Video Slots: How Digital Fruit Machines Are Standing Up As Goliaths Today
Video Slots: Taking Away The Coins But Adding So Much More - How Digital Fruit Machines Are Standing Up As Goliaths Today
It’s difficult to summarize in just a few words (or even a full article) the popularity that slots have enjoyed throughout their long history - as partially evidenced by the host of different names we have for these things, whether that’s fruit machines, pokies, bandits, slots, or something else. They’re a worldwide pastime that has gone on for generations; how many people remember the magic of posting a chunky coin into a hungry slot, and watching the machine come to life?
Sure, things have changed a bit from there; we’ve shuffled our feet out of the physical arcades and into more digital landscapes (at least most of us have), but the slots haven’t been left behind; they’re as much a part of this space as they were in physical casinos (and let me tell you, in case you didn’t already know, they were a huge part of that space too!). So, what’s new, and how are the online machines managing to compete?
First up, digital slots hit the nail on the head when it comes to both security and fairness. Feeling worried that a virtual machine is more likely to cheat you than a physical one? Not so! In this world, we have RNGs (that’s a random number generator), and these are designed to ensure fairness in every spin. What’s more, they can be independently verified, meaning you know that the online casino slots are safe for you - there’s nothing untoward going on here. Indeed, without RNGs, we’re not sure the online slots would really be able to keep going, so let’s be glad they’re there.
And the great news is that pretty much every reputable casino on the planet will have RNGs working behind the scenes, making sure players can trust their games, and keeping everything above board. Of course, you do want to make sure you pick the reputable sites, but you’ve still got absolutely stacks of options.
One of the extra bonuses of playing slots online? We can have as much variety as we want - and when you know that all the games are fixed and fair, that’s so much more satisfying.
Okay, the physical slot machines have a certain presence that no online option, however good, is going to reproduce - that coin in the slot, the “clunk” of the handle, the rattle of a payout (yes, it’s old-school - that’s the point). Even so, the visuals and atmosphere for online machines are now so good that really, they can successfully compete with the traditional ones - and if we’re being honest, outstrip most of them.
That balance has really been tipped in the favor of the digital slots by the sheer variety you can get now; no matter what you want to play, you’ll find a theme for it. We’ve got Egyptian, Wild West, Greek Gods, Indiana Jones-style, famous athletes, under-the-sea, fantasy creatures, Halloween, horror, and so many more. Almost anything you’re looking for in a slot, you should be able to find, and of course, we’re seeing new releases all the time.
Kiss goodbye to the traditional slot symbols - except for those of you who’d actually rather keep them. Don’t worry if that’s you: you can play slots online enjoying the fruit machines theme just as easily as any of these more new-fangled options, so everybody wins when it comes to this space. The animation of online slots is definitely another point in their favor, and as graphics get ever better and developers get ever more inventive, the only place this can go is up.
One thing that really made the slots great? Simplicity. Coin in, pull the lever, watch the spinning, and await (hopefully) your prize. As tech evolved, that carried through - perhaps to “credit card in,” rather than “coin,” but the concept was the same. What about the online slots, though?
Fortunately, the designers know better than to rob these games of their most important feature. Playing online slots is just as easy and just as satisfying in terms of simplicity - possibly even more so. You’ve usually already got an e-wallet linked up with your favorite casino, so really, all you have to do is click a button or two. That sounds like a pretty big win to us.
One caveat is to check the rules of the slot you’re playing before you start. That goes for physical slot machines too, but with the enormous variety in the digital space, it is worth making sure you know precisely what your goal is, what counts as a win, and whether there are any special rules you need to know about. Online slots tend to have a bit more in the way of variety (bonus rounds, free spins, etc.), so don’t go in without getting to grips with the rules!
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