Slot games are modern variations of the old-fashioned "one-armed bandits." You select your bet and then spin the reels. The outcome, and how much you win, depends on which symbols have landed and where. If you're really lucky, you could become a multimillionaire; the biggest jackpot ever won was over 150 million Swedish kronor! The selection of slot games is enormous, with thousands of different options to choose from. They come in various themes, sounds, and payout profiles, so there's definitely a game that will appeal to you.

Bandits with history

The popularization of modern Slots in online casinos can be traced back to the 19th century in the United States. The mechanical devices gained immediate popularity, and in 1896, the first factory for manufacturing Slot machines was established. Swiftly, the losers bestowed upon these machines the nickname "One-armed bandits."

In the past, one-armed bandits were a common sight in Sweden, often found in restaurants until they were prohibited in 1979 due to concerns of causing financial and social issues. However, in 1996, a similar game called Jack Vegas was reintroduced, now featuring a screen and buttons. This new version aimed to provide a different experience while addressing the previous concerns.

Slots - a digital one-armed bandit.

Today's modern slots have their origins in the old mechanical version. Instead of physical reels, video slots display virtual reels on the screen. In reality, the reels are not necessary as the game is determined by a random number generator. Nowadays, some game developers have started experimenting with alternative graphical presentations. For instance, the video slot machine Gonzo's Quest showcases falling symbol-adorned stones instead of spinning reels.

The boundaries are only limited by our imagination.

Videoslots are essentially a type of computer game where you have the opportunity to win money. Thanks to digital technology, there are amazing possibilities for varied graphics, interactive elements, and various side games. Often, there are numerous winning lines that don't necessarily need to run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. They can essentially run in any direction. As a player, you can normally choose how many winning lines you want to play on, and for each selected winning line, the cost of the game round increases.

Bonus games increase the excitement

It is not uncommon for slot machines to provide bonus games that offer much larger winnings than usual. As an illustration, the prizes can be multiplied by a certain number. Bonus rounds are unlocked after obtaining a specific combination of symbols on the screen.

Mint value

When engaging in Slot games, three factors determine the cost of each individual gaming round. One factor is the Coin Value, which refers to the value of your base bet. Typically, coin values range from €0.01 to €0.5 (approximately 1-5 SEK). It is the coin value that determines the magnitude of your winnings. Should you acquire symbols that pay out 200 coins, your winnings would amount to 200 times your coin value. Prior to each gaming round, you have the option to select your preferred coin value. Various Slots may offer different coin values.

Effort level

The number of coins you bet per individual game round is determined by the bet level. Typically, you can choose from five different levels. If you have selected a coin value of €0.02 and a bet level of 10, your bet will be €0.2. Usually, there is a button labeled "Max Bet" which only maximizes the bet level, not the coin value. The bet level can be changed from game to game.

Profit lines

The number of win lines you choose to play is the third factor determining the cost of each individual game. This selection determines the activation of the winning combinations on the reels. A win line means that you can win on combinations that appear horizontally on the middle line. If you activate two win lines, you also win on the line above the middle one. With three, you can also win on the line below, and so on. The number of win lines varies between different Slots. The most common range is between 10 and 20 win lines, but there are games that offer more. The number of win lines does not necessarily affect the payout percentage. You can always change the number of win lines between games.

Bet per game

The cost per game is determined by the combination of coin value, bet, and paylines. Let's say you're playing on a Slot with a coin value of €0.02, bet level 5, and 10 paylines. In this case, the formula for the game is as follows: 0.02 x 5 x 10 = 1. Therefore, each game round costs €1, approximately 10 SEK (depending on the value of the euro).

If, instead, you choose a coin value of €0.5, a bet of 5, and 20 paylines, the formula becomes: 0.5 x 5 x 20 = 50. Suddenly, the cost skyrockets to nearly 500 Swedish kronor per game. So, it's important to know what you're doing. If you happen to have an unusually large amount of money in your account, you can always try a few games with the maximum bet on Gonzo's Quest. In that case, each game will cost approximately 2000 SEK.

Wild symbols, scatter symbols, and stacked symbols.

Wilds are the equivalent of jokers in a deck of cards, meaning they substitute for other symbols and can complete otherwise incomplete winning combinations. Scatters, on the other hand, are symbols found in certain slot games that can provide additional winnings.

One unique feature of Scatters is that they don't need to appear on a payline to yield a win or trigger a bonus game. Stacked icons are present on select Slots and have the potential to generate substantial winnings when they align in a row on the same reel.