Slot Machines for the First-timer
Slots easily take the top spot for those who have not tried gaming before. Slots are light, easy and do not require the concentration and mastery required of other games like poker or baccarat. Slot machines are not known for their frequent large payouts but they do deliver from time to time, provided that you are there, diligent enough to play. For those facing the slots for the first time, a few helpful hints are needed for you to get started.
What to play
The popular slots include the penny and nickel games along with the dollar reel spinning games. You can find video games that accept 2-cent , 10-cent, and quarter, and dollar denominations. Reel spinners take up to two or three coins. You will also find ones that accept up to $100s. You can drop two or three coins in reel spinners, and 45, 90, and 500 credits on video slots.
It is easy to determine how much your bill is worth for one slot machine. Simply slide your bill into the slot and the display meter tells you how much your bill is worth. With video slots, you use the “one credit” button to determine how many coins you want to play. You also hit the spin reels button or pull the slot handle to start playing.
Video slots, one of the fastest growing casino games of the last decades, offer bonus rounds and scatter pays. This is where the machine awards a scatter pay if two, three, or more symbols appear on the screen, even if they are not on the same pay line.
The winning combos will be added to the credit meter and it is up to you when you want to cash out. Most machines spit out bar-coded tickets once you cash out. You present these tickets when you want to redeem your cash, unlike in older machines where you still see coins being dropped into the tray.
Reading the payout lines
You may be familiar with the payout lines placed across the center of the glass. Some slots have a single payout line, while others have three to five. The number of the payout lines you have depend on the coins you play. You look at the symbols that stop on the payment line to see if you win. Contrary to popular belief, the winning symbols do not only show up in a horizontal alignment. They also show up in Vs or run diagonally, upside down, or in a zigzag pattern.
Slots etiquette
Experts advise that if the floor is crowded, limit yourself to one slot machine to allow the others to play. Some like to play multiple machines at the same time, but you can easily spread yourself too thin if you play, for example, six machines at a time. Also take note of the signs that a machine is occupied, especially if the player is doing a quick bathroom break. A coat on the chair is an indication that someone is occupying that slot.