Learning to play in slot machines

A little history

Before entering the field with the game procedures, it is important to know how this game came about and how its evolution has been from that moment until now because the changes have been very remarkable. In this sense, the first slot machine was developed in San Francisco, the United States by Charles Fey in the year 1889, although some believe that it really was in 1895.

The same created a machine with automatic payment mechanism of three lanes that turned and that contained five figures in them, which were diamonds, hearts, swords, horseshoes of horses and the symbolic bell of the freedom, from where they were inspired to assign him the name to the machine. When a line with three bells was obtained, the player took the jackpot, which consisted of ten 5-cent coins. In this way, the inventor managed to reduce considerably the statistics of victory compared to the game of poker cards. Little by little, the Liberty Bell slot machine became a total success, so other manufacturers began to replicate the original model of Fey because it could not with so much demand on its own.

Review of electronic machines

On the other hand, in Brooklyn, Sittman and Pitt created what was the precursor of Fey's slot machine. This was based on poker and was made up of five cylinders containing 50 cards. Soon it became very popular and was placed in many bars in the cities. The mechanism consisted of the introduction of a 5-cent coin and then the lever that rotated the cylinders, for which the player only had to wait for them to stop and show the final cards of the poker hand. However, this was not paid directly, because the prizes were cigars, beers or other beverages.

Another version that became very popular came from the company "Bell-Fruit Gum Company", which designed a slot machine with fruit as symbols, and that the prizes comprised chewing gums of the flavor that was obtained in the lines. From there came the famous figures of cherries, melon, and BAR.

With the arrival of new technologies in 1963, the first slot machine with the electromechanical operation was created, this had a box in the background that allowed to accumulate enough coins to make an automatic payment of up to 500 coins, without the assistance of a person. And so the adaptations continued until you get to what you have today that are fully electronic machines, with which you can play online.

Analysis of the payment table

Although the game methodology in slot machines is very simple. It is recommended before making the first bets get used to the game. One of the simplest and fastest means is through a check to the payment record, because there the player can determine if any kind of special bet for the bonus games or prizes will be necessary.

Choice of currency denomination

The amount of the coin must be chosen according to the budget available to play because the idea is to have a minimum of 30 spins in the day. So bet $5 on a machine that is $1, it may not be appropriate.

Introduction of money

Once the paytables of the machines and the amounts that are going to be bet are evaluated, it is time to start earning credits. For this, it is necessary to enter the money in the machine. There are models that still keep the coin slot; however, the modern ones use notes that reflect the balance in a line when it is transferred.

Selection of the bet size

After loading the machine with balance, you must select the amount of the bet with which you want to play. If it is a classic 3-rails machine, simply press the maximum bet button to choose the larger amounts. However, when the video slots are, the options are broader and more diverse, among which are:

• Bet one. With this button, you bet a single credit, so if you press again, you would bet two and so you can continue.
• Maximum bet. Here you go to everything, more lines, and
• Turn button. It will be responsible for turning the cylinders.
• Coins per lines. Allows you to bet one or several coins on each line.

Collection of profits

After playing for a while and if some winnings were obtained that wish to retire, the only thing that the player must do is press the charge button and the machine will give him the accumulated amount; if it is a small amount it will be canceled in coins, which will generate the incredible and unforgettable sound of the victory with the coins falling on the tray.

In the event that a large prize is being charged, usually these usually exceed the amounts that the machine automatically pays, so the assistance of an assistant is necessary. If, on the other hand, you are playing on an online machine, you only need to press the button identified as a bank and where the money is transferred to the bankroll.

Other buttons of the slots

In the slot machines are also available another series of buttons that fulfill several functions, such as:

• It is often found regularly in video slot machines and allows access to a selection of screens that present the rules of the game, as well as the victories that have been recorded in it, other information considered important and some details extras of the game.
• Start special features. In certain slot machines that have extra functions, it is possible to find a start button, which will be necessary to press the symbols that are required for a bonus so that these will be able to start the games of free spins.
• Video slot machines, especially Australian-style ones, have an option available that allows you to bet on what you have earned. In this way, by pressing the button, you can go to a betting screen and try to increase the profits with what you have already earned.
• Call assistant. If you need assistance related to the machine you must press the call button, and in a few minutes, the player will be attended by one of the employees of the place. This will activate a light located at the top of the machine and alert the attendees.