Many Reels for Real Slots Fun

While the original slot machine game had only three reels and a single payline, this is no longer the rule. Today, using advanced software, there are video slot games with several reels and multiple paylines. It is not uncommon to see slot games with as much as nine reels or more (SLOTLAND's Treasure Box is a progressive jackpot with a total of 12 reels and 4 paylines - making it one of the biggest). Paylines actually boast a wider variety going from as low as a single payline (can't get any lower than that!) to as high as 50 different paylines (Microgaming's well known gladiator game).

More Slots Reels Isn't All Better

While more slots reels certainly mean a bigger game, they also mean that the really big jackpot is incredibly rare. This has two impacts on the game. First of all, the big jackpot is generally huge. Second, the huge jackpot reduces the payouts of all other winning options in order to secure the house advantage. Consequently, for most players who aren't lucky enough to win the huge jackpot, the winnings are actually smaller than what might be had from playing at a game with fewer reels. Thus, most players, who enjoy winning often, tend to prefer the 3 and 5 reel slot games. These are simpler, cheaper to play and no less satisfying. That is also why most games are 3 or 5 reels and not more.

A Wide Variety of Slots Reels

The wide variety of three and five slot games covers practically every aspect of slots games. Any genre you can possibly imagine (and several you can't too!) is covered with these slots. Every conceivable variation exists as well. Whether it is bonus games, multiple paylines, progressive jackpots or high rolling that appeal to you, these slots have it all! I am confident that every player's requirements can be met with a game that suits his taste and payroll perfectly. In fact, there are so many of these games that some might say that the realm of 3 and 5 reel slots might be overpopulated. Nothing could be further from the truth! Every game has its own unique characteristics. This is easily demonstrated by the fact that some of these games are a lot more popular than others.

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