Multi-Strike Video Poker

Introduction

Multi-Strike Poker presents a unique twist on video poker, featuring four tiers of hands where each successive level pays out double the previous one. Players must continuously win to progress to higher levels, much like progressing through an arcade game. The visuals and sound design are impressive, and the game offers payouts that can compete with traditional video poker, provided that the player employs the right Multi-Strike strategy.

Rules

1. Players can choose to play between one to four lines and can wager one to five coins on each line.
2. Initially, the player is dealt five cards for their base hand, referred to as level 1. Occasionally, they may receive a 'Free Ride' card, which is briefly shown before being replaced by a standard card.
3. Players select which cards to keep and receive replacements, similar to the mechanics found in standard video poker.
4. If the player has a winning hand after the draw or receives a Free Ride card, they advance to Level 2. In this stage, the player replicates the process of Level 1, but all wins are doubled.
5. Progressing to Levels 3 and 4 also requires either a winning hand or a Free Ride from the previous level. At Level 3, wins are multiplied by four, while Level 4 victories see payouts multiplied by eight.
6. Ultimately, the player collects the total winnings from all four levels combined.
7. The likelihood of obtaining a Free Ride card can be found on the game's pay table. These probabilities generally decrease as players advance through the levels. In the Full Pay Deuces Wild version, probabilities for obtaining a Free Ride card are estimated at 8.25% for Level 1, 7.8% for Level 2, and 7.8% again for Level 3.

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Strategy

A key principle to remember is to always play all four lines and bet the maximum number of coins allowed per line.

The strategy for Level 4 and any hand following a Free Ride card closely mirrors standard video poker strategies on the same pay table. Otherwise, the approach becomes more cautious as players aim to achieve any winning hand to progress to the next level. For instance, in traditional full pay deuces wild without any deuces, it’s advisable to hold three cards to a royal flush instead of a pair. However, in the Multi-Strike variant, it is often wiser to retain the pair, as it increases the chances of securing a paying hand and advancing.

Multi-Strike Poker appendix 1 and appendix 2 Identify near-optimal strategies for both the Full Pay Deuces Wild and Jacks or Better versions. Alternatively, tools like Video Poker for Winners can enhance performance by tallying the expected value of forthcoming hands alongside the current hand's expected value, approximating levels of 6 for Level 1, 4 for Level 2, and 2 for Level 3. Frugal Video Poker , and Video Poker Strategy Master The table below illustrates the expected returns when employing optimal strategies across all games and pay tables released by IGT for Multi-Strike. Special thanks to IGT for granting permission to share the Multi-Strike returns. I have included columns detailing standard video poker returns and the differences.

Expected Return

This section presents the strategy designed for Multistrike Full Pay Deuces Wild.

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• DEUCES WILD POKER - 25/16/13/4/3/2 Here, you will find the strategy for Multistrike Full Pay Jacks or Better.
• DEUCES WILD POKER - 20/10/8/4/4/3 This portion exhibits my calculations for the Full Pay Deuces Wild Multi-Strike.
• DEUCES WILD POKER - 25/15/10/4/3/2 For an official source, visit the Multi Strike Poker website, which includes a well-crafted practice game.

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• DEUCES WILD BONUS POKER - 13/4/3/3 Standard deviation metrics for n-play video poker
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