Hello fellow forum members, 
Since it's generally quiet here at Casinomeister.com on the weekends (actually, I have WAY too much time on my hands today), I was curious what many would consider to be the best slots to play (bonus screen slots). Following on the heels of Simmo's (and Casinomeister's) very own Slotjunkies.info (and his review on the games being used in the tournament), as well as a previous thread started by "wayram" (member), I thought it would be interesting to hear a detailed list of your favorite slots, and if so... why? Sounds like homework, but if you have time, I'd love to hear your responses.
Here's what I would consider to be my Top-10 Favorite Slots.
#1 Tomb Raider (MG)
This is easily my favorite game, and I've had my biggest payoffs come from this game. I've never gotten tired of it. I can understand why others may be turned-off by the fact that there's only 10 free spins as compared to Thunderstruck's 15 (notably mentioned in Simmo's slot review), but for me, I've found that Tombraider generally shows me a higher return despite fewer spins. I also "like" the Tomb Bonus, because it helps keep you in the game. It's not a big payoff, but it can buy you just enough time before hitting 3,4, or 5 scatters. All-in-all, my favorite.
#2 Aztec Treasure (RTG)
I already talked about my liking of this game in a recent thread (I believe "wayram's"), but I'll say it again. IF my recent luck with this game wasn't so sour (I quit BoDog & CasinoExtreme because of pulling-out too much hair over RTG slots and my e-x-t-e-n-d-e-d losing sessions at them), I might even take this one over Tomb Raider. Why? I find that the Free Spins sessions generally payoff the most (IF and WHEN I'm not cursed). Now, you only get 5 spins, BUT, I find that it's not too difficult getting more Aztec scatters to extend the free spin sessions. And unlike the MG sessions, I almost NEVER go through my spins without a decent hit. Another plus that I should have mentioned before, is the Aztec King icons that drop down on reels 2,3, and 4. Unlike other slot games, they can drop down in 3 per column on 3 seperate reels (as many as 9 on screen... though, this is VERY unlikely).
#3 Thunderstruck (MG)
This was my favorite at one time, but I just don't get as excited as I used to whenever I see the scatter Rams come up, as I would when I'm playing either Tomb Raider or Aztec Treasure. Historically, I've had pretty good luck on this game. It seems that whenever I'm down to my last $2 in credit, I switch to this game, and get 3 Rams. Almost ALWAYS!
As far as I know, this game DOES have the greatest payout for that kind of a slot, and the ultimate dream is to one day get 5 Thor's lined-up in a free spin feature on a $45 spin. :notworthy
Sidenote: Marvel Games are over at Cryptologic, so how do they feel about one of their very own AVENGERS (not affiliated with Mrs. Peel and I) flirting with another software provider? I'm beginning to wonder if Fantastic Four will show-up as a PlayTech slot, and Spider-Man as an RTG one (and Power-Man & Iron Fist as a lowly G-Fed slot....eeewww).
#4 Bejeweled (Cryptologic)
This game is VERY addictive. It reminds me of Tetris when it first came out about 18 years ago. But, it's for money (well, Arcade games cost money, but you can't win anything on them either). I've been doing well on this game as well. Actually, I wanted to put it at #2 on my list, but it's too soon yet. Thus far though, I love this game (it's the best to play).
#5 Chinese Kitchen (PlayTech)
Yes, this is a PlayTech slot, but in my mind, it's different, refreshing, and forgiving. I can play this game for long-stretches (which I do), and I generally do well (profit-wise). There's not much to it (it's like Boggle for slots), but it's cooky enough to have won me over. And I find that the bigger wins aren't that rare to get (3 Ducks, Frogs, Snails, and Crabs), and I've even managed to get 3 Turtles a few times!!
#6 What on Earth (MG)
For me, this game is great because it always keeps you in the game. Hence, lots of little wins. Nice to see that there are 3 different types of scatters. A classic.
#7 Spring Break (MG)
I was going to leave this game off the list, but recently, I've had to think back on all the times I've played this game. I don't win, and I don't lose. That's how I would sum-it-up. Historically, I have VERY bad luck getting the Free Spins out of this game, thus I've never been overly excited about this game. But, having said that, I still think it's a wonderful game, and if I think about it, I might actually be up $5 since the first time I started playing it (hahaha).
#8 Ronin (RTG)
You could substitute this vote with either Cleopatra's Gold or Caesar's Empire. I know many people think this is the best RTG slot to play, but it certainly is a bitch to activate the free spins (1 Koku and 2 Ronin's). It's like playing the actual game with it's own set of T & C's, yeesh (better yet, it's like having to sneak your way into a U.S. missile silo, and then simultaneously turning 2-keys to activate the launch while under constant gunfire... IOW, fun if you can do it). But... I do like this game (it's hard to tell isn't it).
#9 Hulk (Cryptologic)
Well, I did come out ahead on this game yesterday, so I'm feeling pretty good about it in-the-now. Out of the Marvel Games* over at Cryptologic (software) casinos, this is the only one I find that gives you enough small wins along the way. I find the layout to be the best of the bunch as well. That bonus feature... is... interesting. Well, at least it's different (I favor nailing the tank over the helicopter). It would have been a nice touch to hear the Hulk botch-up the Engish Language during spins though (no adjectives, articles, prepositions... only simple nouns and verbs). Hulk... SMASH!!!
#10 Vacation Station (PlayTech)
While there's truly not much difference between this game and the politically incorrect "Chinese Kitchen", I've had better sessions on "Chinese Kitchen". But... I've done well here too. If this game has a plus over it's Asian neighbor, it's that it's highest payout is 4 times greater (3 Jumbo Jets = 4,000). I think the best feature to this game (and it's small), is the "Scatter Pay" (luggage bag). Generally, in most slot games, there are always those darned icons that are forever useless and get in the way (and screw-up your wins.... ggggrrrhhh). In this game, that's the Scatter Pay, BUT, you frequently win off of these (so it's good crap). A forgiving game.
My take on the Marvel Games* is this, as a whole, they murder your bankroll. As I said, I did well on Hulk, and methinks it's the best of the bunch. The layout of these games look pretty good, but getting the bonuses (free spins, features, ect...) takes forever. Not once in all the Marvel Games that I played, was I able to hit any bonus feature in under 150 spins (out of around 12 sessions). That's not good at all.
And on top of that, UNLESS you reach the bonus rounds, your credit will vanish before your very eyes. I know that MG slots can be downright awful on bad days, but believe it or not, they're FAR more forgiving than these slots. A shame too, I love Marvel Comics, and it's a neat idea, but whenever you do get small wins, it generally doesn't even cover the cost of 1 spin. Ouch!
Since these games are still new, I hope that those who work at Cryptologic (Waterlogic) as well as the casino operators will be wise enough to recognize (for this game to have long-term appeal) that they should make a couple of key alterations, that would allow the player to win a little more during the regular sessions. I think people will lose interest in these games quickly, and likely head back to MG slots (the die-hards). They need a little more balance in these games (IMHO, it's WAY too lopsided now). These games COULD and SHOULD be great.
Again, I look forward to hearing your responses.
Thank you kindly,
John Steed
Since it's generally quiet here at Casinomeister.com on the weekends (actually, I have WAY too much time on my hands today), I was curious what many would consider to be the best slots to play (bonus screen slots). Following on the heels of Simmo's (and Casinomeister's) very own Slotjunkies.info (and his review on the games being used in the tournament), as well as a previous thread started by "wayram" (member), I thought it would be interesting to hear a detailed list of your favorite slots, and if so... why? Sounds like homework, but if you have time, I'd love to hear your responses.
Here's what I would consider to be my Top-10 Favorite Slots.
#1 Tomb Raider (MG)
This is easily my favorite game, and I've had my biggest payoffs come from this game. I've never gotten tired of it. I can understand why others may be turned-off by the fact that there's only 10 free spins as compared to Thunderstruck's 15 (notably mentioned in Simmo's slot review), but for me, I've found that Tombraider generally shows me a higher return despite fewer spins. I also "like" the Tomb Bonus, because it helps keep you in the game. It's not a big payoff, but it can buy you just enough time before hitting 3,4, or 5 scatters. All-in-all, my favorite.
#2 Aztec Treasure (RTG)
I already talked about my liking of this game in a recent thread (I believe "wayram's"), but I'll say it again. IF my recent luck with this game wasn't so sour (I quit BoDog & CasinoExtreme because of pulling-out too much hair over RTG slots and my e-x-t-e-n-d-e-d losing sessions at them), I might even take this one over Tomb Raider. Why? I find that the Free Spins sessions generally payoff the most (IF and WHEN I'm not cursed). Now, you only get 5 spins, BUT, I find that it's not too difficult getting more Aztec scatters to extend the free spin sessions. And unlike the MG sessions, I almost NEVER go through my spins without a decent hit. Another plus that I should have mentioned before, is the Aztec King icons that drop down on reels 2,3, and 4. Unlike other slot games, they can drop down in 3 per column on 3 seperate reels (as many as 9 on screen... though, this is VERY unlikely).
#3 Thunderstruck (MG)
This was my favorite at one time, but I just don't get as excited as I used to whenever I see the scatter Rams come up, as I would when I'm playing either Tomb Raider or Aztec Treasure. Historically, I've had pretty good luck on this game. It seems that whenever I'm down to my last $2 in credit, I switch to this game, and get 3 Rams. Almost ALWAYS!
As far as I know, this game DOES have the greatest payout for that kind of a slot, and the ultimate dream is to one day get 5 Thor's lined-up in a free spin feature on a $45 spin. :notworthySidenote: Marvel Games are over at Cryptologic, so how do they feel about one of their very own AVENGERS (not affiliated with Mrs. Peel and I) flirting with another software provider? I'm beginning to wonder if Fantastic Four will show-up as a PlayTech slot, and Spider-Man as an RTG one (and Power-Man & Iron Fist as a lowly G-Fed slot....eeewww).
#4 Bejeweled (Cryptologic)
This game is VERY addictive. It reminds me of Tetris when it first came out about 18 years ago. But, it's for money (well, Arcade games cost money, but you can't win anything on them either). I've been doing well on this game as well. Actually, I wanted to put it at #2 on my list, but it's too soon yet. Thus far though, I love this game (it's the best to play).
#5 Chinese Kitchen (PlayTech)
Yes, this is a PlayTech slot, but in my mind, it's different, refreshing, and forgiving. I can play this game for long-stretches (which I do), and I generally do well (profit-wise). There's not much to it (it's like Boggle for slots), but it's cooky enough to have won me over. And I find that the bigger wins aren't that rare to get (3 Ducks, Frogs, Snails, and Crabs), and I've even managed to get 3 Turtles a few times!!
#6 What on Earth (MG)
For me, this game is great because it always keeps you in the game. Hence, lots of little wins. Nice to see that there are 3 different types of scatters. A classic.
#7 Spring Break (MG)
I was going to leave this game off the list, but recently, I've had to think back on all the times I've played this game. I don't win, and I don't lose. That's how I would sum-it-up. Historically, I have VERY bad luck getting the Free Spins out of this game, thus I've never been overly excited about this game. But, having said that, I still think it's a wonderful game, and if I think about it, I might actually be up $5 since the first time I started playing it (hahaha).
#8 Ronin (RTG)
You could substitute this vote with either Cleopatra's Gold or Caesar's Empire. I know many people think this is the best RTG slot to play, but it certainly is a bitch to activate the free spins (1 Koku and 2 Ronin's). It's like playing the actual game with it's own set of T & C's, yeesh (better yet, it's like having to sneak your way into a U.S. missile silo, and then simultaneously turning 2-keys to activate the launch while under constant gunfire... IOW, fun if you can do it). But... I do like this game (it's hard to tell isn't it).
#9 Hulk (Cryptologic)
Well, I did come out ahead on this game yesterday, so I'm feeling pretty good about it in-the-now. Out of the Marvel Games* over at Cryptologic (software) casinos, this is the only one I find that gives you enough small wins along the way. I find the layout to be the best of the bunch as well. That bonus feature... is... interesting. Well, at least it's different (I favor nailing the tank over the helicopter). It would have been a nice touch to hear the Hulk botch-up the Engish Language during spins though (no adjectives, articles, prepositions... only simple nouns and verbs). Hulk... SMASH!!!
#10 Vacation Station (PlayTech)
While there's truly not much difference between this game and the politically incorrect "Chinese Kitchen", I've had better sessions on "Chinese Kitchen". But... I've done well here too. If this game has a plus over it's Asian neighbor, it's that it's highest payout is 4 times greater (3 Jumbo Jets = 4,000). I think the best feature to this game (and it's small), is the "Scatter Pay" (luggage bag). Generally, in most slot games, there are always those darned icons that are forever useless and get in the way (and screw-up your wins.... ggggrrrhhh). In this game, that's the Scatter Pay, BUT, you frequently win off of these (so it's good crap). A forgiving game.
My take on the Marvel Games* is this, as a whole, they murder your bankroll. As I said, I did well on Hulk, and methinks it's the best of the bunch. The layout of these games look pretty good, but getting the bonuses (free spins, features, ect...) takes forever. Not once in all the Marvel Games that I played, was I able to hit any bonus feature in under 150 spins (out of around 12 sessions). That's not good at all.
And on top of that, UNLESS you reach the bonus rounds, your credit will vanish before your very eyes. I know that MG slots can be downright awful on bad days, but believe it or not, they're FAR more forgiving than these slots. A shame too, I love Marvel Comics, and it's a neat idea, but whenever you do get small wins, it generally doesn't even cover the cost of 1 spin. Ouch!
Since these games are still new, I hope that those who work at Cryptologic (Waterlogic) as well as the casino operators will be wise enough to recognize (for this game to have long-term appeal) that they should make a couple of key alterations, that would allow the player to win a little more during the regular sessions. I think people will lose interest in these games quickly, and likely head back to MG slots (the die-hards). They need a little more balance in these games (IMHO, it's WAY too lopsided now). These games COULD and SHOULD be great.
Again, I look forward to hearing your responses.
Thank you kindly,
John Steed
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I can count how many free spin features (for Spring Break) I've gotten on JUST my right hand. Perhaps I need to be more diligent with this game. I'm WAY overdue I suppose. Curious: How much did you wager for that $1,350?
That huge win would rival some of the biggest progressive slot (Jackpot) wins.
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I usually can't be bothered to play the 3-liners or video poker (I'm the Casino's dream customer...though I do like multiplay VP, and VP is of course the sensible game to play, with a good return%). I want the free spins and the excitement they bring. I'd rather hit big now and then than hit small all the time....
