Games
Hit frequency
How often a game returns any win at all, expressed as a share of spins. It is distinct from both return to player and volatility: a game can pay something on a third of spins and still return very little, because most of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Where it belongs
Games
- Terms it sits beside
- Volatility, Return to player, Game lobby
Part of the Scalara iGaming glossary, written for operators choosing a platform.
What it means for an operator
Hit frequency is the number players feel most directly, because it governs how often something happens. It is a useful lens when a title with good headline numbers still fails in your lobby.
For operators it is mainly a merchandising signal. Titles with high hit frequency suit new player journeys and bonus play, and belong in different collections from the high volatility set.
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