{"id":34419,"date":"2022-10-17T12:24:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T19:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/?p=34419"},"modified":"2023-09-03T23:11:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T06:11:23","slug":"rock-paper-scissors-slot-machine-is-mindless-good-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/vitalvegas\/rock-paper-scissors-slot-machine-is-mindless-good-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Rock, Paper, Scissors Slot Machine is Mindless Good Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A new slot machine, based upon the childhood game of “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” has found its way to Circa’s casino floor, and we had to check it out.<\/p>\n

Circa says it’s the only casino in the world where the game can currently be played. There are three machines at Circa, and a degree in rocket (or any other) science is not required to play.<\/p>\n

Technically, the machine from Aruze Gaming is called “Rock Paper Scissors Instant Win,” no commas. We can’t write it without commas, sorry, Aruze.<\/p>\n

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Full disclosure: Actual game may vary slightly from photo. Also, please grow up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Rock, Paper, Scissors slot is further evidence slot makers have completely run out of ideas.<\/p>\n

The appearance of this new slot coincided with G23, the Global Gaming Expo, where slot manufacturers from around the world gather to show off their rehashes of existing games. But with hoopla.<\/p>\n

Here’s how the game works.<\/p>\n

First, you choose a denomination: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100. Yep, you can bet $100 a pop. Those are the amounts of your bet (there’s no “max credit” on this machine).<\/p>\n

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In an early Japanese version of “rock, paper, scissors,” the game involved “slug, frog and snake.” Snake beat frog, frog beat slug, slug beat snake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Next, you hit “Play\/Random Select.” This button places your wager, but you still get to choose between the aforementioned rock, scissors and paper.<\/p>\n

If you hit the button twice, the machine chooses rock, scissors or paper for you. Don’t use “random select” or you’ll miss half the fun. Possibly all of it.<\/p>\n

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This is a fast-paced game and the “random select” button makes it even faster. Faster means more frequent results (or wager outcomes). Faster outcomes are great for the house. For the player, not so much.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As mentioned, once you hit the “Play” button, you’re faced with the timeless decision (wait for it): Rock. Scissors. Or paper.<\/p>\n

Because this is a completely skill-based game, consider your choice wisely!<\/p>\n

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After studying zero-sum games and the Nash equilibrium, we have determined we’re just using these terms to try and impress you.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Imagine skimming this article, reading that thing about “skill-based game” and actually believing, “This is a skill-based game! Just like the claw game<\/a>! I’m going to best this machine—which is equipped with a Random Number Generator—by use of my stunning intellect and intuition!” Good luck with that.<\/p>\n

Once you make your selection, the game tells you immediately if you’ve “tied,” won or lost. If you win, the wheel tells you how many credits you’ll receive.<\/p>\n

If you tie, the screen says, “Tie! Prize Level Up,” and the values on the prize wheel increase. The prizes on the wheel can increase up to five times the original values.  There’s a message above the wheel telling you the wheel “level.” This can happen several times and it really builds up the suspense. Also, we completely missed this feature when we were playing. The bottom line is ties are a really good thing, and five ties is especially awesome (assuming you win on your final try).<\/p>\n

Presumably, a player should have a one-in-three chance of winning (as the options are rock, paper and scissors). We suspect that’s not entirely the case when the game is played on a slot machine. Think of it as red and black on roulette. It feels 50\/50, but the casino always has a built-in edge (in roulette, it’s the zero, double zero and sometimes triple zero).<\/p>\n

Here’s a video of our first encounter with Rock, Scissors, Paper as we try to figure out the game. We aren’t particularly swift, so if we can get it, you can, too.<\/p>\n

Please note our selections are not merely random, they are data-driven, in conjunction with years of experience in the gaming sphere.<\/p>\n

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