What is a buy feature in slots?
The buy feature (also called bonus buy or feature buy) lets you pay a set amount to instantly trigger the slot’s main bonus round, skipping the base game entirely. Instead of waiting for scatters to land organically, you purchase direct access to the free spins or other bonus feature.
How the pricing works
The cost is typically 50 to 100 times your stake. On a $1 per spin slot, buying the feature might cost $80. The cost reflects the average expected value of triggering the bonus through normal play, adjusted for the guaranteed access it provides.
Regulatory status
The buy feature is not available in all markets. The UK Gambling Commission banned bonus buy features in licensed UK casinos due to concerns about accelerated gambling and risk to vulnerable players. Many other jurisdictions still permit it. If you’re in a region where it’s available, it’s a legitimate way to experience a slot’s bonus without extended base game sessions — but the same expected value math applies.