Retro Slots We Still Love Playing at UK Casinos
A visit to an online casino doesn’t necessarily mean you play the newest slot games. Just like enjoying an old movie, there are plenty of slot games that have been around for years that are still hugely enjoyable to play. They may well have been available to play for over a decade and might look a bit dated but still remain games that gamblers love trying their luck on. Together with BritishGambler, a website about online casinos in the UK, we prepared a list of the top three best retro slots.
Rainbow Riches
It’s been 14 years since we first started playing ‘Rainbow Riches’ at casinos. The Barcrest slot game has provided years of enjoyment since its release and a fair few good wins too. It’s spawned many sequels but gamblers still flock online to play the original hit. There have been many themes that have produced popular slot games. Throw in a few Irish leprechauns, a rainbow and a tempting pot of gold and you seem to have a hit on your hands. That’s been the case with this ever popular slot game. It has 20 paylines on its five reels and has a retro look to it. The slot proves that you don’t always need sophisticated symbols to be popular.
The presence of not one, not two but three bonus games is a major factor in the popularity of ‘Rainbow Riches. The Road to Riches Bonus sees players travelling along a road that can bring some big wins. With multipliers and a Wheel of Fortune, triggering this bonus can only be good news for casino players. Another way of boosting your account balance is the Wishing Well bonus round. Simply choose one of the wells on show and hopefully a large multiplier will be on its way. The leprechaun can be seen in the Pots of Gold Bonus. We see him standing on a rock and above him are 12 pots. With a bit of Irish luck, the one chosen will produce a big win. It’s easy to see why this game retains its popularity after all these years.
Book of Ra
This is the oldest game on our list and we first started playing ‘Book of Ra’ in 2005. The theme of a slot game can be so important. Those with an Egyptian theme are regularly big hits and that’s definitely been the case with this Novomatic slot game. It may be close to 20 years ago that this slot was released but it has a great look to it. That’s regularly the case with Egyptian themed games. Symbols such as jewels, totems and scarabs make for an attractive looking game.
Those used to playing slots with huge numbers of paylines will have to put up with just nine in this game. The number of paylines may be in single digits but there are still plenty of good wins to be had here. The free spins round can be lucrative especially with one of the symbols being expanded. This can really lead to your account balance being boosted. The gamble feature can do the same but don’t overdo this feature and try to hold onto your wins. This slot has retained its popularity and is likely to do so for many years to come.
Mega Moolah
Microgaming has been responsible for some great games over the years. Casino players always seem to enjoy their releases, especially ‘Mega Moolah.’ This was first available to play way back in 2006 but is still one of the top games today. Millions of pounds have been won playing ‘Mega Moolah’ and its large number of spin-offs. Everyone who goes to an online casino to play this slot dreams of winning the progressive jackpot. What isn’t initially clear is the fact this is a game that has animal related symbols. It’s set in a jungle and symbols include everything from an elephant to a buffalo with giraffes and zebras too. You certainly don’t need to be an animal lover to enjoy this slot though.
There are four progressive jackpots up for grabs in ‘Mega Moolah.’ You are advised to play with a higher stake as this can see the chance to win one of them come along more often. Just be careful with your budget though. When the chance does arise, a wheel selects which of the jackpots you’ll win. With a bit of luck it’ll be the Mega one. Also the slot gives players the opportunity to double your win if a wild lion appears. There’s also a free spins round where any wins you get are tripled. No wonder this is such a popular slot at online casinos.
