The "ladder of risk" is a game feature often found in slots. It's a mini-game in which you can risk your winnings by betting them on a ladder featuring different levels. Each tier upwards offers higher payouts, but there is also a higher risk of losing their winnings. Players must press a button to climb up the ladder and choose when to stop. If you should make it to the top, you can really win big. Still, you also risk losing everything if you fail to advance and end up moving down.