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🎰 Mechanics2026-06-19· 5 min read

Buy Feature: how instant access to free spins works

Waiting for three scatters to land can take a while. That's why many modern slots offer the Buy Bonus option — instantly purchase entry into the bonus round for a fixed price. In our engine, this is supported at the mathematical level. Let's break down how the price is calculated and what happens to the RTP.

What are you buying

Buy Bonus (also known as feature buy, bonus buy) — instant launch of the bonus round, usually a series of free spins, without collecting the trigger on the reels. The price is fixed and expressed as a multiplier of the current bet.

In Luxoreel, the price is set in the theme's math config as a multiplier (buyBonusPriceX): for example, 27× the bet. You place a bet of 10 — the purchase deducts 270 credits and guarantees a free spins trigger.

Price and RTP

The purchase price is not random: it is calibrated so that the RTP of the purchased bonus stays within the target range (target ~95% ± tolerance, verified by simulation over millions of spins). Buying does not make the game more profitable in the long run — it changes the variance.

What really changes is session volatility: you pay more per spin, but you see big events more often. It’s a matter of pace and preference, not mathematical advantage.

When it makes sense

Buy Bonus is convenient for quickly seeing the ceiling of the theme: what free spins look like, what multipliers and maximum payout are. For learning and evaluating the theme, it’s faster than catching scatters.

In demo mode, buying a bonus costs nothing in real money — the best way to explore the slot's maximum potential without risk.

FAQ

Does Buy Bonus increase the chance of winning?
No. It increases the price and variance, but the RTP remains target. It’s about tempo and feature access, not advantage.
How much does it cost to buy the bonus?
Fixed bet multiplier from the theme config (e.g., 27×). With a bet of 10, that equals 270 credits.
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