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Slot Review: 1 Armed Bandit

You have probably heard slot machines referred to as “one-armed bandits” before. Given these devices’ reputation for making off with folks’ money like a thief in the night, the comparison is not exactly untrue! Old-fashioned fruit machines had just one “arm” – the lever that you pulled to start the game! It’s only appropriate that someone finally created an online slot game called the “1 Armed Bandit!” Casino software giant Microgaming developed this title, which has a Western theme. (We don’t know if the sneering cowboy depicted has one arm or two, by the way.)

This three-reel, three-payline punter is pretty simple. The only images on the reels are icons of the number seven, the bandit’s face, and single, double, and triple bullets with BAR on them. You may bet from twenty-five cents to five dollars a coin on 1 Armed Bandit, with top coin size of three. This online slot game has a modest jackpot of four thousand coins (twenty thousand dollars). You have to hit three bandits in a row to score this top prize. If you hit any winning combination, you’ll hear the sound of bullets whizzing through the air!

Beginners to the world of online slots gaming are most likely to enjoy this title, which lacks many of the bells and whistles enjoyed by more seasoned players. A fairly low jackpot and a lack of betting options for either high rollers or those who prefer penny and nickel wagers, combined with so-so theming and presentation means that we would have to rate this title squarely in the middle of the pack.

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