PE+ Multi Poker machine

[stayouttadabunker]

There's five poker games in my PE+ Test Unit...

1] Bonus Poker
2] Double Double Bonus Poker
3] Deuces Wild
4] Double Bonus poker
5] Jacks Or Better

In your honest opinion,
which one is the most fun to play?

[golflover]

My favorite  is the Double Double Bonus  poker.   I use Bob Dancer's strategy cd/game to practice and then play that at the casino when I am there.  I  also like Let It Ride, though.

[Buzz]

Jacks Or Better

Mark    put shock wave in your machine. I have a set of cihps if you want them.

[golflover]

Shockwave is fun.. I just  never won at it 

[knagl]

The first time I ever played Shockwave, I hit the $1000 4-of-a-kind.  Never again since.

Mark, for home use either Deuces Wild or DDB.  In the casino, I play JoB or BP to get the 2-for-1 payback on the 2 Pair hands, which makes my money last longer.

For what it's worth, you have the wrong CAP chip in that board, which is why the menu looks all brown and stuff.  It should look like this:


(Image from Stolistic)

The CAP chip determines the color pallet that the game has available.  While your game will function correctly with the wrong CAP chip, some colors may be painted incorrectly on the screen.  CAPX2174 works for that multi-game set -- there may be others, too.

[Slottex]

My favorite is Double Double Bonus with 9/6 payback !

[StatFreak]

My vote would be Double Double Bonus as well. You'll be shooting for 4 Aces with a kicker for 1/2 a royal. My favorite is Triple Double Bonus, where you get the payout of a full royal with the 4 Aces & kicker.

Deuces Wild can be fun, but it plays completely differently from standard non-wild games. If you focus on playing that type of game and still play others, you have to keep the strategies straight.

I use an old version of Wolf VP, but have seen Dancer's VP program. They're very similar and both come recommended. Each has some pros and cons. They are the only two VP choices I know of that are worth their salt.

Stat

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Just for the scoffers, I have no affiliation whatsoever; I'm just a satisfied customer.

[knagl]

I use an old version of Wolf VP, but have seen Dancer's VP program. They're very similar and both come recommended. Each has some pros and cons. They are the only two VP choices I know of that are worth their salt.

Frugal Video Poker, created by James Wolf of Wolf Video Poker, used to be the gold standard of VP trainers.  It's old-school software and graphics (although it does have 3/5/10-play options), but you can't beat today's price for it: FREE.  It's now available as a free download from his site:

http://www.wolfvideopoker.com/FVP.htm

Especially because of the price, I highly suggest it as a great way to learn correct strategy on your choice of games and paytables.  It also lets you print strategy charts for any game, any paytable.

[StatFreak]

I use an old version of Wolf VP, but have seen Dancer's VP program. They're very similar and both come recommended. Each has some pros and cons. They are the only two VP choices I know of that are worth their salt.

Frugal Video Poker, created by James Wolf of Wolf Video Poker, used to be the gold standard of VP trainers.  It's old-school software and graphics (although it does have 3/5/10-play options), but you can't beat today's price for it: FREE.  It's now available as a free download from his site:

http://www.wolfvideopoker.com/FVP.htm

Especially because of the price, I highly suggest it as a great way to learn correct strategy on your choice of games and paytables.  It also lets you print strategy charts for any game, any paytable.

That's what I use, but I'd probably pay for the newer version if I actually played much VP in casinos for real money. I paid for my copy back in the day when it was the "gold standard".

The print strategy feature is very useful for casino play. The printouts are 8 1/2"x11", but what I do is use my copier to reduce the printed chart to a suitable card size. I then use my handy dandy $30 Costco laminator to create my own strategy cards to take to the casinos. Unlike blackjack, you can sit there with your strategy card and they won't say a word -- at least in Nevada.

[stayouttadabunker]

Wow! There's so many kinds of video poker games, aren't there?
Thanks for the tips guys!
I am interested in upgrading my CAP chip....
I'll look in the morning and see what's presently in there!
Thanks Knagl! 

I want to get the hang of these games before I change out any thing...
Thanks for the "Shockwave" chip offers Buzz!
I will be interested in that later on! 
I really am having a blast with this poker stuff...it's awesomely riveting!
I must of played straight for about 3 hours! 

[StatFreak]

...
I really am having a blast with this poker stuff...it's awesomely riveting!
I must of played straight for about 3 hours! 

It's a lot cheaper playing it upstairs in the back room than it is playing it on the casino floor. 

[stayouttadabunker]

...
I really am having a blast with this poker stuff...it's awesomely riveting!
I must of played straight for about 3 hours! 

It's a lot cheaper playing it upstairs in the back room than it is playing it on the casino floor. 

You got that right Stat !

[knagl]

But it's generally a lot cheaper to play VP at the casino than slots at the casino, as VP payback percentages are generally a lot higher than most slots. 

[jay]

Its risk / reward. The pays are more frequent but the top awards are a lot less.

According to the IGT article that was posted they try and make the newer video slots give about 18min of play for $20.
Personally I like the interactive nature of Video Poker more than slots even with bonus games.

[knagl]

Its risk / reward. The pays are more frequent but the top awards are a lot less.

Good point.  Personally, I'm keen on winning $100 for quad aces, and $1000 for the elusive Royal Flush (quarter Bonus Poker).  Sure, it's not millions, but it's still a nice chunk of change.

[StatFreak]

Its risk / reward. The pays are more frequent but the top awards are a lot less.

Good point.  Personally, I'm keen on winning $100 for quad aces, and $1000 for the elusive Royal Flush (quarter Bonus Poker).  Sure, it's not millions, but it's still a nice chunk of change.

That's why I stick with blackjack most of the time. I will never buy in for two hundred and leave the table with tens of thousands or millions, but I'll win more than I lose, will have fun doing it (counting relaxes me) and won't have to face a W2G unless I win over $10k in a day, which is something I can control.

I still play the occasional slot, and the slightly more occasional VP. They're fun to play as long as it's not for too much money, and I don't mind dropping $20 into a WOF every once in a while for a chance at a big payout.  But to tell the truth, the biggest kick I get in a casino is going to the cage with more chips than I paid for and cashing out a winner. That always makes my night.

[stayouttadabunker]

The first time I ever played Shockwave, I hit the $1000 4-of-a-kind.  Never again since.

Mark, for home use either Deuces Wild or DDB.  In the casino, I play JoB or BP to get the 2-for-1 payback on the 2 Pair hands, which makes my money last longer.

For what it's worth, you have the wrong CAP chip in that board, which is why the menu looks all brown and stuff.  It should look like this:


(Image from Stolistic)

The CAP chip determines the color pallet that the game has available.  While your game will function correctly with the wrong CAP chip, some colors may be painted incorrectly on the screen.  CAPX2174 works for that multi-game set -- there may be others, too.

I just checked both boards I have.
It looks like I have CAPX1321 in both of them.
I need to find a CAPX2174 like you're saying....

[StatFreak]

T.O.M.  

I think I know someone who can sell you the right chip.

[Buzz]

David It's a little bitty chip FXC7291  20 pin

[StatFreak]

David It's a little bitty chip FXC7291  20 pin

Okay, I changed my post.   Bunker, the first line stands.

[knagl]

T.O.M. 

"Drink More Ovaltine"?

[Buzz]

David It's a little bitty chip FXC7291  20 pin

Okay, I changed my post.  Bunker, the first line stands.

Stat    I can't find anything in Mauser.  Seems like Little Blue tod me a couple of years ago the blanks were hard to come by.  

[StatFreak]

Can the chip be erased and re-programmed?

[Buzz]

Your guess is as good as mine.  NO window.

[StatFreak]

Is this that damned chip that requires special voltage and that can't be programmed with new equipment? 


Okay, we're back on track.

Bunker, take one part email and two parts of this thread, mix well, and call me in the morning.  


<P.S.>  I just stickied that topic.