In 1891, two gentlemen called Sittman and Pitt from Brooklyn developed a gaming machine that was the predecessor to the modern slot machine. It was basically based on the game of poker, and immediately became an incredibly popular pastime. These machines soon made their way into most American bars. The original one-armed bandit was invented in 1887 by a man called Charles Fey of California. Yet another early slot machine paid out the winner with fruit-flavoured gums and pictures of the flavours represented the symbols on the reels!
The modern day fruit symbols that are so well known and have proved so popular were derived from these machines. But dont worry; you can expect a lot more than gum when you play slots at Fortune Lounge!
Simply Spinning: 3-Reel Slots
Simply Spinning: 3-Reel Slots are basically those old-style slots with the bar and cherries displayed on them. These were very popular with the more conservative player. Yes, you guessed it, these games only have three reels to play as the name suggests. The magic is truly in their simplicity!
The Reel Deal: Bonus Video Slots | Payout Schedule
The Reel Deal: Bonus Video Slots are slot machines that have a bonus feature/s. If youre the kind of player who wants to flirt with fortune in style then video slots are for you! They have more than three reels and are characterised by imaginative themes, superior animation and graphical entertainment. The objective is to spin the reels so that the symbols form winning combinations on the payline. The payout is dependent on the winning combination formed. You must bet the maximum number of coins per spin to qualify to play the Bonus Feature. These games offer many thrills per minute, so strap yourself in for the ride of your life.
Bonus slot games have several spinning wheels marked with symbols. Each time the spin button is pressed these wheels spin and come to rest with a random selection of symbols. You will earn credits by hitting a winning combination on a payline. There can be various numbers of play lines depending on the slot.
You will be paid out according to the PAYOUT SCHEDULE of the particular slot game you are playing. A payout schedule is a table illustrating what combinations of reel symbols are valid winning combinations and how much they pay out. Winnings are paid out on the highest combination of each enabled payline only. That means if a winning combination appears on a payline that you have not enabled (wagered for) you will not receive the payout for that particular combination. The more coins you wager, the more paylines are enabled. So make sure youve familiarised yourself with this important info to avoid disappointment.
The Cherry on Top - Progressive Jackpots.
Progressive Jackpots are the perfect way to boost your bankroll because they are the highest payoff games around. These games have a great payout rate that is separate from the jackpot. The jackpot is merely a "cherry on top". A progressive Jackpot usually has a jackpot that builds as more people play.
Progressive slot games pay out massive cumulative jackpots. Some examples of progressive jackpots at Fortune Lounge include: Major Millions, Cash Splash, Fruit Fiesta, Lotsaloot, Treasure Nile and Wowpot, King Cashalot, Mega Moolah.