Date Posted : April 29th, 2004
As was rumored in January, Microgaming have released new versions of two
of their most popular progressive games - Major Millions and Cash Splash.
Both games are now available in the original three reel format or the
new five reel video slot format. With two ways to play we are sure to
see even bigger and more frequently hit jackpots in the coming months. |
So what are the new version like and how do
they compare to the originals? Obviously the five reel format changes
the game feel. Both games are the first slots online to have 15 lines
- a new style of slot for Microgaming. Both also keep the same max bet
from the original, with a fixed coin size of 20¢ and a 15 coin max bet
you are still looking at $3 per spin to go for the jackpots.
Game play on the games is quite different from the original three reel
versions. As with most video slot they have many more winning combinations
than three reelers, they also have a higher hit rate. The downside of
this is the fact that many of the wins are very small. The up side is
that without even winning anything big you should in general get more
spins on these games.
In fact the only pay that is shared between the two versions of each game
is the progressive, everything else is different. For example on the three
reel version of Major Millions the second highest win is $50,000 whie
on the video slot version the second highest pay is just $1,600.
So the question comes to mind. Which version is better to play? The reality
is that id does not matter which one you choose in terms of winning the
top prize. Both the 5 reel and the 3 reel games have exactly the same
odds for the progressive. Your decision should be based on what type of
game you like to play. Clearly this is why the games have been released
- to give players more choice while still going for the same great jackpots.
The two progressives were not the only games Microgaming has added with
their latest update. We also have Skull Duggery, a 5 reel, 9 line bonus
video slot and Vinyl Countdown another game similar to 5 reel Drive.
Vieo poker fans will also fin a new ten hand version of Jacks or Better.
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