Have some fun but don’t expect to make to make a fortune on Aruze’s “Sinbad”

Sinbad is a slot machine by Aruze Gaming that’s been around for quite some time. Its easily triggered bonus rounds are called “Adventure Time” & when hit, the player will spin a wheel numbered 1 through 6. The result will move the player up steps like that of a board game where a bonus is played & towards the “goal” where you get one final spin & are awarded up to 10000 credits. Sinbad is a machine that I would classify as a pure entertainment machine. I mean all gambling is supposed to be for “entertainment” but Sinbad is a textbook example of a slot machine where someone can pop in a $100 bill, play for a long time & be entertained by the many different bonuses. It’s low volatility & low paying. Bonuses rarely pay more than 10 times your bet but they hit so often. Literally every 5-10 spins.

Yes, there’s a progressive which starts at $500. Defeat the 3 monsters & you’ll have a chance to win it. But it is not worth chasing. The first two are generally easy to defeat but the last one{usually the cyclops) is incredibly difficult. And even in the event that you are able to defeat the last monster, you’re not guaranteed the jackpot. You have to “challenge for jackpot” by spinning a wheel which could lead to the jackpot or credits. Not worth it.

How do I advantage play & “beat” Sinbad?

The closer you are to the goal the better. In fact as you near the finish the machine will tell you how many steps you have remaining to reach the goal. 30 steps or fewer would be ideal. When playing, just bet the minimum. Your intent should be to reach the finish with as little money invested into the machine. Also of note, you are not guaranteed to reach the goal. Along the way you could land on the “Win or Start Over” spot, which could possibly send you tumbling back to the starting point at which point the advantage is gone & you bail.

Sinbad also something called a “versus event.” Sinbad machines come in pairs & when both machines are being actively played this random feature may pop up. The two players will then compete against each other in a bonus round for credits. Do not play both machines for the sake of hitting the versus event unless the other one is in an advantageous state.

Again Sinbad is an extremely low-paying game. In a time where there are so many profitable advantage play slot machines around, Sinbad shouldn’t be a priority when you’re hustling machines. But if the other advantage play machines are cleaned out or it’s late & there’s nothing else better to play, give it a shot for fun.