Popular Slots That Were Previously Video Games
The slot section of a UK online casino is a must-go area of the site for many players. For a site to be successful, they really need to have an impressive slots portfolio. There are some of the games that have been successful in other genres. This includes video games that have subsequently been transformed into online slot games. One reason for this is that the slot already has a built-in audience. Those who loved playing the video game will hopefully have a great time playing the slot version. Of course, unlike with the initial video game, there is the opportunity to win some fantastic cash prizes. Let’s take a look at three video games that are now enjoying success at UKs’ top gambling sites and casinos.
Tomb Raider
We’re just a year away from the 30th anniversary of the first ‘Tomb Raider’ video game being released. Could its creators have possibly imagined the success that its heroine Lara Croft would have in so many different genres? This version of the original video game comes from Microgaming. They’ve had great success in transforming products from other genres into top slot games. Their ‘Jurassic Park’ slots are definitely recommended. Back to ‘Tomb Raider’ and this slot was the first of several that have followed, including: ‘Tomb Raider: Secret of the Sword.’ This original release is packed with bonus features and symbols that will instantly bring back memories of playing the video game. The Tomb Bonus is triggered when between three and five of the idol symbols appear on an active payline. A second screen then appears and you will see a number of idols. How many you can select depends on how many symbols triggered the bonus. Your simple task is to select the idols and reveal what cash amount they are worth. Keep an eye out for Lara as at least three of the special scatter symbols will trigger the free spins round. This can be very profitable as every win you get is tripled. More free spins can be received if more of three or more Lara scatter symbols make another appearance. You can see why this is such an entertaining slot to play online.
The Dark Knight
The character of Batman has been entertaining us for nearly a century. From the original comic books to TV series, animation and blockbuster movies, it’s been a non-stop success story. ‘The Dark Knight’ movie was a much darker Batman than the camp behaviour of Adam West and Burt Ward in the 1960s. The movie spawned a successful video game and then it became a hit online slot. Again it’s Microgaming who were given the task of creating the slot version. There are 243 different ways to get a win in this game and Batman fans will love the symbols. They include the hero of course, Commissioner Gordon, Harvey Dent and The Joker. It’s The Joker graffiti scatter symbols that trigger the free spins round. Any win during the free spins are doubled. There’s also a randomly awarded Batman or Joker prize. This sees additional stacked wilds added or possibly an increased multiplier. The really big wins can come via the progressive jackpot. This doesn’t need to be triggered and can appear randomly. When doing so, a wheel of fortune appears with a number of coloured segments. Your hope will be that once spun, the arrow ends up on the Mega segment as that can win you at least 1,000,000 coins. There’s also the Major, Minor and Mini progressive jackpots. Robin isn’t in this game but if he was, he’d definitely be shouting ‘Holy jackpot Batman.’
Space Invaders
Back in the day ‘Space Invaders’ were here, there and everywhere. Whether it was a pub, the local takeaway and of course the amusement arcades there always seemed to be a ‘Space Invaders’ video game to play. A ‘Space Invaders’ slot game was inevitable and it was Inspired Gaming who were given the task. It’s still popular at UK online casinos and there are other versions too. Anyone for a few games of ‘Space Invaders Roulette?’ Keep your eyes on the screen because at any point in the base game a UFO could appear. Your job is to shoot it down and doing so will win you a reward. That might be a wild being added to the reels, a mega-symbol making an appearance or a guaranteed five-of-a-kind win. This slot also has a wheel but it’s not to determine which progressive jackpot is won but the bonus game you play. You can be given a great and hopefully lucrative game to play. It could be some free spins, increased multipliers or some expanding or sticky wilds. Just like the others on this list, this is an entertaining slot to play and will get you yearning to play the video game again too.
