These days, online bingo sites cater for more than just bingo lovers; they’re a hub for every type of slot or casino game you can imagine. A few years ago, bingo would be just that – bingo daubing action and nothing else. Over the years as advancements in technology reared their head, more possibilities opened, which led to side games (or mini games) being introduced. Side games provided small doses of excitement when your bingo tickets weren’t looking too good…
…but these become more and more popular and led to what bingo is today – a player’s paradise. Whether you enjoy spinning the reels or placing bets on a roulette table, you’re guaranteed to find something to suit at every online bingo site. Without further ado, let us introduce to you the very best bingo slot games being played and a little info on what to expect from each.
Reel ‘em In
One of the major players in the slot software business is Eyecon and they certainly know a thing or two about creating fun-filled games. If you’ve played bingo online, you will recognise the Fluffy Favourites slot franchise – one of the most popular bingo slot games ever to exist. To date, there are six slots in the cuddly series; Fluffy Favourites, Fluffy Favourites Jackpot (features a progressive jackpot), Fluffy Favourites Fairground, Fluffy Favourites Bonus, Fluffy Too and the latest release – the Fluffy in Space progressive jackpot slot.
Of all the slots in the series, the cosmic Fluffy in Space creation is without doubt the most exciting. Players get to leave the usual fairground setting behind and blast into new territories where a handful of bonus features can create colossal pay outs. As usual, Nellie is the star of the show and when three or more appear, the ‘Fluffy in Space’ feature kicks in. Re-spins are what stand between you and a full reel engine of Nellie symbols and each of which can deliver a multiplier of up to 500x your stake.
Swedish Fun
On to NetEnt now; the award-winning software developer who supply gaming titles for both online bingo and casino websites. Not content with creating hundreds of slots with varying themes, NetEnt also supply live casino games too! When it comes to bingo slots, Starburst is virtually a household name. Set within a galaxy far from our own, players will be required to hunt down the dazzling star symbols – this eye-catching symbol is the key to unlocking the re-spin feature, where all remaining symbols spin in the hope of creating big wins. A simple slot but fun, nevertheless.
Twin Spin delivers thrills in almost every spin and this is thanks to a rather innovative reel mechanic – syncing reels. On any spin, up to 5 reels can sync and produce the same symbols, this in turn could lead to a full 5x3 slot packed with the same single symbol!
There are many favourites to come from NetEnt, one of which is Gonzo’s Quest. This El Dorado themed slot features bonus spins, multipliers and cascading reels, so when one win is found, you could potentially spin in another, and another…
…and another! Winning symbols are evaluated before disappearing from view. New symbols fall into place and this is what could trigger win after win after win.
Play’N GO
More popular titles come from Play’N Go, another award-winning software company. The most recognised slot to come from Play’N Go is Rich Wile and the Book of Dead; the ancient Egyptian themed slot with bonus spins, stacked symbols, scatters, wilds and multipliers. Three golden book symbols (the Book of Dead) will award 10 bonus spins, but before they begin, the book will unfold to reveal a mystery symbol…
…this symbol will then become the stacked symbol and then the fun begins. When your mystery symbol appears on two or more (depending on the symbol) positions on the reels, it will expand to fill that entire reel – the more symbols appearing across the 5-reel engine, the more chance you have of filling your entire slot with the same symbol.
Now, Rich Wilde is back and he’s off on a new adventure! Forget the dusty, hot sands of Egypt, Rich is off to unravel the mysteries of some cult and he needs your help. Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s infamous fictional literary universe, the Cthulhu Mythos, this game is a 5x5 cascading grid slot, providing thrills on each spin. Mega wilds, bonus spins, multipliers and much more are waiting to be discovered and you can now find this game at Play’N Go powered bingo sites.
Low vs High Variance
What does variance mean? Variance can also be known as volatility and the pair are simply another term for ‘risk’. Low variance slots feature a high hit rate but with low pay outs; these types of slots will take a while to trigger a big win. There is less risk involved when playing low volatility slot games, simply because the frequent small wins will keep your bankroll ticking over.
Medium variance sits somewhere between low and high – as always. Low and high jackpot prizes are offered, but there is no definitive mechanism to providing wins and bonuses, which means these types of slot machines will cater to those who like to have the best of both worlds.
High variance is at the very top of the scale. Wins are less frequent; they don’t pay out often and could see your bankroll hit loss after loss until a big win finally arrives. When wins eventually fall on the reels, they tend to be much bigger in value compared to low and medium variance slots. In general, high variance slot provide bigger prizes for your stake. Big Time Gaming’s (BTG) Bonanza is one; delivering a 6-reel engine with as many as 117,649 ways to win in each spin, plus there is a top multiplier of 10,000x your stake on offer.
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