Stop swapping slots on “vibes”. A Volatility Ladder rotates low → mid → high titles using flat 0.5–1% units and short 12–18 minute blocks. You’ll get steadier pacing, clearer logs, and cleaner decisions on when to push or cool down.
1) Build your ladder in 10 minutes
- Low (Flow): quick cycles, frequent small hits — ideal to warm up and gather C/100 data.
- Mid (Core): your personal staples; stable pace for most of the session.
- High (Peak): short, timed bursts only; never change stake inside the block.
2) Unit sizing that survives swings
- Stake 0.5–1% of the session bankroll per spin/hand (≤ any promo max-bet).
- Low/Mid: 0.7–1%. High: 0.5–0.7% with a hard timer.
- Two exits per day: +25% goal or −50% stop — whichever comes first.
3) Block design & logging (simple, fast)
- Timer ON: 12–18 minutes, then 2–3 minutes off-screen.
- Mini-log: game, start→end, best peak (for vault), mood 1–5, C/100.
- One-variable rule: change either game or stake between blocks, never both.
Vault rule: at any new equity high, skim 20–30% to a separate wallet/ledger and don’t redeploy it today.
4) Choosing titles that fit the rung
- Low: short animations, frequent base hits; perfect for clearing missions or warming up.
- Mid: your consistent earners; monitor C/100 — if it spikes +20% vs. your norm, switch.
- High: feature-heavy or streaky titles; run in tightly timed Peak blocks only.
5) Bonus hygiene (if a promo is active)
- Confirm contribution and max-bet; favor 100% contribution slots during wagering.
- No bonus-buys/side-bets that could breach terms.
- Finish rollover with Mid/Low picks; keep High for non-bonus play.
6) 30-second pre-session checklist
- Ladder ready (Low/Mid/High titles listed)?
- Stake set (0.5–1%) and timer at 12–18 min?
- Exits written (+25%/−50%) and vault % noted (20–30%)?
- Any bonus terms checked (contribution/max-bet)?
Bottom line: Volatility doesn’t have to mean chaos. With a ladder, fixed units and short blocks, you’ll know when to stay, switch, or stop — and you’ll keep more of your peaks.