...on video slots than on reel slots, usually every 2-3 spins.
When you approach a bonus video slot, you will immediately see many more graphics than basic slots--25 symbols or more filling up the screen in front of you. The buttons in front of you will offer as many as 20 paylines with individual line bets of 1-5 coins.
As always, read all information posted: I know you have heard this before but with more payout options for these versions, this is very important. Take a look at the help menu that explains game rules, paylines criss- crossing the screen grid and most importantly, the payouts for winning symbol combinations. You will want to pay close attention to these combinations to select the better versions. Secondary jackpots can produce more than 5,000 coins for lining up specific symbols and primary/top jackpots of 10,000+ coins. You will always activate all paylines during play once you have made a measured decision based on payouts.
As an example, I have played the Masque software version of Slots #2 that offers six multi-line bonus slot versions. Based on my analysis as described above, the best paying version is Box Car Bonus. The theme is the old-time West and the top jackpot of 5000 pays when you line up five prospectors. Secondary bonuses for five Gold Dust Bags and/or Covered Wagon scenes bring in 2500 coins. Line up five-train car symbols: caboose, boxcars and engine and you are transported to the bonus round. Take your pick of three boxcars at the depot for your bonus amount. Scatter pays paid anywhere are railcar symbols with multipliers and the wild prospector subs for other symbols.
The suggested three betting methods for novice, intermediate and aggressive nickel or higher denomination players are:
Novice: I suggest you activate all paylines betting only 1 coin/line until your credits increase, at which time a maximum spin involves less risk.
Intermediate: Activate all paylines betting 2 coins/line until your return is better than your initial bet or you collect from a bonus round. Then graduate your bet upwards to 3 coins/line until you are rewarded again. This graduating betting method will then require a decision to go for the maximum bet or cash out with a win.
Aggressive: Play every spin with a maximum bet and may the ‘payout gods’ be with you.
Of course, if your favorite version is available in the penny denomination, then play maximum coin on every spin as there is little danger to your bankroll. Bonus Slots are ‘reel’ enjoyment and the profits from them cannot be denied. Enjoy your spin around this Slots Playground.
Gayle Mitchell is author of Casino Gambling Made Easier books, Ebooks, booklets & the Slots Trilogy.
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