How have developers used technology to update the most popular slots themes?
Slots have long been considered a casino classic, but the earliest games were based on simple themes with the likes of fruits and bells among the most commonly seen symbols. How have times changed thanks to the latest technology and what themes can you now find when looking for these games online?
Ancient Egypt Remains Popular
Slots fans will find lots of games based on the most famous images from Egyptian culture. From Cleopatra to the Pharaohs and on to the best-known Gods, there are symbols that anyone with even a passing knowledge of Egyptian culture recognises instantly.
A look at the Betfair casino shows that most of the online slots are based on interesting themes, with many of them set in Egypt. Among them, we can see Book of Dead and Legacy of Dead by Play N´GO together with Eye of Horus by Blueprint. While the theme is similar on each of them, they use different features to stand out, such as the bonus spins on Book of Dead and the Megaways mechanic that has been added to a version of Eye of Horus.
The Latest TV Shows and Movies
Another popular theme used by slots developers, TV shows and movies allow them to appeal to more people who are instantly attracted to games based on their favourite titles. These games will often feature the main characters or objects as the most valuable symbols that trigger free spins or give the biggest prizes.
For example, the Walking Dead slot from Playtech features zombies as Wilds while popular characters Rick Grimes, Daryl and Michonne are among the best-paying images. Deal or No Deal Golden Box Megaways takes a different approach, by letting you choose a lucky box following a series of winning spins, to give you potentially the game’s best wins.
Classic Themes and Retro Slots
The categories we looked at are just a few of the themes that you will see when looking for online slots. Of course, there are also people who prefer to search for the classic approach with games that look like the ones we were used to playing in the past. These slots often have a traditional look mixed with more modern features and gameplay.
Examples come from the Bonus Fruits title and Super Hot Fruits slot by Inspired Gaming. The symbols include familiar-looking fruits and bells, but the Hot Spin feature puts four reels into play at the same time following any win of at least four times your wager. Another slot of this type is Reel King Megaways, also by Inspired. In this case, the Megaways engine means that the reels change on each spin, while there is a mini-slot you can activate as you play.
These games show us how the best slots developers have discovered new ways of breathing life into the most classic slots themes with interesting new features. It highlights how there will always be demand for retro gaming and why it's worth developers' time and energy. There are sure to be more games released that continue to add new gameplay elements while retaining the things that players more enjoy about playing slots.
