Taking a Look at the Differnet Types Of Slot Machines
When you go to a casino and you see a vast array of slot machines. You see a coin slot, flashing light and handle. They may all look the same but the truth is they are different. There are different kinds of slot machines. They have different sets of rules. They are all not the same.
The easiest way to determine from one machine to another is to read at the pay out schedule in front of the machine.
First there is a certain denomination of the coin needed in order to play that machine. Often times some people just drop a quarter in a slot machine and get a confused look on their face when the coin drops back into the tray. When they look closely, they will realize that the machine needed a dollar to play it.
You need to be aware of some several types of slots machines, here are some of them:
Multiplier
This is the type of machine that you should look for if you like to play one coin at a time. The number of coins played multiples a pay out for a certain symbol. For example, if the machine pays 10 coins for three lemons for one coin, then it would pay 20 coins if you use two coins, and 30 coins if three coins were used. You do not get penalized for not playing maximum coins for this machine.
Bonus Multiplier
This slot machine operates the same as the multiplier machine but it offers a good bonus if you play the maximum coins required and hit the jackpot. For example three cherries may pay you 500 for one coin, 1000 for two coins and 5000 for using maximum coins. You should decide if playing the extra coins is worth the bonus.
Multiple Payline
You have more than one line of play for these machines. Newer video slots have up to nine lines of paylines while the older slot machines just have three lines. For every coin you add a particular line. If you complete a winning combination on a line that is not activated, you will not get anything.
Buy-a-Pay
For every additional coin you activate a different pay out. If you are not playing the maximum coins then this machine is not for you. You will not win anything if you hit the jackpot using only one coin. The "Sizzline 7's" machine is one good example of this.
Progressive Slots
These slot machines take a percentage of the money played then add it to the pool for the top jackpot. The percentage of the payback is lesser to give for the big prize. In some casinos, these slot machines are linked together which offer progressive jackpots. So if you have less than the maximum coins required, you should never play the progressive slots.