myVegas --- What's the catch?

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January 11th, 2014 at 8:30:25 AM permalink

Thanks a lot for the heads up gpac. For the shows do you have access to premium tickets as well as tickets to shows like O and Love or is it only the ones shown?

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January 11th, 2014 at 8:54:37 AM permalink

Quote: Perdition
Thanks a lot for the heads up gpac. For the shows do you have access to premium tickets as well as tickets to shows like O and Love or is it only the ones shown?

I'm not sure I understand the terminology, but for out-of-towners, the only free premium tickets I see are for Zarkana (2 premium tickets for 208,000). That reward is not shown on the menu for locals. The premium companion tickets (buy one get one free) are available to all players.

Locals only see three pages of rewards in the SHOWS category. The first page is all companion tickets (buy one get one free). I posted the second page. The third and final page looks like this:

Hope that makes sense :)

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January 12th, 2014 at 5:28:35 PM permalink

I am brand new to this site and came across this thread while searching about MYVEGAS. I am not sure how to just post a general reply so had to reply to this comment. I was playing MYBirds and decided to try to see if I could pick two and then close the app and come back in and select again. It does work, but as you have all said it didn't matter which branch I picked. Each pick was predetermined. they played out in the same order no matter which two I picked first and then closed the app. I went through each branch picking 2 then closing the app.....in the end every single time it was grey then yellow. Then on my last pick it was grey, yellow, red. There is absolutely no luck or randomness to it.

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January 12th, 2014 at 5:38:52 PM permalink

Quote: tschedit
I am brand new to this site and came across this thread while searching about MYVEGAS. I am not sure how to just post a general reply so had to reply to this comment. I was playing MYBirds and decided to try to see if I could pick two and then close the app and come back in and select again. It does work, but as you have all said it didn't matter which branch I picked. Each pick was predetermined. they played out in the same order no matter which two I picked first and then closed the app. I went through each branch picking 2 then closing the app.....in the end every single time it was grey then yellow. Then on my last pick it was grey, yellow, red. There is absolutely no luck or randomness to it.

Yep, most of their bonus games are "predetermined". And part of the reason is likely to prevent what you just attempted to try. :) White birds are the most valuable I think, followed by yellow maybe?

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January 12th, 2014 at 6:13:29 PM permalink

Yup, and after more money than I care to admit the only real tricks I have found that work are on around the world and lucky birds. Around the world usually plays into the whole screen filling with the same symbols 5 out of 10 spins so you just have to bet min and watch closely. Lucky Birds will more times than not hit another bonus right after the last one. On either the first spin or within 4 spins. So I max bet after first spin hitting bonus. Anyone know any tricks or tips?

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January 13th, 2014 at 10:28:32 AM permalink

@gpac Yeah I guess out of towners get the choice of a standard ticket for 49k or the premium for 78k. The locals only get the standard option it seems. Thanks again for the help.

I got an Aria Buffet, Bellagio Buffet and 1 Zarkana ticket. Didn't want to hop around too much. O has been removed and Love was sold out so guess it should do. Next month I'll probably get a 49k ticket and that should be that.

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January 13th, 2014 at 10:48:27 AM permalink

What happens when you actually redeem a show ticket? Are these tickets transferrable? I got about 360k in loyalty chips saved up.

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January 13th, 2014 at 10:50:44 AM permalink

Quote: Perdition
@gpac Yeah I guess out of towners get the choice of a standard ticket for 49k or the premium for 78k. The locals only get the standard option it seems.

Oh sorry, I gave you bad information, but I think you figured it out on your own. When I looked at the reward menu, I assumed all tickets were standard unless otherwise specified in the title, but now I see that if I hover over an item for details, some of the rewards are premium rather than standard.

I'll follow up shortly with a text list. Sorry for my confusion.

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January 13th, 2014 at 11:02:19 AM permalink

Quote: rudeboyoi
What happens when you actually redeem a show ticket? Are these tickets transferrable? I got about 360k in loyalty chips saved up.

The one I bought looks like this

The Blackout dates are kind of lol but figured go get a buffet and check out a show on a free day. Scrolling down further it says that tickets are non transferrable but you can pick them up anytime before 4pm on the day of the show so unless they have something on them asking for ID or what not, I don't see an issue after you pick them up.

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January 13th, 2014 at 11:07:47 AM permalink

Let's try this. These are the MyVegas rewards in the "SHOWS" category. The first grouping below is available to all MyVegas players. The second grouping of rewards is only presented to players who access MyVegas from an out-of-town location:

ALL PLAYERS:

Carrot Top companion ticket = 5k
Zumanity standard companion ticket = 4k
KA standard companion ticket = 6k
Zarkana standard companion ticket = 6k
Zumanity premium companion ticket = 12.5k
LOVE standard companion ticket = 12.5k
Zarkana premium companion ticket = 15.5k
KA premium companion ticket = 15.5k
LOVE premium companion ticket = 15.5k
Australian Bee Gees free ticket = 25k
Thunder Down Under free ticket = 25k
Tournament of Kings free ticket = 30k
Brad Garrett Comedy free ticket = 34.2k
Zumanity free standard ticket = 34.5k
LOVE free standard ticket = 49.5k
Zarkana free standard ticket = 49.5k
KA free standard ticket = 49.5k

HIDDEN FROM LOCALS:

Jabbawockeez free ticket = 49.5k
Zumanity free premium ticket = 63k
LOVE free premium ticket = 78k
Zarkana free premium ticket = 78k
KA free premium ticket = 78k
Zumanity (2) free premium tickets = 168k
KA (2) free premium tickets = 208k
Zarkana (2) free premium tickets = 208k

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January 13th, 2014 at 11:07:50 AM permalink

Quote: Perdition

The Blackout dates are kind of lol but figured go get a buffet and check out a show on a free day. Scrolling down further it says that tickets are non transferrable but you can pick them up anytime before 4pm on the day of the show so unless they have something on them asking for ID or what not, I don't see an issue after you pick them up.

thanks.

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January 13th, 2014 at 11:07:57 AM permalink

Im sure it's somewhere in this thread, but I can't find it. Is there an "optimal strategy" to get the most LP for your coins? Like how much to bet? What game to play? etc...

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January 13th, 2014 at 11:11:27 AM permalink

Quote: Perdition
The Blackout dates are kind of lol

Wow, they should just show the "white-listed" dates instead. I've never redeemed a show reward, so I have no idea how it works.

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January 13th, 2014 at 11:12:04 AM permalink

"Scientists tell us that the fastest animal on earth, with a top speed of 120 feet per second, is a cow that has been dropped out of a helicopter."

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January 13th, 2014 at 11:37:18 AM permalink

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Im sure it's somewhere in this thread, but I can't find it. Is there an "optimal strategy" to get the most LP for your coins? Like how much to bet? What game to play? etc...

That's more complex than you might imagine. If you're at a high level having built all your properties, then I believe usually the slots are best played at 50 coins per line, ideally during a promotion such as double points or scratch card/puzzles. The slot payback percentages are not disclosed.

Blackjack has a slow rate of awarding LPs, but can be an efficient way to level up, which is a supplemental way to earn LPs. But don't exceed the betting limit per hand because excess wagers don't earn anything. I think the current limit is 40k per game.

But if you're at a low level, there's usually more value in smaller bets than indicated above.

The large Facebook groups maintain their own user guides and related documentation. MyVegas Friends is the largest group, I believe.

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January 13th, 2014 at 12:51:02 PM permalink

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Wow, they should just show the "white-listed" dates instead. I've never redeemed a show reward, so I have no idea how it works.

Most of those dates listed are "dark" dates. Most Cirque shows only run 5 days a week, iirc.

As for optimal spinning, Levels 58-140 is either 200 a spin or 1000 a spin (it's close).

Level 140+ 1000/spin.

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January 13th, 2014 at 1:02:25 PM permalink

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Most of those dates listed are "dark" dates.

That's what I was going to say. I've gone to a few shows and haven't had a problem. Every time I've looked, the blackout dates are dark days.

As far as selling the tickets, you could probably do that, but it is against the terms of use. I went to a show in November, and I got the tickets the day before the show, which would give time to transfer the tickets to someone else.

I heart Crystal Math.

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January 13th, 2014 at 5:09:15 PM permalink

Blackjack now appears to have a 30K XP cap on normal bets, even though I think you're limited to bets of 50K (25K XP) per hand. (I bet hands of 50K and 10K, and got 30K XP; 50K and 20K also got 30K XP.)

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January 13th, 2014 at 5:35:01 PM permalink

The mobile game is pretty fun. There's some strategy in switching between challenges.

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January 13th, 2014 at 5:38:32 PM permalink

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The mobile game is pretty fun. There's some strategy in switching between challenges.

I am stuck on challenges right now. The only 2 that are available for me to play are win max bet 4 times in a row and win max bet 17 times. However my problem is that my max bet is 15,000 chips and I don't have any. It takes me a few days to get 15,000 and if I lose on one spin then I am done again for a few days. Its been a little frustrating.

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January 13th, 2014 at 5:56:10 PM permalink

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The mobile game is pretty fun.

That sounds nice. I guess I need to upgrade because I don't see my current phone ...

... on the compatibility list :(

"Scientists tell us that the fastest animal on earth, with a top speed of 120 feet per second, is a cow that has been dropped out of a helicopter."

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January 14th, 2014 at 9:26:41 PM permalink

I'll tell you what the catch is!

The catch is that this is the friggin' fourth day in a row that I've started with ~5000 in chips and can't even make it through 25 spins at 300/spin (7500 total coin-in).

If I had an overall return on that of 2800 chips, plus the original 5000, that would be 7800 chips less the 7500 wagered leaving me 300 which would be enough for a 26th spin. Because that has not happened in four days, that means that, in four days, I have not managed to return 2800/7500 = 37.333%, or better, in a twenty-five spin sample!

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January 14th, 2014 at 9:29:48 PM permalink

Quote: Mission146
I'll tell you what the catch is!

The catch is that this is the friggin' fourth day in a row that I've started with ~5000 in chips and can't even make it through 25 spins at 300/spin (7500 total coin-in).

I got killed on this last postcard promo. I didn't think it before, but I think they may lower the payouts during these things, or double XP now.

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January 14th, 2014 at 10:04:32 PM permalink

38%!!??

I'm actually starting to get angry at this game, and it's free stuff, not real money at all!!!

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January 14th, 2014 at 10:08:04 PM permalink

Quote: Mission146
38%!!??

I'm actually starting to get angry at this game, and it's free stuff, not real money at all!!!

LOL...yeah, I really think they may have tightened them up a bit. Most myVegas slots are low variance...hard to only get a 38% payback in 100 spins. What game u play?

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January 14th, 2014 at 10:10:25 PM permalink

Bet Rock. I like it because you only have to pay attention to it sporadically, and there's nothing to the Free Games except telling it to play them.

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January 14th, 2014 at 10:54:58 PM permalink

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Bet Rock. I like it because you only have to pay attention to it sporadically, and there's nothing to the Free Games except telling it to play them.

Yah i just play bet rock now on the desktop. I don't put too much effort into the desktop version anymore. Im lvl 152 now and just bet max. I've won over a million a few times in the free spins round betting 30k/spin. I've only gotten to the free spins bonus on 60k/spin once and it was for only 637k I think.

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January 14th, 2014 at 11:20:51 PM permalink

I can't recall my level at the moment, but I'll try to let you know tomorrow. I pretty much only have a (fake name) Facebook account for the purpose of playing MyVegas. I was as high as six digits in chips, at one point, but that was a pretty sick run.

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January 14th, 2014 at 11:23:16 PM permalink

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Bet Rock. I like it because you only have to pay attention to it sporadically, and there's nothing to the Free Games except telling it to play them.

That's the game that CrystalMath said was 83.5%. And it's high variance too. :P But I think they have started to lower most of the games into the 80s at this point...possibly worse.

I usually play "Birds" but it killed me for my g/f and i lately.

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January 14th, 2014 at 11:53:08 PM permalink

They probably make you eat it (Bet Rock) because how easy it is to play while mostly ignoring it. I've also noticed that there are very few games where Free Games are quite as important to the overall return, they're basically your only prayer of lasting any length of time.

I might switch back to the Jules Verne thing, but having to look for the stuff is annoying.

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January 15th, 2014 at 1:06:41 AM permalink

Quote: Mission146
They probably make you eat it (Bet Rock) because how easy it is to play while mostly ignoring it. I've also noticed that there are very few games where Free Games are quite as important to the overall return, they're basically your only prayer of lasting any length of time.

I might switch back to the Jules Verne thing, but having to look for the stuff is annoying.

I tried that earlier today, but I figured my return shot down a lot when I failed to find all the items multiple times...lol

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January 15th, 2014 at 1:14:23 AM permalink

Quote: Mission146
They probably make you eat it (Bet Rock) because how easy it is to play while mostly ignoring it. I've also noticed that there are very few games where Free Games are quite as important to the overall return, they're basically your only prayer of lasting any length of time.

I might switch back to the Jules Verne thing, but having to look for the stuff is annoying.

I used to click around the square like a maniac. Works most of the time. Use a hint for the last one that is too small or won't register on a random click.

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January 15th, 2014 at 1:47:34 AM permalink

That's what I do, I think I get all of them 90% of the time, still a pain when you get down to two or three left and actually have to start looking while you randomly click.

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January 15th, 2014 at 4:19:01 AM permalink

damn it to hell. I am trying to get chips on the mobile version so I can complete my next task. The only 2 that are open for me are bet max and win 17 times and win bet max 4 times in a row. My max bet is 15,000 right now. I collect chips until I get to 45k and then I get at least 3 spins. The last 3 times I have spun 3 times and have not won a single time. Now, the last 3 days for my daily spin I am getting 100 loyalty points. maybe 330 points a day are better at this point but it is annoying.

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January 15th, 2014 at 6:43:11 AM permalink

If I'm seeing correctly, the progress of the LP coin meter is based on number of coins wagered per line, without regard to number of lines played. Which means games with fewer lines are more efficient. Betrock is currently the worst because it requires 60 lines. (Bet the Farm, with only 17 lines, is calibrated differently than the other games.)

So if you're seeking maximum value, the 20-line games are preferred unless you believe the higher-line games are programmed for higher paybacks.

If I'm feeling ambitious, I like "Around the World in 80 Plays." The 20-line format is maximally efficient to earn LPs, and the bonus interruptions don't occur very frequently. The skill element potentially improves the payback, and you can pause the bonus rounds if you're having trouble. (Capture a print-screen before the pause, then study the image at your leisure.)

If your balance is low, public chip links are usually good for a few thousand. Facebook group myvegasguides maintains a current list.

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January 16th, 2014 at 4:21:24 PM permalink

Quote: tringlomane
That's the game that CrystalMath said was 83.5%. And it's high variance too. :P But I think they have started to lower most of the games into the 80s at this point...possibly worse.

I usually play "Birds" but it killed me for my g/f and i lately.

I kept track of the BEFORE and AFTER on EXCALIBUR 2 after 735 spins at 15K per spin. And drumroll please.....

Those results indicate a 89.0 % payback, including all bonus rounds, etc.

This is the game I usually play on Double Points nights. The BIRDS game is my least favorite.

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January 17th, 2014 at 8:26:53 PM permalink

Things I would do to make myVegas more fun / interesting / fair IF I were in charge:

1) Vary the time of day when new prizes are posted.

2) Have double XP for Blackjack once in a while. Maybe call it the "Blackjack Ball".

3) On some milestone level-up levels, increase the amount of Gold Chips beyond 1000.

4) For the rinky-dink little properties, increase their Red Chip value once in a while just for the surprise value.

5) Keep trying to get good premium prizes for new shows.

6) Get more non-MLife prizes.

Is anybody at Playstudios listening ?

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January 22nd, 2014 at 5:18:10 PM permalink

Max XP per deal (not including splits/doubles) for blackjack is now 40K (80K total bet)

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January 22nd, 2014 at 6:01:19 PM permalink

Anyone know when they are going to make April 2014 room comps available?

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January 26th, 2014 at 5:13:13 PM permalink

just noticed they had freeplay for sale and theyre already sold out :(

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January 26th, 2014 at 5:17:59 PM permalink

if anyone is a part of the myvegasfriends group they are closing the group. There was some kind of argument between the admins so now there is a new group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/myvegasfriendsrocks/

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January 30th, 2014 at 12:02:30 AM permalink

chinese new year promotion is running with daily goals for scratch cards. so glad i just harvested coins for a couple of days. which is my new standard mode...collect and don't play until the next promotion comes around and not just coin promotions. if it doesn't involve LPs i'm not interested.

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January 30th, 2014 at 4:08:59 AM permalink

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chinese new year promotion is running with daily goals for scratch cards. so glad i just harvested coins for a couple of days. which is my new standard mode...collect and don't play until the next promotion comes around and not just coin promotions. if it doesn't involve LPs i'm not interested.

I am doing the same thing. Last week when they had double points I had 500k chips and was able to level up 17 times before I went bust. I am back up to 200k right now but I told myself I am not going to do the chinese thing until I am back up to 250k.

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