How to Play Scratch Cards
The whole point of online scratch cards is that they are incredibly easy to play. You will not have to spend time reading rules or trying to decipher controls. Within seconds of opening a game, you will be able to start playing, and hopefully winning.
The first thing you need to do upon opening a game is set how much you want to bet per card. Nearly all games have very wide betting limits to accommodate as many players as possible. This means that you can bet anything from a few pence up to hundreds of pounds on each card. Some games will allow you to play multiple cards simultaneously, and in these, you need to set how many cards you wish to play.
Once you are happy with your bet just click on the ‘Play’ button (or equivalent). You can then click on the hidden symbols to reveal them one at a time. The exact way that you win will depend upon the game that you are playing. However, generally the idea is to find enough matching symbols behind the hidden panels and if you do, then you win the associated payout. In some games, there may be a master symbol displayed to the side and all you have to do is find one instance of it among the hidden symbols. Some games will have a paytable displaying the different values of the various symbols while in other games the cash prizes will be revealed together with the symbols.
Online scratch cards do not have fixed payouts in the same way as physical ones. Rather they offer multiples of the bet. For example, lower value symbols may payout 5 times the bet while the higher value symbols can payout tens of thousands of times the bet. Thanks to this, even while playing these very simple games and betting small amounts, you still have the chance of winning a huge amount of money. Best of all, in many games you can win multiple payouts from a single card, for instance by finding two or three pairs of matching symbols.
You will find a number of other controls within the scratch card that are there to make your experience even more enjoyable. For example, some people may find clicking on each hidden symbol individually to be time consuming and laborious. If you agree then you can simply click on the ‘Reveal All’ button to uncover all of the symbols simultaneously and immediately show you if you have won. Similarly, most games have some form of auto play functionality. This will allow you to set how many cards you want to play, click on start, and then sit back and watch the cards play themselves. It means that you can enjoy faster scratch card action and more excitement than ever before.
Scratch Card Variants
Scratch cards do not have variants in the same way as other casino games such as Blackjack do. However, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t a great deal of variation in the games on offer. We have an enormous collection of scratch cards here at Queenplay and no two are quite alike.
While all scratch cards work on the same basic principle of revealing hidden symbols, each game is unique. The main variation comes in the games’ themes. These are as wide ranging as slot machines’ are. For instance, you could go on a medieval adventure with a queen, travel to visit the Ancient Egyptians, go on a bank heist, visit Mexico, and more. The games’ themes are brought to life through some stunning graphics and animations together with enjoyable sound effects, which makes playing the scratch cards a truly immersive experience.
Ultimately, it is up to you to find a theme that speaks to you. It doesn’t matter what your taste is, you are bound to find many that appeal within our collection. There are classic style games, which are very stripped back, and there are adventure themed games like those mentioned above that have the ability to transport you through time and space. You can also find scratch cards that are based upon traditional casino games, such as Blackjack, and these are the perfect option for players who want a break from the strategizing required at gaming tables but still want to reference their favourite games and have the chance to keep winning. Alternatively, those who enjoy number games will find scratch cards that are similar to bingo or lottery draws. There will be a set of winning numbers and if you match them, then you will win a payout.
There is no denying the fact that all of the games operate in the same way, but you we are sure that you will find the collection to be truly varied. Furthermore, some of our scratch cards also offer exciting bonus features that bring a new dimension to the games. For instance, a game may have special symbols that double the prizes or award instant wins. Some scratch cards even have entirely separate bonus games that bring the themes to life and give you the chance to win even more money.
Be sure to take the time to look around our collection of scratch cards, new games arrive on a regular basis and we are sure that you will find many of them can provide you with hours of fun and with a bit of luck, a great deal of winnings.
Scratch Card Tips
Ultimately, scratch cards are games of pure luck and there is absolutely nothing you can do to improve your chances of winning. However, this doesn’t mean that you should just dive in head first without considering a few points that may help you along the way.
To begin with, like all games at licensed online casinos, a scratch card will have a theoretical RTP percentage (Return to Player). This is the amount of money that a game will theoretically return to players over time. For example, if a game has an RTP of 99% then it means that £99 of every £100 bet on it is returned to players. However, it is vital that you understand that this is calculated over a huge number of game rounds and there is no guarantee that you will receive that percentage of your bet back. The way the games work mean that some players may not win anything while other players can win thousands of times their bets. However, it is worth looking into games’ RTPs and trying to find the ones with the highest percentage. Ultimately, this is what makes the games exciting and gives you the chance to win huge amounts of money.
The only other thing that you can do is to manage your bankroll carefully and sensibly. Set a budget before you play and do not go over it. You should also consider how long you want to play for. A scratch card doesn’t take long to play at all, a matter of seconds, so, if you think you want to play for 30 minutes, then you should consider that you will probably play at least 60 scratch cards if not more. Therefore, you should divide your budget by how many cards you want to play to calculate how much to bet per card. For instance, if you have a budget of £50 and want to play 100 cards, then you should be betting £0.50 per card.
Hopefully by making clever game selections and carefully managing your bankroll, you will be able to have many hours of fun exploring all of the scratch cards that we have to offer you.
Scratch Card Glossary
When you play scratch cards, you may see various terms being used in the games. Most of them are self-explanatory, but it can be a bit confusing. Here is quick guide to some of the most commonly used terms to help you understand exactly what is going on:
- Scratch Panel – This is the section on a scratch card that covers the hidden symbols. With a physical card, you would use a fingernail or a coin to remove it, online you simply need to click on it.
- Paytable – This is where you can find information about the scratch card’s payouts. It will contain details of all the different symbols and how much they payout. It may show the figure as a real money value, such as £50, or as a multiple of your total bet, such as 100x.
- Wager – This is the amount that you bet on the scratch card, in some games it may be referred to as the purchase price.
- Lines – If you are playing a scratch card that offers multiple games, each game is referred to as a line. Before purchasing a card, you need to select how many lines you want to play. Each line can award its own payout, meaning that it is almost a separate game in its own right.
- Jackpot – This is the largest payout offered by a game. It will vary from game to game but it can be as high as 30,000 times the purchase price, or even more.
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