Virtual Slot Machines - Different Slot Machine Types
When playing slots at a casino there are a few varieties of machines
available to players. These include:
• One-Line, Three
Reel Machines
• Three-Line, Three
Reel Machines
• Five-Line, Three
Reel Machines
• Nine-Line, Five
Reel Machines
• Low Level Machines
• Stand Up Machines
• Pay for Play
• High Tech Machines
• Video Slot Machines
One-Line, Three Reel Machines
Let's start with the traditional one-line three-reel machine. This
modern version of the slot machine that was invented by Charles
Fey more than 100 years ago is quickly fading away. To win the prize
on this type of machine you must line up the symbols properly on
one pay line.
Three-Line, Three Reel Machines
With this type of slot, you win by lining up the proper symbols
on any of three lines. The payoffs are geared proportionately. This
means that the same symbols that would win you 20 coins on a one
line, three reel machine would only pay ten coins on the first line,
20 on the second line, and 40 on the third line. Note: it takes
additional coins to play the three-line machines.
Five Line, Three Reel Machines
This slot pays off on three lines as well as diagonally in a criss-cross
fashion. Thus, you have a five-line play. The payoff schedules are
set in fixed proportions to the number of coins played.
Nine Line, Five Reel Machines
These machines have 5 spinning reels marked with symbols. Each
time a spin is made, the five reels come to rest randomly with a
selection of 3 symbols per reel showing in the game window. The
payoff schedules are set in fixed proportions to the number of coins
played. 9-Line Slot machines operate like video slot machines found
in casinos throughout the world.
Low-Level Machines
Low-level, or sit-down, machines are just that - they have a built-in
chair, enabling you to sit comfortably with the machine at elbow
level. You will often find similar types of low-level machines at
the bars in the casino. These machines come in all the same standard
types: one-line, three-line and five-line.
Stand-up Machines
You can either sit on a stool or stand to play stand-up machines.
These slots work in the same way as the low-level machines. The
more coins you insert, the larger the number of active lines, and
the higher the payout.
Pay for Play
One slot that sometimes confounds the novice player is the pay-for-play
type, or full coin play. This is a good example of why you should
always read the payout instructions before inserting coins. You
need to know exactly what you're doing. Generally speaking, there
are two types of pay-for-play machines. On one type of machine,
you simply insert one coin, and you only qualify for the wins associated
with that coin. In other words, one coin will allow you to win one
line. Then you insert a second coin, you qualify for both the first
and second coin wins, or the first and second lines. The final coin
allows you to cash in on any winning lines. The other type of pay-for-play
machine allows a bigger return on a win for each additional coin
inserted. For example, if a winnings combination of symbols occurs
with three coins, the payout will be three times as much as it would
with one coin. You will often see a confused-looking player with
three sevens on the line and nothing in the tray because he only
played one coin. So remember, it pays to read the machine payout
chart.
High-Tech Machines
High-tech machines are only different from other slots in appearance:
they might have more bells and whistles, but they pay out about
the same. The difference with these is that they cater to the specific
preference of the player. The novelty of an Elvis Presley or a Star
Wars machine is quite an interesting development, and they do appeal
to a wide audience. Payoffs are all pretty much the same on a percentage
basis, ranging anywhere from the low of 75 percent (which Nevada
law requires) to the upper 90-percent range, which competition forces
on casinos.
Video Slot Machine
In general a video slot machine is known by its multi reel and
usually shows 15 images on your screen. A standard video slot machine
would be a 5 Reel Slots with 5 or 9 pay lines and an extra bonus
game. The bonus game will display in its own window...like a video
game. Compared to a regular Reel Slots game, the video game takes
longer. Especially when you are playing the video game of course.
On the other hand, with 5 or 9 pay lines the maximum bet can become
very large. When you play on a progressive jackpot machine a maximum
bet is always required to be able to win the jackpot.
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