Most casino games were originally conceived as a way to test one’s luck and were valued because they did not require a long learning curve—you either got lucky or you didn’t. Recently, however, there has been a growing trend among visitors who, on the contrary, want to actively participate in the gaming process. Mines is just the right kind of entertainment: the element of luck is still there, but the player’s actions also influence the outcome of a particular game. In the BetLabel online casino lobby, you can play Mines from different developers, including in demo mode.
Mines
What is Mines and what makes it special?
In fact, Mines is not a single game, but a variety of versions of the same game, the rules of which may vary slightly depending on how the provider has written them. The names may also vary, but the word Mines is always present in the title. At the time of writing this article, you can find about 40 versions of this game in the BetLabel Tanzania online casino lobby by typing its name in the search bar in the Slots section (or by searching in Quick Games). Most of the games listed allow you to play in demo mode, which means you can compare the available variations without risking your bankroll, and then play for money in the version that you personally consider the best.
The main idea
In any of its variations, Mines is a kind of sea battle, but “one-sided.” The playing field is usually a five-by-five square, all of whose cells are initially closed. Some of the cells are safe, and opening them gradually increases your winnings—the more successful moves you make, the faster the odds grow. Hitting a mine, which is where the game gets its name, means the game is over and all the money you’ve accumulated is lost. BetLabel customers can stop playing at any time before hitting a mine, allowing them to withdraw their money when they feel the risk is too high. It should be added that players are allowed to set the number of mines on the playing field themselves, but as the risk decreases, the odds for each correct move will also decrease.
Difference from classic slots
Although various versions of Mines are available to BetLabel customers in the Slots section, they actually have almost nothing in common with classic slot machines—except for the use of a random number generator. Mines has no reels, no winning combinations, no bonus rounds, and no features — it is an extremely simple game, the rules of which can be explained to any adult in a matter of minutes. On the other hand, it is not a mindless slot where you just have to press the start button and hope for the best: before each action, you decide whether to open another cell and, if so, which one. You also need to think about how many mines you are willing to “hide” on the playing field—if there are more of them, the excitement and potential winnings after each subsequent move increase. In short, Mines is a game for those who like to think through their moves and want to influence the gameplay.
Potential for big wins
Since Mines is not one specific game, but a whole collection of games, the winning limits and the cost of each successful move may vary, depending on the developer’s wishes. Don’t forget that the size of the winnings after each successful move is also influenced by how many mines you have “placed” on the playing field yourself. The potential winnings for one game as a whole can reach amounts of around 30,000,000 TZS, or, for example, 471,086x, but players should remember that such a payout is only available if you have successfully opened all the safe sectors without hitting a mine. Different providers also offer different numbers of acceptable mines, and if there are really a lot of them, even one correct guess will significantly increase your bet.
How to play Mines — rules and mechanics
The principle of Mines is very simple—we are even ready to provide generalized instructions for all varieties, regardless of the provider:
- Start the game in real money mode or demo mode.
- specify the amount of your bet within the permitted limits;
- Indicate the number of mines hidden on the playing field—the more there are, the higher the coefficient for each correct action, and vice versa.
- start the game (in many variations, you need to press the button labeled Bet);
- Select one sector at a time at your own discretion: if there is no mine there, your potential winnings will increase.
- Until you find the mine, you can stop the game and take the money you have accumulated.
Advantages and disadvantages of Mines
The very fact that Mines is present in one form or another in the portfolios of many different providers already shows that demand for this game is high. Its advantages are obvious:
- extremely simple rules;
- there is an option to select the difficulty level (number of mines on the playing field);
- The player influences the gameplay by making crucial decisions, rather than simply relying on luck.
- The maximum win multiplies the bet hundreds of thousands of times and can amount to tens of thousands of dollars or euros.
- The abundance of game options from different providers means you can choose the interface design, and some may have slightly more specific rules.
Mines has no objective drawbacks, so let’s mention a subjective one: if you come to the casino purely to test your luck and often choose auto mode in the same slots, then you may not like this game because it requires constant involvement and decision-making. If we really want to nitpick, there are no bonus rounds or features, although this does not make the game any less interesting.