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Almost Perfect

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

After discovering the PhantomEFX line of slots we haven't even bothered with any other publisher. Our first was Mystic Forest, and Nickel Alley, while older, provides every bit as much fun as the newer titles do. We're strictly offline slot players, so the lack of an online option in this title isn't a big deal to us.

I have installed on both 32 and 64 bit versions of XP, including Virtual versions. There is one glitch on the 64 bit platform, if you leave the game up without playing it you will occasionally encounter an exception error, but it has never occured during actual game play. So if you are going to step away for a bit, exit the game or you stand a chance of losing whatever you won during the session. Phantom has a patch on their website ([...]) be sure to grab it before you start playing. There are also numerous patches available elsewhere (Google is your friend) that allow the game to be played without having the CD in the tray. I haven't a clue as to why the other reviewer had installation issues, or invoked the dreaded "System Instability" warning - this puppy has played just fine on 4 different physical systems and three virtual ones. Not a sign of problems on any of them.

The games and bonus rounds offer plenty of variety, and you're sure to find a number of favorites that keep you coming back for more. Like most of the Real Deal Slots series, The ultimate prize is revealed after "extensive" game play. When you get to the point where all you need to do is purchase the remaining prizes, keep in mind that Orient doesn't have a bonus round so any object that can hold down the Enter key will let you rack up the VIP points unattended.

You can buy other slot games for your PC, and likely spend a few dollars less, but you can't find a better overall value than those published by PhantomEFX; their "Real Deal Slots" titles are the standard by which all others are judged.

No money slots

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 14, 2006
Author: Amazon User

See my review for Reel Deal Slots Bonus Mania. I feel the same way about this game as that one. Each game you purchase has different slots and different extras. Some are just off line.

Great game by a great company.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 7
Date: February 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I now have Nickels Alley and Nickels & More. Both are great. Phantom sure knows what it's doing. Terrific games. Terrific animation. Terrific sound. These games are FUN. And to those who think the games are "too loose".... Hey, I want to win when I play these. If I wanted to lose I could drive down to a real casino. The guys who write these must have fun...with some of the funny comments put into some games...like "Doctor, Doctor". The company does provide patches (updates) on their website for any problems found after production. No problems on an XP install, either.

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: August 16, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Nickel Alley once again shows how superior Phantom EFX is in the PC Slot game market. Each machine has beautiful graphics and slot play is very realistic. I've had this game for a year and never get bored. If you think the reels spin too slow, fret not, just go to their website and download the latest patch. Favorite games of mine include: Hollywood; Periscope (both from Shufflemaster); Longest Drive; Shady Acres; Bartender Olympics. Check it out. For the price, I'm sure there are a few machines that will quickly become your favorites.

want to love it but...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: June 05, 2004
Author: Amazon User

The machines are TOOOOOO loose!! Everyone wants to hit a jackpot, but not every 5th spin. That saps all the excitement out of the game. Otherwise, terrific graphics, sounds, bonus rounds, etc. I'm willing to even say that some of these games are better and more exciting than the best video slots in the casinos. What these games need are an option like the Masque Games -- play authentic or high (i.e., unrealistic payoffs). I prefer Masque, but Phantom has, hands down, the best looking slots available.

Good game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: May 24, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I have quite a few slot games for the computer and I am always looking for ones that contain some of the actual games from the casinos. This one has one and it is hard to get the bonus, just like the casino. It is a good game. I have windows XP and was given a warning about downloading it. I did and so far nothing but every once in awhile my screen, no matter if I am playing the game or not, will wiggle. It wasn't doing this before, so I am assuming it has something to do with the game. Good game, hours of fun. Enjoy!

Warning for Windows XP owners

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 14 / 17
Date: May 11, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I tried to install this application on my Windows XP system. At the end of the install, I received a Windows warning (!) message that this application "has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP."
It continues on to say that "Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future."
I aborted the installation and then looked on other web sites for fixes and possible new drivers. What I found was that other users who had gone ahead and installed the package anyway were having system instability problems, even when the package was not running. Hopefully they had a checkpoint to restore their system back to.
I heartily recommend that you do not install this package on Windows XP until the vendor provides you with an updated driver THAT PASSES THE WINDOWS LOGO CERTIFICATION TEST. If you really insist, make sure that you have a full system backup and a recent checkpoint written.

GREAT SLOTS

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I JUST WISH I COULD FIND GAMES LIKE THE ONE IN CASIONS; LETS MAKE A DEAL, THE PRICE IS RIGHT

Just like the real thing

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 05, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I'm really enjoying this software. I get to enjoy gambling without spending any real money-last night I even made $50,000!!! The games are realistic and fun (some more exciting than others).I like being able to change the currency denominations. My only complaint (if you can call it that)...the games are alittle "loose." In live casinos, I don't think (no, I know) I would be hitting as many jackpots and getting to as many bonus rounds as these games allow me. It's beginning to lead me into a false sense of security when I actually do go to a casino.
If you enjoy casino nickel slots, you will enjoy this software. It's definitely fun and exciting without emptying your purse.
P.S. I haven't made it all the way through the Prize Vault yet, but I'm on my way. Some of the requirements to pass through are alittle steep-might get there in a year or two.

BUY, BUY, BUY!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: January 13, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Excellent game! I gave this game four stars, because there are a few things I would have added to the games, such as a description of each, number of lines, max amount to play each game, and a brief description of each game. I don't like the poker games and the bingo game. Overall this edition is super. The graphics are excellent, realistic like casino slot machines, and the added suprise bonuses makes this game more fun. It is an excellent product for the cost. Anyone who likes video slots will not be diappointed. EFX beats their competition hands down. I can't wait for the next edition. BUY, BUY, BUY!

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