Why the Paytable Is Your Most Important Tool
Before you place your first real bet on any PG Soft slot, you should spend two minutes reading its paytable. This in-game information screen reveals everything about how a slot pays, what the symbols are worth, how bonus features trigger, and what special mechanics are in play.
Skipping the paytable is one of the most common mistakes new players make. This guide walks you through exactly what to look for.
How to Access the Paytable
In virtually all PG Soft games, the paytable is accessible via the information (ℹ) or menu icon on the game interface. It's usually found in the bottom corner of the screen. Tap or click it to open a multi-page information panel.
Section 1: Symbol Values
The first pages of a paytable display all symbols ranked by value. You'll typically see:
- Premium symbols: Themed characters or objects with the highest payouts.
- Low-pay symbols: Often card suits or letters (A, K, Q, J, 10) with smaller payouts.
- Payout structure: Each symbol shows what it pays for landing 3, 4, or 5 of a kind on a payline (or ways-to-win configuration).
Payouts are usually shown as a multiplier of your bet. A "10x" payout on a $1 bet returns $10.
Section 2: Wild and Scatter Symbols
Every PG Soft slot has these two critical special symbols:
- Wild: Substitutes for most other symbols to complete winning combinations. Some wilds carry multipliers — these are noted in the paytable.
- Scatter: Typically triggers the free spins bonus when 3 or more land anywhere on the reels. The paytable will specify how many scatters are needed and what they award.
Section 3: Bonus Features & Special Mechanics
This is the most important section for understanding a game's win potential. Look for:
- Free Spins rules: How many spins are awarded, whether they can be retriggered, and any special rules that apply during the bonus.
- Multiplier mechanics: Does a multiplier grow during the bonus? Is it reset each spin or accumulated?
- Special symbols: Some PG Soft games have unique symbols exclusive to the bonus round.
- Bonus Buy option: If available (and permitted in your region), the paytable explains the cost to enter the bonus directly.
Section 4: Paylines or Ways to Win
PG Soft games use different win systems:
| Win System | How It Works | Common In |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Paylines | Wins only on set lines left-to-right | Classic-style slots |
| Ways to Win | Wins when symbols land in adjacent reels | Mahjong Ways, etc. |
| Cluster Pays | Groups of adjacent matching symbols win | Newer PG Soft titles |
Quick Paytable Checklist
- ✅ Identify the highest-paying symbol and its max payout
- ✅ Note how many scatters trigger free spins
- ✅ Check if wilds have multipliers
- ✅ Understand the win system (paylines, ways, clusters)
- ✅ Read free spin rules — especially multiplier behaviour
Two minutes with the paytable gives you a complete picture of a game before you risk a single spin. Make it a habit.