gameplay
Buy feature
A paid shortcut to trigger a slot's bonus round without waiting for the natural trigger.
Also known as: bonus buyfeature buy
An in-slot option to skip the base game and pay directly to enter the bonus round. Typical cost: 50× to 200× your current bet.
The economics: buy-features usually run at a slightly higher RTP than the base game (often 96-98% vs. 92-94%), but variance is enormous. A single 100× buy at €1 = €100 in one spin, and outcomes can go to 0 or 5,000× easily.
Buy features are banned in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Australia due to regulatory concern about the accelerated loss potential. Some casinos in other markets restrict them during bonus wagering.
Not appropriate for bonus-clearing on a small bankroll — the max-bet cap will usually void the play.