This is a comparison of online music storage services (Cloud Music Services), Internet services that allow uploads of personally owned or licensed music to the cloud for listening on multiple devices.[1]
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There were three large services—Amazon Music, Apple's iTunes Match, and Google Play Music[2]—each incorporating an online music store (see comparison), with purchased songs from the associated music store not counting toward storage limits. Other than additional storage space, the main additional feature provided with an annual fee by Apple (and formerly Amazon.com) is 'scan-and-match', which examines music files on a computer and adds a copy of matched tracks to the user's music locker without having to upload the files. Google provides both a large amount of storage space and the scan-and-match feature at no cost.
Amazon was the first of the currently significant players to launch their cloud music locker service in late March 2011 and the first to discontinue it on 30 April 2018.[3] Amazon Music launched without obtaining any new music streaming licenses, which upset the major record labels.[4] Google launched their service less than a month and a half later, also without obtaining any new licenses.[5] Apple negotiated with the major record labels for a new license before launching their service six months after Google's. Amazon and Google eventually negotiated licenses before launching their scan-and-match features.
In 2018, Google indicated a transition from Google Play Music to YouTube Music.[6]In May 2020, Google had created a transfer tool to migrate added albums, uploads, history, and playlists.[7] Google shut down Google Play Music on October 22nd, 2020,[8] completing the shut down announced in August of 2020. Users will have until December 2020 to complete a transfer to Google Play Music.[9]
For streaming services where a person is unable to upload their own music, but is limited to music provided by the service, such as Pandora Radio and Spotify, see Comparison of on-demand streaming music services. See that article also for information on subscription streaming services provided by four of the companies below (Google Play Music All Access, Apple's Apple Music, Amazon's Prime Music, and Microsoft's Groove Music Pass).
Comparison[edit]
Google Play Music | YouTube Music | iBroadcast | iTunes Match | VOX Music Cloud | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Owner: | Google LLC | YouTube LLC (Google LLC) | iBroadcast Media, LLC | Apple Inc. | Coppertino Inc. |
Launch date: | 2011-05-10 (beta)[10] | 2015-11-12 | 2012-06-15[11] | 2011-10-12 | 2015-04-15[12] |
Currently Available: | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Web Client: | Yes[13] | Yes[14] | Yes | No | No |
Windows Client: | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Android App: | Yes[13] | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
iOS App: | Yes[15] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes[16] |
Other listening platforms: | Android TV, Apple TV, other AirPlay, Chromecast, Sonos[17] | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Sonos, Chromecast, Android TV, Android Auto | Apple TV, other AirPlay | macOS, Apple TV via AirPlay, Chromecast, Sonos[18] | |
Upload software: | Windows, macOS, Linux,[19] Web browser[20] | Web browser[21] | Windows, macOS, Linux, Web browser | Windows, macOS | VOX Player for Mac, Web browser |
Music Format: | MP3[22] | AAC[23] | AAC, FLAC, MKA, MP3, OGG, PCM | AAC, MP3 | AAC, AIFF, ALAC, APE, FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
Filetypes matched: | AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WMA[24] | None[25] | None | AAC, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, WAV | None |
Filetypes transcoded: | AAC, ALAC, FLAC[a], OGG,[24] WMA,[b] | FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WMA | AIFF, ALAC, WAV | None | |
Maximum file size: | 300 MB[26] | 300 MB | 200 MB or 2 hours[27] | 250 MB[28] | |
Free Bitrate: | 320 kbit/s[29][30] | 256 kbit/s[21] | 128 kbit/s[31] | None | None |
Premium Bitrate: | 320 kbit/s | 256 kbit/s | 320 kbit/s or Original[32] | 256 kbit/s | Original Quality |
Free Storage:[c] | 50,000 files[33] | 100,000 files[21] | Unlimited | None[34] | None[35] |
Premium Storage: | 50,000 files | 100,000 files | Unlimited | 100,000 files[d][36] | Unlimited |
Premium service features: | Unlimited, ad-free access to music catalog[37] | Ads-free, background play, download music offline, use audio-only mode, travel with YouTube Music, shuffle downloads, Apple Carplay & Android Auto compatibility[38] | Higher bitrate streaming, equalizer, Android Auto, Carplay | ||
Premium pricing: | $9.99 per month | $9.99 per month (YouTube Music Premium) $11.99 per month (YouTube Premium) | Free during Beta, $3.99 per month after launch[39] | Annual fee of $24.99 (US), £21.99 (UK), €24.99 (FR), $39.99 (AU) Included with $9.99 per month Apple Music subscription | $4.99 per month, $49.99 annually (VOX Premium) |
Premium service countries: | 63[40][41] | 94 (YouTube Music Premium)[42] 95 (YouTube Premium)[42] | 117[43] | Worldwide |
- ^Google Play Music transcoding of FLAC to MP3 only supported with 16 and 24-bit stereo or mono FLAC.
- ^Google Play Music only supports WMA transcoding on Windows with Music Manager.
- ^Purchased music files from associated music store do not count toward space limits.
- ^In the United States and Australia, iTunes Match also gets you ad-free iTunes Radio listening.
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Former or defunct services[edit]
- Amazon Music storage, started in March 2009, offered storage space for 250 uploaded tracks (MP3 or AAC up to 100MB each) in free version or 250,000 tracks in premium version, as well as web players for major operating systems, Fire TV, Roku, and Sonos sound systems. Amazon did not allow podcasts, ringtones, or audiobooks to be uploaded.[44]Amazon started phasing out cloud storage from December 2017.[45]
- Best Buy Music Cloud debuted in June 2011 to unfavourable reviews.[46]
- Google Play Music Music locker, store, and streaming service debuted in May 2011, and shut down October 2020. Google has replaced Play Music with YouTube Music.[47]
- Groove Music by Microsoft debuted in 2015, linking Microsoft's Groove music player to OneDrive cloud storage. It allowed storing up to 5GB of music in AAC, MP3 and WMA formats. Playback was possible on devices running Windows, iOS or Android as well as Xbox game consoles.
- Lala started in 2006, was purchased by Apple, and shut down on May 31, 2010.
- Mougg started in 2010, renamed to Mashup in 2012,[48][49] the domain ceased to function in December 2012. In April 2013, the service returned to its original name.
- MP3tunes started in late 2005, fought major record labels in Capitol Records, Inc. v. MP3Tunes, LLC, and closed in 2012 after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.[50]
- mSpot Music started in May 2010,[51] was purchased by Samsung,[52] and shut down on October 15, 2012.
- My.MP3.com started in January 2000, fought major record labels in UMG v. MP3.com, and the service was discontinued by a new owner.[53]
- Samsung Music Hub was only available for a few Samsung devices[54] and was retired on 1 July 2014.[55]
- Style Jukebox, debuted in September 2012, offered up to 2TB of music storage (10GB in the trial period) and music players for the common operating systems, and supported all major file formats incl. high-resolution audio. The service was discontinued in December 2017.
- Ubuntu One only included music features (web and mobile app playback, 20 GB storage) with the paid plan. The service was shut down on 1 June 2014.[56]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Cloud Music Comparison: What's the Best Service for Streaming Your Library Everywhere?, Lifehacker, 15 June 2011
- ^Google Music, iTunes Match, and Amazon Cloud Drive: Digital Music Services ComparisonArchived 2012-12-17 at the Wayback Machine, PC World, 17 November 2011
- ^Amazon Music to end support for streaming your uploaded MP3s
- ^Amazon faces backlash over 'music locker' service, Reuters, Phil Wahba and Paul Thomasch, Mar 29, 2011
- ^Unlicensed: Are Google Music and Amazon Cloud Player illegal?, Ars Technica, July 4, 2011
- ^https://www.digitaltrends.com/music/what-happens-to-google-play-music-youtube-music/
- ^https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-music-transfer-google-play-music-library
- ^https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/10/22/google-play-music-is-now-officially-dead-dead-dead/
- ^https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-music-will-replace-google-play-music-end-2020/
- ^Google Launches 'Music Beta,' a Streaming Cloud Service for Tunes, Wired News, 2011-05-10
- ^We have released v.1.0 of the iBroadcast Android app. It is available now on Google Play., iBroadcast Facebook page, 2012-06-15
- ^Coppertino Launches New LOOP Music Locker, MacRumors, 2015-04-15
- ^ abSystem requirements and country availability, Google Play Help
- ^System requirements and country availability, YouTube Music Help
- ^Google Play Music arrives for iOS, CNET,November 15, 2013
- ^Vox Plays Any Music File on iOS, Streams Music from a New Music Locker, CNET,April 15, 2015
- ^Play. Amplified. Introducing Google Play and Sonos
- ^Play Lossless with Sonos via VOX
- ^Install the Google Play Music Manager, Google Play Help
- ^Google Play Music finally lets you upload songs through the browser, The Verge
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- ^'Select or Change your Audio Quality - YouTube Music Help'.
- ^ abGoogle Play Music supported file types, Google Play Help
- ^How YouTube Music uploads differ from Play Music: Everything you need to know
- ^Storage limits, Google Play Help
- ^iTunes Store: Subscribing to iTunes Match, Apple.com
- ^https://vox.rocks/loop-music-cloud-storage/how-to-use#:~:text=File%20size%20limit%20is%20250Mb,streaming%20or%20saving%20for%20offline.
- ^Google Play Music enables scan and match in Europe ahead of US launch, The Verge
- ^Matching feature on the Google Play Music Manager, Google Play Help
- ^https://www.ibroadcast.com/faq/
- ^https://www.ibroadcast.com/faq/
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- ^https://www.ibroadcast.com/faq/
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The Amazon Music Storage subscription plans (free and paid) are being retired. Beginning January 15, 2018, no new subscriptions will be accepted.
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- ^Mougg: Another great option for streaming your music library, The Next Web, 29 November 2010
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- ^Samsung boosts its mobile ecosystem with mSpot purchase, GigaOM, May 9, 2012
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- ^Silber, Jane (2 April 2014). 'Shutting down Ubuntu One file services'. Canonical Blog. Canonical Ltd. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
The original trademark application for a video poker slot machine game concept known as Lock and Roll was filed in February of 1997 by major casino game manufacturer International Game Technology (IGT).
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Technically classified as a three reel, single pay line slot, Lock, and Roll boasted a truly innovative design scheme when it was released. Rather than simply pressing a button or pulling a lever, before watching the reels determine the outcome, Lock and Roll offers players a decision point much like video poker.
After assessing the reels' alignment from the first spin, players can select one, two, or all three reel symbols and 'lock' them in place, before 'rolling' the remaining reels and trying to line up winning combinations.
In essence, Lock and Roll plays much like a three-card game of video poker would, while retaining the traditional slot machine stylings and payout system.
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Lock and Roll shouldn't be confused with 'Lock N Roll,' which is a dice based gaming app popularized by the iPhone app store. Although both games bear very similar names, they play nothing alike, and only Lock and Roll can be found in the casino setting.
By offering slot machine enthusiasts a skill based game, Lock and Roll serves a particular niche market within the wider gambling industry: tribal casinos which are bound by the specific rules of the gaming compact signed with their respective states. Begins a poker potential.
For example, in North Carolina, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is the only tribal group currently authorized to operate casino gaming enterprises within the state. As part of their compact with North Carolina, the Cherokee's casino games are required to include some element of skill in order to be classified as legal. Games like poker and blackjack are covered, of course, but what about slot machines?
The Lock and Roll slot machine concept was introduced by IGT partly to help bridge that gap, providing a slot machine experience for fans of that overwhelmingly popular game, while also meeting North Carolina's strict regulations. By giving players the chance to hold reel symbols, and thus influence the outcome of each spin through their own decision-making ability (or skill), Lock and Roll allowed the Cherokee to include slot machines in their two casino properties.
Casino Sightings of Lock and Roll
Accordingly, the tribe's first casino venture, Harrah's Cherokee, opened in 1997 – the same year that Lock and Roll slots was released.
The fact that North Carolina's strict requirement for a skill element in all casino games is rather unique across the United States, games like Lock and Roll video poker never really spread beyond North Carolina in a major way. Today, the game is even disappearing there, as Harrah's Cherokee and its newly opened sister casino in the town of Murphy have discovered yet another way to bend the state gaming compact.
By introducing a contest known as the 'Cherokee Raffle Reel' to ordinary, non-skill based slot machines, Harrah's has found a way to follow the law, while still offering modernized video slot designs. Players simply insert their Total Rewards card before each spin, making themselves eligible for a 'second chance to win' which technically meets the compact's definition of a skill element.
Today, Lock and Roll video poker is rapidly being phased out in favor of the glitzier and garish modern video slots favored by most recreational gamblers. With no need to include an actual skill element, the two Harrah's Cherokee casinos in the North Carolina have made the prudent business decision to replace Lock and Roll slot machines with more house friendly alternatives.
Even so, you can still find Lock and Roll slots being played in North Carolina, and many players actually prefer this interactive gameplay design over simply pressing buttons and hoping to hit. With that in mind, this page was written to help guide new players into the world of Lock and Roll slots. Here you'll find a detailed review of the game's rules and procedures, followed by a guide finding Lock and Roll slot machines, and an introduction to the strategic elements added by the player decision point.
How to Play Lock and Roll
Lock and Roll is a three reel, single pay line slot machine design. This means you'll be spinning the symbols on three different reels, with each reel landing on a single symbol to create an X Y Z alignment after each spin.
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Lock and Roll Slots Reel Symbols
The reel symbols used in Lock and Roll are as follows:
- Triple BAR
- 7 BAR
- Red 7
- 5X Pay
Steps to Playing Lock and Roll
Step #1: Input Your Money & Spin
To operate the slot machine, you'll begin by depositing your funds, either through cash or casino credit voucher. Pressing the 'SPIN' button will activate the game's three reels, which will then spin for a few seconds before landing on a random assortment of symbols.
Step #2: Locking the Reels
After you've pressed the 'SPIN' button and the reels have landed on their initial alignment, Lock and Roll allows players to influence the game action by selecting either one, two, or all three reels to hold, or lock in place.
- When holding all three reels in place, and choosing to respin no reels, your payout will be based on the alignment of the initial spin.
- The probabilities for each reel symbol remain the same during a respin, so you can 'discard' a particular reel symbol and respin, only to see that same symbol reappear.
Step #3: Re-Spinning the Unlocked Reels
Once you've locked in your reel symbols, pressing the 'RESPIN' button causes the remaining unlocked reels to spin for a second time. When they land, your final three symbol alignment is formed, and payouts are awarded based on a traditional slot machine pay structure.
The pay table used in Lock and Roll can be reviewed below:
WIN | PAYS |
---|---|
Three 5X | 5000* for 1 |
Three Red 7's | 60 for 1 |
Three 7 BAR's | 40 for 1 |
Any Three 7's | 30 for 1 |
Any Two 5X | 25 for 1 |
Three Triple BAR's | 20 for 1 |
Three Double BAR's | 10 for 1 |
Three Cherries | 10 for 1 |
Three Single BAR's | 5 for 1 |
Any Two Cherries | 5 for 1 |
Any Three BAR's | 2 for 1 |
*Payout for Three 5X Symbols is progressive, and jackpot always starts at 5,000 credits
These payouts are awarded on a 'for one' basis, rather than a 'to one' basis, which means you'll always lose your initial wager to the house, before receiving the appropriate payout in return.
Landing the 5X Pay Symbol
One symbol to take note of is the 5X Pay symbol. Obviously, lining up three of these pivotal symbols provides Lock and Roll's progressive jackpot payout, offering at least 5,000 credits when you hit, and usually a much higher amount. The jackpot is what all slot players chase, so trying to line up 5X Pay symbols whenever possible is the key to the game.
Even better, though, is how these symbols affect the smaller payouts you'll be receiving throughout the majority of a Lock and Roll session.
Whenever you land a single 5X Pay symbol among a winning combination, the payout will automatically be multiplied by five. Landing two of the 5X Pay symbols increases the multiplier to 25 times the initial win.
Let's say you've landed two of the cherry symbols, which is good for a 5 credit uptick. If you happen to land a 5X Pays symbol along with the two cherries, the payout would jump to 25 credits thanks to the multiplier of five.
As you can see, even with the added skill element provided by the player decision point, the Lock and Roll slot machine is still a strikingly simple game to play. You press 'SPIN,' lock in your most promising reel symbols, and press 'RESPIN' to complete the reel alignment. After that, you either win or lose based on the pay table above, and a new spin begins.
The name of the game is assessing your initial spin and deciding which reels to lock in place. Obviously, any two consecutive symbols which match up should always be locked, as you're only one more away from a big winner. When faced with three unconnected reel symbols, locking in the highest paying symbol is usually your best bet. And of course, hunting for the elusive 5X Pay symbol can produce even bigger payouts if you happen to land a small winner.
Best Lock and Roll Online Casinos
Since the game's inception more than 15 years ago, Lock and Roll seems to be limited to the casinos of North Carolina.
Of course, the game very well may have spread to nearby states by now, but a thorough search indicates otherwise.
Brick and Mortar US Casinos
The two North Carolina casinos where you're sure to find Lock and Roll slot machines are both owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and operated by Caesars Entertainment:
- Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort – Cherokee, NC
- Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino – Murphy, NC
With that said, as we mentioned in the introduction, these casinos have recently instituted Cherokee Raffle Reel slots to help skirt the skill element requirement, so Lock and Roll slot machines will soon be a thing of the past.
Slot players overwhelmingly prefer the high-end video displays, pop culture themes, and a bevy of bonus games offered by today's modern slot machine designs. By using the Cherokee Raffle Reel to meet the skill requirement of the state's gaming compact, the Harrah's Cherokee casinos simply no longer have a reason to keep the outdated Lock and Roll games on the floor. You can browse our catalog of top online casinos to find a similar game.
Lock and Roll Slots Strategy
Assessing the strategy found in a slot machine game is typically a fool's errand, but with Lock and Roll's player decision point, you can actually apply certain aspects of game theory to help improve your decision making.
The first factor to be mindful of when playing Lock and Roll is the frequency rate for each of the available reel symbols. Also known as symbol weighting, this concept essentially describes the odds of any particular symbol appearing on any particular reel.
In Lock and Roll, each of the three reels contains 128 potential stopping points in total. So, for each spin, Reel 1 can produce 128 possible results, as can Reel 2 and Reel 3.
Lock and Roll Symbol Frequency Table
The breakdown for symbol weighting on Lock and Roll slot machines can be reviewed below:
SYMBOL | REEL 1 | REEL 2 | REEL 3 |
---|---|---|---|
Blank | 81 | 83 | 83 |
Cherry | 4 | 6 | 8 |
Single BAR | 19 | 5 | 11 |
Double BAR | 14 | 17 | 5 |
Triple BAR | 7 | 8 | 11 |
7 BAR | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Red 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
5X Pay | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Total Stops: | 128 | 128 | 128 |
Symbol Comparison
- Naturally, the non-paying Blank symbol appears much more often than any other, showing up 81 out of 128 times on Reel 1, and 83 times on both Reels 2 and 3.
- On the other end of the spectrum, the lucrative 5X Pay symbol can only appear once on each reel, making its appearance quite the rare treat.
- The Red 7 is the next rarest symbol, followed by the 7 BAR symbol.
- Symbols you can expect to see often include the Single BAR and the Double BAR.
Using this chart, you should be able to develop a firm grasp on the chances of landing any particular symbol, and thus, guide your decision making accordingly.
For example, should you line up the Red 7 symbols on Reels 2 and 3, it may be tempting to shoot for the third Red 7 on Reel 1. But as the chart shows, you'll have less than a 1 percent chance of landing it, with only 1 spot among 128 available.
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Advanced Lock and Roll Strategy
Another way to approach strategy for a game like Lock and Roll is to create an extensive table listing every possible scenario, along with the most mathematically optimal decision.
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Step #3: Re-Spinning the Unlocked Reels
Once you've locked in your reel symbols, pressing the 'RESPIN' button causes the remaining unlocked reels to spin for a second time. When they land, your final three symbol alignment is formed, and payouts are awarded based on a traditional slot machine pay structure.
The pay table used in Lock and Roll can be reviewed below:
WIN | PAYS |
---|---|
Three 5X | 5000* for 1 |
Three Red 7's | 60 for 1 |
Three 7 BAR's | 40 for 1 |
Any Three 7's | 30 for 1 |
Any Two 5X | 25 for 1 |
Three Triple BAR's | 20 for 1 |
Three Double BAR's | 10 for 1 |
Three Cherries | 10 for 1 |
Three Single BAR's | 5 for 1 |
Any Two Cherries | 5 for 1 |
Any Three BAR's | 2 for 1 |
*Payout for Three 5X Symbols is progressive, and jackpot always starts at 5,000 credits
These payouts are awarded on a 'for one' basis, rather than a 'to one' basis, which means you'll always lose your initial wager to the house, before receiving the appropriate payout in return.
Landing the 5X Pay Symbol
One symbol to take note of is the 5X Pay symbol. Obviously, lining up three of these pivotal symbols provides Lock and Roll's progressive jackpot payout, offering at least 5,000 credits when you hit, and usually a much higher amount. The jackpot is what all slot players chase, so trying to line up 5X Pay symbols whenever possible is the key to the game.
Even better, though, is how these symbols affect the smaller payouts you'll be receiving throughout the majority of a Lock and Roll session.
Whenever you land a single 5X Pay symbol among a winning combination, the payout will automatically be multiplied by five. Landing two of the 5X Pay symbols increases the multiplier to 25 times the initial win.
Let's say you've landed two of the cherry symbols, which is good for a 5 credit uptick. If you happen to land a 5X Pays symbol along with the two cherries, the payout would jump to 25 credits thanks to the multiplier of five.
As you can see, even with the added skill element provided by the player decision point, the Lock and Roll slot machine is still a strikingly simple game to play. You press 'SPIN,' lock in your most promising reel symbols, and press 'RESPIN' to complete the reel alignment. After that, you either win or lose based on the pay table above, and a new spin begins.
The name of the game is assessing your initial spin and deciding which reels to lock in place. Obviously, any two consecutive symbols which match up should always be locked, as you're only one more away from a big winner. When faced with three unconnected reel symbols, locking in the highest paying symbol is usually your best bet. And of course, hunting for the elusive 5X Pay symbol can produce even bigger payouts if you happen to land a small winner.
Best Lock and Roll Online Casinos
Since the game's inception more than 15 years ago, Lock and Roll seems to be limited to the casinos of North Carolina.
Of course, the game very well may have spread to nearby states by now, but a thorough search indicates otherwise.
Brick and Mortar US Casinos
The two North Carolina casinos where you're sure to find Lock and Roll slot machines are both owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and operated by Caesars Entertainment:
- Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort – Cherokee, NC
- Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino – Murphy, NC
With that said, as we mentioned in the introduction, these casinos have recently instituted Cherokee Raffle Reel slots to help skirt the skill element requirement, so Lock and Roll slot machines will soon be a thing of the past.
Slot players overwhelmingly prefer the high-end video displays, pop culture themes, and a bevy of bonus games offered by today's modern slot machine designs. By using the Cherokee Raffle Reel to meet the skill requirement of the state's gaming compact, the Harrah's Cherokee casinos simply no longer have a reason to keep the outdated Lock and Roll games on the floor. You can browse our catalog of top online casinos to find a similar game.
Lock and Roll Slots Strategy
Assessing the strategy found in a slot machine game is typically a fool's errand, but with Lock and Roll's player decision point, you can actually apply certain aspects of game theory to help improve your decision making.
The first factor to be mindful of when playing Lock and Roll is the frequency rate for each of the available reel symbols. Also known as symbol weighting, this concept essentially describes the odds of any particular symbol appearing on any particular reel.
In Lock and Roll, each of the three reels contains 128 potential stopping points in total. So, for each spin, Reel 1 can produce 128 possible results, as can Reel 2 and Reel 3.
Lock and Roll Symbol Frequency Table
The breakdown for symbol weighting on Lock and Roll slot machines can be reviewed below:
SYMBOL | REEL 1 | REEL 2 | REEL 3 |
---|---|---|---|
Blank | 81 | 83 | 83 |
Cherry | 4 | 6 | 8 |
Single BAR | 19 | 5 | 11 |
Double BAR | 14 | 17 | 5 |
Triple BAR | 7 | 8 | 11 |
7 BAR | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Red 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
5X Pay | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Total Stops: | 128 | 128 | 128 |
Symbol Comparison
- Naturally, the non-paying Blank symbol appears much more often than any other, showing up 81 out of 128 times on Reel 1, and 83 times on both Reels 2 and 3.
- On the other end of the spectrum, the lucrative 5X Pay symbol can only appear once on each reel, making its appearance quite the rare treat.
- The Red 7 is the next rarest symbol, followed by the 7 BAR symbol.
- Symbols you can expect to see often include the Single BAR and the Double BAR.
Using this chart, you should be able to develop a firm grasp on the chances of landing any particular symbol, and thus, guide your decision making accordingly.
For example, should you line up the Red 7 symbols on Reels 2 and 3, it may be tempting to shoot for the third Red 7 on Reel 1. But as the chart shows, you'll have less than a 1 percent chance of landing it, with only 1 spot among 128 available.
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Advanced Lock and Roll Strategy
Another way to approach strategy for a game like Lock and Roll is to create an extensive table listing every possible scenario, along with the most mathematically optimal decision.
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Thankfully, this heroic task was no match for famed casino game theorist Michael Shackleford, who devised a comprehensive basic strategy chart for Lock and Roll.
According to Shackleford's calculations, when using his optimal strategy, players face an overall house edge of 9.94 percent on the respin. Expressed in the familiar slot machine vernacular of expected return, Lock and Roll offers players a return of 90.06 percent when they choose to respin.
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Within the realm of slot machines, especially less entertaining models like Lock and Roll, this return rate is rather low. From a strategic standpoint, slot players in North Carolina would be better served by sticking to the more favorable odds offered by video slot models using the Cherokee Raffle Reel design.