Classic Slots

Slot machines are now, today, the most popular of all gambling machines. These games are both simple and easy to understand making them the most accessible of all casino games. Classic slots have changed very little from the original slot machine invented in the late 19th century by the father of slot machines, Charles Fey. The original slot machine, the Liberty Bell, featured three reels with horseshoes, hearts and liberty bells amongst other symbols. The maximum payout for the machine was ten nickels for a win line of 3 liberty bells.

The Liberty Bell set the model for the classic slot. The game is played upon 3 reels and has one pay central pay line although the slot will show places above and below the pay line so the player can see how close they were seeing the jackpot drop in. Advancements of certain kinds are allowed on top of this model, without affecting the slot game's classic slot status such as bonus games which are based on reel spins or progressive jackpots. All classic slots usually feature a large, brightly coloured pay table of all the combination wins possible from a machine.

Reel symbols also can add to the fun of a classic slot. There are several types of different special symbols that often feature on a classic slot. The wildcard symbol is a symbol that can substitute for any other symbol which means the machine will have more winning combinations. The multiplier symbol is a wildcard which will have a multiplier attached to it, usually a 2 x or 3 x multiplier. If you roll in 2 of the same symbols together with a multiplier you'll receive whatever the symbol combination is worth times the multiplier. The final special symbol is the scatter symbol which can appear anywhere on the reels to provide a player with a win, with the number of scatters appearing necessary to win varying from slot to slot.

Since those early days of the slot we've seen improvements such as the loss of the crank necessary on the side of the machine with the introduction of the Big Bertha machine, and the classic electronic slot machine 'Money Honey' gave us automated payouts. The internet boom has seen the introduction of all gambling games in various online forms and the classic slot game is no exception with literally hundreds of different slots available for you to play today. Classic slots are the ideal slot for the novice and are already the favourite casino game of many experience slot jockeys out there. They are simple, easy to understand, and are very often one of the most cost effective games on offer from any casino online or otherwise. We recommend having a go at several of these games before settling on a favourite as with so many on offer with great bonuses it's possible to find your perfect game.