There are thousands of online slot themes, from pirates pillaging on the high seas to slots themed on popular series like Game of Thrones. Then there are features! Expanding wilds or progressive jackpots might be your thing, or maybe respins with fixed jackpot symbols and multipliers. In the UK, all these options are available across a wide variety of software providers operating under UKGC licensing.
The Book of Dead Online Slot Series
The Book of Dead has long been a UK favourite. The Play’n GO software provider is the brainchild behind the slot, which has turned into a series of 12 online slots.
You can play all the slots in the series at pretty much any UK online casino as Play’n GO holds a UKGC B2B licensing cert. If you prefer playing land-based slots, the slot series is available at William Hill bookmaker stores on the company’s Fixed Odds Betting Machines.
The original slot game released was Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead. It is loosely based on Indiana Jones, but instead, the main character is Rich Wilde. He is an archeologist and adventurer seeking fortune and glory. The slot series begins in Egypt and then follows on with a sequel in which he visits the Amazon Forest in search of Aztec relics.
As the series unfolds, he is joined by his daughter Cat Wilde, and they star as a team. In slot number six Cat Wilde is the main character. And in the most recent release, Gerard’s Gambit who is Rich Wilde’s father has turned this series into the Wilde family adventure.
Progressive Jackpot Networks
UK online casinos are a hot pot for some of the best progressive jackpot networks online. Some of the networks we will introduce to you are not widely available in other countries, as the software providers purposely avoid gaining licensing under certain iGaming licensing authorities.
Here’s the main list of the best UK networked progressive jackpot brands:
- Mega Moolah (Games Global)
- WowPot (Games Global)
- Jackpot King (Blueprint Gaming)
- Red Tiger Daily Jackpots (RTG)
- Dream Drops (Relax Gaming)
These games are popular because they give you a shot at winning huge jackpot wins into the millions. Each network has a series of games connected to the same jackpot and to beef up the number of players spinning on these jackpot titles, the networks are available at multiple UK casino brands. That means more players equating to fast-growing jackpots with life-changing payouts.
Live Casino Slots
There are not that many live casino slots available just yet, but you can fully expect this niche to grow in popularity. The good news for UK players, the software providers that create these games all hold UKGC licensing. As a result, you will find them in the top UK casinos online. Playtech and Evolution are the two main brands. However, On Air Entertainment is also pushing into this space.
The current selection available is as follows:
- Age of the Gods: God of Storms (Playtech)
- Buffalo Blitz (Playtech)
- Safari Riches (Playtech)
- Crazy Coin Flip (Evolution)
- Extra Chilli Epic Spins™ (Evolution)
- 9 Pots of Gold™ StreamIcon™ Edition (OnAir Entertainment)
Live dealer slots are popular for the same reason gameshows are trending. To explain how live slots work, each game has a a dedicated studio and a host commenting on the spins and bonus rounds. To add to the excitement, there is a community chat where players share the emotions of the highs and lows of every win or loss. This brings slot gaming to a whole new level as players get to spin the reels in a community environment as opposed to playing on their own on a virtual slot game with no one to share those highs and lows with.
Community gaming is popular not just in online casinos but online gaming as a whole. You are playing the same game and interacting with others. Another point worth noting is that each game is available at multiple online casinos. That means there’s always someone online from your casino or another casino brand to share in the fun.
Land-Based Slot Machines
The old mechanical reel slots are difficult to find in the UK now. Most have been replaced by video slots.
If you are not sure of the difference because you are a newbie to slot gaming, a mechanical slot has physical reels you can see spinning inside a see-through panel. Video slots are cabinets with a video screen displaying digital slot gameplay. The reason video slots are popular with gambling venue owners is because a single cabinet can host multiple games, while a mechanical slot can only host one slot theme.
- Mechanical Slots: If you are an old school slot player and you are looking for mechanical slot machines, your best bet is seaside towns or slot arcades. We say this because you won’t find them in land-based casinos anymore. Known as ‘Fruties’ in the UK, most come with three reels and an LED board for the bonus. Other popular features include nudges and holds.
- Video Slots: You won’t have any problems finding video slots in pubs or clubs. However, if you are looking for a diverse collection of video slots, then plan a visit to a land-based casino. The best video slot machines are down to personal choice. Playtech has some fantastic video slot cabinets where you can popular titles like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and the brand’s famous Age of the Gods slots. There is a list of land-based Playtech games on the company website.
Hopefully, what we have achieved in this guide is to give you an idea of slot machines available in the UK. You can start with the above suggestions, and as you get used to the UK slot scene, online or land-based, you’ll soon have a shortlist of the best slot machines in the UK for you.
