Dragon Link is hugely popular although this is my first Jackpot on the game although that's not to say I haven't gone on incredible runs on it, as I did on Dragon Link Golden Century, a great one to check out: ruclips.net/video/l-dtr_eqcAQ/видео.html Thanks for watching and if you're new, Subscribe! → bit.ly/Subscribe-TBP
What I don't understand is the folks that give your videos a "thumbs down"? What is not to like about your videos?! They are always fun. No ridiculous swearing and hand gestures and pure joy...especially when you win big!
So, I have Subscribers that downvote me upon every video launch, even on Christmas. Maybe it's even automated, who knows at this point. Maybe competitors that think they are hurting me? I'm not sure, but you'd think they'd spend better use of their time on this planet!
Hi Tim, so I told you so. I told you many times and this time you said it too: "That's why we play these high denominations". Go big or go broke. And this payed off very well Tim. Good job. Well done and well deserved, So congrats on the jackpot handpay my friend and thanks for sharing.
This is just an awesome video Tim...you did it all. Congratulations on your wonderful Handpay...Wow. That Major teased you and then Bam! that big Minor hit. How cool was that. A big thumbs up and continued good luck my friend.
WTGO Tim.... I love Dragon Link and Dragon Cash slot machines. Over course, ive been thru the highs and the very deep lows but no better feeling hitting a Minor progressive orb on a big denom. Great job and will LIKE.
great run Tim, congrats! Autumn Moon has been coming through for a lot of us lately, her seasons must be out of whack -- or maybe the season is just right!!
You had some very nice wins that came at the right time. I like your stepper style of play and I will use this style on certain machines that I have on in my bucket list of games to play if and when the Montréal Casino re-opens Thanks for sharing another excellent casino session. Ciao from Little Italy 🇮🇹 Montréal
Great job Tim , it’s really nerve racking trading in many lines for 5 and at same time really making high bets ... you had the nerves of steel and it paid off :)!
Awesome session Tim, congrats! This is my favorite version of Dragon Link, really exciting to see you winning this Jackpot. Very good luck out there, bravo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🍀🍀🍀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎰🎰🎰🌟🌟🌟🤗🤗🤗❤️
Awesome HIT!! And the excitement in your voice when you said YES!! 😎😁 Gotta Love a good Dragon Link Session. Ironically I posted my biggest hit on Autum Moon a few days ago, that one almost made me fall outta my chair! 😳👀😁 Nice Profit Session Tim! 🥃🤙 #BFSquad
Congrats on an awesome handpay! This new version of Autumn Moon is really fun and cool-didn't even miss the sticky wilds of the older version. Thanks for sharing!!😎✌
@@Thebigpayback I might have confused the name,but it is similar. The differences-three purple lamps trigger the bonus,and the moon symbol is the sticky wild. It plays like Pelican Pete.
That was awesome! Wow Tim, it really amazes me on your ability to know when to stop at a machine! Me? I would have gotten so excited on the that last bonus that I would have called it quits! Not you (Mr. Lucky!), you plowed on and got the big money! Good for you, and congrats on that wonderful jackpot!!!!
Thanks so much! So, I was really chasing the Major! When I see a maxed Major on one of the Link games, I then take my shots! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great play Tim!! 🥳👍✨✨✨ Question: Do you often “recover” starting with a large bankroll? Chasing the Major seems to be a lucky spin at any denom... just curious of your strategy, but I understand if you don’t want to indulge me. Thanks buddy 🤩👍✨✨✨✨
@@Thebigpayback no, I often see you start with a larger sum than say, 100.00 for example. Then it may run you down and then it “recovers” or starts to get hot. So essentially what I’m asking : is starting with a larger amount get you to outlast the potential “ coldness” of the play? And if so, more wins at the end? Or losses? Thanks Tim 😬👍
Ah, Gotcha! So I start with a point I'm comfortable with based on the size of my bets to give me some room to play for a bonus before a potential bust-out for a video. It really doesn't affect wins or losses overall though. Of course there are those other times that I just flat out lose as you tend to do in slots. Hope that helps!
@@Thebigpayback I was thinking o may have cashed out at $1500 LOL. I usually play $500 sessions on Dragon Links and have done to $2 denom $10-$50 spins. Very fun, but also super fast with only $500. LOL
Awesome! I won the grand jackpot on Dragon Link Happy & Prosperous 10cents denom betting $2.50 only and got &10,500. I was so shocked when the 15th ball dropped. I was screaming like crazy.. sad part I was not recording when it happened, just recorded few minutes only.
@@Thebigpayback 🤣🤣 it's just that I played this slot machine many times and I don't know why but I realy love when the chine girl speaks in chinese. But 90% of the time you're pressing the spin button before sh has the time to speak to I feel frustrated xDDDDDD
lol well, I explain the concept here: thebigpayback.com/notes/what-is-a-backup-spin/ It's now used and enjoyed by the majority of slot channels out there, all in fun!
Thanks for the feedback! I do pan-up at the beginning of the session and show their values but probably best to reiterate them upon a hit such as this!
I've been on the receiving end of a lot of, 'it didn't do it', dead spins. In that respect, yes, I'm a grump. Just saying it shouldn't come as a shock when it doesn't do it. Slots are designed to not do it most of the time. It's a technique they use incorporating the near miss where it looks like you barely just missed a huge win. I'm sure you are aware of this, yet it seems you feign surprise every time, which is weird considering most experienced slot players get used to seeing these 'teaser' spins often. The implied message to the viewer, especially an inexperienced player, (since you, as others only post videos that result in a net win), is that slots should win more than they lose. And yeah, I'm probably coming off overly critical, but I find it odd is all. There are slot channels out there that are very successful due to the cleverly entertaining commentary, which is grounded in the reality that the odds are not in your favor. The shock when you win is believable. It's something to be aware of. No offense meant.
Well come on Stephen, I mean it's not so much that it's a shock that it happens, it's just a disappointment that it didn't, which is what probably 95% of us as players feel. And no, that's not how all slots operate, especially most(but not all!) video slots. Reels are independently determined in a game such as Dragon Link. I'm not going to get into a back-and-forth on this, but check out the "wizard of odds" website if you want a further explanation - Michael is the foremost industry expert on gambling. And I'm sorry, I can't agree that most people think you can win at slots over time, or even a small percentage. I hear this from people who of course have a different opinion, but then think "others" will be ignorant and just not know the truth. Do you personally know ANYONE who thinks this? I don't, and I bet you don't either. Ultimately we can agree to disagree on these topics, and that's cool. And yeah, if you take a few steps back you probably can understand that I'm just trying to make a successful RUclips channel: I don't have all the answers but have found an audience. Most seem to enjoy my commentary which isn't scripted or anything it's just what I'm feeling as a player. You seem to imply I'm not being genuine and that's too bad, as I'm being 100% genuine. I love to play and I love to win when I can. I can appreciate feedback as I certainly don't have all of the answers but why not do it without the snark, right? Thank you!
Fair point. However, I disagree with you that most slots do not employ the near miss structure in order to induce maximum addiction. Show me one slot that you think doesn't and I will show you how it does. Most do. And most do it in subtle ways. Take this game for example. Why does each reel bounce just a bit lower before it stops? Almost every slot uses this motion. Why? Why should we care what symbols land just off the edge of the screen when they don't matter? They want you to see extra symbols that don't affect the win. They want you to see that you were only one away from that third bonus symbol...that it was right there just off the screen...because it costs the machine nothing, but it induces an urge to just keep trying. They want you to know how close you came, when the reality is that it's probably better for the customer if they DIDN'T get that extra temptation to keep going. It would be much easier for problem gamblers to stay within their boundaries if a dead spin only appears as such, and not a near miss. I'm not implying at all that you are this type, but you can't deny the slots are engineered to exploit human nature in this fashion.
Well, on mechanical reel slots there certainly is a "near miss" structure that occurs although on most video slots, it's really not the case that it's done deliberately. We can agree to disagree. To answer your question on the "bounce" mechanic is that sure, they want you to see but that doesn't mean it's deliberately done with bonus symbols, for example. Watch my More More Hearts videos as good examples and you'll see that it's not overdone in any way. Ultimately slots are designed to keep you playing and the best ones do so by giving you a chance to win in the short term and are entertaining when doing so. It's pretty hard to accomplish with a really good balance.
Dragon Link is hugely popular although this is my first Jackpot on the game although that's not to say I haven't gone on incredible runs on it, as I did on Dragon Link Golden Century, a great one to check out: ruclips.net/video/l-dtr_eqcAQ/видео.html Thanks for watching and if you're new, Subscribe! → bit.ly/Subscribe-TBP
What I don't understand is the folks that give your videos a "thumbs down"? What is not to like about your videos?! They are always fun. No ridiculous swearing and hand gestures and pure joy...especially when you win big!
So, I have Subscribers that downvote me upon every video launch, even on Christmas. Maybe it's even automated, who knows at this point. Maybe competitors that think they are hurting me? I'm not sure, but you'd think they'd spend better use of their time on this planet!
I down voted because the machine should have given Tim 3 x Minors instead of the 1 x Minor lol!
Hi Tim, so I told you so. I told you many times and this time you said it too: "That's why we play these high denominations". Go big or go broke. And this payed off very well Tim. Good job. Well done and well deserved, So congrats on the jackpot handpay my friend and thanks for sharing.
There something to be said for taking a shot and having it work out versus the slow death, so to speak! Thanks so much Peter!
@@Thebigpayback Yesss indeed.
This is just an awesome video Tim...you did it all. Congratulations on your wonderful Handpay...Wow. That Major teased you and then Bam! that big Minor hit. How cool was that. A big thumbs up and continued good luck my friend.
Thanks so much, it all came together for sure! My only Dragon Link Jackpot actually! Thanks for watching and commenting!
WTGO Tim.... I love Dragon Link and Dragon Cash slot machines. Over course, ive been thru the highs and the very deep lows but no better feeling hitting a Minor progressive orb on a big denom. Great job and will LIKE.
Thank you so much! Dragon Link remains a favorite of so many! Good luck out there!
So awesome! So glad I found your channel I really enjoy your videos
Thank you so much for watching and commenting, I'm glad you find me too!
Nice parlay Tim! I really enjoyed watching this video! Congratulations!
Thank you so much Rich, it all came together! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
great run Tim, congrats! Autumn Moon has been coming through for a lot of us lately, her seasons must be out of whack -- or maybe the season is just right!!
Thanks so much and that's awesome to hear, congrats and thanks for sharing!
💪💪💪💪👍👍 well done Tim, your excitement is so contagious 😆
Thanks so much, loved this one! Thanks for watching and commenting!
$30 bet bonus! Whoa 😍 Great session Tim and thanks for sharing.
Yep, it all came together! Thanks BB!
Very well done Tim! Congrats on that jackpot win! I doubt I'll ever be betting so high unless it's accidental 😜
Thanks so much Albert and thanks for stopping by! Yeah, it was time to take a few shots! :)
So great!!! That first bonus was a tease but you got it in the end!! Love love love it keep it coming Tim good luck to you! Love from Venice ca.✌😎
Thanks so much, a tremendously lucky session for sure! Thanks for watching and commenting!
You had some very nice wins that came at the right time.
I like your stepper style of play and I will use this style on certain machines that I have on in my bucket list of games to play if and when the Montréal Casino re-opens
Thanks for sharing another excellent casino session.
Ciao from Little Italy 🇮🇹 Montréal
Thanks so much DC! I love having shots on both the low and high ends of play! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great job Tim , it’s really nerve racking trading in many lines for 5 and at same time really making high bets ... you had the nerves of steel and it paid off :)!
Thanks so much and indeed it can be, it then becomes all about the Hold & Spin Feature, at least usually! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Next time when you are stair climbing start from the highest amount and work your way down incase of 1st or 2nd spin bonuses. Just an idea
And a darn good one! I must remember to do that!!
Your perseverance paid off...I love happy endings...Congratulations on getting the Major...awesome video!
Thanks so much! And actually, it wasn't the Major but the Minor which was even more! Thanks Hope!
Awesome 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️ Tim 😃 Fantastic job
Thanks so much Lisa!
Awesome session Tim, congrats! This is my favorite version of Dragon Link, really exciting to see you winning this Jackpot. Very good luck out there, bravo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🍀🍀🍀👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎰🎰🎰🌟🌟🌟🤗🤗🤗❤️
Thanks so much Lupita! The lure with a Full Screen of the Reveal Symbols certainly is strong! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome HIT!! And the excitement in your voice when you said YES!! 😎😁 Gotta Love a good Dragon Link Session. Ironically I posted my biggest hit on Autum Moon a few days ago, that one almost made me fall outta my chair! 😳👀😁 Nice Profit Session Tim! 🥃🤙 #BFSquad
Thanks so much and that's awesome, Congrats!
Awesome! Loving that Minor drop Tim!
You and me both! :)
Whoop whoop! I’m so happy it dropped that blue orb! Exciting to see it hit.Congrats you deserve it with the $ amounts you were playing!
Indeed, I was shocked how it all came together! Thanks so much Liz!
Whoaaaa Tim, Did you hear me screaming again today?😂😂 That was an Awesome win! Really.enjoyed the session!❤❤❤🍀🍀🍀🍀
Lol indeed I did! So awesome this one, loved it Mary! Thanks for your great support!
I know I’m very late but I love autumn and it was so much fun to watch. Keep on winning. MINOR!!! 👍
Thanks so much for watching!
@@Thebigpayback btw I love your strategy! It seems to work for you.
Congrats on an awesome handpay! This new version of Autumn Moon is really fun and cool-didn't even miss the sticky wilds of the older version. Thanks for sharing!!😎✌
Thanks so much Valerie! I wasn't aware there was an older version though: this was the only one I've ever known!
@@Thebigpayback I might have confused the name,but it is similar. The differences-three purple lamps trigger the bonus,and the moon symbol is the sticky wild. It plays like Pelican Pete.
Maybe this one, Moon Festival? ruclips.net/video/21yVj8ZeQto/видео.html
@@Thebigpayback That's the one! It was a fave of mine. I used to play it a lot in Genting. Gave me some good payouts.
Ommmggg... what an awesome video. What a battle. Loved it so much
Thanks so much and thanks for your great support!
Sometimes the blue is better then the green
Great session and fun for us to watch!
Indeed Joe, indeed! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great battle and comeback on this one, always great to have the higher bets pay off and payoff with a good jackpot! Way to go Tim 🤑
Thanks so much G Money!
That was awesome! Wow Tim, it really amazes me on your ability to know when to stop at a machine! Me? I would have gotten so excited on the that last bonus that I would have called it quits! Not you (Mr. Lucky!), you plowed on and got the big money! Good for you, and congrats on that wonderful jackpot!!!!
Thanks so much! So, I was really chasing the Major! When I see a maxed Major on one of the Link games, I then take my shots! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Very nice play, Congratulations!!!.🎈🎈🎈
Thanks so much Rosemary!
Congratulations Tim good game 👏👏👏
Thanks so much Rocio!
What a great win! congratulations 🎉 I really wish we had this game at our casino in the Okanagan Valley
Thanks so much and I'm surprised you don't as it's a very popular game!
Nice win! Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Stephen!
Very nice Tim...Autumn moon can be MEAN...So happy she was nice for you...❤💜💞❤💜💞
Thanks so much Pam and indeed it can be! And yeah, I was very happy myself! :)
Those slots really know how to tease. As always, great video.
They certainly can, and thankfully in the end, this one followed-through! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Nice hit buddy!! Love your videos ! I try your method on changing bet low to high and It works.
Thanks so much and I'm glad it's working for you!
Wow 🤩😍 That's wonderful congratulations!!!
Thanks Lee Lee!
Nice!!! Another fun session on my fav DL!
Thanks so much and thanks for your great support!
Wow Tim!! Dragon Link is very difficult to get the jackpot. Congratulations!
I do find it to be a tough game, this was my best showing on it!
Love this! Again, you are riot to listen to! Best of luck!
Thanks so much Billy, I appreciate the kind words!
Great play Tim!! 🥳👍✨✨✨
Question: Do you often “recover” starting with a large bankroll? Chasing the Major seems to be a lucky spin at any denom... just curious of your strategy, but I understand if you don’t want to indulge me. Thanks buddy 🤩👍✨✨✨✨
Do you mean if I have a really bad night, do I start again with a large bankroll or something else?
@@Thebigpayback no, I often see you start with a larger sum than say, 100.00 for example. Then it may run you down and then it “recovers” or starts to get hot. So essentially what I’m asking : is starting with a larger amount get you to outlast the potential “ coldness” of the play? And if so, more wins at the end? Or losses? Thanks Tim 😬👍
Ah, Gotcha! So I start with a point I'm comfortable with based on the size of my bets to give me some room to play for a bonus before a potential bust-out for a video. It really doesn't affect wins or losses overall though. Of course there are those other times that I just flat out lose as you tend to do in slots. Hope that helps!
@@Thebigpayback Thanks Tim for your input... was curious and enjoy your videos 🤩👍✨✨✨ Keep winning
Way to go!! What time and what casino?
Thanks so much! This was at my local, JACK Thistledown on 3/10 in the afternoon! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome win Tim!!! Congrats!
Thanks so much LJ!
Can we see some new high limit dragon link videos Tim? I feel like it’s been a long time since we have seen Dragonlink games
Thanks for the suggestion, I will do my best!
@@Thebigpayback thank you!
Wow lol incredible. My favorite are links.. Loved this one and these wins ❤️
Thanks so much Lana, an awesome win for sure!
That was great, Tim! Thank you!
Thanks so much Cynthia, loved it all! Thanks for your great support!
Super bonus super win👏👏👏
Thanks so much Faruk!
That was awesome. Congratulations!😁☝👏👏👏
Thanks so much Shawana, so glad you liked it! :)
I wish I was there with you I would do a Victory dance for you Awesome Video Tim🙌🙌🙌😎😉🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much Doreen!!
Congrats,Tim!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
You always manage to come out on top 😀it’s unbelievable and congratulations 🎉
Well, not always, but I do my best! :) Thanks for watching and commenting!
So amazing big congratulations 👍🍀
Thanks so much, loved this one!
Congratulations on Your Handpay Jackpot
Thank you so much, I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Nicely done the rare $2 denom minor that one is so hard to land I've won more majors than that orb.
I have to think it's super rare, unless betting really crazy! Thanks for watching and commenting Jeff!
Tim you have awesome luck :) wish I could be sooooo lucky.
It all happens when you least expect it!
Another great day! Amazing job!
Indeed it was! Thanks so much Ashley!
One of my favorite casino games 🎰 I git major on there 2 times
Awesome! Congrats!
Awesome session!
Thanks so much Tony, loved it all! :)
@@Thebigpayback I was thinking o may have cashed out at $1500 LOL. I usually play $500 sessions on Dragon Links and have done to $2 denom $10-$50 spins. Very fun, but also super fast with only $500. LOL
Nice bonus. 👍👍👍
Thanks Tina!
@@Thebigpayback 😊👍☘
Wow, that was awesome! Thanks for sharing!
So glad you liked it, thanks for watching and commenting!
Nice bro congrats
Thanks so much man, this one was special for me!
Good win Tim
Thank you!
Awesome! I won the grand jackpot on Dragon Link Happy & Prosperous 10cents denom betting $2.50 only and got &10,500. I was so shocked when the 15th ball dropped. I was screaming like crazy.. sad part I was not recording when it happened, just recorded few minutes only.
Thanks so much and WOW, I just commented! So awesome for you!!!
Good luck. 👍🎰🎉
Thank you!
@@Thebigpayback 😊👍☘
Wow that was amazing way to go
Thanks so much Lillian!
Just 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Bravo!
Thank you!
What a battle 👏
Indeed, and thankfully with the happy ending! :)
Congrats!!!! Happy as s$%& for you!🤑🤑🤑
Thanks so much for watching!
wow thats incredable grats
Thanks so much Claire, so glad you liked it!
WOW..Just WOW....😃👍...But the skills... LoL.. NICE
Thanks so much CW! It all came together!
@@Thebigpayback Hahahahaha yeah sure did..u were chasin the major and got the minor which was more than twice as much...💰💰..Way ta bank it Tim..
Indeed! I never expected it, and of course that's when it happens!
@@Thebigpayback Yessir..😁
Gotta say Tim, I was disappointed at the free games on the $12.50 bet. Halfway thru watching so hope your lick improves xx
WOWEEEEEE Tim, I AM NOT disappointed!
Oh, it'll get better! :)
Neither was I! :)
Please more lightning link and dragon link videos
I'll do my best! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I like the way you push it,a real gambler.Great win,video and channel.thanks....
See what I do for my channel?! :) Thanks so much Jim!
Congratulations 👏 👏 Thanks for sharing 🤗
Thanks so much and good luck out there!
Yeah buddy!
Indeed! :)
Complimenti da Gentile michele italia Milano
Congrats!!!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Great win
Thanks Carol!
groovy ... autumn moon can be rocks or diamonds
Thanks so much Donna and indeed it can be!
"It didn't do it.......But it did do it"
Indeed! :)
Change your denomination sometimes and you'll have a better chance of winning more
Well I'm not how I could have won more than I did on this one!
Awesome win good for you. 👍👏😁
Thanks so much Wendy!
That was great!
I loved it, my best yet on Dragon Link!
way to go!!
Thank you!
lol tim you bet like me. if i win some i bet higher. $10 has been my limit.
I do like the $8 level and thereabouts for sure!
𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜!!!
Indeed, I do my best! :)
Love it!
Thanks John! It all came together!
The fact you skip the chinese voice effect every time is SOOOO frustrating 😭
I'm not sure I'm following you!
@@Thebigpayback 🤣🤣 it's just that I played this slot machine many times and I don't know why but I realy love when the chine girl speaks in chinese. But 90% of the time you're pressing the spin button before sh has the time to speak to I feel frustrated xDDDDDD
Wth do u mean when u say "back up spin"? That's just silly.
lol well, I explain the concept here: thebigpayback.com/notes/what-is-a-backup-spin/ It's now used and enjoyed by the majority of slot channels out there, all in fun!
🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳💥💥💥💥💥👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
Frustrating when you hit the minor and we have no idea what it's worth because your don't say it or show it. Not a huge deal
Thanks for the feedback! I do pan-up at the beginning of the session and show their values but probably best to reiterate them upon a hit such as this!
It didn't do it? Thanks for letting me know captain obvious. Seriously, your videos would be so much better if your commentary wasn't so repetitive.
I like your comment. I like it because I'm reminded to be thankful I'm not a grump like you! Or are you just having a a bad day?
I've been on the receiving end of a lot of, 'it didn't do it', dead spins. In that respect, yes, I'm a grump. Just saying it shouldn't come as a shock when it doesn't do it. Slots are designed to not do it most of the time. It's a technique they use incorporating the near miss where it looks like you barely just missed a huge win. I'm sure you are aware of this, yet it seems you feign surprise every time, which is weird considering most experienced slot players get used to seeing these 'teaser' spins often. The implied message to the viewer, especially an inexperienced player, (since you, as others only post videos that result in a net win), is that slots should win more than they lose. And yeah, I'm probably coming off overly critical, but I find it odd is all. There are slot channels out there that are very successful due to the cleverly entertaining commentary, which is grounded in the reality that the odds are not in your favor. The shock when you win is believable.
It's something to be aware of. No offense meant.
Well come on Stephen, I mean it's not so much that it's a shock that it happens, it's just a disappointment that it didn't, which is what probably 95% of us as players feel. And no, that's not how all slots operate, especially most(but not all!) video slots. Reels are independently determined in a game such as Dragon Link. I'm not going to get into a back-and-forth on this, but check out the "wizard of odds" website if you want a further explanation - Michael is the foremost industry expert on gambling. And I'm sorry, I can't agree that most people think you can win at slots over time, or even a small percentage. I hear this from people who of course have a different opinion, but then think "others" will be ignorant and just not know the truth. Do you personally know ANYONE who thinks this? I don't, and I bet you don't either. Ultimately we can agree to disagree on these topics, and that's cool. And yeah, if you take a few steps back you probably can understand that I'm just trying to make a successful RUclips channel: I don't have all the answers but have found an audience. Most seem to enjoy my commentary which isn't scripted or anything it's just what I'm feeling as a player. You seem to imply I'm not being genuine and that's too bad, as I'm being 100% genuine. I love to play and I love to win when I can. I can appreciate feedback as I certainly don't have all of the answers but why not do it without the snark, right? Thank you!
Fair point. However, I disagree with you that most slots do not employ the near miss structure in order to induce maximum addiction. Show me one slot that you think doesn't and I will show you how it does. Most do. And most do it in subtle ways. Take this game for example. Why does each reel bounce just a bit lower before it stops? Almost every slot uses this motion. Why? Why should we care what symbols land just off the edge of the screen when they don't matter? They want you to see extra symbols that don't affect the win. They want you to see that you were only one away from that third bonus symbol...that it was right there just off the screen...because it costs the machine nothing, but it induces an urge to just keep trying. They want you to know how close you came, when the reality is that it's probably better for the customer if they DIDN'T get that extra temptation to keep going. It would be much easier for problem gamblers to stay within their boundaries if a dead spin only appears as such, and not a near miss. I'm not implying at all that you are this type, but you can't deny the slots are engineered to exploit human nature in this fashion.
Well, on mechanical reel slots there certainly is a "near miss" structure that occurs although on most video slots, it's really not the case that it's done deliberately. We can agree to disagree. To answer your question on the "bounce" mechanic is that sure, they want you to see but that doesn't mean it's deliberately done with bonus symbols, for example. Watch my More More Hearts videos as good examples and you'll see that it's not overdone in any way. Ultimately slots are designed to keep you playing and the best ones do so by giving you a chance to win in the short term and are entertaining when doing so. It's pretty hard to accomplish with a really good balance.
Great session!
Thanks so much Damon!