The online gambling market in the US is growing at a rate of about 10 percent per year. When it comes to casino games, slots are, by some margin, the most popular games. Developers, from international giants like Microgaming to small indie studios, are releasing new slot games literally every week.
The fun thing about slots is they can cover any theme you like. Some, like Ancient Egypt or Nordic Legends have become a little clichéd. Others, such as sports slots, look to capitalize on trending events like soccer World Cups. One genre that has started to trend over the past year or two is fantasy themed slots. After all, every one of us dreams of a little magic to help us along as we try for the jackpot. Here, we’ve picked out a few truly enchanting examples.
Adventures in Wonderland captures Lewis Carrol’s magic
There are thee or four games out there based on Alice in Wonderland, surely the ultimate fantasy novel. This one from Playtech is the pick of the bunch and captures the mystical and slightly off-kilter atmosphere of the source material. The watercolors on a white background design are strangely vivid, and a lot of thought has clearly gone into the design.
The game has substance, as well as style. There ae two bonus games, the Tea Party and the Pocket Watch, both of which can yield sizeable rewards. But the one everyone wants is the Progressive Jackpot – if the spoon in the sugar bowl appears during the Tea Party game, it means you’ve hit the big one.
A Night with Cleo gives new meaning to adult slots
We all know that slot games are adult-only, and across most of the US, that means no under-21s. A Night With Cleo is a different kind of fantasy slot – in fact, it is one of a new generation of adult themed slots that are entrancing US online casino players.
If we can get past the racy imagery on the symbols, it becomes clear that this is actually a compelling and well made game on the popular Cleopatra theme that features the exciting new hot drops feature. This has been one of the biggest slot trends in recent months and can really give your payouts a boost.
Crystopia has a retro look and modern gameplay
The 3×3 format of this fantasy-themed slot gives it a 1990s vibe. However, features like splitting symbols add exciting new ways to win and reduce the volatility, making this a good choice for novices and smaller bankrolls.
The game was released in June by Habanero, and the first thing you will notice is the graphics and animation. The “enchanted forest” is drawn in gorgeous detail, and there are definitely some strange things moving around at the periphery of your eyeline. Onto the game itself, and with an RTP of 96.9 percent and a fun free spin game that triggers regularly, there is a lot to love here.
