Understanding AWP Slots

A variety of different slot machines populate the mainstream today: from video slots to single-coin machines, buy-a-pays, progressives, or those primarily existing in the virtual space, there are clearly many options.

AWP machines are yet another to add to the ever-growing list. These stand for ‘Amusement With Prizes’ and although they boast the familiar format of three reels and one payline, they are slightly different from standard machines in several ways.

To begin with, AWP slots feature lower stakes, meaning that players can engage for as little as a few cents each spin. Another thing to keep in mind is that some versions may contain classic fruit machine features like ‘hold’ and ‘nudge’.

A hold, as its name suggests, refers to a rewarded function that holds a single reel in place while the others spin. The nudge feature allows players to nudge one or more reels either up or down into a different position.  

Some AWP machines will trigger second screen games after a winning combination. Here, players must play another round to receive a payout. For example, a player could be taken to a screen of 10 mystery boxes where they must select certain boxes until they uncover matching symbols. There are also Bonus AWPs which are similar to those just described but only feature prizes available in bonus rounds rather than in both the main game and bonus rounds.

If you’d like to play an AWP machine, the UK is the place to be, as AWPs are normally only available in UK-based arcades and casinos.