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I was bored and that can be a dangerous thing. Like doodling on the phone book while you are talking on the phone, I doodle code while answering questions on DIC. Yeah, it means I have no life and yes it means I was born a coder. During this little doodle I decided to make a slot machine. But not your standard slot machine per say, but one designed a little bit more like the real thing. Sure it could have been done a little more simpler and not even using a Wheel class at all, but what fun is that? In this entry I show the creation of a slot machine from a bit more of a mechanical aspect than a purely computerized one. It should provide a small sampling of classes and how they can represent real life machines. We cover it all right here on the Programming Underground!

So as I have already said, this little project was just something to play around with. It turned out kinda nice, so I thought I would share it. But what did I mean about it being mechanical in nature? Well, if you have ever played a real slot machine, not the digital ones they have in casinos now, you would see a metal case with a series of wheels. Typically it would be three wheels with pictures on them. When you put your money in and pull the handle the wheels would be set into motion. They would spin and then the first wheel would stop, followed by the second and then the third. After they have all stopped, the winnings are determined and you are paid out in coinage or credits.

I thought, why not be a bit mechanical in this slot machine design and create the wheels as a class called “Wheel” and give it the ability to spin independently of the other wheels? Have the wheel keep track of which picture (or in our case number) is flying by and report the results to the actual slot machine class. I could have done this mechanism without the need of a wheel at all and instead load up an array and have it randomly pick a number from the wheel. Little slimmer, little more efficient but wouldn’t show much programming theory.

What do we gain by recreating these Wheel classes and spinning them independently? Well, you gain a slight bit of flexibility. Independently we are able to control the speed of the spinning if we wanted to, we are able to grasp the idea of the wheel as a concept in our mind and manipulate it. We could easily built in features like if the wheel lands on a certain number it will adjust itself. Like some slots in Vegas, if you land on lets say a rocket in the center line, the machine would see the rocket and correct the wheel to spin backwards 1 spot (in the direction of the rocket as if the rocket was controlling the wheel). We could spin one wheel one way and another wheel another. We could inherit from that wheel and create a specialized wheel that does a slew of new different behaviors. All encapsulated into one solid object making the actual Machine class oblivious to the trickery of the wheel itself… encapsulation at its finest!

The machine class we create will contain 3 pointers. Each to one of the wheels. The machine itself will be in charge of a few different tasks. Taking money, issuing and removing credits, determining when to spin, telling each of the wheels to spin and checking our winnings based on some chart we create. It has enough on its plate than worrying about the wheels and reading their values.

So lets start with our Wheel class and its declaration/implementation…

wheel.h

As you can see the wheel itself is not a difficult concept to envision. The bulk of the work is in the read() method. Here we simply read the values from our internal array of integers (the values on the wheel) and return those values as an array of the three integers… representing the visible column. This column will then be loaded into our 2-Dimensional Array back in the Machine class. The 2D array represents the view or screen by which the user sees the results. Remember that the user never gets to see the entire wheel. Only the 3 consecutive values on the face of the wheel.

Here is how it may look in the real world. We have our machine with the three wheels and our 2D array called “Screen” which acts as our viewing window. Each wheel will report its values and those values will be put into the screen…

Below is our machine class…

machine.h

This looks like a lot of code but really it is not if you look at each function. Most of them are very very simple to understand. We have a spin method which essentially spins each of the wheels, reads their values back from the Wheel class into a pointer (representing each column), then they are loaded into the 2D array one column at a time (our view screen), printed for the user to see the results and lastly the winnings are checked. The checkwinnings() method determines which rows to check based on the amount of the bet. If they chose 1 line, it checks for winning combinations on the middle row only. If they choose 2 lines, it checks the middle and top lines, 3 line bet checks all three horizontal rows, 4 line bet checks the first diagonal as well and 5 line bet checks both diagonals in addition to the lines.

How does it check the lines? Well each line is given to the checkline() helper function which compares the 3 values of the line against an enumerated type of various symbols. Here we are just assigning a symbol against each numbered value to help the programmer determine which numbers correspond to which winning combos. For instance, luckyseven represents the number 3 in the enumeration. So if it runs across a line with 3 number 3s, then it knows it hit the grand jackpot and credits the player 1000. This method makes things easy because if we ever wanted to change the win patterns later, we could change the enum and checkline method to do so. We could also build in multiple types of symbols and even let the user choose what slot machine game they want to go by. It becomes very flexible and is a testament to great design!

Lastly we can put some tests together just to show some the various aspects of how this thing works and how the programmer can use the classes…

slotmachine.cpp

This simply inserts a 5 dollar bill and a coin for good luck. Then bets 5 lines and spins. Despite the outcome we go and bet five lines again and spin once more. Hopefully we win something this time around! But either way, those are the classes for you and I hope you like them. As always, all code here on the Programming Underground is in the public domain and free for the taking (just don’t cause a mess in isle 3, I am tired of running out there for cleanup). Thanks for stopping by and reading my blog. 🙂

Royal and Fruity

Wheel of Fortune Slots rank high on the list of successful slot franchises by International Games Technology. Wheel of Fortune was first introduced to players as a TV game show that was based on luck. In the eighties, the show was the definition of success, which allowed to take off well as a theme for IGT slot. The wheel is also popularly used elsewhere where random prizes are up to be won such as in the live game Dream Catcher.

If you like to play wheel of fortune slot machines online, or once you are looking for a different gaming experience, you will find that this five-reel, five-payline game combines classical elegance and style with an entertaining bonus round.

The bonus round also combines the excitement of the Wheel of Fortune spinning to determine what prize you land on and the special bonus jackpots. Besides, the machine has a main jackpot, a wild and a bonus symbol – that’s a lot to be found in a five-reel, five-payline format, and a good example to free the players from a stereotype belief that games with fewer paylines don’t have anything interesting to offer.

The Bright-Colored Jackpots

The Wheel of Fortune Wild Symbol substitutes for any other except the jackpot symbols and the Bonus Wheel symbols that activate the bonus round. It is certainly fun to play, but you have to get three Bonus Wheel symbols on an active pay line to get that bonus round spinning for a chance of winning prizes and three bonus jackpots of different colors – red, orange and yellow.

Wheel of Fortune Slots Variations

Free Wheel of Fortune Slots are available with popular choices like Wheel of Fortune on Tour, Ultra 5 Reels, Exotic Far East, and Double Diamond Gold Spin. Wheel of Fortune Triple Extreme Spin also falls in this category. The game features a five-reel setup that features different icon cells on each reel. The first and fifth reels feature three rows while the second and fourth rows have four. The centre reel is the tallest with five rows. The playtable is set against a bright backdrop that is a gradient for shades anywhere between blue and yellow.

Wheel of Fortune free slots dot an RTP rate of between 92% and 96.08%. The fewer the number of played rounds, the wider the game’s volatility as well as the payback percentage. However, these values cannot be used to determine the certain winnings that can be expected from a gameplay session.

Wheel of Fortune Triple Extreme Spin Slot Bonuses

Wheel of Fortune is among free slots with bonus rounds and features. Most of them are built into the theme of the game. Here is a free slots Wheel of Fortune review of bonuses included in the game:

• Wild
  The Wheel of Fortune wild is simply spelt out as the word in bright red font with a blue outline. The character appears on the second through the fourth reels only and can stand in the place of any symbol except those linked to bonuses. The wild does not have the power to create winning combos of its own. Nonetheless, several of them can be used to complete a single combination.
• Mini Wheel Bonus
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• Triple Extreme Spin Bonus
  Wheel of Fortune casino game makes up for its lack of free spins with the Triple Extreme Spin Bonus as well. Three or more bonus icons activate the round, and three overlaid wheels denote them.

Once the Triple Extreme Spin Bonus is activated, gamblers have to select a number of envelopes equivalent to the bonus symbols used to trigger the round. The items reveal wheel pointers of red, blue, and yellow shades. These colours correspond to three different wheels. If the same pointer colour is shown more than three times, a fixed multiplier value is awarded as follows:

If none of these payouts are landed, the pointer placed in the middle of the red wheel lights up. Once all envelopes are selected, click on the spin button, which sends all of them spinning. The wins are awarded according to the values landed on the lit pointers of both the blue and red wheels. Any payouts collected during the previous envelope-picking round are also added at this point. The total value is then multiplied by what appears on the yellow wheel. The blue wheel features coin values between 30 and 1000. The red wheel is the biggest of the three and also features coin values between 100 and 5000. The yellow wheel features multiplier values between two and ten times that are applied to the benefits of the two previous wheels.

Wheel of Fortune Payouts

The traditional fruit symbols share the reels with Royalty symbols like gold bars, cruise ships, diamond rings. Royalty symbols are also traditional, but the fusion of these two different kinds gives a new appearance to the slot presented in a classical style by IGT soft.

Wheel of Fortune slot machine game abides by the old feature of symbol payouts. In the game, the most collected winnings are activated by the random characters appearing on the screen with each spin. No paylines are used to determine winning combinations, which means the appearance of three or more similar items on adjacent reels triggers a payout. The game features 720 ways to win. However, unlike most other slots that pay left to right only, Wheel of Fortune slots free play pay both ways. Therefore, the combos can be formed from right to left as well. Each icon has a value attached to the landed combination, which is multiplied by the coin value used. The winnings are as follows:

The Wheel of Fortune free games logo pays a significantly higher amount than the rest of the characters. The appearance of five awards the game’s jackpot win of 10,000x your coin value.

Playing Wheel of Fortune slot machines does not demand any skill. Instead, all one has to do is place their desired stake and spin the reels. The game allows the use of a coin value from as little as one credit to as much as 200. 50 coins are used in each spin, which makes the minimum bet 50 credits and the maximum 10,000. Both spin and autoplay functions are included in the game with the former at the centre of the control bar, and the latter placed on the far right. The gameplay procedure can be assessed using the free version.

Free and Real Money Versions

Wheel of Fortune slots online support free gameplay with a demo slot version. You can play free Wheel of Fortune slot machine using free coins like in all other games of the kind. The demo slot is a handy tool in learning the nooks and crannies in Wheel of Fortune Slots free of charge without having to spend actual cash. The winnings and bonus features in this game reflect those found on the real money variation, which helps you see whether it meets your needs or not. The chance to play Wheel of Fortune free online is widely available in both IGT casinos and Slotozilla website. In some instances, no registration is necessary to access free Wheel of Fortune slot machine.
Wheel of Fortune real money slot is open for punters who are members of IGT gambling establishments. The cash slot is similar in every aspect to the demo version, including the grid arrangement and icon payouts. Playing Wheel of Fortune slot machine games for cash puts a lot of bonuses and promotions in line to be claimed. When playing using actual money, it is recommended to take cautious steps to ensure the experience is as good as can be, including:

• Choose a gambling site that is certified as fair and safe to offer real money services.
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• Claim incentives offered by gambling destinations for use in Wheel of Fortune slot machine online and other casino games.
• Reach through the terms before taking up any offer to see whether it has a chance at generating profits.

Mobile Compatibility

Playing penny slot machines free on mobile is a trend that has overtaken the use of PC gadgets by far in the past decade. IGT is among the many online gaming software developer that ride the mobile gambling wave. Free Wheel of Fortune slot machines are accessible on smartphones and tablets. The mobile version offers a similar experience as that of desktop computer variation. However, it does have the added advantage of convenience. The portability of the devices allows the game to be launched anywhere and at any time. With payment methods adopting mobile compatibility as well, real money gameplay is accessible on the gadgets alongside the free version. Wheel of Fortune mobile slot is available on devices running on popular operating systems like Android and iOS.

Verdict

Wheel of Fortune free slot has stood for long as one of the most successful slot series. With IGT’s dominance, we are likely to see more slots under the banner as time goes by. Wheel of Fortune: Triple Extreme Spin Slot remains to be a fan favourite as one of the more recent releases in the series. Numerous IGT casinos offer the game for both free and real money gameplay, including 888 Casino, Vulkan Vegas, Mr Green Casino, Betfair Casino, and Slots Magic Casino. Some of these betting sites like Vulkan Vegas do not require the registration of an account to access the free version of the game. In all the gaming sites, a similar gameplay experience is offered with the same RTP and volatility rates.

FAQ

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📌 Does Wheel of Fortune Slot include bonus features?

Yes, it does. When playing online, free slots Wheel of Fortune, punters are awarded a variety of bonuses, starting with the standard wild symbol. The game also features a multiplier bonus of up to 3850 times the coin value used, which is activated by the scatter. A Triple Extreme Spin bonus is included as well. In the offer, punters can win up to 5000 coins and multipliers of up to 10 times on three different wheels. However, Wheel of Fortune casino games free do not include free spins.

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📌 Is a download necessary to play Wheel of Fortune online slot?

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No, it is not. IGT uses instant play software in the development of its free online slot games, including the Wheel of Fortune. It is accessible on web browsers, including Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox. The no download Wheel of Fortune slots are availed to both mobile and PC users. Numerous smartphone operating systems support the game since no flash player needs to be installed either.

📌 Is there a free to play version of the Wheel of Fortune slot machine?

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Yes, there is. IGT prides itself in targeting a broad market with both free and real money gameplay options for its slots. You can play Wheel of Fortune online, free in casinos that have it in their portfolios. The demo slot is also available on Slotozilla with the added advantage of no account registration, which is a common practice in online casinos. The free online slots Wheel of Fortune use fun credits as bets, and they function similarly to real money. The game can be used to explore every element it carries from its gameplay procedure to payouts without the risk of actual cash. On the downside, no cashouts are supported in the game.