So, I was playing some online slots the other night (don’t ask how that went 
) and I started wondering... Does the number of paylines in slots really matter? Like, I get the basic idea that more paylines give you more chances to win, but do they actually make a difference in the long run?
I mean, I’ve seen games with 10 paylines and others with like 243 ways to win. And then there are those mega crazy ones with thousands of paylines.
But do they pay out better? Or is it just a gimmick to make us feel like we’re winning more often?
Also, do higher paylines mean smaller wins most of the time? I feel like the payouts I’ve been getting on the high-payline slots are way smaller than when I hit something on a classic 3-reel, 5-payline slot. Or am I just overthinking this?
What’s everyone’s take on this? Are high-payline slots actually better for winnings, or is it all just about keeping you playing longer?
) and I started wondering... Does the number of paylines in slots really matter? Like, I get the basic idea that more paylines give you more chances to win, but do they actually make a difference in the long run?I mean, I’ve seen games with 10 paylines and others with like 243 ways to win. And then there are those mega crazy ones with thousands of paylines.
But do they pay out better? Or is it just a gimmick to make us feel like we’re winning more often?Also, do higher paylines mean smaller wins most of the time? I feel like the payouts I’ve been getting on the high-payline slots are way smaller than when I hit something on a classic 3-reel, 5-payline slot. Or am I just overthinking this?
What’s everyone’s take on this? Are high-payline slots actually better for winnings, or is it all just about keeping you playing longer?