Slot Machine Types

Nowadays, there are such a wide variety of slot machines. The technology allows slot designers to get creative. They usually recruit software designers to create more complicated and attention-grabbing machines which usually have video display with a variety of games to choose from…not to mention the great sound effects they have. These are little aspects that have an immense impact on players.

Although the casings and trappings of these machines are quite implicated, trust me, they all boil down to the average machine.

I think that we should go into a little more detail…considering varieties.

When we talk about Slot machines, we need to be specific, since there are 3 different types of them. We get the, Buy-a-pays, Line Games and the Multipliers.

 Buy-a-Pays:

 Buy-a-pay machines reward extra coins by making more symbols winners.

Perhaps this will enlighten you a little more:

One coin could get you running for the cherry jackpot, however, two coins would give you a stronger chance at winning if three bars came up. However, if three 7’s came up, you would need to have played three coins.

Betting one coin at a time on these machines could turn out to be quite frustrating!

Multipliers:

A multiplier machine is one that pays for winning combinations across a single payline. The payback for additional coins is simply a multiple of the payback for a single coin. That is why these machines are called Multipliers.

 Perhaps this will enlighten you a little more:

 Imagine three of the same symbols lined up across in the middle row. This combination pays out 50 coins with one token played. Now; a Multiplier machine will pay out 100 coins, when two coins are played. And of course, if playing three coins, the payout will be 150 coins.

There are particular machines, which even add a little bonus to the payout if the maximum amount of coins is played.

Line Games:

 Line games are Slot machines, which enable players to activate more paylines when additional coins are played. These extra paylines can be placed diagonally.

A new craze in the Slot trend is Video Slots.

There are Video Slot machines that even allow players to open up to a total of nine paylines! These machines are becoming more popular by the day due to them being relatively cheap. Most of these machines except nickels, however, imagine playing with nine times the amount…that would be 45 nickels per spin!

 Progressives:

 Progressive slots offer a top jackpot. This kind of jackpot grows continuously until someone hits it. Once the machine pays out the jackpot, the machine goes back to its reset value. A good example is the famous “Major Millions”.

With these machines, a small portion of each wager is channeled into the jackpot and the rest is channeled into the pockets of the casino.

MECHANICS:

One you select the Slot machine you wish to play at, you will notice the mechanics of the game play will be easy to understand. However, there are certain aspects, which as a player we should keep a look out for!

One on One with the Machine:

What is it in the machine that grabs our attention? Lights…jingles, bells…yes, you’ve guessed it. Endless amounts of players are attracted to these kinds of machines that promise entertainment and fortune.

Once you have selected the machine you want to play at, you will notice that are a couple of buttons on the machine...namely:

• Spin
• Max Credit
• One Credit
• Cash Out
• Change

The “Spin” button is used to play (spin the reels) and can be used instead of the “Arm” of the machine. Also, when willing to play a specific amount of coins between “Max Credit” and “One credit”, the player only needs to insert the amount of coins he wants to bet and press the “Spin” button.

Once the player has accumulated an amount of coins, which exceeds the maximum wagering amount and is no longer inserting tokens into the machine, but playing from his credit; he may press the “Max Credit” button that will automatically play the highest wagering limit on the machine. The “Cash Out” button is the button, which gives you the option of removing the amount of credits you have in the machine…Note: Remember to remove all your credits from the machine ones you have finished playing!

 Last of all is the “Change” button. Pressing this button, will automatically send for a change attendant.

What is the pay-table and why is it so important to read it?

The pay-table is the upper part of the machine, which displays the payout according to certain symbols in conjunction with the amount of coins played. When playing at any slot machine, it is of uttermost importance to inspect the pay-table so that you can know which symbols to hope for and also so that you can use your judgment on how many coins to play, based on the potential winnings.

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