Gamespot.com - Aug. 29, 2005
"Overall, Downtown Video Slots is probably the top slots game on mobile. 7.8/10"
From the Main Menu, choose either “Quick Game” or “Career Mode” and press "OK" to play. If “Quick Game” was selected, one of 5 machines will be randomly selected. If “Career Mode” was selected, then a lobby of machines will be displayed, and players can select one of 5 machines.
Press "Left" or "4" to increase the number of paylines for the upcoming spin, and press "Right" or "6" to increase the number of coins for the upcoming spin. When your bet is set, press "OK" or "5" to spin the reels. For the next spin, just press "OK" or "5" again to repeat the bet from the previous spin.
While playing, press "#" to check the paytable for the current machine. Press "*" to make the Max Bet of $45 for the next spin (9 lines X 5 coins). Press "UP/DOWN' after a spin to review spin payouts, if any.
Career Mode In Career Mode, players start with $1,000 and access to 5 machines. Players can move "L/R" through the machine lobby and press "OK" to select a machine. In Career Mode, the player can move in and out of the lobby and play any machine at any time, and the game will always be saved.
In Career mode, players must increase their bankroll to $150,000 to unlock the 6th and final “mystery” machine. Players must hit the top symbol Jackpot Reward (five in a row of the most valuable symbol) on all six machines to win valuable rewards and win the game. To see a list of rewards the player has already won, select “Options” from the Main Menu and then select “Rewards”. Complete the Jackpot Reward list to win the game.
Quick Game In a Quick Game, players can instantly access one of the five available video slot machines with a $1,000 starting bankroll. After highlighting Quick Game and pressing "OK", one of the five machines will be randomly selected for the player. There is no lobby in Quick Game, and the player’s game is not saved.
Paylines & Coins Increase your odds of winning by betting more than 1 payline. While playing, press "Left" or "4" to increase the number of paylines. You can bet as many as 9 paylines on each spin.
Each payline is a path that you are betting will have a winning combination of at least three in a row.
By betting multiple coins by pressing "Right" or "6", the bet for each payline will increase accordingly.
Play faster with “Quick Play” While the reels are spinning, press "DOWN" to stop the reels immediately. Press "OK" followed by "DOWN" to play more spins per minute.
Press "OK" to repeat same bets from last spin After setting your betting rate, just bet "OK" to make the same bet on subsequent spins.
Try a variety of line and coin combinations You can bet $1 at a time or $45 at a time, and just about any amount in between. You could bet the max of $45, or bet 5 lines at 5 coins each for $25 or bet 9 lines at 1 coin each for $9. Experiment to find a comfortable betting rate.
Use the Bet Max shortcut Make the maximum bet possible by pressing "*".
How do I control the game menus? Press "Up" and "Down" to scroll through game menu items. Press "OK" to select a game menu item.
How do I spin the reels? On any machine, press "OK" or "5" to spin the reels.
How do I increase my bets? On any machine, press "Left" to increase your number of paylines, and press "Right" to increase your number of coins.
What is the maximum bet? You can bet 9 paylines at $1 each and 5 coins at $1 each, meaning the maximum bet is $45. As you increase paylines and / or coins, your bet will change in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
What are paylines? Paylines are paths across the screen that you can bet will get at least a three-reel combination on the next spin. Betting more paylines gives you more chances to win.
What is Career Mode? In Career Mode, you can try to unlock the Mystery Machine by running your bankroll up to $150,000.
What are Bonus Rounds? If you get five in a row of a symbol, you will open a Bonus Round where extra cash can be won.
What are Jackpot Rewards? If you get five in a row of the most valuable symbol on any of the Career Mode machines, you will win a special fun reward. Win all six rewards to beat Career Mode.
Is there a way to play faster? Yes. To play the game as fast possible, press
after the reels start spinning to stop the reels immediately. Quickly pressing each time the reels start spinning allows you to play more hands per minute.
Can I save my "Career Mode" progress?
Yes. Anytime you quit out of a "Career Mode" game, your progress is saved. The next time you start the application, you will resume the game in the exact same spot at which you left. Your "Career Mode" progress will continue that way until you go to the "Career Mode" option on the Main Menu and then access the "New Career" option.
Can I win actual, physical prizes by winning Jackpot Rewards?
No. You cannot win actual real-world prizes by winning Downtown Video Slots Jackpot Rewards. Jackpot Rewards are fun, fictional creations of the imagination and are not redeemable for real-world goods and services.
How can I check the paytable on a machine?
Press "#" at anytime to check the symbol payouts for the current machine.
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