Reels

[zeus]

After seeing so many folks having such good luck on reels, I am coming to the experts. Over the years I have spent very little time on reels. I have always been fascinated with the video slots because they keep me entertained. I have self diagnosed myself with ADD, so when I have played reels it seems like my mind wanders.

My upcoming trip in May I am wanting to focus some time on reels. I want input from the experts on ones that I should try playing. Keep in mind my bet sizes are .50 - 2.00, so no HL reels for me. On of the most recent ones I played I am not sure of the name. It just had x3 x4 x5 all over it. I do not know, this may be on many different reels. I know that there are single line and multi line reels. What are the advantages to each? Do the single line ones pay better if you hit? Do you find some more entertaining than others?

I appreciate your feedback! I want to do some research via YouTube, etc.

[dvandentop]

3x4x5x is a great reel to play lots of fun and hits can be real good.
double gold is also another favorite as well as wild bluebells or wild cherries.



i love the 3x4x5x diamonds that is $2 max bet and 40 lines, you get almost a win every spin and usually get majority of $ back if not more 50-100 can last a long time!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YW0YhLZNP8

[dvandentop]

ken please change settings to allow more then 1 video per post



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9-e81EogkQ

[zeus]

Thanks, Derek. I have seen that one. And thanks for mentioning it is by the Roasted Bean!

[sassycat]

At CET properties in Vegas I like to play the dollar machines - two credit machines. At CP = I do well on the triple strike machine. They have a couple of them. Even if they are 3 credits - I usually play 2 credits.

I also like the double gold dollar and the triple ice machines. Also the triple flag seven (not sure the name but it was like the one that DarrellK got his handpay on last week)
Also the Triple Cash Machine and the triple diamond.

[slotbender]

zeus I would suggest playing the $1 denomination (single payline) basic Double Diamond slot. I would start by playing 1 credit ($1) at a time to see how the machine is reacting. Top prizes are: ($800 for 1 credit played) & ($1,600 for 2 credits played). The top prize on this game hits on average about once every 8,000 spins (theoretically) which gives you the best odds out of all the 3 reel games. If you want to low-roll this is what I would suggest : )

[DK528]

I also like the 9-line/5 column double-diamond and 5-line Super Free games reels b/c they have free game bonuses. I've seen 25 cent denominations for both at Aria, so it'd be $1.25-$2.25/spin

[zeus]

I knew I was asking this question to the right people. I have got somewhere to start my research. Thanks so much for your input! I know that there will be more, so I may be busy for the next 7 weeks. Thanks again everyone!

[zeus]

At CET properties in Vegas I like to play the dollar machines - two credit machines. At CP = I do well on the triple strike machine. They have a couple of them. Even if they are 3 credits - I usually play 2 credits.

I also like the double gold dollar and the triple ice machines. Also the triple flag seven (not sure the name but it was like the one that DarrellK got his handpay on last week)
Also the Triple Cash Machine and the triple diamond.
Sassycat, since I am staying at CP, are the triple strike machines single line?

[Blase]

At CET properties in Vegas I like to play the dollar machines - two credit machines. At CP = I do well on the triple strike machine. They have a couple of them. Even if they are 3 credits - I usually play 2 credits.

I also like the double gold dollar and the triple ice machines. Also the triple flag seven (not sure the name but it was like the one that DarrellK got his handpay on last week)
Also the Triple Cash Machine and the triple diamond.
sassycat, why do you only pay $2 instead of $3? What's your reasoning?

[Darrell from WI]

sassycat, why do you only pay $2 instead of $3? What's your reasoning?
Blase it could be a money management strategy to stretch bankroll or it could be the payouts are more frequent when you are not max betting. For me it is a combination of the two. The machine might get hot enough to warrant the max bet on the span of 10 spins but not justifiable for the long haul. zeus as a Reel HP winner this is my opinion & I hope this benefits you on your trip to Vegas. Good Luck Buddy !



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[Hawkeye]

I've been playing a lot of $1 reels lately with okay wins. Did play a $5 last night and wound up $600 ahead, for a while,lol.

[QueenB]

I like the Old School Triple Diamond, Double Gold, Pink Diamond. And, although I don't usually do very well on it, I see a lot of people do well on Double Diamond-Plus, as mentioned before, there is no penalty on that machine for not betting max credits. Not many of those around any longer.

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[CPT]

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[zeus]

zeus I would suggest playing the $1 denomination (single payline) basic Double Diamond slot. I would start by playing 1 credit ($1) at a time to see how the machine is reacting. Top prizes are: ($800 for 1 credit played) & ($1,600 for 2 credits played). The top prize on this game hits on average about once every 8,000 spins (theoretically) which gives you the best odds out of all the 3 reel games. If you want to low-roll this is what I would suggest : )

Since I am the king of low-rolling, my strategy is always test the waters by starting off low and upping it if it seems to be wanting to play. Thanks so much for all of the stats too!

[zeus]

I also like the 9-line/5 column double-diamond and 5-line Super Free games reels b/c they have free game bonuses. I've seen 25 cent denominations for both at Aria, so it'd be $1.25-$2.25/spin

Yay, a reel with a free game bonus! That is right up my alley. Thanks, Dina!

[zeus]

Blase it could be a money management strategy to stretch bankroll or it could be the payouts are more frequent when you are not max betting. For me it is a combination of the two. The machine might get hot enough to warrant the max bet on the span of 10 spins but not justifiable for the long haul. zeus as a Reel HP winner this is my opinion & I hope this benefits you on your trip to Vegas. Good Luck Buddy !



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Darrell, I have never had a HP :Cry:, and it is probably due to the games I play and the level of bets that I feel most comfortable with, but you can bet your bottom dollar that when the day comes you will all be seeing my mug on here! Thanks, buddy!

[zeus]

I like the Old School Triple Diamond, Double Gold, Pink Diamond. And, although I don't usually do very well on it, I see a lot of people do well on Double Diamond-Plus, as mentioned before, there is no penalty on that machine for not betting max credits. Not many of those around any longer.

Thank you for your input! The list of reels for me to check out keeps growing and growing. I am going to have to make a list on my phone because I will get to Vegas and be like "What were the reels everyone told me to try?" Thanks again!

[oldslotguy]

Hi Zeus. $1 Blazing, and Sizzling 7s. BUT, you should be playing 3 coins, 2 coins pays only 1/2 what 3 coins pays. NEVER play one as there is NO pay for any 7s, just bars.

[treyster]

I'm pretty conservative when it comes to slots so I'll give you a contrarian view. I think traditional 3 reels are a little more volatile than normal video slots. Most video slots will give you back fractional wins on many spins. Many .50 cent spins on videos will give you back a nickel, dime, quarter, etc whereas most 3 reels will give you back at least your bet amount on a win. So You can expect bigger bankroll swings on reels than video slots, you may win big or you may go home early.

[Georgiagambler]

The only thing I would caution you on with the reels is to look at the pay table. when I first started playing slots I enjoyed playing sizzling 7s. I always play max on reels but my friends said you don't have to. Well, my first spin I did 1 coin, I was happy it hit Triple 7, thinking I would get $250 instead of $500 which was max. Well damn, this machine paid nothing for 7s unless you were playing 2 coins. Sucky lesson to learn but I never forgot about it lol.

There are a lot of machines you would get at least half but not all so just be careful and good luck :stung:

[zeus]

Well I can see I am really going to have to do my homework. Thanks again everyone!

[sassycat]

Sassycat, since I am staying at CP, are the triple strike machines single line?

Yes - all the dollar machines that I like are single line. Good luck!!

[Darrell from WI]

zeus I would also like to say that I have played all kinds of slots in the past 20+ years. I have 4 HP on Reels & 4 HP on Videos & I noticed a common denominator each time. For me I would get a mid-level hit followed by a bunch of smaller hits then boomshakalaka the HP. Wednesday night I received 3 mixed sevens for $80 then about 10 spins later the HP.
To quote my slotting mentor " NEVER LEAVE A HOT MACHINE - PLACE A VIRTUAL TENT AROUND IT "
Only leave that machine when you are convinced it is Cold.
When I am trying random reel machines I will give it 10 spins. If I get zero return on those 10 spins I move to a different machine cause it ain't happening there. Try 10 spins & assuming you win something then try 5 spins. If you win something then try 5 more spins. If you win something mid-level on the pay table keep playing as you could be about to get a HP.
All I know is that it happened that way for me all 4 times on reels. I hope this makes sense to you Don. Best of luck to you and Allen & I will be looking forward to your first HP pic .



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[sassycat]

sassycat, why do you only pay $2 instead of $3? What's your reasoning?

LOL - I am weird that way Blase. I only play one credit on a $5 machine too. I think I do it because it slows me down and I can't play as fast (or lose money as fast).

[zeus]

zeus I would also like to say that I have played all kinds of slots in the past 20+ years. I have 4 HP on Reels & 4 HP on Videos & I noticed a common denominator each time. For me I would get a mid-level hit followed by a bunch of smaller hits then boomshakalaka the HP. Wednesday night I received 3 mixed sevens for $80 then about 10 spins later the HP.
To quote my slotting mentor " NEVER LEAVE A HOT MACHINE - PLACE A VIRTUAL TENT AROUND IT "
Only leave that machine when you are convinced it is Cold.
When I am trying random reel machines I will give it 10 spins. If I get zero return on those 10 spins I move to a different machine cause it ain't happening there. Try 10 spins & assuming you win something then try 5 spins. If you win something then try 5 more spins. If you win something mid-level on the pay table keep playing as you could be about to get a HP.
All I know is that it happened that way for me all 4 times on reels. I hope this makes sense to you Don. Best of luck to you and Allen & I will be looking forward to your first HP pic .


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Thanks, buddy! Yes, it makes complete sense because it sounds like you and I are a lot alike. I use the 10 spin strategy all of the time on slots I am not familiar with.

[lady luck]

At CET properties in Vegas I like to play the dollar machines - two credit machines. At CP = I do well on the triple strike machine. They have a couple of them. Even if they are 3 credits - I usually play 2 credits.

I also like the double gold dollar and the triple ice machines. Also the triple flag seven (not sure the name but it was like the one that DarrellK got his handpay on last week)
Also the Triple Cash Machine and the triple diamond.

I like pretty much the same type games.....love the two credit machines. I also like the nickel denoms like dvandentop posted but mostly for earning tier credits. Money seems to last longer and I can usually walk away even or ahead.

[RiverSong]

I like Triple Double Gold Dubloon and vary playing 1,2 or 3 credits. I also like Top Dollar and Pinball.​


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[Nhcris]

I don't play a lot of reels for the same reasons as you, Zeus. They just get boring fast. But my biggest hand pay was on quarter Quick Hit reels at Paris. Max bet was $1.25 and it had a progressive of $5000 if you got all 9 Quick Hits. Well, I got all 9 Quick Hits but it was in a bonus so it paid $10,000. I am still amazed by that!

I have played many, many times since and of course never managed that feat again, but I have had some positive sessions. The possibility of hitting a bonus keeps it more interesting, and the potential is there for a handpay. Just be careful because some of them are set up for 9 lines instead of 5, and I know at Palazzo you can bet like 45 quarters - Um No Thank you!

I wouldn't invest a ton in these, but it might be worth a shot and they had a bank of them at Caesars last time I was there (which was awhile ago).

930

[zeus]

I don't play a lot of reels for the same reasons as you, Zeus. They just get boring fast. But my biggest hand pay was on quarter Quick Hit reels at Paris. Max bet was $1.25 and it had a progressive of $5000 if you got all 9 Quick Hits. Well, I got all 9 Quick Hits but it was in a bonus so it paid $10,000. I am still amazed by that!

I have played many, many times since and of course never managed that feat again, but I have had some positive sessions. The possibility of hitting a bonus keeps it more interesting, and the potential is there for a handpay. Just be careful because some of them are set up for 9 lines instead of 5, and I know at Palazzo you can bet like 45 quarters - Um No Thank you!

I wouldn't invest a ton in these, but it might be worth a shot and they had a bank of them at Caesars last time I was there (which was awhile ago).

930
Wow! That's all I''ve got. Thanks for the information and safe travels to you!

[boots]

zeus I'm a bit of a reel ignoramus myself, but interested in experimenting -- so thanks for starting this thread! Maybe I'll try some of these out on the Strip Stumble...

[zeus]

zeus I'm a bit of a reel ignoramus myself, but interested in experimenting -- so thanks for starting this thread! Maybe I'll try some of these out on the Strip Stumble...
Please report back and let me know how it goes. Good luck to you and have a great time with everyone!

[bluesfan]

I am going to suggest looking at $2 machines, playing one credit or $2 a spin. I have had really good luck on $2 machines in Vegas. That's my two cents worth!

[Mauretania]

Good luck with the reels Zeus!

I used to allot $500 to mess around with $10 & $25 reels in the HL room off-Strip, every visit, and never hit a thing LOL

The only reel slot I play now - I'll run $100 through Megabucks if it's in the casino.

[zeus]

Good luck with the reels Zeus!

I used to allot $500 to mess around with $10 & $25 reels in the HL room off-Strip, every visit, and never hit a thing LOL

The only reel slot I play now - I'll run $100 through Megabucks if it's in the casino.
I could not even imagine trying slots at that level. Not even after 6 margaritas. Allen calls me cheap, I call it being conservative. HHH

[sassycat]

Agree with Cassie about Triple Double Gold Buffoon (hit my handpay last weekend on it) and also with Bluesfan on a $2 machine - maybe playing one credit at a time.

How much do you usually play on your penny machines at a time?

[zeus]

Agree with Cassie about Triple Double Gold Buffoon (hit my handpay last weekend on it) and also with Bluesfan on a $2 machine - maybe playing one credit at a time.

How much do you usually play on your penny machines at a time?

Thanks, sassycat! It really depends on how my day is going. If I am doing good I will run .80- 2.00 a spin. If I cannot hit a thing, then I am back to my .40-.50 spins. It is just my comfort level.

Remember in KC when I sat with you because I wanted time to get to finally meet you and I was playing that reel? I was clueless of what the slot was doing! But the time with you was so worth it. [emoji2] After we got home today I took my list of recommendations and have been reviewing a bunch of videos of these slots. I am still not sure about these one line reels. Maybe I am just overthinking this and need to wait until I get to Vegas.

[sassycat]

You have plenty of time. Just play what you feel comfortable with.

I did enjoy visiting with you in KC and thanks for sitting there and playing by me. It was really nice.

[boots]

Triple Double Gold Buffoon
sassycat...just saying, great autocorrect oops! But will definitely look out for Triple Double Gold Doubloon. :)

[Laurie]

Sounds like we bet at the same level Zeus! HHH I would also have to write down the names :) Will be interested to hear how it goes for you! I just can't play reels for a long time too boring of course if I won big that might change my opinion! I have only ever had one handpay and that was 5 years ago but I don't bet big because we go to the local and use small bankrolls..


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[oldslotguy]

I'm pretty conservative when it comes to slots so I'll give you a contrarian view. I think traditional 3 reels are a little more volatile than normal video slots. Most video slots will give you back fractional wins on many spins. Many .50 cent spins on videos will give you back a nickel, dime, quarter, etc whereas most 3 reels will give you back at least your bet amount on a win. So You can expect bigger bankroll swings on reels than video slots, you may win big or you may go home early.

Yeah, that too. Although it can be just another way of reaching % payout. The older slots have about 30 configurations to do this, while newer ones can be 50-60 and god only knows how many there could be in videos:nightmare:

[sassycat]

sassycat...just saying, great autocorrect oops! But will definitely look out for Triple Double Gold Doubloon. :)


Teehee!! I feel like a Buffoon sometimes- especially when I give it all back.
Thanks and look forward to meeting you in a couple of weeks.

[SoCalRob]

zeus I honestly find myself really bored with the reel machines. They don't do anything for me. I've played a few here and there. Occasionally I'll stick a hundred in a Bonus Times machine and bet $3 on one payline. It paid out once. two wins totalling $1500, but other than that, they're so dull to me. While I know statistically video slot machines are horrible with payback, I at least don't mind because I'm having fun. Whether it's a pick bonus, free games, or whatever it is, it's just a lot more entertaining and worth my money.

[pkspins]

I almost exclusively play reels.

In your typical bet range, I'd look for the following types. My pictures may show higher denominations/bets but they're available and/or playable at lower denominations.

-----3 reel 5 line quarter slots, max bet would be $1.25. Triple Double Diamond is a good one. Better are the kind like Triple Red Hot 7s or 3x4x5x that pay something on the special symbols.
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-----20 line 3 reels with free games. They're usually penny machines with a $2 max bet.
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-----Pink Diamond Free Games in 25 line. I was just in Vegas and Bellagio and Cosmo have these. CP has the 5 credit 10 line type. While I will play the 10 line, 25 line is better as you get something on almost every spin. The 25 line you can find in pennies, max bet $2.50. Max bet only matters for the 3 triple pinks. On my picture I have the multi denom cranked up to nickels and am max betting - only time in all my play on these at various places that I got the 3 triples. One of the few machines that I go over $5 a spin.
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-----Sizzling 7s in 25 cent denomination. I max bet 75 cents on these but you can play just 50 cents and the 7s will still count. In my experience if you're going to get 7s you will get them fairly quickly, so these aren't typically machines I settle in to play for a while. I've gotten mixed sevens or 3 red sevens a lot on the 25 cent ones but I don't have any pictures. If I'm doing well at a place that has it I will throw $100 in a $5 denom one for 10 spins at 2 credits each and at least 50% of the times I've tried this I've gotten 3 red or 3 mixed for a quick payoff. Never gotten the three Sizzling Sevens on any denom.

-----Multi line 5 reels. The more lines the better. I like the one Dvandentop posted videos of but that one can run hot or cold. There's also Double Gold, Triple Strike, etc.. There are the types like the ones in his video that have bigger symbols. There are also ones that have 5 reels of smaller symbols....Triple Sevens, Triple Red Hot 7s. The smaller symbol ones come, in my experience, in 9 line or 20 line. 20 line is better. Max bet varies but it only matters for the top paying symbol set. My picture is at max bet and is one of my better hits on these but I've gotten lucrative combinations at bets per line below max bet.
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-----One line 3 reel slots, where the only up for playing max credits is for the highest payoff, and where there's some multiplier or special symbol that pays by itself if it lands on the line. So slots like Triple Diamond, Triple Stars (or Triple Double Stars), 3x4x5x Double Times Pay, Triple Red Hot 7s. These can also be good in quarters at max bet of 50 or 75 cents. In your bet range this would be $2 at one credit, $1 at one or two credits, and down to 50 cents or 25 cents. On the <$1 slots I would play max credits.

-----$1 Quick Hit, 3 reel one line, max bet $2. The kind where you get paid for the Quick Hits symbols whether they're on the line or not. They usually have a progressive for the 3 scattered Quick Hits that starts at $1000. The pic below is a win I got on one of those. The three Quick Hits in a line that is on my profile picture was on the non-progressive type that always pays $1000 for 3 scattered and does not have an accumulating progressive attached to it.
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-----4 reel one line slots in quarter denomination at max bet, usually 75 cents. Triple Strike, Triple Hot Ice, etc.. They can run cold but when they are paying they are good for a lot of smaller hits with the occasional larger one that can get you a lot of play for your money if not a profit depending on when you walk away.


At a casino (not VLT) I usually go with 20 spins as that has worked well for me. In the case of a $5 reel I'll put $100 in and spin it through. I've seen bigger hits come through in those later spins after nothing for the first dozen more often than I haven't that it's been worth my gamble to do that. In the case of $1 reels with $3 max bet I'll put in a $20 to start and see where it takes me, but never more than 2 more and sometimes not even that. On other bet levels I don't put in more than one $20, unless it's a machine I know as in I have played that particular machine at that particular casino before.

With the multi line machines you can get nice individual hits, like in my picture and on dvandentops video, but for the most part you will get a lot of small and medium hits that will keep you hovering around the amount you originally put in until the machine eventually goes cold and quits paying anything. So it's always a judgement/gut call as to when to cash out with the original money or thereabouts. I love them because your money lasts and you can rack up tons of coin in.

[zeus]

I almost exclusively play reels.

In your typical bet range, I'd look for the following types. My pictures may show higher denominations/bets but they're available and/or playable at lower denominations.

-----3 reel 5 line quarter slots, max bet would be $1.25. Triple Double Diamond is a good one. Better are the kind like Triple Red Hot 7s or 3x4x5x that pay something on the special symbols.
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-----20 line 3 reels with free games. They're usually penny machines with a $2 max bet.
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-----Pink Diamond Free Games in 25 line. I was just in Vegas and Bellagio and Cosmo have these. CP has the 5 credit 10 line type. While I will play the 10 line, 25 line is better as you get something on almost every spin. The 25 line you can find in pennies, max bet $2.50. Max bet only matters for the 3 triple pinks. On my picture I have the multi denom cranked up to nickels and am max betting - only time in all my play on these at various places that I got the 3 triples. One of the few machines that I go over $5 a spin.
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-----Sizzling 7s in 25 cent denomination. I max bet 75 cents on these but you can play just 50 cents and the 7s will still count. In my experience if you're going to get 7s you will get them fairly quickly, so these aren't typically machines I settle in to play for a while. I've gotten mixed sevens or 3 red sevens a lot on the 25 cent ones but I don't have any pictures. If I'm doing well at a place that has it I will throw $100 in a $5 denom one for 10 spins at 2 credits each and at least 50% of the times I've tried this I've gotten 3 red or 3 mixed for a quick payoff. Never gotten the three Sizzling Sevens on any denom.

-----Multi line 5 reels. The more lines the better. I like the one Dvandentop posted videos of but that one can run hot or cold. There's also Double Gold, Triple Strike, etc.. There are the types like the ones in his video that have bigger symbols. There are also ones that have 5 reels of smaller symbols....Triple Sevens, Triple Red Hot 7s. The smaller symbol ones come, in my experience, in 9 line or 20 line. 20 line is better. Max bet varies but it only matters for the top paying symbol set. My picture is at max bet and is one of my better hits on these but I've gotten lucrative combinations at bets per line below max bet.
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-----One line 3 reel slots, where the only up for playing max credits is for the highest payoff, and where there's some multiplier or special symbol that pays by itself if it lands on the line. So slots like Triple Diamond, Triple Stars (or Triple Double Stars), 3x4x5x Double Times Pay, Triple Red Hot 7s. These can also be good in quarters at max bet of 50 or 75 cents. In your bet range this would be $2 at one credit, $1 at one or two credits, and down to 50 cents or 25 cents. On the <$1 slots I would play max credits.

-----$1 Quick Hit, 3 reel one line, max bet $2. The kind where you get paid for the Quick Hits symbols whether they're on the line or not. They usually have a progressive for the 3 scattered Quick Hits that starts at $1000. The pic below is a win I got on one of those. The three Quick Hits in a line that is on my profile picture was on the non-progressive type that always pays $1000 for 3 scattered and does not have an accumulating progressive attached to it.
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-----4 reel one line slots in quarter denomination at max bet, usually 75 cents. Triple Strike, Triple Hot Ice, etc.. They can run cold but when they are paying they are good for a lot of smaller hits with the occasional larger one that can get you a lot of play for your money if not a profit depending on when you walk away.


At a casino (not VLT) I usually go with 20 spins as that has worked well for me. In the case of a $5 reel I'll put $100 in and spin it through. I've seen bigger hits come through in those later spins after nothing for the first dozen more often than I haven't that it's been worth my gamble to do that. In the case of $1 reels with $3 max bet I'll put in a $20 to start and see where it takes me, but never more than 2 more and sometimes not even that. On other bet levels I don't put in more than one $20, unless it's a machine I know as in I have played that particular machine at that particular casino before.

With the multi line machines you can get nice individual hits, like in my picture and on dvandentops video, but for the most part you will get a lot of small and medium hits that will keep you hovering around the amount you originally put in until the machine eventually goes cold and quits paying anything. So it's always a judgement/gut call as to when to cash out with the original money or thereabouts. I love them because your money lasts and you can rack up tons of coin in.
Thank you so much for all of these details! It truly helps me understand reels so much better. Right now I am thinking possibly 10% reels and 90% video slots, but that could change once I get to Vegas. Again, thank you for the extensive details. I greatly appreciate it!

[dvandentop]

awesome post pkspins some good info for my next trip also on the reels since sounds like you have a vast knowledge. i will deffinately take since info and apply it on next weeks trip

[zeus]

Well dang, my reply did not take. Thank you so much for the detailed description of the different reels, pkspins! This truly helps me out so much. Currently I am thinkjng about 10% reel play, but that could change once I get to Vegas. I really appreciate the time you put in to this!

[pkspins]

Thank you so much for all of these details! It truly helps me understand reels so much better. Right now I am thinking possibly 10% reels and 90% video slots, but that could change once I get to Vegas. Again, thank you for the extensive details. I greatly appreciate it!

You're welcome. Sorry some of the pictures didn't show up. I will try again:
3 reel 5 line slots
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20 line 3 reel with free games - or the Hot Roll thing, where you get this dice rolling game that pops up:
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Also when I talk about Sizzling Sevens I mean this game (not my video). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55jLt5ZdILI
There's another game with a similar name that I've seen but never played so I don't know how to recommend that one.

I should also mention that while I do like 20 line 5 reel machines, for money stretching/long play I like the ones that just pay for various lines on the reel. The ones like Keeping It Hot that have various progressives that you can win in addition to the line pays don't seem to give as many line hits. Also the 5 reels that have bonus or free games attached, like Pirates Bay, can run very hot or cold in terms of line pays and bonuses moreso than the type like in my pictures and dvandentop's video.

[badger72]

If you are in Vegas I would stop at MGM and play the Majestic Lions slots. I have had pretty good luck on these

[zeus]

You're welcome. Sorry some of the pictures didn't show up. I will try again:
3 reel 5 line slots
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20 line 3 reel with free games - or the Hot Roll thing, where you get this dice rolling game that pops up:
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Also when I talk about Sizzling Sevens I mean this game (not my video). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55jLt5ZdILI
There's another game with a similar name that I've seen but never played so I don't know how to recommend that one.

I should also mention that while I do like 20 line 5 reel machines, for money stretching/long play I like the ones that just pay for various lines on the reel. The ones like Keeping It Hot that have various progressives that you can win in addition to the line pays don't seem to give as many line hits. Also the 5 reels that have bonus or free games attached, like Pirates Bay, can run very hot or cold in terms of line pays and bonuses moreso than the type like in my pictures and dvandentop's video.
Yep, that is the one I played at Cherokee and actually won a little bit on. Now that I think about it I should have upped my bets, but it was a low-rolling day that day. This gives me hope!

[dvandentop]

If you are in Vegas I would stop at MGM and play the Majestic Lions slots. I have had pretty good luck on these

jubileee cherries are hot also there 1k hits very often according to some

[zeus]

If you are in Vegas I would stop at MGM and play the Majestic Lions slots. I have had pretty good luck on these
I will be hitting up MGM while there in May. It used to be our home property. I have heard of this slot and will add it to my list. Thanks!

[zeus]

jubileee cherries are hot also there 1k hits very often according to some
Is that the one I have read someone having lots of luck on up until 3:00pm?

[foamy]

zeus I've been playing some reels lately I did what Darrell said 10 spins and if you hit anything keep playing until you lose 5

[dvandentop]

Is that the one I have read someone having lots of luck on up until 3:00pm?

you got it!

[Handpayhopeful]

Zeus, I did very well on Triple/double strike and triple/double gold on various machines in Vegas and Reno in the last 6 months. Good luck!