Hey Folks:

Here are some guidelines I wish slot manufacturers would follow. Feel free to add in your own:

1. The bonus round shall never pay zero.

2. The bonus round shall never pay less than twice the total bet.

3. A $20 bill should be enough to trigger at least one bonus round no less than 50% of the time.

4. If 3 symbols trigger a bonus round, 4 and 5 symbols should pay significantly more than just capturing the minimal 3 symbols.

5. Sometimes the touch screen is not working. Enable a secondary way to select things without using the screen -- make it clear how this is accomplished.

6. Don't make people pay extra for a bonus round.

Add your own ... or discuss whether you disagree with some of these.

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