Page 15 - February 2006 • Southern California Gaming Guide

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAMING GUIDE
Reel Deal Vegas and Reel Deal Slots Bonus Mania Games Reviewed by Bill Burton
Phantom EFX has quickly established themselves as the leader in casino gaming software for the home computer. eir games feature incredible graphics and are very entertaining — all at an a ordable price. ey have recently introduced two
new games: Real Deal Vegas Casino Experience and Real Deal Slots Bonus Mania.
O ering realistic casino experiences, Real Deal Vegas Casino Experience has 25 table games, along with 10 slot games, 5 video poker games and live poker. Reel Deal Slots Bonus Mania is 100 percent slots with no table games. Both of these games can be played o ine as a single player or online for a fantastic interactive experience with other players around the world!
If you choose the single player mode, each of these programs play as separate games, however if you decide to play online and become a subscriber, you can join the two games together for a complete casino experience.
Interactive Experience
You can play online for free, and if you want full access to all the features in the program you can subscribe and pay a monthly fee. As a subscriber you will receive 10 new slot games a month, have access to your own personal“hotel” suite, and earn VIP points that can be used in the “mall” to buy items for your suite. You will also be able to participate in online tournaments for prizes. Most importantly, when you are a subscriber, your character grows the more you play.
Player Experience
When you create your character, you will be Level 1, the most inexperienced person in the game. But each time you accomplish something, your character will gain experience. When you have enough experience to reach Level 2, you will be promoted. You get experience with each spin of the slot machine or each hand you play at the table games. e more you bet, the more your character gains experience.
As you gain recognition, you will be approached by a casino host. You will be invited to tournaments, contests, special events, and quests. You will be o ered a suite that you can stock with items you purchase from the mall.
You can even hold private games in your hotel suite. Just likeintherealworld,themoreyouplay,themore“comps” you will get. ese include bigger and larger suites each time you earn your way up to a new level.
The Cost
e monthly subscription price varies depending upon the payment option you choose. ($9.99 if you
pay monthly, $8.99 if you pay quarterly or $7.99 if you pay yearly.) When you purchase the program you receive the rst month free to try it out.
The Bottom Line
ese are unique, full casino experience computer games that will bring hours of fun. I was impressed with the number of games o ered in each program. Each new Phantom EFX game seems to be better than the previous one. e games are very a ordable (at around $20.00 each) and well worth the price, even if you only use the o ine single player mode.
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