What is a Bonus Round?

A Bonus Round is a special mini-game or feature within a pokie that's different from the regular spinning reels, usually offering better chances to win bigger prizes. Bonus rounds are typically triggered by landing specific symbols (often bonus or scatter symbols) and can take many forms - pick-and-click games where you choose from hidden prizes, wheel spins that determine your reward, or interactive adventures with multiple levels. During bonus rounds, you might win cash prizes, multipliers, free spins, or even progressive jackpots. These features add excitement and variety to pokies, breaking up the regular gameplay with engaging mini-games. Australian players enjoy bonus rounds because they often have better odds than the base game and can lead to the biggest wins, making them the most thrilling part of playing pokies.