Pay cheque

mattyboy · Post by **mattyboy** » Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:01 pm

Got one in my local

Everyone was punting it last night but it was dead. About 60 goes in and i decide to have a go but alas only got 30 on me.

First board semi - red so i decide to bank a few red features

Only banked £78 worth of red features off the 30. Unbelievable and that included missing a stop n stop (fast speed)

Its on arcade setting and just kept showing.

I think thats better profit than if i forced it

Matt Vinyl · Post by **Matt Vinyl** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 1:16 pm

I never got the chance to experience this particular Red, although I did recal seeing one in a pub one evening.

I agree that occaisionally, taking the value via Red features can lead to just as good a profit as via the top force. And let's be fair, it offers a lot more 'gameplay' than just hi-loing out every time, even though of course, profit is the main aim...

This is especially true on the new breed of Reds, where the red sevens are only £10 (and 'JP' may well be £35). Red Find the Pea / Hidden Riches / Star Prize etc, can be well in excess of £17 or so on these, which is often £7 more than you would have got had you forced for the top! Of coufrse, reading where in the 'force' process the machine is when you start has a big effect on how you take it on, but still worth baring in mind!

Alpine021 · Post by **Alpine021** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:55 am

It can be profitable sometimes but a lot of the times if u take a decent amount on a red feature it can then either cane u for a board or semi-cane u for a board only to offer you either nothing or a shit feature.

Especially on K Ransom / Sub Zero....

When taking features for a profit u really really need to know when to walk. I've done this a few times when not really wanting to force a machine (out with mates or whatever) and the red has slipped into the old £15 - £20 board mood.

On a Roll is a nightmare for it. If u don't leave at the right point u will constantly lose until u've lost about £20.

I mean as in £7 board to win £4, further £7 to win £3, another £6 / £7 to win nothing.

Before u know it you've lost loads.

Alpine021 · Post by **Alpine021** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:59 am

Also can't believe u've never played one Matt.

One of the best reds profit-wise i've ever played. Tops went for £75 over and over when ready.

Until they chipped a few tho the bastards u got like a £30 top

Matt Vinyl · Post by **Matt Vinyl** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:35 am

It's a shame, as it does sound like it would have been in the same league as Snailblazer was for me back then. As I say though, only ever saw one, and I do try a shed-load of pubs to find a golden gem of a machine, as I'm sure a lot of us do!

Mattb · Post by **Mattb** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:21 am

For some reason there are 2 Pay Cheque's here again now. I quite like them too. Not one of my all time faves, but certainly not one of the worst reds!

mattyboy · Post by **mattyboy** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 12:51 pm

I am loving mine in the local.

Making a 75+ a week on it.

The other week I streaked it i.e for 50 or more four times. No one has a clue how to play it. Everytime I play it, it is glowing bright red. Most I've had out of it is 95 through a 75 top and few features. Not had the 25, 75 dump yet and as its on arcade setting iw as hoping that it would do this quite often

Makes a change too cos it replaced a "Who dares Spins" whcih was awful.

toothless11 · Post by **toothless11** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:21 pm

Yeah i never used to like these but after a few good experiences in Winchester about 6 months ago, ive come quite fond of these. A few appeared near me but have all gone now. Not the best red but still ok.

mattyboy · Post by **mattyboy** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:54 pm

Got to say I am loving this machine

Had 60 out of it Friday night off a score, very nice

Sat night it was only due again. About 25 up on it and it offers red boxes. Stop n step fast speed and licked the red 7s

I am winning so much on it people are not bothering to play it.

maverick69 · Post by **maverick69** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:16 am

love this machine, had a 50 top off 3 quid in just went straight up the cash side.so easy to read aswell

stuart4010 · Post by **stuart4010** » Wed May 02, 2007 1:12 pm

I've just had one of these pop up nearby, from what's been posted here already, it could turn out to be a good thing.

Anything in particular to watch out for?