Online Slot Machines - Rules and strategy guide
Introduction to Online Slot Machines game
When Charles Fey of San Francisco devised his first "one-armed bandit" in 1887, he could hardly have guessed that 130 years later, his invention would be one of the most popular games in the world. Early machines featured three reels showing the four suites of Hearts, Spades, Clubs and Diamonds; later models used fruit (which is the origin of the UK name "fruit machine").
Slot machines were an instant success when they first appeared, and have gone from strength to strength ever since. Today, there are over 30 million Slots players worldwide, with Slot machines the most popular game in both online and offline casinos.
The huge appeal of Online Slots is that it’s fair, great fun to play, and possible to bet a small amount and come back with a very large sum of money. Although this makes it ideal for beginners, there is also a real depth of gameplay that means many seasoned gamers are amongst its biggest fans.
Back in the late 19th Century, the slot machine was considered revolutionary. But today’s online slot machines are no less impressive. The latest video technology means online slots have an incredible variation and depth of gameplay that gives them a hi-tech edge over traditional slot machines.
Online Slots Rules
Here’s a brief summary of the rules for the online Slots games we offer - you’ll also find in-depth instructions for each game elsewhere on the website.
3 Reel Slots Rules: To win Three Reel Slots you need get a winning combination of symbols on the payout line(s). There may be as many as five payout lines on each game: top row; middle row; bottom row; left diagonal, or right diagonal.
5 Reel Slots Rules: There can be as many as nine payout lines on a Five Reel Slots game, which hugely increases your chance of winning! To win you must have a winning combination f symbols on one or more payout lines.
Bonus Slots Rules: A bonus Slots game only has one payout line: the middle row. However if the payout line shows the special bonus symbol you’ll get an additional bonus payout! (shown on the left)
Feature Slots Rules: There are even more payout lines with Feature Slots Rules, with as many as 15 payout lines in each game. To add to the fun, Feature Slots also have wildcard symbols that can be used to make up a winning combination.
MegaSpin Slots Rules: Megaspin Slots is like playing multiple games of Three Reel Slots! In a standard Megaspin game you will have six Three Reel Slots each with one payout line – in other words, six chances to win in any one game!
Basic Slots Tips
Read How Much - always read what the minimum number of coins is.
Quit while you're ahead! - Leave when you're ahead. Sounds easy enough, but this is the hardest rule to follow, and casinos know it! The longer you play the more likely it is you will lose.
Use your winnings from the regular slots if you like to play the progressives. Progressive slots have a much lower return than regular slots - often as low as 80% (compared to the very high 90's from regular slots at most online casinos). This is how the progressive jackpots grow!
Double Jackpots - play attention on what "double" symbol means on every slot machine.
Always play the maximum bet - You can only win the big jackpots if you have are playing the maximum number of coins. This is the rule for progressives! It would sure be painful if the symbols came up for a $200,000.00 jackpot, only to find you've won $2,000 or so because you weren't playing the maximum coins.
If you can't afford the max bet at one slot game, either move to another slot machine (land casino), or select a lower betting limit (online).
Know your limits - Set a firm amount that you are going to bet, and quit when you reach it. It is far too easy to keep depositing money when you're playing online. Stick to your budget!
