Spin Mechanics is a brief blog focusing on the inner workings of casino games: their rules, features and the underlying numbers. I'm Oleksandra, and I'm the author.
What the blog covers
Slots take up most of the space since they conceal the most. Posts examine the construction of a game: ways to win and paylines, volatility, bonus rounds, and return to player, as well as what those figures do and don't tell you. Table games are also featured, where their rules are worth unpicking.
Who it is for
This blog targets anyone curious about the internal workings of a game, whether they play or are simply curious. One question appears in most of the emails I receive: does increasing the stake alter the odds of a slot? My responses always start with the paytable, which is also how many of the pieces here begin.
How articles are made
Every entry begins with the game sheet from the provider, which includes the paytable, the published RTP, and the rules for features. I compare these details with other sources I can verify. If figures are not published or if they disagree, I state that instead of guessing.
Independence
Spin Mechanics doesn't accept payments from casinos and doesn't link to any. There are no sign-up offers here and there's nothing to click through to. Please let me know if you find an error and I'll fix it.