MultiStrike

Multi-Strike is not a Video Poker game in itself but rather a variation on the standard Video Poker format has been applied to some games. The difference between Multi-Strike and the standard version of the game is that there are 4 levels and hands to play each round. You start off playing on level 1 which pays out at the regular rate. If you receive a winning hand you can play level 2 which has a multiplier of 2 on any wins. If you receive a winning hand on level 2 you can play level 3 which has a multiplier of 4 on any wins. If you receive a winning hand on level 3 you can proceed to the final level which has a multiplier of 8 on any wins.

It should also be noted that you can randomly receive a ‘Free Ride’ card which will allow you to progress to the next level even if you do not receive a winning hand.

Multi-Strike Video Poker is primarily an offline game, however download Microgaming casinos do offer their own version (called ‘Level-Up Video Poker’). Our understanding of the situation is that this is done without the permission of the proprietary rights holders (IGT).

The variations of this game that we’re aware of offline (all produced by IGT) are Bonus Poker, Bonus Deuces Wild, Bonus Poker Deluxe, Deuces Wild, Double Bonus, Double Bonus Deuces Wild, Double Double Bonus, Jacks or Better, Joker Poker, Super Aces Bonus, Super Double Bonus, Super Double Double Bonus, Triple Double Bonus and White Hot Aces.

The variations of this game that we’re aware of online (all produced by Microgaming) are Aces and Faces, Deuces Wild, Double Joker, Jacks or Better and Joker Poker

For ease of comparison, the below table displays the best House Edge for all the Multi-Strike variants we are aware of;

Some notes on the tables below;

- We’ve included both the 5 coin House Edge and the House Edge when playing 1-4 coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are the same and as such only one figure is listed. To find the paytable for 2-4 coins just multiple the 1 coin figure by the number of coins.

Aces and Faces

Bonus Deuces Wild

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 1.98%.

Bonus Poker

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 3.05%.

Bonus Poker Deluxe

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 2.49%.

Deuces Wild

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 4.44%.

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 1.87%.

Double Bonus

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 3.05%.

Double Bonus Deuces Wild

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 1.77%.

* Use the ‘Bonus Deuces Wild’ game for paytable analysis and Strategy Trainer.

Double Double Bonus

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 3.12%.

Double Joker

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 0.03%.

Jacks or Better

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 1.42%.

* This game only offers a 1-4 coin variant and there is no bonus to the Royal Flush payout for playing the maximum number of coins. As such the House Edge for all coin variants is 1.43%.

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 2.49%.

Joker Poker

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 1.88%.

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 2.84%.

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at -0.08%.

Super Aces Bonus

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 1.72%.

* Use ‘Double Bonus’ setting in all tools and calculators for Super Aces Bonus.

Super Double Bonus

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 2.53%.

Super Double Double Bonus

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 2.62%.

Triple Double Bonus

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 2.33%.

White Hot Aces

* The paytables for 2, 3 and 4 coins are just the paytable for 1 coin multiplied by the number of coins. The House Edge for 1-4 coins are all equal at 2.11%.

* Use ‘Double Bonus’ setting in all tools and calculators for White Hot Aces.

Paytable Analyser

If you encounter a different paytable you can use our Paytable Analyser to find the House Edge for the game.

Strategy Calculator

To find out the correct play for individual hands use our Strategy Calculator which will tell you the correct cards to hold for the paytable you are playing.

Strategy Trainer

If you intend to play a lot of White Hot Aces we would advise learning the optimal strategy for the game you’ll be playing. Below you’ll find a strategy trainer that will allow you to practice the game and correct you when you make mistakes;

*All figures in this article rely on use of a strategy optimized to the specific paytable in use. Use of any other strategy will increase the House Edge. You can find the optimized strategy for any paytable using the calculators on this page.