Online slot machine games are one of the biggest and fastest growing parts of the online casino landscape. There are many major game developers as well as indie developers who contribute new games, leading to a wide variety of games. With some online casinos now offering libraries of over 1,000 games, the choice is mind-boggling.
As much as it pains us to say this, with so many games and such fast production times, they can’t all be winners. Even games that aren’t necessarily bad might just not be to everyone’s taste. If we’re talking music slot games, for example, the audience for the Britney Spears game is probably not going to have much overlap with the audience for the Motörhead game.
Sifting through these massive game libraries looking for the perfect game is a time-consuming process, and sometimes the game you find doesn’t live up to your expectations or justify the time you’ve spent searching for it. Just like when you’re endlessly scrolling through Netflix looking for the perfect television show or film to watch, sometimes the searching takes so long there’s no time left for the actual entertainment!
Finding the best online slots to play doesn’t have to be a long and difficult process, just have a look at this list for some inspiration and ideas about where to start:
Gonzo’s Quest
Adventure-inspired games are among the most popular slots out there. Gonzo’s Quest is one of the best of the genre. Gonzo is a lovable conquistador on the hunt for El Dorado — the mythical lost city of gold. He cheers for you as you play. Particularly good spins are even rewarded with a little moonwalk!
The game has a Mesoamerican setting — think Mayan or Aztec. The game is well thought out and true to the theme. The reels look like carved stone blocks, with the symbols on them resembling Mayan and Aztec animals and deities. The music that accompanies the game features pan pipes, a popular instrument in the region. As for gameplay, Gonzo’s Quest includes mega multipliers and falling symbols.
Rich Wilde
Rich Wilde isn’t just one slot game, it’s an entire series. Players keep coming back to this series because it is engaging, offers free spin rounds and also has high jackpots. Rich Wilde is an archaeologist with a striking resemblance to Indiana Jones. There are currently six games in the series that take players to exotic locations all over the world: The Book of the Dead, Aztec Idols, Pearls of India, Tome of Madness, The Amulet of the Dead and The Shield of Athena.
Each game is unique enough to make it worth playing them all, even if one becomes a favourite. Tome of Madness, for example, is inspired by the writings of H. P. Lovecraft and allows the player to cast sinister spells that summon bonuses when the right symbols align. If that’s too dark and ghoulish for your tastes, Pearls of India has an attractive setting and the symbols used represent Hindu deities or Rich Wilde.
Wolf Gold
Wolf Gold has been rated a player favourite and it’s easy to see why. It was created by established developer Pragmatic Play and features a 5-reel, 3-row set up. There are two bonuses available to players, including a progressive jackpot.
The graphics on Wolf Gold are reminiscent of more traditional slot machines. The symbols on the reels include wold horses, pumas, bison, bald eagles and southwestern mesas. The bonus images include full moons and howling wolves. If you’re looking for a game with a classic feel and traditional play, Wolf Gold is an ideal pick.
Ooh Aah Dracula
Ooh Aah Dracula wins some points just for having such a great name. That aside, it also has one of the best payout rates of any online slot. Like Wolf Gold, it is a 5-reel, 3-row game. In the bonus game, there are three rounds with 1-3 wild symbols randomly assigned for each round. This adds a nice bit of variety to the game. The game was created by Barcrest, the company behind classics like Rainbow Riches, Crown Jewels and Ca$hino.
Like the name suggests, Ooh Aah Dracula has a vampire theme but with a comedic twist. There are bats, a haunted castle and stakes through hearts, but there’s also a cool-looking Dracula wearing sunglasses and a cheeky bride of Dracula. There’s even a werewolf nemesis who looks like he’s ready to rumble.
