"I also noticed, when I was clicking off a few "replays", the odds went up a couple and then
went back down. How about that!!!"
On some machines, during the spin cycle, the flashing odds lights seem slower and can look like a higher odds has been given. Then the real odds are given. The stepper can't step down. They could be reset and then step back up. This should be easy to watch what is actually happening from the back, just push in the start relay(use a stick or insulated item).