Slots Variations

There are over 100 variants of slot machines or even more but all of them still are much like the first slots. New modern slot machines have all the characteristics of original slots which makes it very easy to play them. However, as technology develops and moves further, games are improved and new versions are much faster, brighter and more amusing than the first ones.

Here we will list most popular types of slot machines to help you make a correct choice of which game to play. For better understanding of the slot types we offer you to look at the special diagram showing the differences and also common features of all slot games.

Classic and Video Slots

As you understand, all slots can be divided into two basic groups – classic and video slots. Originally classic and video games were based on different technology that is why new games that used special gaming software instead of mechanically spinning reels were known as video slots while the older 3-reel models were called classic slots. Today the main difference between these games is the number of reels.

Multi-reel Slots

All slot games, whether online or offline, can be grouped according to the number of reels. The 3-reel slots are traditionally known as classic games and the slot machines with more than 3 spinning reels are multi-reel slots. We have already said much about classic games and now let’s consider the games with more spinning reels that become more and more popular among casino players.

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  5-reel slots use more paylines
  than classic games
  5-reel slots are the most popular among multi-reel slot games as they are usually themed ones and offer variety of bonuses. 5-reel slots use bigger number of paylines than classic 3-reel games – up to 50 or even 100 paylines. The bonus features are free spins, bonus rounds on the reels and second screen as well as multiplier. Some of 5-reel slots provide progressive jackpots. If you play online, you will surely find lots of 5-reel video slots with animation, interesting themes, and original music.
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  7-reel slots usually do not offer
  special bonus features
  7-reel slots are new online slot games in the industry. Thesa games have 7 reels, as a rule no bonus features or any special symbols, and small number of paylines – up to 10. The number of symbols on the spinning reels is smaller compared to 5-reel slots. 7-reel slot games may seem to be quite challenging, however the rules of winning money may be easier than the standard ones (when all symbols pay from left to right).
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  9-reel online slots also
  use vertical paylines
  9-reel slots are a new invention of online casinos. In fact, 9-reel machines look like classic 3-reel slots, and the only difference is that each slot with the symbols that appear on the screen spins independently. Usually 9-reel slots have not only horizontal and diagonal paylines, but vertical lines as well. Such games offer extra bonus features and progressive payouts allowing to win more than at any other slot game.

Multi-payline Slots

Most online slots have multiple lines up to 100

Multi-payline slots are slot machines with more than 1 payline. The first machines of this kind were three-reel slots (one payline in the middle, one on top and one below). In case one of the paylines has the winning combination, the player wins. However, you can bet on all three paylines only if you insert the max amount of coins. This way, in case you bet only on two lines, and the third line has a winning combination, you will win nothing.

i-Slots

i-Slots are 5-reel themed slot games exclusively developed by Rival. In addition to traditional features i-slots provide extra bonus features such as extra bonus games on the second screen, animated images, original sounds and definite game plot. All this makes the games more absorbing and interesting to play. All i-Slots are 5-reel multi-denomination games with different max and min bets, number of paylines and various payouts. Some i-Slots are in fact the series of games with the same theme.

Progressive Slots

One of the most popular and well-liked slots types with the highest prizes are progressive slots. These are slot games that offer the highest jackpot which grows with every game played. The jackpot comprises the set starting amount and a percent from each bet put in. This means that from each bet made by the players a percent is added to the jackpot until it is won, and when the jackpot is hit the new one starts growing from a starting amount.

Progressive slots offer the highest prizes

The players can track the growth of jackpot in the special window in front of the slot machine. If you look for online slots with progressive payouts look at the list of slots jackpots from different software providers illustrated with the special graphs that show the growth of each progressive jackpot every 7 days.

Bonus Slots

Get extra bonus betting max at bonus
multiplier slots

Bonus slots are slot games which provide the player with additional chances to win – special bonus features such as free spins and bonus rounds. The number of extra spins offered for free can vary from several spins and up to hundreds. The bonus round or bonus game is the special feature allowing to win additional money on the reels or special second screen. Both free spins and bonus games add fun to the game and make it more captivating. Bonus slots can be progressive as well.

As a rule, most 5-reel video slots offer the maximum number of bonuses, however classic games with 3 spinning reels can also have bonus features. All bonus online slots are themed and animated games.

Special Slot Features

In addition to bonuses that allow to increase the bankroll, slot games have lots of special features that also influence the player’s odds. The most common among them are:

1. Wild
Wild is a special slot symbol which substitutes any other symbol on the reels when occurring in the winning combination. Almost all online slots have wild, whether 3-reel classics or 5-reel video games.

2. Scatter
Scatter or scattered symbol is usually used to create slot combination that pays progressive jackpot or any of the offered bonuses. As a rule, scatter pays in any position on the reels.

3. Multiplier
Multiplier is a slot symbol which multiplies the winnings when occurring on the reels, usually in any position on the reels. Slots with multiplier are also known as multiplier slots.

4. Autoplay
Autoplay is a special slot function allowing the player to set the slot machine reels spinning automatically according to the chosen parameters. For example, the player can select the size of the bet per line, number of spins, or paylines and start the game.

5. Skill stop
Skill stop option is a special button which allows the player to stop the spinning reels by himself at any moment of the gameplay.

Now all you have to do is choose a slot machine you’d like to play and check the paytable, the betting limits and get ready to be playing. Use our slots finder to select the games you prefer.