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August 3rd, 2018 at 12:11:52 AM permalink
What I am calling the Fake Contrived Bonus round which I see all the time makes me want to punch all game developers in the throat.

For instance, what I would call the many versions of 88 games (because they start at 88 cents minimum bet) all have these jackpot bonus rounds where when you match any 3 figures/symbols, etc., it awards you one of the levels of Jackpot.

You go though the fakey process where you pick randomly to maybe hit the major or grand bonus. What always comes up almost every time is the Mini bonus.
It's not remotely based on odds of possibilities, it's just total pretense.

Now I wasn't completely keen on whacking a game developer until I came across a new version of this bonus. Not only did it make you go through the fakey bonus picking, but after you hit the mini bonus, it showed what was behind the unpicked spots. Now that's what really put me over the edge towards violence, they actually are pretending I was missing the higher bonuses each time. Now that's one truly sick MO FO who designed that game! You're dead to me. Don't ever be alone in an alley man, I'll mess you up if I find out who you are!


*you'd think I'd be upset about terrible odds or something, but no this what motivates a real beat down. I'll get you, one day, I will. Just you sleep with one eye open, game developer, I'm coming for you!
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August 3rd, 2018 at 12:26:49 AM permalink
And there used to be more "real" pick bonus games. There is one that is still in most casinos. It is a 7 based slot reel with 5 progressives. Platinum is the top.

When the bonus round comes up, you match either 5,7,10, 15 free games @ 2 times pay or 25games @3 times pay. That's the way it should be, they are real picks for the number of picks available.
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August 3rd, 2018 at 12:36:28 AM permalink
I feel the same way about the free play games that casinos have on kiosks. Local gives you 5 envelopes. I pick the bottom right every single time and every single time it is min or maybe 2x min. But then they show you what was under the others. Over then 60ish times that I have played Inhave also picked the same one and never has it been 1k. Seems like a long shot that the on I am picking has never been the jackpot. I guess if I picked the bottom left everytime I would have had the jackpot 15 times.
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August 3rd, 2018 at 1:34:07 AM permalink
Those games tell you that straight up in the rules. I agree they're cruel and people are foolish to believe it. Just imagine all the other games of the past which didn't reveal the truth like Outback Jack. I've never hit the major on them. I did see someone hit the 2nd level jackpot on the games you mentioned, Gold Pays, $29xx.00 on an 8 cent bet.
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August 3rd, 2018 at 3:44:49 AM permalink
Quote: rxwine

What I am calling the Fake Contrived Bonus round which I see all the time makes me want to punch all game developers in the throat.

For instance, what I would call the many versions of 88 games (because they start at 88 cents minimum bet) all have these jackpot bonus rounds where when you match any 3 figures/symbols, etc., it awards you one of the levels of Jackpot.

You go though the fakey process where you pick randomly to maybe hit the major or grand bonus. What always comes up almost every time is the Mini bonus.
It's not remotely based on odds of possibilities, it's just total pretense.

Now I wasn't completely keen on whacking a game developer until I came across a new version of this bonus. Not only did it make you go through the fakey bonus picking, but after you hit the mini bonus, it showed what was behind the unpicked spots. Now that's what really put me over the edge towards violence, they actually are pretending I was missing the higher bonuses each time. Now that's one truly sick MO FO who designed that game! You're dead to me. Don't ever be alone in an alley man, I'll mess you up if I find out who you are!


*you'd think I'd be upset about terrible odds or something, but no this what motivates a real beat down. I'll get you, one day, I will. Just you sleep with one eye open, game developer, I'm coming for you!



But, I thought it was common theory that if they SHOW you what was behind the Babies you didn't choose,(Fu Du Lae, 88 Fortunes) it's Legitimate. If they DON'T show you what is behind the Babies you didn't choose(Good Fortune), it's rigged.
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August 3rd, 2018 at 5:22:52 AM permalink
Quote: Nathan

But, I thought it was common theory that if they SHOW you what was behind the Babies you didn't choose,(Fu Du Lae, 88 Fortunes) it's Legitimate. If they DON'T show you what is behind the Babies you didn't choose, it's rigged.




I should clarify that the new version of a bonus wasn't another version of the those games, just a game I hadn't played before. But there do seem to be a lot of these games now.
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August 3rd, 2018 at 5:24:45 AM permalink
Quote: Nathan

But, I thought it was common theory that if they SHOW you what was behind the Babies you didn't choose,(Fu Du Lae, 88 Fortunes) it's Legitimate. If they DON'T show you what is behind the Babies you didn't choose, it's rigged.



That’s true. I always design games that are not rigged, and I like to show what’s behind the unpicked items. I’m certain there are regulations pertaining to this in some jurisdictions.
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August 3rd, 2018 at 6:58:56 AM permalink
And all wheels should be fairly balanced. Like Wheel of Fortune Slot.
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August 3rd, 2018 at 7:07:12 AM permalink
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And all wheels should be fairly balanced. Like Wheel of Fortune Slot.



I agree, but it isn’t going to happen. I hate putting wheels on games.
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August 3rd, 2018 at 7:31:51 AM permalink
I hate to tell ya, but just about everything about a slot machine after you hit the button is fakey. :)


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August 3rd, 2018 at 7:52:51 AM permalink
Quote: FinsRule

And all wheels should be fairly balanced. Like Wheel of Fortune Slot.



Why do you think the wheel of Fortune wheel is balanced? Seems like a lot of small prizes land there too.
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August 3rd, 2018 at 7:56:59 AM permalink
Quote: Nathan

But, I thought it was common theory that if they SHOW you what was behind the Babies you didn't choose,(Fu Du Lae, 88 Fortunes) it's Legitimate. If they DON'T show you what is behind the Babies you didn't choose(Good Fortune), it's rigged.



http://robison.casinocitytimes.com/article/ask-the-slot-expert-is-88-fortunes-deceptive-65448
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August 3rd, 2018 at 9:09:29 AM permalink
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Why do you think the wheel of Fortune wheel is balanced? Seems like a lot of small prizes land there too.



I worded that terribly. I meant wheels (like the one on Wheel of Fortune) should be balanced. It's not balanced and it pisses me off.
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August 3rd, 2018 at 11:35:08 AM permalink
Quote: Zcore13

I hate to tell ya, but just about everything about a slot machine after you hit the button is fakey. :)


ZCore13




True. But some fakery is worse than others. A girlfriend who likes a guy may put up a little more appreciation than it deserves with an over-small diamond because she knows it's all he can afford but she probably won't be so happy when he pretends it's an expensive rock, one of kind, and says he spent 4 times more than she knows it's worth.
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August 3rd, 2018 at 11:42:01 AM permalink
Quote: rxwine

True. But some fakery is worse than others. A girlfriend who likes a guy may put up a little more appreciation than it deserves with an over-small diamond because she knows it's all he can afford but she probably won't be so happy when he pretends it's an expensive rock, one of kind, and says he spent 4 times more than she knows it's worth.

Huh? And here I thought you'd go with the CLASSIC 'fakery' that Axel always hears... "Wait, I thought you said 6 inches...?!?!"

The only thing faker than that is "I have read and agree to the terms and conditions."
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August 3rd, 2018 at 11:42:38 AM permalink
Btw how come no one marketed the "Don Rickles" slot machine. All it does is not pay anything and insults you.
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August 3rd, 2018 at 11:52:40 AM permalink
Quote: CrystalMath

That’s true. I always design games that are not rigged, and I like to show what’s behind the unpicked items. I’m certain there are regulations pertaining to this in some jurisdictions.


How do games with mechanical weighted wheels work?

I forget which game it was, but I got the bonus wheel spin and it landed on a $50k jackpot, like completely stopped. People were standing behind me and started screaming. At the very last second, it clicked 1 slot over to the $5 prize :(
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August 3rd, 2018 at 12:29:15 PM permalink
Quote: gamerfreak

How do games with mechanical weighted wheels work?

I forget which game it was, but I got the bonus wheel spin and it landed on a $50k jackpot, like completely stopped. People were standing behind me and started screaming. At the very last second, it clicked 1 slot over to the $5 prize :(



That’s crappy. I would expect it to slow down, but not so slow that it would be physically impossible to reach the next spot if it were an actual wheel.

The outcome is predetermined based on different weights for each slice. Then, the servo motor stops at the right spot.
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August 15th, 2018 at 7:25:18 PM permalink
some of the slot machines, maybe not that one, don't have predetermined picking rounds.
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August 15th, 2018 at 7:25:44 PM permalink
the old WMS games have actual picking bonuses.
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August 16th, 2018 at 3:26:20 PM permalink
Quote: Zcore13

I hate to tell ya, but just about everything about a slot machine after you hit the button is fakey. :)


ZCore13



Not 100% true.

On Poker machines (at least in Nevada and New Jersey) if there are cards shown, there has to be a fair chance to select any card remaining in the deck, and the deck has to have the proper composition. The only way casinos can change the percentage is by changing the amounts on the pay table. At least these machines can be totally trusted.
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August 16th, 2018 at 4:03:18 PM permalink
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the old WMS games have actual picking bonuses.



I miss those games so much.

Winning Bid and Whodunnit? were my favorites. I'm sure there are others of that time.
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August 16th, 2018 at 4:33:35 PM permalink
Quote: FCBLComish

Not 100% true.

On Poker machines (at least in Nevada and New Jersey) if there are cards shown, there has to be a fair chance to select any card remaining in the deck, and the deck has to have the proper composition. The only way casinos can change the percentage is by changing the amounts on the pay table. At least these machines can be totally trusted.



Video poker machines are not slot machines.


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August 16th, 2018 at 4:38:46 PM permalink
The 88 games bonuses are not truly contrived, because if you have a situation where you trigger two progressives at once (that would be really rare), then the bonus game is used to determine which one you win.
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August 16th, 2018 at 8:02:56 PM permalink
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I miss those games so much.

Winning Bid and Whodunnit? were my favorites. I'm sure there are others of that time.



Me too and Airplane and Ruby Slippers. The new stuff sucks in comparison!
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August 16th, 2018 at 8:22:55 PM permalink
I refuse to play those stupid progressive machines where the bonus round is random, unless the frequency is quite high. Not a fan of being in a casino for an undetermined amount of time. Quick hits is the best, if you hit the symbols, you get paid, no picking or anything stupid to win the progressive.
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August 16th, 2018 at 9:00:44 PM permalink
Quote: rxwine

What I am calling the Fake Contrived Bonus round which I see all the time makes me want to punch all game developers in the throat.

For instance, what I would call the many versions of 88 games (because they start at 88 cents minimum bet) all have these jackpot bonus rounds where when you match any 3 figures/symbols, etc., it awards you one of the levels of Jackpot.

You go though the fakey process where you pick randomly to maybe hit the major or grand bonus. What always comes up almost every time is the Mini bonus.
It's not remotely based on odds of possibilities, it's just total pretense.

Now I wasn't completely keen on whacking a game developer until I came across a new version of this bonus. Not only did it make you go through the fakey bonus picking, but after you hit the mini bonus, it showed what was behind the unpicked spots. Now that's what really put me over the edge towards violence, they actually are pretending I was missing the higher bonuses each time. Now that's one truly sick MO FO who designed that game! You're dead to me. Don't ever be alone in an alley man, I'll mess you up if I find out who you are!


*you'd think I'd be upset about terrible odds or something, but no this what motivates a real beat down. I'll get you, one day, I will. Just you sleep with one eye open, game developer, I'm coming for you!




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August 16th, 2018 at 9:38:57 PM permalink
I really hate the slots where you need 3 bonus symbols to get the free spins. 2 symbols always come up and it starts making exciting noises waiting for the third but it rarely comes up. This is mostly true on IGT machines. The new game Scarab is the worst. Probably every 3 spins 2 bonus symbols show up but somehow the third never comes. I've only gotten the bonus twice. It's downright deceptive. It's wrong not just because it fools you into thinking you were so close to a bonus but also because the 2 symbols come up so often that they end up being bonus blockers where they don't pay anything and "block" other line pays.
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August 16th, 2018 at 9:41:11 PM permalink
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Welcome to the forum ZenKing. :)



LOL. I'm afraid I don't quite have his talents for zealotry.
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August 16th, 2018 at 10:00:23 PM permalink
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I really hate the slots where you need 3 bonus symbols to get the free spins. 2 symbols always come up and it starts making exciting noises waiting for the third but it rarely comes up. This is mostly true on IGT machines. The new game Scarab is the worst. Probably every 3 spins 2 bonus symbols show up but somehow the third never comes. I've only gotten the bonus twice. It's downright deceptive. It's wrong not just because it fools you into thinking you were so close to a bonus but also because the 2 symbols come up so often that they end up being bonus blockers where they don't pay anything and "block" other line pays.



"Bonus blocker" Yes, that activity needs a good term. It might need a more precise term, as the bonus symbol keeps a payline from connecting but doesn't come up as a bonus either. It's like a non-prize payout blocker.

It's like if you saw a pile of money 20 feet in front of you, and suddenly the Publisher's Clearing house guy shows up blocking your way, and he doesn't even have check. By the time he moves, the pile of money is gone.

AS for the 2 symbols constantly hitting but not the third. Might as well just make the third sound this until it actually hits. Just go ahead and troll the player!
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August 16th, 2018 at 11:54:57 PM permalink
Btw I assume the coding for 2 bell dings without the third is something like 2 symbols hit every 1-10, so they often ring one after another and third symbol only is coded 1-100.

Whereas, non-smarmy coders who aren't from smarmyville would let all symbols each play out under equal odds.


Amiright, or is my tin foil hat activated?
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August 17th, 2018 at 4:56:54 AM permalink
Spielo used to have a 9 line nickel game called Wealthy Wizard. You needed a dragon on reel one and five, then in the bonus they were also wild. I would like to own that one or have them bring it back.
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August 17th, 2018 at 8:16:17 AM permalink
We still have Airplane at local racino

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