Slot Machine Types

Modern slot machines come in infinite varieties and types, enough to boggle and confound the average persons mind. Sit down, stand up, one line, two line, three line, five line, two reel, three reel, four reel, five reel and Big Berthas with six or more reels. If this is not enough for you, they have video slots that will take up to 25 coins and feature multi win lines. Touch graphic machines allow you to choose your game by merely touching the screen, much like your PC mouse point and click facility.

They need not be all that confusing if you take them one at a time and start with the traditional one line three reeler. A pretty straight forward slot that is fast becoming history, line up the proper symbols on the line and win that prize.

One type of slot that sometimes confounds the novice slot player is the pay for play type slot. This is a perfect example of why one should always read the machine before playing it so you know exactly what you're doing. Pay for play simply means that when you insert one coin you can only qualify for the prizes associated with one coin play. When you insert the second coin you qualify for both the first and second coin prizes. The final coin allows you to cash in on any winning symbols appearing on the winning line. You will often see a confused looking player with three sevens on the line and nothing coming into the tray because he only played one coin. Read the machine.

Three reel three liner, allows the player to win on lining up the proper symbols on any of the three lines. The payoffs are geared proportionately. Where you might win 30 coins on a one line three reel machine, the same symbols would only pay 10 coins on a three liner.

Three reels five lines, this type of slot pays off on three lines as well as diagonally in criss cross fashion, thus five line play. The payoff schedules are in proportion to the chances of winning. You never get ahead of the casino slot machine they are all geared to pretty well the same payout percentage no matter what the type.

Low level sit down machines are just that, you can sit comfortably with the machine face at elbow level. These come in all the same types as mentioned above, single line, triple line and five line. Incidentally the symbols are of no special significance except as they appeal to any individual. The fact that there are so many different symbols on so many different machines only point out the difference in individual taste, the casinos don't want to leave anyone out.

The stand up machines are more or less the same as the the low level machines and they also feature chairs for sitting player, they are not quite as comfortable to play on but some wont play anything else. So again the Casino is catering to all players, we don't want to miss the whims of a player, stand or sit as long as you play.

The high tech machines are only different in appearance, more bells and whistles but in the final analysis they pay about the same and cater to taste. The novelty of the newer high tech machines is quite an intresting phenomenon and they appeal to a wide audience. Payoffs are all pretty much the same on a percentage basis ranging anywhere from a low of the low 80% to the mid or upper 90% range. Play slots to have fun don't expect to win a lot and if you do get a good hit enjoy the rush.

An nteresting variation that has come along in the past few years is the Multi line multi coin slot. This innovation is designed to up the playing ante although you can still play one coin one line, it is best to play all lines. The variations of this newer machine are infinite. They are all based on the same basic idea of bonus rounds when the proper combination of symbols appear on the window. The bonus rounds can be quite exciting providing larger coin payoffs than the traditional slots. It must be remembered that they take up to 45 coins on the nickle machines and can take your budget down to zero in a hurry, however the prizes can be worthwhile. Play them cautiously and play them for fun.