Do You Really Know What Pokies Are?

When you are first checking out what a casino has to offer you may hear the term pokies. Then again in the US or Canada, they may be referred to as slots. In the UK they may be called fruit machines or puggies by the Scots. No matter what they are called, they are a type of game that is thoroughly enjoyed at both on-land casinos as well as online casinos.

How Do Pokies Work?

Pokies are a machine where the player is required to spin the wheel with the hopes of lining up a specific number of icons. The object of the game can vary greatly depending on the pokie. The user bets a certain amount of money to take each spin.

 

The Variations in the Pokies

There are a lot of variations in pokies that are available for gameplay today.

  • Variations in Themes: To begin with most pokies will have a theme to them. For example, in a simple three reel pokie, the subject may be fruit. In the more advanced pokies, there is a wide range of themes that can be based on movies or are whimsical in nature. They usually have a soundtrack that applies to the subjects.
  • Variations in Wagers: Another big difference with the pokies is in the amount you can bet. Each of them will have a minimum and a maximum. This can range from one cent to $25 or more. They also vary in the number of lines that can be bet on. Also, how many coins you want to bet on each line.
  • Features: This is something else that differs significantly with pokies. Some of them have bonus games that can be won. Or, some will offer free spins. They may provide different chances to increase wins with wild symbols.

Aside from this, there are several other differences that pokies possess that makes each one of them fun to play.