How do you decide with bonus symbol to pick?

[labell]

On the new Return of the Rudolph, the Texas Tycoon etc.... how do you choose the symbol to pick? I used to go for the last one, after all without it there wouldn't be a choice. Lately I've been choosing the one lowest on the screen... figuring more spins might weigh heavy lol.... so how do you choose?

 

[sorcer3ss (RETIRED)]

I usualy just choose randomly

 

[judyb57]

LOL, I just pick randomly. I hate picking the car in green light though for some reason. I get so mad when I pick the car that comes in 5th hmmr

 

[missmichelle]

I either make hubby or my girls pick it so I can blame them. lmao On green light I always pick USA and I do pretty well that way. I don't think it really matters but I still feel like I should have picked differently.

 

[lkvikings]

Sometimes its random or sometimes I will start a pattern like top, bottom, top etc. Either way to me it doesn't matter because my feeling is your bonus is already decided no matter which one you pick.

 

[sorcer3ss (RETIRED)]

Yeah I feel like that too lkvikings

 

[13oclock]

actually, alot of developers will tell you it's predetermined
Stoppingreels? ZERO effect on outcome, no matter how much you may think otherwise, the outcome of your spin is determined from the point of hitting spin, thus, the only result you get from hitting stop, is going through your money faster which casinos love

 

[redfawn]

I have to diagree on that 130clock hon, not to long ago i was playing cleopatras gold at inet and was down to 21 at 40 cents a spin decided what the hay and did 2 a spin on my 1st spin i stopped it and landed on 5 scatters . Next night i was playing 2 a spin and got all 5 in the bonus round while stopping it again. I always click start and stop lol. Seems to work well for me and if i start small then go up then back down on how much i do a spin then up again it usually does good for me latey that is lol.

 

[13oclock]

I don't mean to sound argumentative, but it isn't a theory...it's just a fact. There are loads of pages written specifically by developers and programmers, as well as researchers, and though they don't readily like to talk about it, but by the casinos themselves when forced to confront it. It's one of those 'it simply is' kinds of things. I know it may spoil the thrill for some who 'feel' they've gotten lucky by stopping the reels, but it's one of those things casinos love, because there's the 'supposed' uncertainty aspect of it all, because you never ever get to see the 'but what if' outcome by NOT having stopped it on that given spin.
But that's how it is. Casino slots work on computer programmes and algorhythms and random number generators. And while the outcome is definately set by the player (not the odds of course or max payout) by SPINNING the reels (because while millions of possible outcomes are speeding by at nanoseconds, and you determine which one you get by hitting spin) the outcome is in NO WAY affected by hitting STOP; that aspect was determined the second you hit spin and the programme stopped on the potential outcome
You can debate it and believe otherwise; the casino banks on it and loves you for it, but anyone who actually designs the programme can tell you otherwise

 

[13oclock]

I always click start and stop lol. Seems to work well for me

That's the aspect casinos like. You never get to see that on those times you did well by stopping it, you would have gotten the same outcome had you not stopped it and never 'see' otherwise

 

[13oclock]

Faith is a wonderful thing; it can change the course of history
But it ain't gonna change the outcome of your spin..LOL

But you don't have to take my (studied) word on it. If the empirical evidence available isn't enough and you question online sources of those in the know (ie, those in the field who design and have posted or researchers in the field), find a slots programmer and write them, or write to and ask or talk to a company that's responsible for designing and programming major available online slots and ask them yourself
GL

 

[Iamagambler]

I wish there was a way to pick them. I get so damned frustrated when I hit the lower end of the bonus's....grrrr But, I do always pick the middle car on green light, then if I hit again within those spins, I will pick the car that was 5th. Normally do great that way. Lucky tiger, I go by the day of the week. I can't get diddly squat no matter what I pick on Return of Rudolph.....I haven't seen a screenshot of that game either....Tough one. It's gambling and it's called Luck.......GL to all!!

 

[labell]

actually, alot of developers will tell you it's predetermined
Stoppingreels? ZERO effect on outcome, no matter how much you may think otherwise, the outcome of your spin is determined from the point of hitting spin, thus, the only result you get from hitting stop, is going through your money faster which casinos love

Random number generator... lol yes it probably is predetermined... but with all things gambling especially slots the emotional plays a huge satisfying part.... and part of that is thinking you can choose the huge one...

 

[13oclock]

oh for sure
and alot of it is; happening to sit at the right machine at the right time
damn, I'm still waiting for my big hit, LOL

 

[judyb57]

Hope you get that big one soon 13oclock!

 

[13oclock]

LOL so far, my only significant hit (2K plus) has been on one where I had a huge playthrough anyway, lol

 

[sorcer3ss (RETIRED)]

Yes, don't you hate that, it never fails, I always get something decent (well for me anyway) at the start of playthrough when taking a bonus.

 

[labell]

my only significant hit (2K plus) has been on one where I had a huge playthrough anyway, lol

I always get something decent (well for me anyway) at the start of playthrough when taking a bonus.

I'm in this club too friends... I swear whether I'll cashout is predetermined - sort of like an RNG at the coupon level lol, I really do, if you hit big early you've got to have some other wins to bolster the playthrough...

 

[sorcer3ss (RETIRED)]

Yep just did it myself again earlier with a coupon - oh well had a bit of fun

 

[labell]

had a bit of fun

That's how I look at it, each spin is a dream of a big win, a chance at a jackpot... an investment in my enjoyment... love to cashout, but sometimes it's just the play and a chance at a big win that makes it worth while.