Topic: Slots 101: Basics, Strategies, and Discussion (with poll) - page 99. (Read 26520 times)

^Obviously exploration vs exploitation is an interesting topic, but I'm not sure if the problem will still be relevant with a random number generator in modern slots. Hence:


This is the most general advice in slots since you don't have to do a statistical analysis while playing.

Most of people have no clue about that but there are important mathematical researchs about the N-armed bandit problem

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-armed_bandit

Online, since I (and slots lovers here) cannot try it talk about it if it's offline/local stuff.

Added in "community pick," I don't know about its RTP and volatility though, any info guys?
Usually, slots games with modest graphics/animations have high RTPs.

*Gonzo's Quest (95.97% - Med/High);
*Good Girl Bad Girl (97.79% - Med) and It Came From Venus (95.8% - Med) need Flash Player... These games look too old mate.

I'll add Gonzo if more people mention it

I just want to check something quickly... are you only concentrating on Slot games in Brick n Mortar (land based) casinos or do you include games that are being used in online gambling sites too? The reason why I am asking, is because some of the online gambling sites are setting their own house edge on their games, for example the Slots in Stake.com.

I like the games being developed by NetEnd and Betsoft. (Games like Gonzos-Quest & Good Girl/Bad Girl & It came from Venus and 3D slot games)    I do not have a specific strategy, other than just playing for the bonus and just enjoying the sights and sounds.  

If they are linked to a Progressive Jackpot, then I enjoy it a little bit more.  

Yes, it also affects the psychology for sure, so they will play more. However, I still find it difficult to go zero in a low-variance slot like Starburst, just try it mate... Fun mode is okay for an experiment

Very good game! But the RTP is pretty low though, at 94.57%
I would pick it if it has >95% RTP since I like the "2nd chance" and Coco (2017) movie like theme.

For fiat casinos I think slots is one of those games with the lowest minimum bet that's why it can be called as the poor man's favorite game. But in bitcoin casinos it depends as some of them set the minimum to at least $1.

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Out of all the different setups the best experience I had was mostly on the 5 reel slots. The slots similar to candy crush was good as well I remember you'd get a free play whenever you get a lot of pairs. The megaways is the worst one for me played it multiple times and never hit something good.
 
Few slot games I like are:
Grim Muerto(playngo) if you hit 2 scatter you have a second chance to get the third by picking 1 out of 4 book

Tesla(GameArt) the free spin feature lets you choose between 3 levels (low med high multipliers)

Bitcoinvideocasino's slot

I know but it's more like a theory , I mean assuming someone is playing with only what he affords to lose ( pocket money most of the time ) he will most likely have a point where he hits a decent multi with high variance slots and most likely it will be followed by a cashout
unlike the slots with small wins , I see players there tend to continue gambling even if they hit what's considered a good payout comparing it with the variance level since the payout won't be that much of satisfying so I see they tend to wager much more with these slots

Yap, know about it very well. Even there are some slots with lower minimum bet than that. Probably $0.4 per spin is not that big for you but it can be something big for poor. I do believe poor will prefer to spend $0.4 btc for lottery instead of playing slot games. All in all, it is big or small is about preferences and depends on our pocket condition .

It depends on your luck mate, as always, perhaps you didn't play long enough to notice how quickly your balance got depleted when you had bad luck. In high volatility slots, winning is rarer than the low one, so that's why "buying feature" often used like all-in before gamblers go home empty if he didn't have a big bankroll. Otherwise, gamblers usually have a big bankroll as @Bitinity said, so even they are in the losing streak, they still can recover.

Lot's of games only cost $0.4 (minimum) per spin mate.

Correct! Thanks for a more detailed explanation.

Jammin Jars, DOA2, Reactoonz are popular games. Perhaps I'll put it on my list based on the community suggestion if more members mention it. Thanks!

I cant fully agree with this statement to be honest, as far as I can see most Slot players has big bankroll to play because the minimum bet for most slots cant be considered as low for poor. Poor man's favorite game is lottery imho.


It can be more than 5 reel. Example is Aztec Gold Megaways and Majestic from Isoftbet, Great Rhino Megaways (Pragmatic). They are 6 reels slot games created by Big Time Gaming in a collaboration with those 3rd party providers.

Coming up to Grid setup, basically there are some more different setup aside from what you have explained above. Slot like God Temple Deluxe from Boongo for example, it has 6 reels with 2 rows for the 1st reel, 3 for 2nd, 4 for 3rd till 7 for the last 6th reel. Once we hit the bonus game (free spins), the layout will be reversed. So 1st reel will be 7 rows, 2nd with 6 rows and so on.


Here are my favorite slots:
- CoyWolf by Play n Go
- Wins of Fortune by Quickspin
- Mega Moolah by Microgaming: the huge jackpot is the most attractive thing
- Reactoonz by Play n Go
- The slot game on Stake

am I the only one who finds high variance slots can be much less money burner ?
kinda find that if someone plays low variance slots that has frequent low wins tends to lose more for simply not winning enough of money even with same RTP , like if you win 200x or something similar you may just keep wagering and wagering  ( 200x of spin of course not bankroll  )

while in high variance slots you will either lose fast or win big at someday , and usually when someone hits big he will make a cashout instantly unlike the hits with low variance ones
so you kinda save your luck for the big hits to cashout , while with low variance players tend to play much more and wager more amount of money

probably that's why I like jammin jars and dead or alive 2 but I rarely play slots

Slots, the poor man's favorite game, is probably the most straightforward yet most diverse game to date. This thread is for those of you who aren't a grammar nazi and won't cry if you lose your gambling budget. Anyway, let's take a more in-depth look at this "killing time" machine.

Grid setup

The reel is the vertical part of the grid, or simply, the column that spins vertically. Nowadays, online slots use RNG instead of mechanical reels, but the term "reel" has been used for centuries, so it is still widely used around the world. From my observation, most online slots games use five reels or more, but legend says some also use three reels (see figure 1).




In 2015/2016, there is a new setup called Megaways.
Source

Megaways is a slots game with rows that varied for each spin. See figure 2 for the Megaways example of a 5-reel slot.




Oh, there is also a puzzle-like setup similar to Candy Crush et al.

Wild and Scatter

* Wild: the symbol can turn into any symbol except scatter.
* Scatter: collect three or more will trigger a bonus level; this symbol doesn't have to be aligned (see figure 3).
* Bonus level: you will get x free spins added with various multipliers, the layout, number of the grid, mechanism, etc., will be different for each game. Gamblers usually play to get into this bonus level. In some games, you can use "buy feature" to immediately trigger the bonus level.



RTP and Volatility

* RTP: it is like a fee for slots operator in the long run, let's say for $1 bet, the operator will earn $0.05 and $0.95 will be put in the pot. Rule of thumb: search for slots that have more than 95% RTP.
* Volatility: it is like a risk for slots game. In low volatility slots, action will occur more often, but it pays lower than high volatility slots.


Strategy

Well, there is no "strategy" per se for this one click spin and pure luck-based game. However, you can use several playing styles for various scenarios you may encounter in this game.
(1) You can play using a fun balance (not real money) to get familiar with the game you choose;
(2) Start with low volatility slots if you are new to the game;
(3) If you play in a progressive slot, you can play until you hit the bonus level. Or use the "buy feature" since it will become cheaper.
(4) You can use the martingale strategy to buy features, but keep in mind this is like high-roller stuff. You can lose all of your money if you are unlucky.
(5) You don't have to stay in the same game and waste all of your money there. Remember, the probability of winning the next spin will remain the same. However, you will lose your progression doing so, thus always save your last money to buy the feature before you quit.
(6) If you manage to salvage some of your initial balance, don't play until it becomes zero. Call it a night, and use it next weekend.


Recommended Game

This list is pure my judgment based on the gaming experience (sadly, I didn't get paid for this lol), so you may not like it. But please don't cry since you can give me suggestions here, and I will try it, then, if I agree, I will put it on this list. (Note: information from slotcatalog.com & myslotsworld.com)

Admin Pick:
* Rich Wilde and Tome of Madness (96.59% - High) | Rating: 4.4/5;
* Frozen Gems (96.36% - High) | Rating: 4.2/5;
* Reactoonz 2 (96.20% - High) | Rating: 4.2/5;
* Gates of Olympus (96.50% - High) | Rating: 4/5.


Community pick:
* Jammin' Jars (96.83% - High): puzzle;
* Reactoonz (96.51% - High): puzzle;
* DOA2 (96.82% - High): a popular 5x3 slot;
* Grim Muerto (96.51% - Med): collect two wilds to activate "second chance," a 25% chance to get the third wild;
* Wild Wild Riches (96.77% - High): God gamer's favorite game;
* Rise of Merlin (96.58% - High): God gamer's favorite game;
* Provably fair slots.


Disclaimer: gambling is for adults who understand the risks involved with this game. Plus, OP wouldn't take responsibility whatsoever if you then become slots addict and lose lots of money after reading this thread.
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