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Slot machines are the most popular casino game in the world, both at land-based casinos and on online gambling sites. The main categories of online slot machines are classic 3-reel slots, the newer 5-reel video slots, fruit machines, and progressive slots. Microgaming, the major software provider for the online gambling industry, has launched nearly 250 slot machines over the past 15 years. This article summarizes Age of Discovery and Alley Cats, two of Microgaming's 5-reel video slots.

Age of Discovery is a 5-reel, 25 pay-line Microgaming video slot machine that has an oceanic exploration theme. Age of Discovery has a betting range that will suit any pocket. It accepts coins from 1¢ to 50¢. The maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 300 ($100). There are 32 winning combinations and the top jackpot is 6,000 coins.

Age of Discovery comes with wilds (Gold Coin), scatters (Sea Monster), and a Treasure Bonus Game.

Symbols on the reels include Sea Monster, Ship, Gold Coin, Compass, Papaya, Mango, Banana, Avocado, and Pomegranate.

Alley Cats is a 5-reel, 9 pay-line Microgaming video slot machine about 5 cats that enjoy bowling. Alley Cats has a betting range that will suit any pocket. It accepts coins from 1¢ to 25¢. The maximum number of coins that you can bet per spin is 180 ($45). There are 37 winning combinations and the top jackpot is 10,000 coins.

Alley Cats comes with scatters (Strike), 20 free spins, and a Mystery Prize Bonus Game.

Symbols on the reels include Bowling Cat, White Cat, Brown Cat, Gray Cat, Black Cat, Trophy, Cat Nip, and Barbeque.

So there you have it, an introduction to Age of Discovery and Alley Cats, two of Microgaming's 5-reel video slot machines. Whether you play slot machines online or blackjack in Vegas, remember to only gamble with the money that you can afford to lose. Don't exceed your spending limit should you lose, and never gamble when you are tired or irritable. By following these simple rules of gambling, your casino experience - online or at a land-based casino - will be more enjoyable.

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Gregory DeVictor is a consultant who has been developing and marketing web sites since 1999. You can learn which online casinos welcome USA players at: http://www.slot-machines.name/