Today online slot games are as much a product of art as they are of technology. Slots have gone way beyond merely spinning the reels and counting the payout. Every nuance of the slot game is crafted to perfection so as to give the player an experience to savor. An integral part of this craftsmanship is the audio effects that have been built into the game. Microgaming in particular uses audio effects to raise the level of their slots games to new heights.

Therefore when you are playing slots, and particularly Microgaming slots, do not turn off the audio. In fact the effort should be just the opposite. Ensure that you have a good sound card installed in the computer. Preferably have a good set of speakers or at least a head set that transmits sound clearly and loudly. Microgaming slots have four audio components, each serving its own function. Most Microgaming slots begin with an introductory movie. A message says that the movie can be stopped by clicking anywhere and most players do just that. However the movie (actually just a small video clip) sets the tone for the slot game. It helps in enjoying the game to a greater degree and the audio is an essential part of this move. There are three different types of audio effects in the game. One is the background sound that is played when the reels are not spinning. It is a musical piece that complements the theme of the game. The second is the game sound, which is the humming sound of the reels spinning that is played when the reels are spinning. It adds realism to the experience. The third is the win sound. This is played when an active payline draws a winning combination. This sound complements the animation that is activated with the win. Microgaming offers the option of individually turning off each of the sounds, but it is best to play with all sounds enabled.

The contribution of the audio to the gaming enjoyment cannot be adequately described, it can only be experienced. However an attempt is being made to describe it using the recently released slot game The Rat Pack as an example. The introductory movie begins with at the entrance to a theatre at which a crowd has collected waiting to go in. But under the gutters the rats are having a performance of their own. As the camera moves from the human crowd down the pipes to the rats’ theatre the sound of human cheering fades and amidst the music of the Rat Pack the cheering of the rats can be heard. The Rat Pack is not a rock band but more of a jazz band and the background music plays soft jazz tunes. There are many types of win sounds. A simple tune for normal wins, a more pronounced tune for scatter wins and loud cheering for multiplied wins. Whenever any of the Rat Pack appears in a winning combination they sway to the tune being played.

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