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Selskap NetEnt (Evolution Group)
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Hovedkontor Sweden (the origin of the brand)
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NetEnt: three different ways to get a spin to continue

In Gonzo's Quest, the symbols disappear from a winning combination, and new ones fall into place. In Starburst, a star symbol fills a wheel and gives a respin. In Dead or Alive 2, a certain number of scatterers can open a choice between three bonus rounds. All three can give more to look after the first stop. But they are not the same type of continuation. The first occurs through falling symbols in a sequence. The second is a new spin with an extended wild. The third opens a new phase with their own rules. It is a practical starting point to understand NetEnt's catalog.

NetEnt is a Swedish gaming brand that is part of the Evolution group. It is still useful to use the NetEnt name when identifying these computers. A live table from Evolution and a NetEnt slot is different products, even when they appear in the same lobby. Similarly, a hit on one brand in the group should not be automatically counted as a hit on all the others. A game description to explain a round needs full title and producer, not just the name of the owner.

Gonzo’s Quest: a win can open up space for new symbols

Gonzo’s Quest came in 2010 and uses Avalanche mechanics. At a winning combination, the symbols involved are removed, and new ones fall into the spaces that become vacant. If they form a new approved combination, the course can continue. It is different than starting an ordinary, independent spin with the same starting point. Each new evaluation occurs because the previous field was changed. It is useful to see which symbols disappeared, which ones came to, and which part of the setup belongs to each step.

The multiplier can increase during the Avalanche sequence. In the basic game, NetEnt gives an upper factor of five. When there is no longer a gain that leads the sequence further, the build-up goes back according to the rules. This means that a higher factor that appears along the way does not necessarily apply to the next ordinary round. Before using the number to explain the result, you should see if a drop is still going on. The multiplier describes what applies in the active phase, not a number that follows the entire game session.

Gonzo’s Quest also has a Free Fall feature. Three current scatters on the first three reels provide entry to ten free spins. In this phase, the game description gives a higher limit to the multiplier than in the basic game. It is important to link the numbers to the right phase. A factor that can occur during free play is not readily available in the basic game. It is also not the same as the whole bonus should be calculated by the highest factor. Each event must be read where the game rules place it.

Avalanche is not just another name for respin

When an Avalanche is triggered, it is the winning symbols that disappear. The rest of the field can still provide context for the next drop. In a respin, the rules can instead say that a particular wheel or symbol is kept while the rest is changed. Both can provide a new evaluation without the user having to restart from the beginning. The technical difference is what will be standing, and what event will cause a new evaluation. It is more informative than describing both as “one spin to”.

NetEnt has created several titles in the Gonzo family. A title with 'Megaways' or a new subtitle must be identified separately. It can use another way to count possible combinations or have new features. The original game from 2010 is what is described here. If a lobby just shows Gonzo as a short label, you should find full title before using the rules of Avalanche and Free Fall. Recognizable figure and jungle motifs are useful tracks, but they do not determine which rule set is active.

Starburst: it is the star that makes the wheel stand

Starburst was released in 2012. The star is an expanding wild that fills the entire wheel when the function is triggered. It can replace ordinary paying symbols according to the game rules and initiates a respin. It is a distinct difference from Gonzo’s Quest. Instead of removing symbols in a winning combination, there is a wild that causes a wheel to expand and influence the further course. To follow the result, you should see which reel the star came on and which lines go through it.

That a wild covers several routes does not make each route a separate payment. The winning table determines which combinations are being considered. If several lines go through the same reels, the extended figure can contribute to different positions. It is therefore useful to see the line marking instead of counting copies of the star. Only when you know the other symbols on the line, can you explain what the wild is actually replaced in the current setup.

Starburst also shows how a single configuration can be clear on a small screen. The central information is where the star is standing and if a respin is still ongoing. A short sound signal or a large light figure can make the transition easily recognize. But the finished view should still separate the result from the animation. If a new spin comes after the wild is extended, the relevant observation is which positions went on. The size of the symbol alone does not explain the next combination.

Dead or Alive 2: the scatter can both pay and open a choice

Dead or Alive 2 came in 2019. The ordinary slot machine has five reels, three rows and nine lines. In addition, it has scatterers with its own terms. Two scatterers can provide a payment, while at least three can also open free games. It is a useful demarcation. A scatter payment is not the same as a bonus is active. To read the transition, you should see how many of the relevant symbols came, if they gave a separate settlement, and if the game then shows a choice of bonus.

The ordinary entry to free games provides twelve spins and a choice between Old Saloon, High Noon Saloon and Train Heist. It is not nok to say that Dead or Alive 2 has free spins. You also have to say which of the three rounds are described, especially when it comes to wild symbols and multipliers. If a title view shows the same western figures in all options, it may be easy to overlook that their function changes. The description of the option is therefore part of the important game information.

In Old Saloon, NetEnt describes a fixed multiplier on two for the winnings of the bonus, and a rule in which two sticky wild symbols can provide several free spins. In High Noon wild symbols can instead become multipliers, with special rules when multiples come on the same reel. There are two ways to change a settlement. In the first, there is a factor that applies to the round as described. In the second depends on the function of how the specific wild symbols enter. A large number in the field cannot be interpreted without knowing which of these modes is active.

Compare phases before comparing numbers

The simplest comparison starts by finding which event created the next part of the round. In Gonzo’s Quest, a winning combination is removed so that new symbols can fall in. In Starburst, it is the expanding star that initiates a respin. In Dead or Alive 2, the scatter condition must be met before a selection of bonus opens. Once the three events are identified, you can see what is kept, where a multiplier is displayed and when the finished result is clear. It provides a comparison that is useful even without knowing all the numbers in the winning tables.

It is also a good way to avoid mixing a single spin with an entire bonus. A round can have a first settlement and several subsequent steps. The first number does not have to include what happens after a bonus starts. The last number can include more than what was visible on the last level.

Play with multiple bonuses can also have different starting conditions. One bonus can start with a certain number of spins. Another can preserve symbols in fixed positions or treat wild in another way. A name like High Noon is primarily an identifier. It needs an explanation of what changes. Only then it is possible to set two options next to each other without making the highest stated win the only goal on how they work.

Studio, serial name and technology

A technology name should also be interpreted with the right scope. Avalanche tells something about how the symbols can disappear and be replaced. It is not a complete description of all games that use such an idea. Two titles can allow symbols to fall again and yet use different conditions for what triggers it, how a factor increases or which parts of the field are considered.

Older releases can also get new presentations in today's catalog. A newer picture or a new website does not automatically change the launch year of the original. It does not confirm that all mathematical models are unchanged. If an old review and a new rule sheet shows different numbers, first check the title and which version each of them applies. Then a difference in documentation can be distinguished from an actual difference in the game rules.

RTP and the difference between view and model

RTP is a theoretical refund for a particular model over very many rounds. It is not an amount to come back after a single session. For titles located in several lobbyes, the number should be linked to the actual version. A product page can show a reference value or multiple configurations. It is the specific game information that allows you to see which one applies. A number in an old search match should not fill the space to a number that is not confirmed for the model in question.

The same applies to an upper limit of gain. It describes how high a possible result can be under a rule set, and says little about how the results are distributed. In Dead or Alive 2, it is especially useful to compare the bonus rules before a maximum number is drawn in. In Starburst, however, you can start with how the star fills the wheel and what causes a respin to start. There are two different types of information. A number can be correct and at the same time be a little useful to explain what you see.

What should be readable on mobile

On a small screen, Gonzo’s Quest needs to show when a new drop is part of the same Avalanche sequence. Starburst should make it possible to see which wheel is expanded. Dead or Alive 2 additionally needs to show which of three bonus options are active. There are not the same information needs in all three. A good positioning rule menu and summary allows you to find the correct explanation without relying on the size of the animation or having heard the sound.

If a round is to be examined, it is useful to note the full title, time, and possibly round number. A short clip can show a wild or a factor, but it may lack the end of the course. The operator can see the recorded round history, while the game information can explain how the symbol would work. It is a practical difference when multiple animations appear in a row. A demo display can help find the menu, but is not a confirmation of what was calculated in a specific round.

NetEnt in the casino reviews

The overview on this page includes the published reviews that mention NetEnt in the game selection. It provides a place to start if you want to look for the studio. It does not confirm that all editions of Gonzo's Quest, Starburst or Dead or Alive are located in a particular lobby now. To find one game, it is better to search the whole title, keep any numbers or subtitles and make sure that NetEnt is in the product information. Thus, you can distinguish the correct version from a related title with similar images.

What makes the three games easy to separate

In Gonzo's Quest, a win continues when symbols disappear and new fall in. Starburst uses an expanding star to change the wheel and give a respin. Dead or Alive 2 lets scatterers open their own choice with different rules. Following the specific transition in each game, it becomes easier to see what is kept, what rule applies and when the settlement is completed. It is a better explanation of the differences in NetEnt's catalog than to collect all three under the same heading of bonuses.