Pokie machines like slots have no strategy & operate only on a pre-programmed chip. As soon as you push the spin button the win or lose outcome is determined. The game visuals are just eye candy.
Slots are generally up to 5 single lines & pokie machines are video based, with animations and have up to 100 separate pay-lines.
The obvious difference between slots and aussie pokies are the free bonus round features.
Free Spin Features
The symbols known as scatters are the reel icons that activate this spin feature. Three or more scatters are needed to either line up or land on any pokie reel to be awarded the free spins.
Some pokie machines allow for the free spins to be re-triggered. Which means you can get multi feature spin rounds.
Generally free spin mode all wins are multiplied. Some pokies offer 6x or more your original line bet paid on all winning reel lines.
Bonus Screen Feature
Some pokies also offer a second bonus round, either randomly or by a reel line win. The player gets one or multiple chances to pick bonus coin prizes on the pokie machine bonus screen.
The new online pokie versions give life like video cut screen scenes and amazing animated bonus feature rounds.
Latest released pokies generally have 30 or more multi-pay lines. When playing these games it's best to always play all pay-lines.