The 7 most popular slots
Our guide to the 7 most popular slots, from all-time classics to original new titles.
There are so many slot games around, with themes and features for every taste.
Every year, game developers launch new slot games that stand out for their graphics, design, playability or their bonuses and free spin deals. There are even slot games based on movies, TV series and bands.
Whether you’re a slots fan and want to find a game you might have missed, or you’ve never played slots and want to know where to start, then you’ve come to the right place.
This is our guide to seven of the most popular slots from old classics to new video slots.
1. Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune is a classic in Las Vegas and in practically every casino in the world.
This slot was first released in 1966 and there are now two dozen versions with different jackpots and with three or five reels.
Wheel of Fortune slot machines offer some of the largest progressive jackpot prizes anywhere. There are a lot of 25 cent and dollar versions in Las Vegas casinos.
2. Cleopatra
Produced by IGT, Cleopatra is a classic 5×4 slot game famous for its ancient Egyptian graphics and free spin bonus round.
The game comes with five reels and takes bets from one penny up to $10 per pay line.
Over time, IGT has introduced updated cabinets with vibrant new screens and speakers, but the classic Cleopatra slot remains a staple in casinos all over the world.
3. Rocky Slots
Based on the classic movie series, this was the first game slot Konami released and it quickly became a classic.
It five reels and 25 pay-lines, and you can enjoy round after round of three-, four- and five-symbol wins, which include 300 for keeping Adrian safe, 500 for turning Clubber Lang into Blubber Lang, 800 for sending Ivan Drago back to Russia with a butt-kicking, and 1,000 for flooring Apollo Creed.
There are also some smaller wins for lining-up three, four or five of any of the American-flag stylized letters R.O.C.K.Y. However, should you manage to spell ROCKY across the reels you will win 5x your total bet.
4. Wolf Run
Wolf Run is a five-reel, 40-payline slot game involving wolves. The graphics appear a little bit dated nowadays but the gameplay remains simply superb.
It offers free spins, and bonus game triggers with many more stacked wilds offering a much bigger chance of hitting a big win. Free spins can be re-triggered multiple times, with up to a maximum of 255 free spins in total.
You can play Wolf Run in many of the world’s most popular casinos or on your PC or smartphone. The online version is the same as the Vegas version.
5. 2 Dragons
2 Dragons is an Asian-themed slot released by EGT which takes in exotic settings and mythological creatures while offering simple gameplay and an exciting reward system.
You can play it physically in casinos or online via your smartphone or computer. It comes with five reels and 20 paylines.
The Jackpot Mystery Bonus is activated randomly at the end of any playing round. Players are then taken to a new screen with 12 face-down cards. Select the card to reveal its suit, and if you land three matching suits you’ll be awarded one of the progressive jackpots depending on the suit revealed.
6. Double DaVinci Diamond
Good graphics, plenty of payouts and brilliant bonuses make Double Da Vinci Diamonds Slot a favourite.
The style of this game is often referred to as tumbling reels or exploding diamonds. Collecting Da Vinci’s jewels helps you win Da Vinci dollars, as five matching jewels pay anywhere between 100 and 200 times your stake.
There are also mystery symbols, which trigger the free games feature of between six and 16 free games.
7. Lotus Land
Another Konami classic, Lotus Land is a five-reel 30-payline slot machine on which the reels depict a white tiger, golden elephants and cobras.
Once three or more lotus scatters hit the reels, you will win eight, 12 or 20 free games during which wilds act as multipliers.
For lower value wins, the bottom of the pay table features six card symbols between A and 9 with values of up to 50 times the bet per line.
You can also play Lotus land on mobile or desktop with download required.
