Thousands of different slot machines invade the casino floors and it makes selecting the most fun and profitable type of slots a mystery. Many different manufacturers offer various styles of play for all audiences. However, what these companies also do is provide slots players with some terrible games that pay very little or nothing. What are the best ways to differentiate one machine from another? Also, what kind of ammunition can you equip yourself with so you can pick a high-paying video slot machine? There are a multitude of tips you can use, but here are the top three to follow along with examples of some notable games to look for the next time you need to venture into a casino on the weekend.
1. Free Spins Pays – Find video slots that offer bonus rounds where you can take part in some free bonus spins. You can usually choose to look at the “view country” menu on a video slot machine before depositing any money. Usually the free spins rounds on these machines offer big wins, and this is especially true of the popular stacked wild slots available from IGT, WMS Gaming and a few others. Try to play games that allow you to get a bonus without too much effort. For example, look at how the bonuses are achieved.
A game where you only need a couple of scattered bonus symbols to start a bonus is easier to win than landing specific bonus symbols on the reel. Seasoned slots players, this is a clear realization. On the other hand, novice players will find this tip especially useful. Must Play Games: Coyote Moon, Wolf Run, 50 Lions, 100 Ladies, Zeus, Fire Horse, Diamond Queen, Cats, Noah’s Ark, Griffin’s Gate, Red Lions, Indian Princess, Sun & Moon Avoid: Leopard Spots, Sea Monkeys, Jolly Roger , Pompeii, Dragons, Shrimp Mania, any mystery progressive slots and any pre-2002 video slots (check game copyrights)
2. Bet More with Fewer Lines – Pretty easy to understand. If you come across a game where the maximum number of lines you can play is 25 or less, at least bet 2-3 per line or more if your wallet can hold it. At least when you hit some good lines, you’ll be rewarded handsomely, and the bonus rounds will pay very well too. And the opposite is true for games with lines up to 100. Maybe just bet 1-2 and you should be fine. More lines to play, more lines to win. In the end, they all even out. But I highly recommend players to play as many lines as possible, as some bonuses need to be triggered on a line payout (if you have a machine that requires it).
3. Machines cool down after they hit: a very important fact to follow. And just for testing, sit near a popular machine and just watch the history of players coming and going. Player A hits a good run of about two hundred dollars and gets paid. The next player immediately sits down for a try only to lose a good majority of his money, if not all of it.
It’s not exactly an exact science, and in some cases, a machine will beat for a long time against a line of eager slots players. But in most cases, earnings cool off after a good run of success. Take a look at the machine’s cash payment before inserting your money. This is a good indicator of how good and loose the machine has been. And in any case, bet low and try ten or more real spins and get a general idea of it. As a result, you will have experience reading a machine and how it behaves.
