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How to Play 3 Reel Slots

The player only needs to determine in advance the coin value he wants to play. There are 5-cent, 10-cent, 25-cent and even dollar slot machines. Once you have decided what coin value you will play, you pay in your money and press the "Spin" button or pull down the machine arm. The slot machine will automatically spin the reels till it stops, randomly. Depending on what the winning symbols are for that specific slots game and where the symbols come to rest will determine if the player has won or not. The player can choose to bet one coin per line or less if he prefers. If the machine has three pay lines and the coin value is $1, the most the player can bet is $3. If he chooses to play only $1 or $2, chances are that he won't always get a payout even if the symbols stop in the right configuration. Many 3 reel slot machines only give payouts if the maximum number of coins is played.



Examples of sequences of symbols for payouts:
  • A win can be determined by one symbol showing up across the center line
  • Or by one symbol showing in and up/down/up sequence
  • Or the same symbol showing on the diagonal
  • Or two of the same symbol showing up in the center reel together with a certain designated third symbol, e.g. two bars and one cherry


These are only examples because each machine will have its own designated winning sequences, and, with today’s advanced and enhanced computer technology, there can be many sequences.

Some 3 Reel Slot machines carry extra bonus payouts which are always displayed on the payout schedule on the machine.

Tips for Winning at Reel Slots

3 Reel Slots games, whether in a land casino or online, are generated by computer randomly picked numbers or figures. Unless the machine is fraudulent, i.e. "fixed", there is no real strategy for winning at slots.

Some ardent slots players have come up with tips for playing and winning reel slots, but none of them are "sure" methods, only suggestions.

Play 3 Reel Slots Longer by Risking Less

In order to make the most of the money you are investing in a reel slot game, you should start out with a low coin denomination machine. Move to a higher coin value only when you are winning. The longer you can hold out without risking more money, the better your chances are at winning a jackpot.

Decide What You Want from Your 3 Reel Slots Game

If you are looking for a big jackpot, pick a progressive machine. However, remember that progressive jackpots are only available to players who play the maximum number of coins required by the machine, and this can sometimes be very expensive. If you will be satisfied with a smaller, static jackpot and a longer play period, pick a machine that offers a variety of small to medium payouts with a smaller jackpot.

Play and Run Strategy

This "strategy" involves playing a machine and leaving it if, after a few tries, you don't get a win. Then move on to another machine. This is not a tip for winning, just a "gut" feeling that some machines give more payouts than others.

3 Reel Slots are fun to play, entertaining and exciting. The best 3 reel slot tip of all: If you are winning a lot, cash in and go home.
How to Play 3 Reel Slots