Slots Machine Variations

Slot machines have come along way from the old wild west days. Slot machines have evolved from the single payline which sported stars, bells, and numbers on them. Not only do modern slot machines sport more than a standard three reel display, they have now gone high tech.

Listed below are the common and popular types of slots machines. Each machine has its own unique feature and gameplay.

Free Slots

Free slots are usually found online at internet casinos. Every online casino has the feature that no other land based casino has. These are commonly referred to as "free slots" or "free rounds" or 'free play". Any win encountered in these free pay areas or in practice mode do not earn any real money but it brings a sense of satisfaction that one actually has a chance of winning big time. These free slots or free play allow players to test their skills and at the same time hone their gaming strategy. It may also be used as a training tool for players who want to see how they fare before going to a live machine.

Traditional Slots These slots are based from the original slot machine design. They have three reels inside and only sport a single payline. These machines can be played with single or multiple coins and can more coins mean an increased payout if the winning combination is hit.

Five-Reel Slots These are slot machines that have the traditional slot design with two extra reels thrown in. The extra reels add to t excitement of sporting more visual effects and may increase the chances for winning. Extra reels also mean extra, various winning combinations. Many video slots now have five reels programmed into them as well.

Multi-line Slots These are machines that either have a traditional three reel or an extended five reel game. With a multi line slot, there could be more than just one payline and the ways of winning is more imaginative than the traditional horizontal line. The machines now sport up to five or six ways to win. Some video slots may have as many as 15 lines and the winning lines can be the simple horizontal, vertical, slanted, or crooked lines. Some can even accept or opt for semi-crooked or semi-slanted lines. Whatever the game may be, the multi-line machine offers more gameplay than the traditional ones.

Progressive Slots This type of Slot is actually a part of a group that have one single jackpot connecting all of them. As the jackpot increases with every pay, the winner of any of the connected machines is the designated winner. For every play made of the networked machines, a certain amount of money is set into the jackpot, thereby increasing it.

Bonus Slots These are slot machines that allow the player to engage in a sort of a mini game after the main slot game has ended. Winners of the main round usually get the chance to win a bit more. Depending on the machine, the bonus rounds may either double the winning or even triple it.

Since its conception in the 1800's, slots have always been a favorite game of choice, from the young to the elderly or senior gamblers.