How to use Bingo Skill Stop Machine
Using a Skill Stop machine is slightly different from playing a one-armed bandit slot machine, but not much more difficult. Just follow these easy instructions.
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Instructions
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Be sure the machine is plugged in. The last thing you want to do is dump good money (or tokens) into a machine that's not powered up.
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Insert up to three tokens. One token will play only the center row, two tokens will play all three rows and three tokens will play all three rows plus both diagonals.
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Press down on the black knob. This should start the wheels a-rolling. Unlike a one-armed bandit slot machine, they will not stop automatically.
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Press the button below each wheel to stop it. This is where the skill part of the Skill Stop comes in--you try to stop all three wheels on the same symbol in the center (or at least, three of the same symbols in a row that you are playing).
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Pay attention to the LCD or LED displays next to the wheels. On some models, these tell you in which order to press the buttons. On other models, getting the same number in all displays will give you a bonus.
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Learn the timing of the machine you're playing, and try to figure out how many symbols pass from when you hit the button to when it stops.
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Tips & Warnings
Some machines have a switch to move from token to credit mode. Token mode is often more fun, but it's more work inserting tokens if you play for long stretches.
As with any casino or gambling game, do not bet more than you can afford to lose.
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Comments
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Osirus
May 16, 2008
Is that true about the relays? I knew they controlled the reels so you couldn't guarantee which symbol it would stop on, but I was pretty sure the timing of your press had just enough delay to avoid a certain symbol, not hit a certain symbol. And yes, it's totally true about the LCD screens; perhaps I should have elaborated more in step 5. :) -
Osirus
May 16, 2008
Is that true about the relays? I knew they controlled the reels so you couldn't guarantee which symbol it would stop on, but I was pretty sure the timing of your press had just enough delay to avoid a certain symbol, not hit a certain symbol. And yes, it's totally true about the LCD screens; perhaps I should have elaborated more in step 5. :)
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VDrums2112
May 16, 2008
I own 2 skill stop slot machines. One made by Sammy and the other IGT-Japan. They are certinly fun to play and our family really enjoys them. However, although a "skill stop" slot machine leads you believe that you can control what symbol the reels stop on, it simply isn't true. It's all controled by he computer within. It's difficult to hear in a casino on a cruise ship or a noisey international casino, but just after you hit the spin knob you can hear a series of little clicking sounds from within the machine. These are the relays inside that set where each reel will stop no matter when each stop button is pressed. This is done by the computer. Also, if you pay attention to the animations on the LCD screen of these newer machines, you'll notice that they seem to tip you off to a possible payout, replay or bonus round. For example, on my Aladdin II Evolution machine, I spin the re
