Is there a way to give a value to multiple variables (integers in this case), instead of all at once?
For instance, I have Dim aceVal, twoVal, threeVal, fourVa
There is no way in vb.net to assign them all on one line like threeVal=fourVal=SixVal.
If you need all these variables then one line at a time is the way. I would suggest if -1 is going to be used a lot then create a constant for it and assign the var's to the constant.
I would also consider using an array or collection to store all your values if possible and work with them in order for setting / retrieving their values. You then won't have to have 60 variables littered all in your code. Array and/or collection would be a little cleaner.