Python Multi-line slot machine

Table of Contents

• Description
• Installation
• Usage
• Project Notes

Description

This python slot machine allows logged in and authenticated users to manage their balance and place bets, based on an 8+ multi-line slot system. This version utilises a 3*3 slot grid, however the programme is flexible to allow the creator to adjust for matrix sizes.

Tech-stack: python / SQLite / Bcrypt / smtplib / HTML5

Project Areas: User login + authentication with bcrypt and password hashing, email security updates with account blocking features, SQLite database management and integration, dynamic programming including varied payouts and bonus round megawins

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   gh repo clone wells1989/Python_slot_machine_Project
   

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt 
   

Usage

Logging in / User authentication

• The app uses a SQLite built-in database to store users along with key information (hashed_passwords, balances, if they are blocked users etc)
• The app allows for a maximum of 3 failed password attempts before the user is blocked and unable to access the programme, in which case a warning email will be sent to the users' email, for them to change their password etc.

Playing / Balance management etc

• The user can alter bet size according to their balance, and deposit / withdraw at any time.
• The symbols in the slot are randomly generated out of several options, each with it's own payout and probability of occurence.
• The symbols in the slot are shown to the user via the spin() function and if there are winning symbols the user also sees them in the winning_symbols grid, in addition to key winnings and balance information.

Winning Lines

Payouts: * (bonus round triggered) A * 8 B * 5 C * 3.5 D * 3 E * 2.5 F * 2

Project Notes:

• This programme was designed to be user and admin friendly, allowing easy modification of e.g. the symbols or the slot column / row sizes to increase variability
• The SQLite database was used for the first version due to it being easily integrated within the python environment
• This project was inspired by an earlier practice project, and I wanted to implement a programme which could be incorporated into real world slot websites etc.

Future-development:

• For extra variance the lines could have been further adjusted to allow for partial-line payouts or users to manually adjust the individual lines they are betting on.
• To improve user engagement the User model could have been altered to include random user bonuses or them to sign up to certain campaigns to win free bets or random prizes.
• This project focused on back-end and database functionality, although adding a front end UI and API functionalities would not only provide a more visually pleasing appearance but would help with certain functionalities, for example resetting user passwords via forms.