Thunderstruck Question

**Andreas** · 16th May 2006, 03:26 PM

I play Thunderstruck very often, mostly at Roxys....

One thing I noticed is that if I use the Autoplay Feature I never get 3, 4 or 5 scatters.... But if I play regular I get it fairly often...

Anyone else did notice that?

Another question is if you had ever 5 scatters... I never get lucky with this eighther....

Andreas

**Westland Bowl** · 16th May 2006, 04:17 PM

I voted "Fairly Often" but I must qualify it because I play Thunderstruck only on those "Play 1 hour freeplay" promotions that Casino Classic, Captain Cook's, Mummy's Gold, etc. run. I usually run Autoplay for 100 spins. I have come up with at least one round of free spins when 3 rams show up on a autoplay spin. BUT these freeplay promotions is the only time I ever play slots.

**retlaw** · 16th May 2006, 06:51 PM

I play slots only with Autoplay, and Thunderstruck is my favourite slot game.
I did hit 5 scatters only 1 time at King Neptunes, although I play it most of the time at 32Red.
I also noticed that if I get the 3 scatters during the bonus round, with the last 15 extra spins I almost win nothing.

**KasinoKing** · 16th May 2006, 07:00 PM

I had to vote 'fairly often' because I always use autoplay, and I reckon I have had my fair share of scatters (once every 130-140 spins).

However - I hardly ever play Thunderstuck 'cos it hates me and always steals all my money...

**vinylweatherman** · 16th May 2006, 07:06 PM

I now play slots regularly, but usually when some kind of bonus or loss insurance promotion is on, or for a tournament. I rarely play the non-bonus slots though, except for 5-Reel Drive, Carnaval and What A Hoot, along with the 800/1600 jackpot 2 coin 3 reel slots to meet a WR with low variance.
On small stakes I use autoplay, although on larger stakes I use either manual play or the 5 and 10 spin buttons.
I have found that manual play can be just as unforgiving as autoplay when it comes to getting the 3 scatters, and autoplay can give the scatters freely too.
One thing I have noticed though is that the scatters either come within the first 2 or 3 dozen spins on autoplay, or not at all for near on 300 spins. I have gone 700+ spins on Thunderstruck with no 3 scatters, and much of this was on manual play on a medium stake in the range.
On a small stake of 0.45 and on autoplay I hit wild hammers in the bonus round. I also hit 5 scatters on Spring Break during a bonus round that was triggered during autoplay, but which I had set to stop for me to enjoy the free spins myself.

I don't think it makes any difference, and according to the rules of random games it should not. Any long term evidence that autoplay wins less or more than manual play, or that stake and coins played makes a difference, would be rather damaging for the credibility of Microgaming. If anyone has such evidence, or thinks they have, it should be posted so that we can all form our own opinions.

**Slotster!** · 16th May 2006, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by vinylweatherman

I don't think it makes any difference

I agree... I hardly use auto play but, when I have, I have the exact opposite outcome! Total coincidence, but I tend to hit the scatters more in it!!!! Broad as it's long... The software just keeps pressing the 'spin' button for you, instead of you.

**Simmo!** · 17th May 2006, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by KasinoKing

I had to vote 'fairly often' because I always use autoplay, and I reckon I have had my fair share of scatters (once every 130-140 spins).

Et moi aussi

**Andreas** · 17th May 2006, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by retlaw

I also noticed that if I get the 3 scatters during the bonus round, with the last 15 extra spins I almost win nothing.

same here..

OK, we got now one who hade 5 scatters once on Thunderstruck.... Anyone else?

Good Luck

**silkprint** · 17th May 2006, 06:30 PM

I have got all the scatters twice on Thunderstruck . Both times betting very low [.27 I think ] Once gave me free spins and the seond time was during free spins . That was almost 2 years ago and nothing more than 4 since . Even with all the rounds on Ladies Night I have played I have never got all 5 scatters but I sure like looking at the screenshots . Here's hoping we all get 5 scatters.

**chayton** · 7th June 2006, 12:54 AM

I play Thunderstruck a LOT and I've never gotten 5 scatters. But check this out, I was playing last week and got 5 hammers (with Thor) and about 15 minutes later I got free spins and landed it again - paid me $241.80 for a $.45 bet. Of course that money is back in their pocket now, but still it was nice that they let me hold it for awhile!