A narrow depression, groove, notch, slit, or aperture, especially one for receiving something, as a coin or letter. (also elongated slot) A position in a sequence or schedule; also, a piece fitting into such a slot. (Linguistics) A position in a construction into which any one of a set of morphemes or morpheme sequences may fit. (Compare slit; also filler)

A casino game in which players place coins or, in ticket-in, ticket-out machines, paper tickets with barcodes, into slots to activate reels that spin and display symbols. The machine pays out credits based on a paytable when the symbols line up along a winning payline. Many slot games have a theme, with classic symbols including fruits, bells, and stylized lucky sevens. Modern slot machines use random number generators to determine the placement of symbols on a reel.

In this stage, your artists will produce sketches and wireframes that show how your slot game looks statically. They can also build a prototype, which is a lightweight version of your slot game that allows you to showcase your idea and get feedback from users. You can also add features and functionality to your slot game at this phase, such as a leaderboard or achievements system. A good rule of thumb is to ask yourself if your slot game will provide value to the user and meet current industry trends before proceeding to this stage. Be clear and specific about the RTP, bonuses, jackpots, promotions, and other features that your slot game will offer.