Games PC VEGAS GAMES 2000 User Manual
User Manual
Written by
Lara Gifford
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Table of Contents
Vegas Games® 2000 ................................................................................ 3
Multi-player ............................................................................................ 6
Mplayer.com ........................................................................................... 8
Video Poker........................................................................................... 13
Slots ...................................................................................................... 18
Keno ..................................................................................................... 21
Blackjack .............................................................................................. 24
Craps .................................................................................................... 33
Poker..................................................................................................... 40
Video Keno ........................................................................................... 45
Baccarat ................................................................................................ 47
Roulette ................................................................................................ 49
Money Wheel ....................................................................................... 55
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 57
Customer Support ................................................................................. 59
90 Day Warranty ................................................................................... 64
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Welcome to Vegas Games® 2000, a collection of 25 different casino games
with the same rules, payoffs, options, and glitz that you find along the famous
Las Vegas Strip. In fact, just like in Vegas, the cocktail girl won’t come around
nearly as often as she should.
The next few pages lead you through the start-up screens to the main
gaming screen where the real fun begins. You will learn how to set up different
player profiles and choose between single or multi-player options. After that,
you learn to operate your Vegas Games 2000 ATM card so you can sit at
the table with the right amount of cash. Then, it’s off to the casino for the
real action! Learn the rules, payoffs and strategies associated with each game
under their individual section.
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Local Play Use this option for a single player or Local Area
Network (LAN) game.
Mplayer.com Select this option to join an Internet game with other
players on the Net.
Credits Left-click Credits to learn about the great people who
created the game. Left-click anywhere on the screen
to return to the Main Screen.
Quit Left-click here to exit and return to your desktop.
Pressing the Esc key will also return you to your
desktop, as well as taking you back one screen
anywhere in the game.
Main Screen
Main Screen Hot Keys
⁄ Help
ÅL Local Play
ÅC Credits
Ï, ÅQ, or Å› Quit
Player Select Hot Keys
⁄ Help
ÅC Create New Player
ÅV View Player Info
ÅD Delete Player
ÅS Single Player
ÅM Multi-player
Ï Return to Main Screen
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Player Select Screen
Create New Player To begin the game, left-click with the mouse on this
button. A small screen appears asking you to enter
a Player Name. Enter a name for the player you wish
to create in the box, then left-click OK. The name
will appear in the Player Box. Only fourteen
players’ names can appear on the screen at the same
time, but you may enter as many names as you wish.
Simply scroll down to see the additional names.
View Player Info Use this button to see money earned or lost in each
game and overall for any player you have created.
Left-click a player’s name, then View Player Info. A
screen appears showing the breakdown of that
player’s earnings or losses from each individual game,
plus cumulative earnings or losses. The screen also
shows how much the player has borrowed, loaned,
has in cash, and their current account balance.
A newly created player’s account will show $5,000
in cash.
Delete Player If you want to erase a player and their statistics from
the game, left-click on the player’s name and then
on the Delete Player button.
Single Player For any single player game in Vegas Games 2000,
you just play against the dealer and/or computer
players. Left-click that name in the Player Box for
the player profile you want. Then, left-click Single
Player to get to the Game Select Screen.
Multi-player If your computer is on a LAN, you can play with
or against other people on the network. To do this,
left-click on a player profile in the Player Box, and
then on the Multi-player button. See Multi-player
Screen for more information.
Main Screen Left-click here to return to the Main Screen, where
you can exit the game or switch from Local Play to
Mplayer.com mode. Your Esc key will also return you
to the Main Screen.
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Multi-player
Multi-player Screen
Choosing Multi-player allows you the
option to play with other people on your
LAN. Left-clicking this button pulls up a
screen which lists the games currently
being played on your local network
(before those games are listed, the screen
will read “Scanning” while it searches for
active games). The game session names
will be listed, and to the right of each session, what Vegas Game is being
played. For example, a session might be called “Open Blackjack Table” and
to the right, it reads “Blackjack.”
Join
To Join, highlight the session by left-clicking on it. The appropriate game
will load, but before you can play you might see a black screen that reads
“waiting.” If this occurs, you must wait until the current hand is over before
you can start playing.
Host
Choose this option to Host a new game session for others to join. After
left-clicking on Host, the Game Selection Screen appears. Left-click on
the game you wish to host. In the next screen that appears, enter a session
name, then left-click OK. Your session will appear when others scan or
re-scan the network for games in progress. Please note, if you choose to
open a game of Blackjack you must decide how many decks to use before
you start the game. This information is called for on the Enter Session Name
Screen. Also, if you host a game and decide to leave that game before
the other players do, the session does not end, but the program
automatically selects another host from the players left in the game. Note:
If the current Progressive Jackpot is different than the Progressive Jackpot
stored with the new host, the stored Progressive Jackpot will update the
current session.
Re-Scan
After the program finishes searching and lists the network games, it will
not recognize games formed after the initial scan. If you wish to scan for
new games, press the Re-Scan button at any time.
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ATM
When using multi-player, before choosing to Join or Host a game, you
can visit the ATM via the Game Select Screen.
Close
Left-click on Close to close the Multi-player Screen and return to the Player
Select Screen.
Special Multi-player Features
When playing on a network, several special options are available. Most
notably, you can chat with other players. At the bottom left of the gaming
screen, enter text and it will appear in the white bar above the black chat
area. Press Enter and that line will appear at the bottom of the other
networked players’ chat screens as the most recent line entered. If you don’t
wish to view the text entered by a certain player, right-clicking a player’s
nameplate and selecting the Mute option omits that player’s text from your
screen. You may opt to monitor your wins and losses, rather than chat; toggle
to statistics, and back, using the Tab key. When right-clicking a player’s name,
you may also utilize the Send Money option; select this and a screen will
appear for you to enter how much money you wish to send to that player.
Enter the amount and left-click OK. The player is alerted that you sent him
money and given the option to Accept or Refuse.
Vegas Games 2000 also has a built-in time-out for multiple human player
games. These time-outs range from 10 to 30 seconds, depending on the
circumstances. So, if you walk away from a hand of Blackjack, for
example, after 30 seconds you will be placed in Observer mode so the
other players can continue their game. Go to the Player menu and select
Observe to rejoin the game.
Maximum Number of Players
Keno Lounge ............. 20
Poker ........................... 6
Blackjack..................... 7
Money Wheel ............. 6
Craps ........................... 6
Baccarat ...................... 4
Roulette ....................... 6
Slots........................... 20
Video Poker .............. 20
Video Keno ............... 20
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Mplayer.com
Mplayer.com is the #1 multi-player game service on the Internet. Playing
Vegas Games 2000 on Mplayer.com means that you can challenge other
players in remote locations, and play them in real-time -- like you’re all sitting
in the same room. Mplayer.com offers hundreds of innovative features,
including real-time voice-chat that lets you verbally taunt your opponents
and praise your teammates. When you sign up for Mplayer.com, you’re joining
a friendly online community where you can participate in regular
tournaments, contests, and special events.
Pricing
Mplayer.com is FREE -- there are no charges or monthly fees to play Vegas
Games 2000 on Mplayer.com.
So how do i get started?
Installing Mplayer.com is simple. Just follow these easy steps and you’re
on your way to the excitement of online multi-player gaming!
1. There are several ways to install Mplayer.com from Vegas Games 2000.
• From the game CD-ROM Autorun Menu:
Select the option to Play on Mplayer.com
• From the Windows 95 Start Menu:
Select this game and the option to Play on Mplayer.com
• From Inside the Game:
Select the option to Play on Mplayer.com from the multi-player menu
• From the Program folder:
Left-click on the icon to Play on Mplayer.com
2. This will start the Mplayer.com installer which will:
• Check for Mplayer.com -- if you don’t have it, we’ll install everything
you need! Follow the easy install instructions at the prompts. During
the process, you’ll set up a Mplayer.com account and select your
Mplayer.com member name and password.
3. After installing Mplayer.com, your Web browser will launch and
connect you to the Mplayer.com game page:
• Make sure your game CD-ROM is in the disk drive.
• Left-click on ‘Play Now’ to log onto Mplayer.com and head to the
Lobby of your game.
• Before entering the game’s Lobby, we’ll automatically download any
additional files you might need to make the game playable on
Mplayer.com.
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4. Now you are in your game’s Lobby on Mplayer.com.
• Chat with other players by typing your message and pressing Enter.
• To enter a Game Room, double-click on a green Room icon.
• If you want to create a new Game Room, left-click on the Create
Room button.
5. Almost there!
• If you enter an existing Game Room, left-click on the ‘Ready to Play?’ button.
• If you create a Room, wait for players, then left-click on the ‘Launch
Game’ button.
6. Have fun playing on Mplayer.com!
Mplayer.com Customer Support
Mplayer.com has a staff of highly trained Technical Support representatives
waiting to answer any questions or solve any problems you can throw at
‘em. If you’re having trouble installing Mplayer.com, contact a Technical
Support representative by e-mailing support@Mplayer.com or by calling (650)
429-3100 between the hours of 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. (PST), seven days a
week. For more information about Mplayer.com visit our Web site at
www.Mplayer.com.
Mplayer.com Technical Info
You need the following PC configuration to install our software and play
games on Mplayer.com:
Mplayer.com System Requirements:
• Windows 95
• Pentium processor
• 8 MB RAM (16 MB recommended)
• 14.4 KBPS or faster modem (28.8 KBPS or higher recommended)
• Internet access
• Web browser
• AOL, CompuServe, and Prodigy do not yet support adequate TCP/
IP connections for FAST gameplay. Low latency games, including
turn-based or role playing games, however, can be played.
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The Game Select Screen
The Game Select Screen displays all the unique categories of Vegas Games
2000 with the ATM in the center. Left-clicking on any game button transports
you straight to the action. But what’s a trip to Vegas without the mandatory
stop at the ATM?
The ATM
You are about to enter the glitz
and glamour of Vegas, and you are
going to do so in style. Each new
player starts with a bankroll of
$5,000. If you feel that’s a lot of
money to carry, you may deposit
some into your bank account. At
any point while playing, you can
visit the ATM to deposit or withdraw money from your account.
The ATM sits in the center of the Game Select Screen. Put your cursor
anywhere on the ATM icon and left-click, up comes your account
information. This screen shows your account balance, how much cash you
are carrying, the option to Withdraw or Deposit cash, or view your personal
information. To withdraw or deposit money, select the corresponding arrow,
just as you would on a regular ATM. A screen opens which lets you decide
the monetary increments to use for your transaction. The bottom right arrow
ATM Hot Keys
⁄ Help
ÅW Withdraw
ÅD Deposit
ÅP Personal Info
fi-· $100 - $500
Ï Back or Exit
is always the Back or Exit arrow. Use it to
go back a screen or exit the ATM. The upper
right arrow on the main ATM screen points
to Personal Info. Left-clicking here shows you
the breakdown of your wins or losses for each
game played, plus a grand total of winnings
or losses.
When the chips are stacked against you,
the dice aren’t falling, and you find yourself
down and out, you can borrow up to $500
if you have less than $300. Even if it means
going into debt, you can withdraw up to
$500. Yes, you can go to the Roulette wheel,
drop a quick $500, and return back to the
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ATM time and time again. The hassle of leaving the game, getting the cash,
and then returning to the game may encourage the sane gambler to play
less wildly and a bit more wisely.
The Tool Bar
Before you are blinded by the flashing jackpot lights, hypnotized by the
spinning Roulette wheel, and mesmerized by the throw of red dice, we should
talk about an important feature of the game, bound to be lost in the Vegas
background -- literally. The Tool Bar is a simple gray bar, located at the top
of the screen, viewable only when you place the cursor over that area. The
tool bar contains many options that let you get the most out of Vegas Games
2000. The bar options change from game to game. For instance, in card games,
you can change the deck you are playing with; while in Slots or Video Poker
you can choose what kind of machine you want to play. Individual game
options are explained in each game section, but a few universal options are
common to all.
File
Left-click on File for the pull down menu with the options Back or
Exit. Back takes you back one screen. From the Game Select Screen, you
are taken back to the Local Play Screen. Or, if you are in one of the
game areas, you can left-click File/Back to return to the Game Select
Screen (pressing Esc also takes you one screen back). File/Exit allows
you to completely quit Vegas Games 2000 and return to your Windows
desktop. Note that the program automatically saves your preferences and
returns you to the last game played every time you exit and restart Vegas
Games 2000.
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Sound
Selecting Sound allows you to adjust volume levels for Music,
Ambience, Effects and Voice. Left-click on Sound to get the pull-down
menu, then on which sound you want to adjust. Then, select the
appropriate level. Music adjusts the level of background music.
Ambience controls the background noise you hear in the casino, such
as distant voices and the sound of coins being plunked into other
machines. Effects adjusts the sound effects of the game you are playing.
The Voices option controls the dealers’ voices as they announce things
like the dice total on Craps or the outcome on the Roulette wheel. The
program remembers your sound preferences, so it is not necessary to
re-set them every time you play.
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Player
Under the Player menu are the Information and Observe options. Left-
click on Information to see the Player Information Screen. To watch a
game played, select the game of interest, set up computer controlled players
and select Observe, unless you are playing Poker. In Poker, the computer
automatically starts a game for you. Pull down the menu and left-click
Observe again to become an active player in the game you just watched.
Help
Left-click on Help, and then on Strategy, to read tips and hints that
will improve your game and send more winnings your way.
Computer Generated Opponents
Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker and Baccarat allow the player to compete against computer generated opponents. The game begins with your player
profile name on one of the nameplates on the table. To do this, right-click
on an empty nameplate and choose Add Computer Player option. You can
get information about other players at the table by right-clicking on their
nameplate. A menu appears, with that player’s total cash on hand at the top
as well as the options Remove Player and View Player Info. Remove Player
takes this computer player out of the game; View Player Info reveals how
much the player has won or lost at each game.
Fast Deal Option
The Fast Deal option drastically increases the speed of gameplay for slower
systems and laptops. The option is available in Video Poker, Blackjack, Poker,
and Baccarat. To activate the function, use the tool bar in the appropriate
game and find Fast Deal as an option under the name of the game.
Let the Games Begin!
On to the fun part! You picked your player profile, have money in the bank,
and cash in your pocket. You are definitely ready for serious fun and games! The
following sections teach you the basics of playing each game and provide some
strategy hints to give you the best shot at success. Each section is titled with the
same name as the corresponding button: Video Poker, Slots, Keno, Blackjack, Craps,
Poker, Video Keno, Baccarat, Roulette, and Money Wheel. Instructions assume
the player is already in the corresponding game, although the rules still apply
in multi-player games.
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Video Poker
Video Poker is my mother’s favorite
game. She says it’s a little like playing the
slots because you can go at your own pace
and not have to worry about other
players getting impatient. However, she
prefers it to slot machines, because
instead of just watching the wheels spin,
she must decide how to play each hand.
In Vegas Games 2000 you can play
anything from 25¢ to $25 coins and you
can choose between five Video Poker variations. This section teaches you
to play each variation, and which to stick with if you are out for the most
winnings. You will also learn some basic Video Poker strategy -- without it,
Video Poker is just like plunking quarters into a slot machine and watching
the wheels spin.
How to Play
First, go to the tool bar and left-click on Video
Poker. The pull down menu lists the five types
of poker you can choose from Jacks or Better-
High Roller, Tens or Better, Jacks or BetterDouble Down, Jokers Wild-Double Down, and
Deuces Wild. Choose the variation you want
(differences between the games are detailed
later in this section). When you exit Video Poker,
whether to play another casino game or to shut
down the program, the next time you enter
Video Poker you are automatically returned to
the last game variation that you played.
Now, you must choose your desired wager
denomination from the bottom right hand
corner. All the games allow you to play with
25¢, $1, $5 or $10 coins, except Jacks or Better-
High Roller, where you must play with $1, $5,
$10 or $25 coins. Whatever denomination you
choose, you can play from one to five coins
on each game.
Video Poker Hot Keys
⁄ Help
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ÅB Bet One
ÅM Bet Max
ÅD Deal
ÅC Cash Out
ÅU Double Down
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Change Coin
Denomination
Hold/Select
Corresponding Card
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After choosing a denomination, place your bet by left-clicking the coin
drop, or the Bet One button, which is below the coin drop. The computer
automatically deals the cards to begin a game if you left-click Max Bet, which
places a five coin bet of your denomination. It also deals automatically if
you bet five coins by dropping them into the machine, or if you left-click
five times on Bet One. If you bet anything less, you must left-click Deal to
begin the game.
The game starts with the computer flipping over each of the five cards.
Underneath each card is a rectangular button labeled Hold. You decide which
cards to hold by left-clicking either Hold beneath the card or on the card
itself. The word “Held” will appear on or under the card. To reverse your
selection, simply left-click on the card again. To discard the remaining cards,
which are not marked as held, left-click the Deal button. The computer will
then deal another card for each one discarded. The winning hand’s payoff
will be highlighted on the payoff table.
The Payoffs
All five Video Poker games show the payoff chart above the cards, throughout gameplay. The Progressive Jackpot is the top payoff for each game, which
can be earned by getting a Royal Flush. You can see what the Progressive
Jackpot is paying by looking at the red light board on the top of the screen.
The light board will flash different casino messages besides the Progressive
Jackpot status. Just like in Vegas casinos, this Progressive Jackpot goes up
as more money is played on the machine, and goes back down to its original
pot when someone wins. The Progressive Jackpot starts at $1,000 if you are
playing quarters, $4,000 playing $1 coins, $20,000 for $5 coins, $40,000
for $10 coins and $100,000 for $25 coins.
The Hierarchy of Poker Hands
The chart on page 44 (hereafter
to strive for in Video Poker, starting with the best payoff hand, the Royal Flush.
Make sure to remember which game of Video Poker you’re playing, so that
you don’t try for a pair of 10’s, when there is no payoff for that combination.
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The Poker Chart
) illustrates which hands
Jacks or Better – High Roller
In this game, you can earn a payoff by hitting any combination listed
in
The Poker Chart
Jacks or Better title. The High Roller part gets its name from the fact that
the minimum bet is $1, the maximum is $125 (by playing five $25 coins).
The Progressive Jackpot payoff is better, starting at $100,000. The other payoffs
are the same as the payoffs for Tens or Better. However, if you plan on playing
a high stakes game, or you are sure that a Royal Flush is going to pop up,
Jacks or Better-High Roller is the best option.
, except when a pair is less than a pair of Jacks, thus the
Tens or Better
This game pays for any hand on
lower than 10. Notice that the payoff for a pair of tens or better means simply
getting your bet back. It takes more than a pair to really win. Bets range
from 25¢ to $50 (five $10 coins) and the Progressive Jackpot ranges from
$10,000 to $40,000.
The Poker Chart
, unless you draw a pair
Jacks or Better – Double Down
This game is just like regular Jacks or Better, with smaller wagers and payoffs,
but it has an added fun way to bet your winnings. In this game you can bet
25¢ to $50, and the Progressive Jackpot ranges from $10,000 to $40,000. It
takes a pair of Jacks, Queens, Kings or Aces to get your initial bet back. To
earn, you must have a hand from
have a winning hand, you have the option to play another type of game called
Double Down. The Double Down button sits to the left, next to your cards.
It is grayed out until you produce a winning hand, then it lights up in yellow
and you can left-click on it to wager your winnings. The computer
automatically wagers all your winnings if you double down. If you won $5
on the hand, your wager is $5; if you won $1,000, your wager is $1,000.
The computer begins Double Down by dealing five new cards. The first
card is dealt face up. This card is the dealer’s card and the card to beat;
the cards are ranked in value from 2 (low) to Ace (high). Choose one of the
face down cards: if your card is smaller than the dealer’s card, you lose the
winnings you just wagered; if your card is higher than the dealer’s, your original
winnings are doubled; if your card is equal, then you “push,” neither winning
nor losing. You have the option to play again for double or nothing, or you
can stop playing by pressing Cash Out or Deal. If you cash out, the machine
credits your winnings and applies them to your cash on hand.
The Poker Chart
that beats a pair. If you
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Joker’s Wild – Double Down
In this game you must have two pair or better to win, but you have additional
help creating a winning hand -- the presence of two Jokers. When one of
them appears in your hand, you can utilize it as you wish. It can complete
a straight, be part of a flush, or make a lousy pair of fours turn into a downright
ravishing three of a kind. This game also has the Double Down option
(explained in “Jacks or Better - Double Down”), if you win a hand.
Deuces Wild
You must have three of a kind or better to win, but you have four wild cards
in the deck to help you: the 2 of hearts, clubs, diamonds, or spades. The four
deuces in this deck are marked with a “WILD” to make them easily identifiable.
Strategy
There are two important things to remember in order to win at Video Poker:
bet high and bet often. The professional gamblers who convert Video Poker
into a paycheck say that the only way to win is to hit the Progressive Jackpot
with a Royal Flush. Now, that doesn’t mean you should discard every card
that isn’t royalty -- you have to win the small pots to stay in the game -but winning at Video Poker means taking a long-term view of the game. Plan
on sticking around for more than a few hands (according to the odds, Royal
Flushes hit once every 40,000 hands). And, most importantly, always,
ALWAYS, bet the maximum credits, so you don’t earn a measly payoff for
the grandest of hands.
As for the not-so-grand poker hands, here are general “do’s” and “don’ts”
that beginners tend to goof up. First, remember that having a high card like
an Ace, King, Queen or Jack doesn’t mean you should keep it at all cost.
Example: you have a pair of 10’s, a 6, a 3, and an Ace in your hand. Now,
of course you get rid of the 6 and the 3, and you hold onto the pair; but
do you keep the Ace, hoping another one shows up? After all, that would
give you two pair, an excellent hand. The answer is “no.” It is a better bet
to hold onto your pair and discard the rest. That discarded Ace might get
you another 10, turning your hand into three of a kind. This same principal
applies if you are holding a high card and three of a kind. Go after four
of a kind and forget the high card.
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Now, let’s say you have three cards of the same suit and two cards of
a different suit. All of the cards are low cards; there are no pairs and no
chance of forming a straight. Do you save the three cards and hope for a
flush? No. Often the inclination is to hold onto whatever little thread of a
hand we have, but the odds are against you. The only time you should hold
onto a three card flush is when there is potential for a straight flush (five
consecutive cards of the same suit); then the risk is worth it.
Let’s talk more about straights. There are hands called “inside straights”
and hands called “outside straights.” An inside straight hand needs a middle
card to complete the straight. For example, a hand with 5, 6, 7 and 9 needs
an 8 to complete the straight. A hand with an outside straight is one that
already has a mini-straight, but needs one card above or below to complete
it, such as 3, 4, 5, and 6. Drawing either a 2 or a 7 would give you a winner.
Because so few cards complete an inside straight, do not try to draw to an
inside straight, unless it is an Ace-high straight. However, if you have an outside
straight, always draw to complete it. Finally, if you only have three cards
making an outside straight, don’t try to complete it; the odds are against you.
Video Poker
25¢ ...................... $1,000
$1 ..................... $4,000
$5 ................... $20,000
$10 .................. $40,000
$25 ................. $100,000
10% of each wager is added to the Progressive Jackpot.
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Remember this is
how the Progressive
Jackpot starts
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Slots
Can you believe that some gamblers remember a time before slot machines?
They weren’t introduced into casinos until the 1940’s when the Flamingo Hilton
How to Play
Select Slots from the Game Select Screen. Then, select Slots from the Tool
Bar. A pull-down menu appears and you can choose from one of the
following games: Beyond the Stars, Easy Money, Ancient Treasures, Buffet,
and Love 2 Win. Once you choose a game, left-click on the denomination
you wish to bet (bottom right of your screen) and left-click on the coin drop,
or on the Bet One button, below the coin drop. If you left-click the Bet Max
Slots Hot Keys
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ÅB Bet One
ÅM Bet Max
ÅS Spin
ÅC Cash Out
Change Coin
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decided to give them a spin. Today casino’s
are recognized for their rows upon rows
of these metal menaces. Recreational
gamblers often spend hours at a stretch
dropping in coins and hoping to become
a “reel” winner. They are easy to play, if
not easy to win on, and they make kooky
sounds and flash bright lights when you
end up a 15¢ winner. Could you ask for
anything more? Oh, the cocktail waitress
should be around any moment now.
button, the computer automatically
deposits the maximum bet of five coins and
spins the wheels. If you don’t bet the
maximum, you must left-click Spin, and the
computer will spin the wheels.
The top payoff in all the games is the
Progressive Jackpot. Just as in Video Poker,
the Progressive pot grows as more money
is played on the machine. The Progressive
pot starts at $200 if you are playing 25¢
coins, $800 if you are playing $1, $4,000
for $5, $8,000 for $10, and $20,000 if you
are playing $25.
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A note about payoffs: your payoff is shown under “Credits,” in red numbers,
on the right side. Left-click Cash Out to convert your credits to cash. If you
forget to do this when you leave your machine, the computer will do it for
you. Also, if you switch denominations mid-play the computer will turn your
credits to cash first.
Beyond the Stars
This game allows you to bet one to three coins. Denominations include
25¢, $1, $5, and $10 coins. To win the Progressive Jackpot, three spaceships
must appear on the pay-line. There is only one payline in this game; it is
marked with a thin red line. All payoffs are outlined above the wheels according
to how many coins were played.
Easy Money
There are three paylines on this game, which means you have three places
to win. So, if it takes a one coin bet per payline, why can you play up to
four coins on this game? Well, because the fourth coin doubles all your
winnings. You can play $1, $5, $10, or $25 coins on this game. The first
coin covers you on the centerline, the second coin gives you the payline
above it, and the third coin covers the bottom payline. The payoff table, above
the wheels, remains the same for coins one through three, but doubles when
that fourth lucky coin is inserted. Three diamonds, on any line, wins the
Progressive Jackpot.
Ancient Treasures
This game allows you to play one to three coins all on the center payline.
There are four wheels to match up, in different combinations, with hopes
of hitting that Progressive Jackpot. You can play this game with 25¢, $1, $5,
or $10 coins.
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Buffet
There are several lines to check for winners if you play the maximum
bet. The first coin covers the centerline, the second covers the top row, and
the third coin covers the bottom. The fourth and fifth coins cover two
diagonal paylines. You can wager 25¢, $1, $5, or $10 coins. Three dollar
sign symbols on any payline wins the Progressive Jackpot.
Love 2 Win
Everything is coming up roses, but the payoff is better if everything comes
up hearts. This game has four wheels that spin around flowers, hearts, and
some “BAR” symbols as well. Bet one coin on the center payline, the second
on the top, and a third coin to cover the bottom. Four hearts will get you
the Progressive Jackpot. You may bet 25¢, $1, $5, or $10 coins.
Remember this is how
the Progressive
Jackpot starts
Slots
25¢ ...................... $200
$1 ...................... $800
$5 .................. $4,000
$10.................. $8,000
$25................ $20,000
10% of each wager is added to the
Progressive Jackpot.
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