Slot machines are also called as the “one-armed bandits,” just for its look and its ability to leave the players without any money. A basic knowledge of the slot games definitions is a must for playing the slot machine games. If you play without the necessary skills and knowledge, you cannot win a thing.
Top Prize
Top prize refers to the top payout of a non-progressive slot while playing for maximum coins.
Tight Machine
Tight machine is the complete opposite of a loose slot machine. A tight machine will have a lower payout percentage when compared to the other slot machines having similar denominations.
Payout Percentage or Return Percentage
Casinos often talk about the payout percentage. It is the percentage of money that returns back to the player after the game. It does not signify that you will get $98 out of $100. In the long run, after playing for man hours in that particular machine, by many slot machine players, the slot machine will return that 98% of what was paid. It is a general rule that the slot machine will have a greater payout percentage when the denomination of the machine is higher.
Reels
Reels are cylindrical spinning objects where the slots symbols are displayed. Most of the slot machines will have three reels, but there are slot machines with two, four, or more number of reels. If you play at a slot machine with a single jackpot line and large number of reels, there is a very less chance of hitting the right combination of the symbols.


