One of the best things about UK slots games is that we’ll never run out of new options to play. The companies who make the games wore tirelessly around the clock, all year round, to bring us their latest creations. All of them are trying to outdo each other, and so for gamers, that means there’s never a shortage of choice. Just when you’re getting tired of your usual slot game, something brand new comes along to hold your attention for a while.
With so many genres and styles of uk slots games out there, it’s possible to feel overwhelmed with the number of choices on offer. How do you know where to start? You only have so much money to spend, and you want to make sure it gets spent on the best casino games, which offer the fairest chance of making a good return. We’re always casting our eye over the best new products at leading online casinos in the UK, so we’re on hand to pick out the highlights for you. Here are five slot games which have really caught our eye over the past few months.
Fluffy In Space (Eyecon)
Any time Eyecon release a new ‘Fluffy Favourites’ game, it’s bound to be big news. The most recent member of the Fluffy Family arrived in February this year, and it’s packed full of the same quirky charm and appeal that’s been the signature of all the games that came before it. Although Eyecon’s most famous franchise hasn’t been completely free of controversy over the years, having faced accusations of marketing to children, those of us who know and love casino games understand that the appeal of the Fluffy line is the combination of childhood nostalgia with adult gaming fun. Fluffy In Space is a little stripped back compared to some of its prequels – the free spins and re-spins bonus features are a little more conventional than the ‘hook a fluffy’ and similar side games we’ve seen in the past, but it’s still just as cute and cheerful as it always has been. The RTP has received a tiny boost upwards as well – it now comes in at 96.3%.
Here Comes Summer (1×2 Gaming)
We’re heading into the warmer months of the year, so why not celebrate that fact with an appropriate casino game like 1×2 Gaming’s Here Comes Summer? All the classic visuals of a summer holiday are here in the game, with a perfect combination of sun, sea, and sky. Away from the seaside symbols, which include a sandcastle and a smiling shark (try saying that sentence three times fast), this is quite a simple game, with 20 pay lines and a fairly traditional feel. There are a few perks on offer to spice up the base game though, including a free spins feature which also has an active multiplier. If you can strike lucky, you can walk away with some good winnings once the feature has been triggered. The RTP of Here Comes Summer works out at 96%.
Sweet Bonanza (Pragmatic Play)
Those of you who have a sweet tooth – and like ‘avalanche wins’ features – will love this new casino game from Pragmatic Play, which was released in March 2019. Pragmatic Play sometimes (unfairly, in our eyes) get accused of playing too safe with the design of their casino games, but they’ve done anything but that with Sweet Bonanza. This is a massive game, played on a 6×5 layout, where wins are paid in any direction, including vertically. You may have seen this referred to elsewhere as ‘cluster pays.’ In execution, it feels like playing Tetris with sweets, and winning money for it! All the symbols which make up winning lines disappear after the win has been counted, allowing new sweets to fall onto the reels from above and potentially trigger further wins. There’s also a free spins feature on offer – and if you’re struggling to trigger it, you can just buy it and get the round started that way instead. RTP is 96.52%.
Village People Macho Moves (Fortune Factory Studios)
We love a game with a bold theme, and they don’t get much bolder than the Village People! Casino games which are tied to famous musical acts aren’t a new thing – everyone from Guns n Roses to Dolly Parton has a game made in their honor – but the official Village People game takes itself a lot less seriously. These days the Village People are mostly known for their hit ‘Y.M.C.A,’ but back in their prime years, they were so famous that people made movies about them. As the soundtrack to this casino game plays in the background, you might be surprised by how many of their other songs you know! The graphics for this game are especially pleasing, seemingly having been at least partially inspired by the style of the Guitar Hero video games. Each member of the band has a different bonus feature to offer you, each of which is free spins round with an extra perk, for example, additional or sticky wilds. RTP comes in at 96%, and this game is hot off the press having only been released in June 2019.
Wild Robo Factory (Yggdrasil)
If you like science fiction or steampunk, you’ll have a keen interest in this June 2019 release from Yggdrasil, which is all about going to work in a factory to build robots. The reels in Wild Robo Factory take the form of conveyor belts, with the most valuable symbols being robot parts Much like the aim of the game in Eyecon’s 99 Time is to build the perfect ice cream, Wild Robo Factory is all about putting together the perfect robot from the parts on offer. The game will even help you out with that from time to time – a randomly-triggered reel modifier will occasionally kick into life and transform low-value symbols into high-value symbols. Wild symbols come in standard, expanding, and colossal varieties, and there are both free spins and re-spins bonus features available. On top of that, it’s a delightfully well-animated casino game. With an RTP of 96.4%, what’s not to like?
Opal Fruits (Big Time Gaming)
Our British readers might recognize ‘Opal Fruits’ as being the original name of the candies which are now known as ‘Starburst.’ In this game from Big Time Gaming, however, they’re just gorgeously-rendered fruits which have a shiny appearance, like jewels. This is another example of Big Time Gaming putting their ‘Megaways’ system to good use, which means no two spins are the same, the layout is enormous, and there are thousands of different potential ways to win. Specifically, there are 5625 here. A new twist on the ‘Megaways’ format is included in this May 2019 release, which means the additional reels above and below the standard set ‘react’ to what’s going around them, which can pay off in the form of multipliers. It’s harder to explain than it is to play, so the best thing for it is to dive right in and find out what it has to offer! RTP is 96.75%.
