Every casino player has his/her own style that suits them the best. Some prefer faster games, while others like experiencing every little detail and function of the game. Those who love quick games have certainly come across the Autoplay function, and many also often use it. But is it really a good idea?
What is Autoplay?
Autoplay is a function that spins the reels automatically, nowadays available in nearly all slot machines. It doesn’t matter whether you prefer adventurous, scary, or fruit-themed slots, you can significantly speed up your games using this function.
Using it is simple – simply activate the autoplay button located directly on the game’s screen. Choose the number of spins you want to do automatically. The system will then spin the reels on your behalf, meaning that you won’t need to click separately for each spin. Autoplay can be stopped and restarted at any time, and the bets are the same as when playing manually.
Advantages of using the Autoplay function:
- Faster gameplay.
- Comfort – players don’t need to manually click to do each spin.
- The game can play out even if you’re not physically watching your phone or computer.
- The bets remain the same.
At first glance it might seem that Autoplay is a great thing. However, there are situations when this function can cause more harm than good.
When to avoid using Autoplay?
1. You have a limited budget or don’t have financial limits
If you only have a smaller budget and/or don’t have gambling limits, Autoplay can lead to huge problems. Indeed, it can quickly drain your gambling account, especially when you're not paying attention.
Autoplay doesn't think like a human being, it merely plays out the spins as it’s told – meaning that it can’t suddenly decide that it’s time to stop or move on to a different game. Remember, not every day is a lucky one, and if you don’t succeed even after a few tries and you don’t take notice, your budget might be gone quicker than you’d think.
As an example, say you have a daily gambling budget of 100 EUR. You set the bet to 5 EUR. Now Autoplay will run regardless of the outcome. So if you lose in 20 spins, you’re out of money – that’s it.
When clicking manually, you keep better track and control of the game and have a greater opportunity to decide whether to stop or, e.g., move to a different game if the odds turn against you.
2. If you just won big
If you scored a big win during Autoplay, stop it and take a short break. The decision on how to proceed now when you won should not be made under pressure or under the influence of emotions.
After stopping Autoplay, take a deep breath, let the positive emotions settle a bit, and maybe go for a short walk or tell your family about the good news.
3. If you want to enjoy the game to the full and/or try out its winning options
Autoplay will speed the game up, which can positively influence your time limits. However, and this applies especially for new games, it also means that you might not have enough time to see all that's happening and fully enjoy all the individual functions of the game.
Autoplay and free games
You can also try Autoplay out on free games even before you start playing with real money. Autoplay is easy to set up, and allows you to watch the game without spending any money. You can then quickly decide whether a game is worth your time, and if yes, start playing with real money.
In any case, if you decide to use Autoplay when playing with real money, we recommend following these rules:
- Don’t let the game run unsupervised for longer periods of time.
- If the funds on your gambling account start dwindling faster than you expected, stop Autoplay.
- Have a plan for the case that you win.
Autoplay can be an interesting function, but only as long as you act as a responsible player. Good luck!