Slots Review

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(More customer reviews)A table game player myself, I tend to look down on slot players with derision.These one arm bandits live up to their name by being specifically programmed to take your money (which explains why there are so many of them in a casino) and I just have a hard time understanding the appeal.Slot players conjure up visions of laboratory rats pushing on a bar in some pavlovian experiment in order to get their food pellet.
That said, I know a few slot addicts and this game was a recent birthday present.I have to give Masque a thumbs up for taking the initiative to license actual casino slots from IGT (the 500lb gorilla in the slot manufacturing category) and they have done a fairly good job in recreating these slots for your home pc.Minus the obvious lack of actual cash being paid for hitting the jackpot, you get a real slot experience in many popular slots, including Double Diamond, Blazing 7's, Balloon Bars, Wild Cherry and more.These work like the real machines, too, meaning for instance the diamonds in Double Diamond move up and down towards the paylines as they do in the real thing (unlike the godawful slots included in the Hoyle Casino package which is an otherwise good game.)They even included a nice option allowing you to set the slots to actual ...casino payouts or extra-high payouts for those who want their virtual cash to last more than an hour.
I was disappointed, however, in the way the slots are viewed on the screen - a 3/4 machine view where you can see other slots to the left and right of the machine.There is no option to get a view that focuses just on the machine you are playing.In addition, the sound the machines make when the reels are spinning appear to be very bad samples of the actual IGT sounds.Finally, these machines are getting dated in my opinion and are already being replaced in casinos with "themed" slots such as Austin Powers, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy or slots offering bonus rounds such as Jackpot Party, Winning Bid, and Cash Crop.You won't find these machines in this package.
Since I hate slot machines, it would be unfair to say my boredom with playing this game would be matched by others; my slot addict friends were very happy with the present.I can say, however, that I also played Real Deal Slots by Phantom EFX and was pleasantly surprised.If you're looking for a slot game based on sheer "fun factor" I would suggest buying that game first.However, if you have a nostalgic fondness for the IGT slot machines I mentioned and you want an accurate recreation of those machines, this game is the way to go.
By the way, Masque does an even better portrayal of the IGT video poker machines in their game "Multiplay Video Poker" which ...(the website) currently does not sell... hint hint...

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Play the most popular slots from IGT, the world leader in designdevelopment and manufacture of slot machines. Actual casino slot action canbe found in this collection of authentic replications of actual slotmachines. Includes 50 of the best slot machines, including Balloon Bars,Blackjack, Candy Bars, Cartoon Wild Cherry, Casino Night, Cats 'n Dogs,Diamond 5s, Double Bucks, Double Diamond Deluxe, Five Times Pay, Fourth ofJuly, Haywire, Jackpot Jungle, Kangaroo, and Leap Frog.

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Hoyle Casino Empire Review

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(More customer reviews)This game isn't the most complex one of the "tycoon" games you will find.It is pretty entertaining.Sometimes I like a game that isn't so complicated that it takes three websites to consult with how to just make it through.The casinos that you work through are [copies] of their Las Vegas Counterparts, as are the "celebrities" that will make it into your casino if you are good enough.Some of the graphics are 2D such as many of the attractions you will build in your casino, and the games really aren't that distinquishable.
It is fairly easy to get the hang of, the audio is pretty good, with background noise, some nice lounge music, and commentary from the guests.The game does throw your casino development with a few curves such as other casinos trying to infiltrate and disrupt your business.Its fun, lighthearted, and a great way to get started in other "Tycoon" sort of games.While it isn't the best Tycoon game out there, I do like this one, it has good game play, and you don't need to buy a guide to work through this one.

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Slots & MultiPlay Video Poker Review

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(More customer reviews)This one of the best simulations of actual slot machines made by IGT (including popular favorites like Double Diamond, Balloon Bars, and Sizzling 7's.) Keep in mind that this is a revamp of their original "Slots" program released earlier, so if you own the original, you may want to decide if you want to buy this just for the improved graphics and sound as the machines are the same.
In addition, this offers a dead-on simulation of the multiplay video poker machines IGT has also made famous. It helps teach you how to play video poker correctly by providing hints on the correct cards to keep and discard based on mathematical probability.Just remember you won't get these hints in a casino.You also get decent looking blackjack and Spanish 21 games and Masque does a pretty good job of showing you the correct plays for these games as well.
If you just want to play for fun, you'll have a blast with this program.But if you're planning a trip to Vegas and you'd like to put a little time and effort into making your bankroll last longer, then this is money well spent.
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Reel Deal Casino Shuffle Master Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)Real Deal casino Shuffle Master is a great game if you are a table Player or want to learn Table games. The Software features The Table Games 6-5-4 Poker, Baccarat, Big Six, Blackjack, Craps, Catch A Wave, Dragon Bonus Baccarat, Face Up 21, Hardway blackjack, High Five Poker, Let It Ride, Oklahoma 3-Card, Pai Gow Poker, Pai Gow Wow Bonus, Red Dog, Roulette, Sic Bo, Triple Shot Bonus, WAR, and also includes Keno and 6-Card Bonus Bingo and 8 different types of Poker; 5 Card Stud, 5 Card Draw, 5 and Draw (jacks Or Better), 7 Card Stud, Chicago Hi, Chicago Lo, Texas Hold-Em, and Omaha. The Players are cartoonish but the games Play very real and true to form. The Software features A first Time Player instruction for each game and a set of rules. This is a great way to learn games you don't know. The Game also comes with a Player card (like real casinos) where you gather points to earn prizes in the game, also there is a combination room where you use points and winning tournaments, playing a certain amount of hours, etc., to game a new prize. Its very fun and you get your moneys worth out of the game going though all the tournaments. In the tournaments there are 4 levels of each game and then a special grand master tournaments after you compete 75% of the one game tournaments. Even though I prefer Slot games on the computer I had a lot of fun with this Shuffle Master software and learned to play a lot of table Games. The Game also has 5 regular type slots and 5 Video with Bonus games slots which are Fun, it features Press Your Luck.

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Slots Featuring Wms Gaming Review

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(More customer reviews)Since this was a new release, I assumed the WMS games included would be relatively new. WMS currently has some of the most beautiful graphics and most interesting bonuses in the slots industry. But this disk has *really* old WMS games -- 5 or 6 years at least, and that's an eternity in the slots world today. The Masque games are OK, the WMS games are very disappointing. In addition, there doesn't seem to be any way to make the games play full-screen, which certainly detracts from the experience.

If you've never bought a PC slots game before, by all means choose PhantomEFX. Bonus Mania is their best. And it's FAR superior to this Masque offering.

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Includes 5 actual casino slot machines from WMS Gaming plus original machines from Masque.All machines feature multiple video bonus rounds.System Requirements:Windows Vista/XP/2000/NT/ME/98 192 MB RAM 500 MB free disk space 1.4 GHz processorMac OS X (Universal) 256 MB RAM 500 MB free disk space Intel or Power PC processor Format: WIN 98ME2000XPVISTA/MAC 10.3.8 OR LATER Genre:ENTERTAINMENT UPC:098252102672 Manufacturer No:10267

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Slots Featuring Wms Gaming II Review

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(More customer reviews)Short and simple -- wait for a little while before buying this game. There are a ton of problems with sound and bonus rounds for the Masque-created slots; the WMS slots work correctly.And if you're buying this title strictly for the WMS slots, then you won't be disappointed (though I still keep hoping that some of the more popular titles, like "Life of Luxury" or "Something for Nothing" will one day be released).

I did email Masque support and was told a patch is forthcoming, so like I said, you may want to wait for a little while before buying, otherwise if you're willing to just play the WMS slots (and force-quit the game when you try to play the other slots), then you'll find it decent.

** When the patch from Masque is applied and if it radically makes the title better, I'll come back and revise this review.But for now, my review stands.... **

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More actual casino slot machines from one of the best and most known slot brands in the world WMS Gaming. Slots featuring WMS Gaming II offers an entirely different set of classic video slots each containing multiple bonus rounds and features which are sure to entertain. Actual casino video slot machines include Hot Toppings Swingin' in the Green Boom Top Banana and more.GAME LIST:Boom®Collision Course™Cuckoo Cash™Devil's Dinero™Double Wide Pride™E Pluribus Win 'Em™Hot Toppings®Lab Lucre™LadyBux™Mach 21™Piece of the Pie™Secrets of the Nile™Swingin' in the Green®Top Banana®Who Dunnit®Format: WIN 98ME2000XPVISTA/MAC 10.1 OR LATER Genre:ENTERTAINMENT Rating:T UPC:098252102917

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Slots WMS Double Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)I'd read all of the reviews on every PC Slots game here on Amazon & was worried about all the problems that others seemed to be having. I'm running VISTA, so that limited my options substantially.
I found this new double pack (of two previously released games & I hoped that Masque had worked out all the bugs when they reconfigured this disk for PC (Vista) & Mac.
It's GREAT! It loaded perfectly, (in about 4 minutes) and I haven't had one crash or needed any patches.
I love the games.
I love the "higher payout option" because, unlike in Vegas, it's fun to win and win big :)
Great graphics.
Great color.
Easy switching from game to game.
Some fun, and some lame bonus rounds.
All and all, [...] I got twice the amount of games & I couldn't be happier.
If you're looking for a slots game to work with Vista, I highly recommend this one.
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Twice the authentic casino slots action!Get 2 complete slots packages in this 1 jam-packed collection, headlined by actual casino slots from WMS Gaming.All slots are 5-reel video machines, complete with interactive second-screen bonus rounds and animated bonus features.Play popular casino slots like Cash Crop, Top Banana, Swingin' in the Green, Off the Charts, Roll Credits, Boom!, Hot Toppings and more!

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Reel Deal Casino High Roller Review

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(More customer reviews)REEL DEAL CASINO HIGH ROLLER is another top-notch casino simulation from Phantom EFX.

I think the major strength of this game is the slot machine simulations.There are eight slot games included in this game, and they are are very well done.All of them have great graphics, sound and music.Pretty much identical to what you will find in the casino.

These slot games alone make the game worth purchasing.But if slots are your only interest, you should probably buy MYSTIC FOREST or BONUS MANIA instead, because those games are 100% slots and include a lot more slot games.

The table games in REEL DEAL are decent, and include tutorials.I personally prefer the table games on HOYLE CASINO, which I think are better done and easier to use overall.But that game doesn't include any decent slot simulations, which is the main thing I'm interested in.

If you enjoy the fun of playing slot machines, I think these simulations from Phantom are well worth the money.I wish they made more of them.

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IGT Slots: Little Green Men Review

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(More customer reviews)The software loaded easy, (there is just one disk witch is a plus) and it plays real well, and without keeping the disk in the disk drive. The games look and sound great and are actual games you can play in casinos. Some are regular type slots and some are video slots with bonus games. The bonus games all work great, no problems. The games include, Little Green Men, Enchanted unicorn, Dragons gold, Elephant King, Double Diamond 2000, Red White and Blue, Double Bucks, Roamin Rhinos, Triple Double Dollars, Double Diamond, Five Times Pay, cartoon Wild Cherry, Haywire, Candy Bars, Hot Peppers, Sizzling 7's, triple Diamond, Knockdown and more. This is a nice set of fun games, I recommend them.

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100% actual casino slots from IGT, the world's leading slot machine manufacturer.Featuring some of IGT's most popular casino slot machines-both interactive video bonus slots and classic reel spinner slots.GAME LIST: Little Green Men, Enchanted Unicorn, Dragon's Gold, Elephant King, Double Diamond 2000, Red White & Blue, Double Bucks, Easel Money, Roamin Rhino's, Triple Double Dollars, Double Diamond, Five Times Pay, Cartoon Wild Cherry, Haywire, Candy Bars, Hot Peppers, Sizzling 7, Triple Diamond, Knockdown, Kangaroo.

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IGT Slots: Texas Tea Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good collection of slots, both reelspinners and videoslots.It has given me much fun, the machines are meticulously reproduces, including soundeffect.You see the reels spin in a realistic way, they just dont blur like in other slotgames. Most importantly to me is that these are reproductions of genuine slots, not made ups slots, makebelive slots - but the slots you actually find in casinos. It gives the game an aura of authenticity that no other company can offer I think. Thanks to IGT that allowed their machines to be reproduced like this by Masque - a trust well placed in my mind.Just be aware that many/all ?of the reelspinners on this collection have been published earlier by Masque. What I dont like ? I miss the opportunity to enlarge the slotmachine so that the reels fill the screen. A positive thing is that you can choose between realistic payout percentage, and an unrealisticly high percentage. Also the way you add more credit to the slot you are currently playing is a bit longwinded and tedious, could have been made simpler.But all in all a very nice collection, and if you like slotmachines and the fun they can provide I believe you will enjoy IGT Slots: Texas Tea.

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More of the best IGT slot machines are now available to play right at your computer. This new package contains an entirely new collection of actual casino slots, including 5-reel video slots--complete with bonus rounds and animated bonus features--as well as classic 3-reel video and reel spinners. All machines are fully and authentically replicated in every detail. Features Texas Tea--named a TOP 5 FAVORITE VIDEO SLOTS and labeled HALL OF FAME by Strictly Slots magazine--plus Uncle Sam, Little Green Men Family Reunion, Rich Girl, The Great Turkey Shoot, Lucky Lion Fish, and lots more!

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