Classic Slots

The definition of a “classic slot machine” is different depending who you ask. My definition of a classic slot machine is any game that uses mechanical reels or any online slot game designed to imitate the look of mechanical slots. These games also usually have straightforward pay tables with no bonuses or extras.

When video slot machines start offering bonus rounds, stories, dozens or even hundreds of different pay lines and every other kind of bell and whistle you can think of, they’re no longer classic slots games.

Classic slots games that are also video slot machines use a random number generator to decide which reels and symbols to display on the screen. This allows the newer classic slots games to offer higher top pay outs than the old ones that actually used reels that turned inside the machine.

The old machines that used actual reels could only have a limited number of combinations because the reels would only hold a certain number of symbols. Many players who enjoyed the old classic slot machines wanted the same game play look and feel but wanted a chance to win higher top prizes.

Using a random number generator program and a video slots platform the casinos started introducing games that these players wanted to play that reminded them of the old machines but were able to offer the higher paying top combinations.

Some of these machines are still in use today. While it’s getting harder to find machines that use actual reels, the availability of video based classic slots games is as healthy as ever.

Classic slots games and machines can be found around the world in most casinos and gambling establishments. They can also be found in most online casinos. Many online casinos even have a specific category in their software for classic slots so you can quickly find the machines you want to play.

When you are playing in a local casino or one in Las Vegas or Atlantic City the classic slot machines are mixed in with all of the other slots games. Don’t expect to find too many mechanical games, as those are considered antiques. Instead, look for video slots with simple rules and interfaces.

You’ll need to walk around the casino to find the classic slots games you want to play. If you make frequent trips, you’ll learn where your favorite machines are so you don’t have to spend as much time searching on your next trip. Casinos do sometimes move their machines, so if you can’t find a machine ask one of the casino personnel if they know where it was moved.

While the first thing that pops into most players’ minds when they think of a classic slot machine is a three reel machine, there are also five and even seven reel classic slot machines. They can have one, three, or five rows and can either use mechanical old time reels or video screens that display the reels.

Classic slot machines are better than many of the current slots games, but there are plenty of people who feel the other way. You need to play many different varieties of both old and new slots to see which ones are your favorites.

Even though I like classic slots, I also play newer games. I especially like the story based video slots games that have become popular over the past few years.

Also, many classic slots are now video based machines, so there isn’t really a question about which is better. The real question is whether you like the simplicity of classic slots or all of the extras that are included with more modern machines.

Casinos track the income created by every inch of the casino floor. They know exactly what slot machines are responsible for the most profit and which ones don’t bring in as much money.

One place where you’ll probably always be able to enjoy classic slots is at online casinos. They don’t have the same constraints on floor space as land based casinos, so their overhead for keeping classic slots games available is minimal.

The other nice thing about playing classic slots on the Internet is you have a wider range of options available without leaving your home. There are hundreds of online casinos, dozens of software and slots developers, and new slot machine games are being developed every day.

If you start having trouble finding great classic slot machines in your local area, here’s what you should do:

Check out a few online casinos to see what games they have to offer. Most of them will let you play classic slot machines for free while you are checking them out, and they’ll give you a bonus when you start playing for real money.

If you’ve been playing slots for long at all you’ve probably figured out that there isn’t much strategy involved with playing. You basically put your money in and spin the reels.

Some days you get lucky, but most days you end up losing money. That’s because the casino has a built-in advantage. Slot machines are designed to entertain you, but they’re also supposed to take your money in exchange for this entertainment.

You can do a few things to make your playing experience better and possibly make it last longer.

Play for the lowest coin amount that you can find.

If the machine you’re playing doesn’t offer a lower coin amount you can find a different machine that does.

Set limits for each playing session.

These can be as simple as dividing your entertainment budget for the week or month by the number of slots sessions you plan on enjoying or setting a standard loss limit. You could stop playing if you lose $100, or $50 or whatever you feel comfortable with.

Play these games for free.

Some players spend most of their time playing classic slot machines for free. While they never get the rush of hitting a big payout, they also don’t lose money while playing either. Of course if you want to play slots for free you have to do it online. Land based casinos won’t let you play their machines without putting money into them first.