The fruit slots machine is parallel to the traditional 3 wheel slots machine with single pay in several respects. Similar to any traditional 3 wheel slot machine the wheels of the fruit slots rotate and automatically come to a stop. When the pay line displays a prize-winning pattern as depicted in the fruit slot machine pay table the gamer earns a payout. Nevertheless the fruit slot machine has specific characteristics which are generally not there in traditional 3 reel slots gaming. One such aspect is the inclusion of secondary games that present gamers with added payouts. The second element is the existence of nudges and holds. A nudge permits the gamer to spin a wheel of his preference one step forward, thus showing the succeeding image in the pay line. A hold enables a gamer to immobilize one of the wheels while the other two wheels continue to rotate. Fruit slot machines provide players with more than one nudge.

With the introduction of internet gambling, software suppliers started to imitate the elements in internet slots gaming which resulted in the formation of internet fruit slots machines. Microgaming consists of numerous such fruit slots in its collection like the famous Pub Fruity, Dubya Money, Game On and Cash 'n Curry.

Cash 'n Curry are a fruit slot machine which comprises of an Indian cooking theme. The icons on the wheels are Bars, Ruby Ring, Chili, Lime, Melon, Pint, Seven and Poppadom. Therefore they display a combination of the traditional fruit icons along with the Indian cuisine slot theme. Cash 'n Curry include a trail aspect. The trail comprises of 24 squares. The gamer advances alongside the trail depending on the number he rotates. As soon as he comes to rest on a square he executes the necessary action and earns bonus credits. Cash 'n Curry as well include the nudge and the hold and hold features.

Game On is another type of fruit slot machine which focuses on a football subject. The icons on the wheels are a combination of fruits and football images. They are Red Seven, Boot, Whistle, Lemon, World Cup, Cherries, Pith Helmet and Melon. Game On also includes a bonus round on the next screen called as Soccer Safari. This fruit slot game is triggered by means of three football icons. This is a normally a stop and wins kind of slot game. It comprises of three blinking meters including seven levels each.