{"id":125289,"date":"2023-08-24T13:55:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T20:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/gambling-with-an-edge\/?p=125289"},"modified":"2023-08-24T13:55:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T20:55:31","slug":"the-power-of-slot-symbols-in-casino-entertainment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/gambling-with-an-edge\/the-power-of-slot-symbols-in-casino-entertainment\/","title":{"rendered":"THE POWER OF SLOT SYMBOLS IN CASINO ENTERTAINMENT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. Anthony Curtis comments on the 888 article introduced and linked to on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>AC Says: For a change of pace, this article delves into game design; specifically, the origins and functions of several slot machine symbols. With many of today\u2019s slots, you can play for a long time without even knowing what you\u2019re trying to line up. This article provides some clues as to which symbols to root for and in what combinations they trigger jackpots. There\u2019s also something of a nostalgic component present, with references to a few of the former greats of the casino floor. Do you remember Double Diamond, Blazing Sevens, and Red, White and Blue? You don\u2019t find those classics very often anymore among the mazes of movie-themed and celebrity-named slot machines.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.888casino.com\/blog\/slot-symbols-casino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>This article was written by John Grochowski in association with 888Casino.<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>THE POWER OF SLOT SYMBOLS IN CASINO ENTERTAINMENT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to entertainment on slot machines, the symbols are part of the fun. Far from just a backdrop, they\u2019re important in enabling game designers to give us an exciting experience that leaves us wanting to come back for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many different types of symbols. Let\u2019s compile our own slot symbol dictionary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A-K-Q-J-10:<\/strong> These symbols suggest playing card denominations, but aren\u2019t depicted on playing cards. Instead, they\u2019re used to make frequent low-paying combinations on games where the less frequent but higher-paying combinations use themed symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bars:<\/strong> Consisting of elongated rectangles, bars, like fruit symbols have been with us since they early days of slots and are said to derive from the logo of the Bell Fruit Gum company. Machines that use bars usually also use double bars and triple bars, with two or three bars stacked on top of each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus symbols:<\/strong> These are the symbols everyone wants to see on modern video and online slots. Bonus symbols trigger a bonus event. When they show up, you might get free spins, you might get to spin a prize wheel and you might get to touch icons on a screen, playing a game within a game to collect bonus credits and build your bankroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.888casino.com\/blog\/slot-symbols-casino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Click to continue reading &#8230;<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-follow synved-social-size-48 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Follow us on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lasvegasadvisor\" style=\"font-size: 0px; width:48px;height:48px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px;\"><img alt=\"Facebook\" title=\"Follow us on Facebook\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-follow\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" style=\"display: inline; width:48px;height:48px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: none; box-shadow: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/gambling-with-an-edge\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/96x96\/facebook.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-follow synved-social-size-48 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-twitter nolightbox\" data-provider=\"twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Follow us on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LVA_Tweet\" style=\"font-size: 0px; width:48px;height:48px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px;\"><img alt=\"twitter\" title=\"Follow us on Twitter\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-follow\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" style=\"display: inline; width:48px;height:48px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: none; box-shadow: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/gambling-with-an-edge\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/96x96\/twitter.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-follow synved-social-size-48 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-youtube nolightbox\" data-provider=\"youtube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Find us on YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW\" style=\"font-size: 0px; width:48px;height:48px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px;\"><img alt=\"youtube\" title=\"Find us on YouTube\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-follow\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" style=\"display: inline; width:48px;height:48px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: none; box-shadow: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/gambling-with-an-edge\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/96x96\/youtube.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-follow synved-social-size-48 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-instagram nolightbox\" data-provider=\"instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Check out our instagram feed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lasvegasadvisor\" style=\"font-size: 0px; width:48px;height:48px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;\"><img alt=\"instagram\" title=\"Check out our instagram feed\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-follow\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" style=\"display: inline; width:48px;height:48px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border: none; box-shadow: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/gambling-with-an-edge\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/96x96\/instagram.png\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post is syndicated by the Las Vegas Advisor for the 888 casino group. 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