I understand playing just the 1st 2 levels (max coin each)on regular
multi-strike has a slightly higher e.v. than the base game.
Questions:how much does the strategy change on the 1st level and how
does one plug it into win-poker? thanks much 4 any and all input.
multi-strike, playing through level 2 only
shortpaydan wrote:
I understand playing just the 1st 2 levels (max coin each)on regular
multi-strike has a slightly higher e.v. than the base game.
Questions:how much does the strategy change on the 1st level and how
does one plug it into win-poker? thanks much 4 any and all input.
I've written in the past the Bev and I have played MS "short level".
It's a rational play choice inasmuch as bankroll requirements for play
are sizably reduced (by a ratio that's greater than just what would
represent the reduced wager per play).
Generally speaking, to find correct play strategy for a level, you
adjust each line of the paytable by adding 2 credits x the number of
levels available for advance, per coin wagered.
So, if you're playing a 4 level game and are looking for a strategy
for Level 1, you add 30 credits to each payline (2 x 3 x 5). For
Level 2, you add 20 (2 x 2 x 5), etc.
For a 2 level game, when playing Level 1 you only have one level of
advancement open -- thus you add 10 coins (2 x 1 x 5). The stratgegy
that is optimal for Level 1 of 2 level MS play is identical to that
for Level 3 of 4 level MS play. (And, of course, no matter how many
levels you play, you always play the top level with standard game
strategy ... no levels to advance to).
For more background on MS play and strategy, see Bob Dancer's Strictly
Slots article at:
http://www.igtproducts.com/IGTproducts/GameReview/MultiStikePoker/MultiStrikePoker.htm
- Harry