Slot players will get this, sometimes that big bomb symbol drops, and you’re already thinking “this is it,” but nope… no tumble, nothing connects. Then you sit there thinking, “Damn, that was close,” and next thing you know, you’re still spinning, chasing that moment again.
So what do you think, just coincidence, or a little design magic to keep us hooked? I know they’ll say it’s all fair and random, but you can’t tell me the devs didn’t factor this in when making the game. After all, nothing keeps a gambler glued to the screen like almost winning.
Obviously, the animations were designed in a way to keep the player engaged and we can also say it's hooked but the formal way of saying is keeping them engaged. So we can't blame the casino for giving what is best for their business. As a player and I too play slots. sweet Bonanze is my favorite in the recent times so I just have two mood when it comes to the game I won it or I didn't because near misses still count as a loss so assuming the next roll will not make it any better.