What is the difference between a classic slot and video slot?

The difference between a classic slot and video slot is both the number of reels, paylines and bonus features. Classic slots closely resemble the “one-armed bandit’s” found in land-based casinos years ago. One armed bandit’s where the slot machines with a lever on the right side of the machine, later replaced by a spin button.

In online slots, classic slots are easily identifiable and normally feature three-reels and only a single payline. In most cases, the classic slots feature symbols such as golden bells, sevens, and fruit symbols while the paytable is displayed on the main screen. Apart from the visual differences between classic and video slots, classic slots have no or only a few bonus features and therefore are less complicated than the modern video slots packed with bonus features.

On the other hand, video slots feature at least 5 reels or more and multiple paylines that can reach up to a 1,000 paylines. Video slots offer a huge variety of themes including animal, nature, mythology, sports, adventure, and several other themes, while this category also includes branded slots based on television shows or movies. Video slots are amongst the most popular due to their extensive variety of bonus features, which increase additional winning possibilities.