CNET Editors' review
Randy Vandermolen Slot Machine offers a digital way to challenge the one-armed bandit. Easy to set up and operate, this little bit of virtual Vegas won't make you forget the real thing, but it is a fun substitute for the home casino.
For such a simple premise, the interface was surprisingly confusing at first. With a beach-themed slot machine staring us in the face, we just couldn't understand how to get started. Luckily, there's a very visual Help file that clarifies the process of playing, which in fact is quite simple. The program works exactly like a real slot machine, so we dragged coins from the program's collection into the virtual coin slot and pulled the handle to try our luck. The reels spun just like an actual slot machine, and we won or lost based on how they matched up. The program is fun at first but maybe a bit too realistic; in fact, we rode a cold streak and won little money. However, the program surprised us with a special feature that helped cure this problem by adjusting the odds to make the game harder or easier to play. Our slots quickly hit after this tweak. While nothing will ever replace actual slots for actual gamblers, this game is a great substitute and a fun way to prepare for a trip to the casino.
Randy Vandermolen Slot Machine is freeware, and it comes as a compressed file. Its fun play and special features make it a hot tip.
Publisher's Description
From Randy Vandermolen:
Slot Machine is a simple Las Vegas style slot machine (also called the one-armed bandit). This game has animation and sound effects. It also has a nice feature that lets you set the odds of winning so you can either play with real slot machine odds or you can set it to easy so that you win more often. It also has both a USA style and a beach style.
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"Can't get to work on Windows7 64-bit"
Version: Randy Vandermolen Slot Machine 1.0
Pros
No positive things to say.
Cons
Doesn't work!
Summary
It sucks to be Randy.
Doesn't work on Windows7 64-bit.
Updated on Apr 23, 2011 -
"Full of Viruses"
Version: Randy Vandermolen Slot Machine 1.0
Pros
none. i have no pros
Cons
I installed this and immediately got hit with viruses on my pc.
Summary
DON'T download or install.please remove this download from your site.
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"It is funny"
Version: Randy Vandermolen Slot Machine 1.0
Pros
easy and good fun
Cons
nothing to cons
Summary
be funny for me. I like it
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"Good fun, simple with no hype."
Version: Randy Vandermolen Slot Machine 1.0
Pros
Simple and good fun, does what it says. Not a hype to get you into an online money game.
Cons
May need to install/uninstall a few times to get it to work. If it doesn't accept the coin try holding it over the slot for a second or two, then drop it in.
Summary
Sadly after repeated tries I could not get the program to run on a steady basis. After about 10 uses it would not function. I reinstalled it several times to no avail.
Updated on Oct 17, 2009
