more connected symbols.
Scatter pays in practice: Gates of Olympus
Gates of Olympus is a 6x5 scatter-pays slot with no fixed lines. It publishes a 96.50% RTP, a high volatility rating and a 5000x max win. Winning symbols tumble away, and random multipliers reach 500x. Free spins start on 4 or more scatters.
The 1000 edition keeps the 96.50% RTP and lifts the published max win to 15000x, with volatility rated very high.
Cluster pays slots: Sweet Bonanza
Cluster pays slots reward symbols that group together. Sweet Bonanza is listed as cluster pays, with 8 or more matching symbols paying on a 6x5 grid. Its published RTP is 96.48%, volatility is medium to high and the max win is 21100x. Free-spin multipliers reach 100x.
Sugar Rush and Fruit Party use the same idea on a 7x7 grid, both at 96.50% RTP and 5000x max win. The wording differs by game, so read the pay rule on the info screen before you stake.
Wild scatter: two symbols, two jobs
A wild scatter search usually means two separate symbols. A wild replaces other symbols to finish a win. A scatter pays by count or opens a feature wherever it lands.
| Title | Scatter trigger | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Gates of Olympus | 4+ scatters | Free spins |
| Fruit Party | 3+ scatters | Free spins |
| Mahjong Ways | 3 scatters | 12 free spins |
Mahjong Ways adds 2 spins for each scatter beyond the third, and its free-spin multiplier climbs to 10x.
Which pay rule fits your play
Pick scatter pays or cluster pays if you want wins that do not depend on a path. Pick paylines if you want a count you can check by eye. Pragmatic Play’s pay-anywhere titles are rated medium to high or above, so stake smaller on them than on a low to medium JILI line game. The types of slot machines page covers the remaining formats, and you must be 21 or older to play.
FAQ
What does scatter pays mean?
It means a symbol pays by how many of it land on the grid, wherever they land. There is no fixed line to follow. Gates of Olympus is listed as a scatter-pays slot with no fixed lines.
Is Sweet Bonanza scatter pays or cluster pays?
It is listed as cluster pays, with 8 or more matching symbols paying anywhere on a 6x5 grid. Read the info screen for the exact wording, because studios label the same idea differently.
What is the difference between a wild and a scatter?
A wild substitutes for other symbols to complete a win. A scatter pays or triggers a feature by count, wherever it lands. Both are explained in the info screen.
Which has the higher max win, Gates of Olympus or Sweet Bonanza?
Sweet Bonanza at 21100x, against 5000x for Gates of Olympus. Gates of Olympus 1000 lifts its own cap to 15000x.
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