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Slots – A New Psychophysiological Measure of Reward Reactivity

A narrow notch, groove, or opening, as a keyway in a piece of machinery or a slit for a coin in a vending machine. Also, a position in a group, series, sequence, etc.

Online slot is an interactive game in which players spin a reel to win prizes and bonuses, based on combinations of symbols that land on the paylines. These games are often based on popular culture, television shows, or movies, and they can have multiple reels, extra features, and a storyline. Many of these slots offer progressive jackpots and other special features that increase players’ chances of winning.

Creating successful slot games requires innovative and strategic game development skills. These skills include creativity, art design, and gameplay, as well as game mechanics that increase the probability of a win. Using these skill sets, developers can develop a successful slot game that will attract players to a casino.

A new psychophysiological measure of reward reactivity measures how much players enjoy playing a particular slot machine. Unlike other psychophysiological measurements, which involve cumbersome electrodes and wires, this measure is entirely unobtrusive and measures reward reactivity without requiring any explicit or voluntary responses. It is a promising addition to existing psychophysiological measures of slot enjoyment, and we encourage future researchers to extend its application and validation. This research was supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation (#0157248). We would like to thank Dr. Mark Dixon, Dr. Michael Tsai, and Dr. Michael Wong for their invaluable assistance in the data collection and analysis of this study.