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Introduction Slots.. Oh dear – where do I start??? There are soooooo many different ones
on-line it could make your brain hurt!
So what I’ve decided to do with this page is just give a brief
overview, and then list out some of my
favourites I’ve played with my personal review of them. To start with, if you’re from the UK like me, or other countries
with ‘fruit machines’, try to forget all about those completely rigged heaps of
crap. Online slots look similar, but
are completely different because most of them really are random! Most online slots are traditional 3 or 5 reel type, but
different slots have different numbers of pay-lines;- 3-reel; 1, 3 or 5
win lines. 5-reel; 5, 9, 11, 15,
20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and then even 100
win lines! (Cashapillar). In 2010 we saw the first All-Ways-Pay slots; basically all
symbols are left-to-right scatters which essentially means you are playing
with 243 win lines (3 row slots) or even 1,024 lines! (4 rows, e.g. Arctic
Fortune) (Note that different softwares have different win line patterns
eg: winline 4 on MG is not the same ‘shape’ as winline 4 on Crypto). Then we have different categories of slots:- Bonus; Have one or
more bonus features triggered by getting certain symbols in view. The bonus rounds are normally ‘free-spins’
with a multiplier (eg. 15 free spins with all wins x3), or ‘picks’ where you
click on a number of symbols to reveal a mystery prize, or a combination of
both. Progressive
Jackpot; Have a common ‘pool’ of funds contributed to by ALL casinos
using the same software to give a massive jackpot which is usually won by
getting the highest ranking symbols on the highest numbered line payline on
the slot. (e.g. Line 15 on a 15 line slot).
Some progressives are also ‘bonus round’ slots and some of these only
give the jackpot in the bonus round, while others still pay as described
above. Getting Started If you’re new to online slots you really should play all those
you like the sound of in ‘practice mode’ before you play for real money so
you know what to expect. All online
casinos should give you the facility to do this. You will find the pay tables by clicking on
a button on the screen. When you’ve decided to play for real, the first thing to be
aware of is what bet level the slot is on when you initially bring it onto
your screen. The vast majority will
NOT be set at the minimum bet level, but you can manually reduce this using
the on-screen control buttons. Note
that the cost indicator is per line, not per spin! They will also normally be set at maximum
paylines, which again, you may wish to reduce. E.g. Some people like to play
25 line slots using only 9 or 15 paylines for various reasons, including
making their money last longer! Many casinos’ have ‘autoplay’ so you don’t get finger ache
clicking that mouse button. MG’s is
the best (access by hitting the ‘expert’ button) because you can set it to
stop if you hit a big win! Reel Weighting & Randomness The most fundamental way in which video slots differ from real
slot machines is that they do not have physical reels. This allows the slot to have ‘weighted’
reels. This is done in one of two
ways; a) The reels on a slot do
not all have the same number of symbols on them. E.g. On Tomb Raider the reels have 24, 28,
34, 40 & 40 symbols. So the
chances of getting the scatter symbol on reel 1 is 3 in 24, but on reel 5 it
is 3 in 40. b) The reels all have the
same number of symbols, but the odds of each one appearing is different. E.g. Each reel could have just 10 symbols
on it, but it is programmed so that the jackpot symbol only appears Bonus Rounds & Jackpots These vary from one slot to another, but typically bonus rounds
are usual triggered either by getting certain ‘Scatter’ symbols on certain
reels, or by getting a set number of consecutive symbols on a winline. The bonus itself is usually either a
pre-set or random number of ‘free-spins’ with a multiplier, or it’s ‘picks’
when you select from a number of symbols on the screen to reveal random
prizes. Some slots combine the two;
you pick symbols that give you a random number of free-spins! Note that while it is possible to get very
big wins from the bonus rounds, it is also possible on many slots to get
close to, or actually nothing! L The Jackpot on most video slots is getting 5 ‘wild’ symbols on a
winline. On progressive slots these 5
wilds have to be on a particular winline (normally the highest available;
e.g. line 15 on a 15-line slot). Best Slots This is all a matter of opinion of course, and it’s unlikely any
two players will agree on this. One thing most of us do agree on (backed by a
recent online poll) is that the best software for slots playability is
MicroGaming far and away better than the competition. But I also enjoy many slots on other
softwares, as you’ll see on my favourite slots table below! |
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My Favourite Slots |
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(as of 2013 –
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Name |
Name of
Slot / (Software) |
Jackpot |
Multiplier of max jackpot
if hit during ‘normal’ spins. (Bet per line x N) |
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R L P |
Number of Reels Number of win-lines Progressive jackpot? |
Ra (SS) |
Our rating of the slot (out
of 10) Screenshot of one of out great
hits! (if applicable) – click on SS
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Description |
Black; How
the bonus feature/jackpot is triggered. Blue; Our personal review. Red; Bad points about the slot (if any). |
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B? |
Bonus Rounds? (No. of
types) |
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B spin |
Approx. spins between
bonuses. (Blue
= actual, Green = estimate) |
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Where to play |
Recommended casinos to play
this slot. (Sign-up or other bonuses
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Name |
R/L/P |
B? |
B spin |
Jackpot |
Ra |
Description |
Where to play (Bonus info) |
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Dolphin
Tale (Microgaming) |
5 40 No |
1 |
150 |
x 3,000 (x60,000 in free
spins) |
10 |
3
scatter clam symbols anywhere in view trigger the free spins where you face a
difficult choice. You pick how many spins you want & get randomly awarded
one of three multipliers: From 25
spins at x2, 3 or 5 down to 5 spins at x10, 15 or 20. What makes it even more
fun is any symbol can randomly turn wild during the free-spins, greatly
boosting your win! This feature on this slot is just about my favourite
free-spin variant. I usually go for just 5 free-spins then pray for the x20
and 1 or 2 really big hits! (Note: I
find 40 win-lines is too many, so usually play this one anywhere from 17 to
25 lines) |
No |
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Rain
Dance (RTG) |
5 20 Yes |
1 |
130 |
x 5,000 |
9 |
One
of many different ‘Real Series’ slots, on this one the bonus is triggered by
3 or more scatters in view. Your chances are enhanced by an extra free-spin
if you get 2 in view. You get 10 spins @ x3 for 3 scatters, 15x4 for 4 &
100x5 for 5! Three or more scatters in the free spins give you the same bonus
again. Therefore, if you do get 5 scatters initially you are guaranteed a
MEGA win! I
have never had the 5 scatters myself, but I know others who have. I live in
hope! All the Real Series of slots have a maximum
win of 40,000 x line bet, so if you get the 100 spins with re-triggers it’s
likely you will be capped before finishing all your spins. L |
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Tomb
Raider (Microgaming) |
5 15 No |
2 |
Lara’s: 124 Idols: 70 |
x 7,500 |
9 |
3
or more round Lara scatter symbols give you 10 free spins with all wins
multiplied by 3 (except Tomb Bonus), can retrigger. Or 3 or more Idols on a winline give you a
corresponding number of picks in the ‘Tomb Bonus’. Very playable slot
as you should normally get one bonus or the other every 47-50 spins. Only bad point is many MG’s have it at 5c/line min. |
Spin Palace (£150 welcome!) All Jackpots ($200 S.U.B.) No |
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Reel
Crime (Rival
Gaming) |
5 15 No |
3 |
60 |
x 750 |
9 |
This
slot is unique in that it follows a story line, with comic-book style animated
scenes between each of the rounds. When you complete each section you get a
prize bonus round before moving on, or going back to the start, depending on
the outcome. As you start each section you get the opportunity to change your
stake which is then fixed. The symbols on the reels also change as you
advance. In addition they have free
spins triggered by scatter symbols. Great fun to play! This is a
low very variance slot = little chance of really big wins, but money can last
a long time! |
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Hampsteads (CryptoLogic) |
5 9 No |
1 |
130 |
x 5,000 |
9 |
3
scattered Toasters anywhere in view randomly award from 1 to 5 bonus rounds.
Click the 9 squares to match 3 characters and win the biggest prizes. I love the feature on this fun slot, mainly because I have
hit the top prize more time than I can remember! This slot is
very old, and looks it. Slow & jerky play, but I forgive that due to the
potential for big wins. Min bet too high (10c/line) |
No |
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Lotto
Madness (Playtech) |
5 20 Yes * |
1 |
130 |
x 10,000 |
9 |
Get
the ‘Lotto Wheel’ scatter feature anywhere on reels 1 & 5 and spin the
wheel for your free-spins & multiplier; anything from 3 spins @ x2 to 20
@ x10! Has an optional progressive
‘Dollar Ball’ side-bet. The feature is great if you get a high number (obviously),
but the normal wins are usually frequent & often good, making this a very
playable & fun slot! |
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Ladies Nite,
Spring Break, Thunderstruck (Microgaming) |
5 9 No |
1 |
130 |
x 10,000 |
8 |
3
scatter symbols anywhere in view trigger 15 free spins with a x3 multiplier.
Can re-trigger. Wild symbol doubles
all wins. I’ve
grouped these three together because they are all basically the same slot,
just with different symbols & sounds!
Thunderstruck has arguably the best graphic & sounds of any slot,
but I seem to win more regularly on Ladies Nite, but then I’ve hit the jackpot
on Spring Break..! |
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(Microgaming) |
5 25 No |
1 |
100 |
x 2,000 (x50,000 in free
spins) |
8 |
2
champagne bottles anywhere on reels 2 & 4 trigger a bonus of 6 to 30
free spins. Each win then has a random
multiplier of x2 to x25 applied to it. Can
retrigger.
Possibly the most playable 25 liner ever! Often 25 lines = crap wins, but |
Spin Palace (£150 welcome!) All Jackpots ($200 S.U.B.) No |
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Monopoly
Here & Now (WagerWorks) |
5 20 No |
1 |
130 |
x 5,000 |
8 |
The
‘Monopoly Board’ feature is triggered by 3 logos on a win line. The potential pay-out of the feature in
increased by getting other symbols in view – so the longer you go without
hitting the feature the more valuable it becomes. The
graphics & sounds of this ‘flash’ no-download game have to be seen to be
believed – it’s superb! The ‘Monopoly man’ jumps round the screen, giving you
property bonus cards & throwing the dice – great fun to play. Getting the
bonus too often is not a good thing as the prizes could be very small. |
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Fruit
Frenzy (RTG) |
5 25 Yes |
1 |
130 |
x 10,000 |
8 |
I
think this was the first ‘Real Series’ slot with 25 win-lines. But I know it is the most fun to play with crazy cartoon
graphics & sounds! Any
5-of-a-kind win triggers the ‘Fire the Strawberry’ feature – win from 5 to 20
free-spins played at 25 lines (regardless of how many you were playing before
getting the feature) with all wins doubled.
This slot just makes you smile – even if
you’re losing! |
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