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Your Weekly Best New Slots | Week 4 / January 25 – 31, 2021

February 22, 2024 William Mcmaster

New Slots To Be Released On Week 4 of 2021

Whether you love the Megaways engine or not, the new slots we feature this week 4 of 2021 will delight you. We found at least four new Megaways slots scheduled to be released this week. So, if you’re a fan of BTG’s famous mechanism, you’re in for a treat. We’ll do a rundown of each of these Megaways slots to give you an idea of what to expect.

As for those who don’t dig the Megaways engine, we didn’t forget about you. We also look for an outstanding slot that you can check out this week. What we found is one that boasts of expanding symbols and big win potentials among other features.

Read on as we’ll walk you through this slot and leave you to decide whether you’ll give it a shot or not. With its great gameplay and huge win potential, we’re certain it’s worth your time to try it out.

5 New Slots To Check Out

Software developers All41 Studios, iSoftBet, NetEnt, and Pragmatic Play new slots this week 4 of 2021 boasts of the Megaways mechanism. Meanwhile, Play’n GO opted to release a follow-up to a previously hit slot. Let’s take a closer look at what these great developers have to offer us this week.

Forgotten Island Megaways

The first of four new slots sporting the Megaways engine this week 4 of 2021 is Forgotten Island Megaways. It’s All41 Studios’ second time using this famous mechanism. This time, the studio takes you to the exotic Skull Island. Spin the 6-reel game area as a friendly-looking gorilla watches you.

Match at least three identical symbols from the first reel onwards, and you score a win. An exception to this is the highest-paying skull symbol, which pays for only two of a kind. Helping you to form winning combinations is the compass which serves as the wild symbol.

Forgotten Island Megaways has the Rolling Reels feature that works like the usual cascade mechanism of Megaways slots. What makes it more exciting here is the possibility of triggering the Kong Spins with a base-spin win. Here, Kong randomly awakens carrying win multipliers of x2, x3, x5, or x10 that increases by 1 following every win. Triggering the Free Spins during Kong Spins carries over the current multiplier value to the bonus round.

Four scatters (Kong’s face) landing awards 10 free spins plus 2 more for every extra scatter in view. Win multiplier starts at x2 and increases by 1 following a win.

The game also has a buy feature, allowing you a shortcut to the bonus round for a price. You have to choose between three buy options:

80x the stake for 10 free spins and a starting multiplier of x2.
120x the stake for 10 free spins and a starting multiplier of x3 or x5.
150x the stake for 10 free spins and a starting multiplier of x5 or x10.

Number of Paylines: 117,649	RTP: 96.25%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 20
Max Payout: 7,000x	Software Provider: All41 Studios

Neptune’s Fortune Megaways

Have an under-the-sea adventure on the second of four new Megaways slots this week 4 of 2021. Hunt for treasure and big wins with the Roman God of the sea in developer iSoftBet’s Neptune’s Fortune Megaways. A piece of soothing music fills the air as the grid’s 6 reels spin.

Instead of the maximum 117,649 win ways, this Megaways slot only has 46,656 ways to win. A large number still, if we may say so. Winning requires you to match three adjacent symbols from the first reel onwards. After this, the cascade feature sets in with winning combinations popping out to make way for new symbols. The oyster with a pearl acts as the wild, and the Neptune’s trident represents the scatter.

Also, swimming underwater is a bunch of features that include the 5 treasure chests on top of the reels. Four of the five treasure chests can reveal up to x5 multipliers, and one contains the Neptune’s Bonus. The Neptune’s Bonus gives you a chance to win the 4 fixed jackpots – Mini, Minor, Major, or Grand. Their values are 20x, 50x, 200x, or 1,000x the bet, respectively.

When 4, 5, or 6 scatters land in view, you’ll get 10, 12, or 15 free spins, respectively. The free spins round works the same as the base game except no low-pay symbols will land during the round. So, you’ll get to enjoy all other features from the base game playing with only the high-pay symbols. Ain’t that amazing?

Number of Paylines: 46,656	RTP: 96.03%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 20
Max Payout: 9,710x	Software Provider: iSoftBet

Fruit Shop Megaways

NetEnt renovated one of its 2013 classic slots and gave it the hit Megaways mechanism. The result is an upgraded version that keeps the straightforward gameplay and simple design of the original. A market stall houses the Fruit Shop Megaways’ 6 reels with clear blue skies and lush greeneries in the background. The simple soundtrack is a perfect match to the pleasing-to-the-eye visual.

A win requires at least three adjacent matching symbols from the leftmost reel onwards. An exception to this is the highest-paying premium cherries that pay for only two of a kind. The wild can only land on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5 to help with forming winning combinations.

The usual cascade feature that goes with the Megaways mechanism is missing here. However, the frequent triggering of free spins made up for it. The free spins feature fires up after every win from fruit symbols. Hitting a two-of-a-kind win with the cherry rewards 1 free spin. The other fruits award 2, 3, 4, or 5 free spins for 3, 4, 5, or 6 winning combinations, respectively.

The mechanism of triggering free spins is also present in the bonus round itself. This time, both low and premium symbols award free spins. There’s also a win multiplier in the bonus round. This starts at x1 and increases by 1 after each winning spin. The value of the win multiplier that you can win is capped at x10.

Number of Paylines: 117,649	RTP: 96.06%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 100
Max Payout: 10,000x+	Software Provider: NetEnt

Madame Destiny Megaways

For this week, Pragmatic Play decides to give one of its clairvoyant-themed slots a Megaways mechanism upgrade. Madame Destiny Megaways slot sports a larger grid to accommodate the Megaways engine. The 6-reel grid and extra one on top still magically fit the back of Madame Destiny’s carriage.

Unlike the usual 117,649 win ways of Megaways slots, this one has 200,704 ways to win. Pragmatic Play made some adjustments to the reels to make this possible. Reels 1 and 6 can accommodate up to 7 symbols while reels 2 to 5 can house 8 symbols maximum.

The cascade is also present, but it’s called tumble in this game. It fires up following a win with at least three adjacent matching symbols from the leftmost reel onwards. The highest-paying premium owl symbol pays with only two of a kind. Madame Destiny is this game’s wild, doubling the value of a win if she’s part of it.

Madame’s crystal ball is the scatter. It awards free spins plus prizes of 5x, 10x, 20x, or 100x your stake when 3, 4, 5, or 6 lands in view. There’s a Wheel of Fortune on this bonus round that awards free spins and up to 25x win multiplier.

The game has a bonus buy feature allowing you access to the bonus game for 100x the bet. There’s also an Ante Bet feature that doubles your chances of triggering the bonus feature.

Number of Paylines: Up to 200,704	RTP: 96.56% (Default)
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 100
Max Payout: 5,000x	Software Provider: Pragmatic Play

Lord Merlin And The Lady Of The Lake

Play’n GO decided to release a sequel to their 2019 slot Rise of Merlin this week. Lord Merlin and the Lady of the Lake’s semi-transparent 5×3 grid gives you a good view of the breathtaking background.

At least three matching low symbols falling on any of the 10 paylines starting from the first reel scores a win. On the other hand, premiums pay for only two a kind and carry large values. You’ll get up to 1,000x your bet for five of a kind of Merlin, the highest-paying premium. Besides being this slot’s wild, the Lady also carries a value equal to what Merlin has to offer.

Get 8 free spins along with 1x, 10x, or 100x the stake when 3, 4, or 5 scatters land, respectively. Before each spin starts during the bonus game, one special symbol is selected to be the expanding symbol. When this special symbol forms a win, all instances of the said symbol will expand to cover the reel.

Also, during the bonus round, the sword scatters transforms into wild scatters. Two of the wild scatters in view award the Excalibur Spin. Here, the special symbol is set for the entire Excalibur spins, and the feature can be retriggered for an unlimited number of times.

The game has an interesting gamble option which can either double or quadruple your win if you get lucky. Worst case scenario, you get very unlucky, and you lose all your winning. If you’re willing to take that risk, the option is available to you up to 2,500 coins or 5 times in a row.

Number of Paylines: 10	RTP: 96.20% (Default)
Min Bet: 0.10	Max Bet: 100
Max Payout: 10,000x	Software Provider: Play’n GO

Conclusion

There’s a plethora of great new slots that software developers created for you this week 4 of 2021. Week in and week out, we feature what stood out among them and let you decide which one you like best. If you find this week’s list impressive, wait again for our selection of the best new slots you should try out next week. Also, feel free to explore CompareCasino for more iGaming-related articles and blogs.

Your Weekly Best New Slots | Week 49 / November 30 – December 6, 2020

February 23, 2024 William Mcmaster

Outstanding New Slots To Play This Week

We found some outstanding new slots overflowing with features, and we’re sure you’ll love to play all of them this week.

The best new slots on our list this week will give your visual and auditory sense a treat, making gameplay immersive. One boasts of a Megaways engine while the other proudly brings the Megaclusters mechanism.

Each one carries a bunch of features that enhance gameplay. Avalanche mechanism, win multiplier, multiplier wilds, and expanding reels are just three of the most interesting features up for grabs.

Which among these outstanding new slots you’ll want most to play this week? We’ll help you decide by giving you a rundown of what’s in store for you in each one of them.

5 New Slots To Check Out

Behind the best new slots this week are developers Microgaming and All41 Studios, ELK Studios, Big Time Gaming, Yggdrasil, and iSoftBet. Let’s take a closer look at this week’s top 5 new slots.

Alchemy Fortunes

Visit the magical world of alchemy as Microgaming presents Alchemy Fortune from its partner All41 Studios. The 7×7 grid stands at the center of a stone chamber guarded on each side by two candles atop a stack of books. The gems and piles of coins around it and the captivating soundtrack complete the mystical feel.

In Alchemy Fortunes, 5 or more matching adjacent symbols are called Hypercluster. When Hypercluster forms, the Rolling Reels kick in, removing all winning clusters from the reels and dropping new symbols. The process continues until no new winning clusters form.

A meter attached at the side of the grid counts the number of winning symbols per sequence, unlocking levels 1-5.

20 symbols award the Potion Swap where all high-paying symbols on the reels turn into similar matching symbols.
40 symbols award the Summon Wilds where an additional 3 to 6 wilds appear on the reels in random positions.
60 symbols award the Gem Crush where all low-paying symbols get removed from the reels.
80 symbols award the Alchemy of Wilds where new wilds get added to all recorded previous wild positions.
100 symbols award 5 free spins.

During free spins, the Potion Swap and Summon Wilds come into play. The collection meters are also in play which can trigger another round of free spins. It may take a while to trigger the free spins, but there are other rewards you can enjoy along the way.

Number of Paylines: Cluster Pays	RTP: 96.41%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 100
Max Payout: 1,100x/Spin	Software Provider: All41 Studios

Katmandu Gold

The fifth in ELK’s Gold series, Katmandu Gold follows the hero, Kane as he reaches the Himalayan Mountains’ foot.

Two pillars with Buddhist-inspired design keep the 6 reels upright on both sides. Adding to the entertainment factor is the game area zooming in and out as rows increase or decrease. At least three matching symbols from left to right scores a win.

What makes Katmandu Gold one of the outstanding new slots you should play this week is its multitude of features. These features are:

Avalanches. Gets rid of winning symbols to make way for new ones. An additional row also gets added, and up to 8 rows are possible.

Big Symbols. Symbols of 2×2, 2×3, or 4×4 in size landing on every spin.

Ice Climbers. Two Yin and Yang-looking Ice Climber symbols turn into wilds all symbols above them and any empty positions under. This feature triggering on the 8th row adds one more row expanding the win ways to 531,441.

Expanding Wins. Winning symbols containing a gold arrow pointing upwards, downwards or both ways expand in the arrow’s direction. All symbols in their path then get replaced.

Multiplier Free Drops. Bonus symbols of 3, 4, 5, or 6 in view award 10, 15, 20, or 25 drops. These come with a win multiplier starting at x1 that gets an additional +1 every time an X-marked bonus symbol lands.

Bonus Buy. Buy your way to the bonus round with 3 to 6 bonus symbols for 100x the bet. You can also opt for Super Buy with 3 to 6 bonus symbols and a win multiplier starting at x10 for 500x the bet.

Number of Paylines: 531,441	RTP: 96.2% to 96.4%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 100
Max Payout: 10,000x	Software Provider: ELK Studios

Cyberslot Megaclusters

Big Time Gaming uses its Megaclusters mechanism for the second time in its new slot offering this week. The futuristic game area of Cyberslot Megacluster floats in front of a purplish pattern dropping neon-colored horizontal lines.

The paytable is made up of 7 symbols, and there are 3 wild symbols to help score a win. The regular wild can appear on any spin, but the other two only appear during features.

Working with the Megaclusters mechanism is the Reactions win system. On the base game, each winning symbol splits into 9 smaller symbols. The smaller symbols that become part of a winning cluster will be removed from the grid to make way for new ones. Watch out for the Golden Roaming Wild symbol as it carries a multiplier that starts at x1 and increases by +1 when it substitutes in a win.

At least 12 reactions in the base game award 6 free spins on a 9×9 grid, triggering the free spin feature. The Roaming Wild Multiplier’s current value carries over at the start of the free spin. When the multiplier reaches x10, you’ll get an additional 2 free spins retriggering the free spin feature. The Golden Roaming Wild joins the Rainbow Roaming Wild this time intensifying the winning potential. The multiplier of both wilds multiply wins together and as their multipliers grow so are your chances of hitting big wins.

Number of Paylines: 16 to 256 Megaclusters	RTP: 96.36%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 20
Max Payout: 23,960x	Software Provider: Big Time Gaming

Pirates 2: Mutiny

Yggdrasil’s follow-up to Pirates: Smugglers Paradise takes a spot in our selection of outstanding new slots to play this week. Pirates 2: Mutiny might have undergone a major makeover, but it still has the good points of its predecessor.

Two wrecked capsized ships frame the 5×5 game area with gloomy-looking clouds over an island not far behind. Just like the first version, this slot uses cluster pays instead of paylines. To win, you need at least 6 adjacent matching symbols.

Wins also trigger the Dropdown feature, which drops winning combinations at the reel’s bottom. This will also remove non-winning symbols to make way for a fresh batch. You can win not only the total amount of winning combinations but also win multipliers of up to 25x the bet.

The Free Spin feature can activate during the dropdown sequence if 3 scatters land in view. During this feature, all wins get a multiplier starting at x1 onwards.

This slot also comes with the following modifiers:

Mutiny. This awards a sure win when a huge 3×3 symbol lands at random revealing 9 similar symbols at once.
Tsunami. At least 6 potential winning symbols in view trigger a tsunami wave, sweeping all symbols save for the winning ones.
Cannon Blast. On a losing spin, a cannon blast can appear, blowing all low-paying symbols to trigger a new dropdown sequence.

Number of Paylines: Cluster Pays	RTP: 96.2%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 100
Max Payout: 4,400x	Software Provider: Yggdrasil Gaming

Queen of Wonderland Megaways

Drawing inspiration from the bizarre world created by Lewis Carroll, iSoftBet released an addition to its Twisted Tales slot series. Queen of Wonderland Megaways brings you to a colorful, lively world of Wonderland.

A majestic soundtrack welcomes you to the Queen of Wonderland’s kingdom where the 6 reels sit in front of her garden. You can see her palace standing not far behind as you spin for up to 117,649 win ways. To score a win, you need at least three matching adjacent symbols from the leftmost reel onwards. This also triggers the Megaways cascade feature giving you multiple chances of scoring wins from a single spin.

This slot might be the last in our list of outstanding new slots to play this week, but it’s definitely not the least. It’s also rich in features, making it on equal footing with its competition.

During a paid spin, the Max Megaways modifier can force the reels to display the win ways to its maximum capacity. On the other hand, a Cheshire Cat representing the mystery symbol can land at random on any spin. Mystery symbols turn themselves into similar matching symbols that can result in a winning combination.

You can collect more wins during the Queen of Wonderland Respins. You can also buy a chance to spin a wheel at the Queen of Wonderland Bet. For 100x the bet, you can either win free spins or respins.

Number of Paylines: 117,649	RTP: 96.11%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 20
Max Payout: N/A	Software Provider: iSoftBet

Conclusion

Top developers’ latest slot offerings truly deserve a spot in our selection of best new slots this week. We’ll let you decide which is the most outstanding in our list of new slots as you try and play each of them this week. Meanwhile, we’ll be on the hunt again for great slots to feature next week. So, make sure you visit our site often to keep yourself updated on the best from the latest slot releases.

Your Weekly Best New Slots | Week 41

February 23, 2024 William Mcmaster

Amazing New Online Slot Games This Week

You can expect nothing short of amazing when 6 developers are behind 5 new online slot games this week. These industry’s top developers never fail to come up with slot innovations that make their games more exciting and appealing to slot machine enthusiasts.

ELK Studios present you with a hilarious alien-themed slot this week, while Pragmatic Play lets you experience some Irish luck. Microgaming and Slingshot Studios joined forces to take you on an African adventure. Meanwhile, NetEnt and Play’n GO each gives you a chance to grab some riches in their fantasy-themed slot offering.

5 New Slots To Check Out

It’s always amazing to try new online slot games since it gives us a fresh chance to take home some huge winnings. Since we also never know what we’re going to get, there is a sense of thrill and excitement while spinning those reels. That’s why we again present to you 5 of the best new slots to try your luck this week.

Visitors

Set in an idyllic village, the humor and fun of aliens getting bored provides an attraction to this slot. The flying cows and laser beams make it even more entertaining. The board sits on a 5×5 grid and has 3,125 ways to win.

Feature-wise, this alien-themed slot has plenty on its arsenal. During the base game, you can have the Alien Respin Feature which has the Sticky Wilds, Multipliers, and Mega Symbols. The scatter symbol here is represented by the Bonus symbol and triggers the Alien Invasion free spins feature.

What we like most about Visitors is their free spin feature. This triggers a board of 25 mini reels where you hope to land the silver and gold UFOs. A silver UFO not only gives you a prize but also another free spin and a multiplier board. A golden one doubles the multipliers wherever it lands.

The Visitors slot game has the potential to be a big hit, thanks to its developer’s refreshing approach to a somewhat overused “alien invasion” theme. If you want to have a good laugh while playing an amazing online slot game, this new offering from Elk Studios is a must-try.

Number of Paylines: 3,125	RTP: 96.10%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 100
Max Payout: 10,000x	Software Provider: ELK Studios

African Legends

African Legends is a collaboration between two top developers, Microgaming and Slingshot Studios. This new online slot game brings you to the wilderness of Africa, where riches and fortune await you. The partnership of two amazing developers worked wonders with their superb graphics, from the picturesque backdrop to the symbols on the reels.

The aesthetics of African Legends doesn’t stop there. Aside from the looks, it has a handsome offering of bonus features that would make any player grin with excitement. Just imagine Wild Blasts, Rolling Reels, Multipliers, Free Spins, and Jackpot all in one slot. Now, that is impressive!

The board sits on a 5 x 3 grid and has 243 ways to win. In addition to wild symbols that substitute for any symbols, you’ll have the Wild Blasts in this slot game. The Wild Blasts can turn up to 5 symbols into wilds and give you higher payouts.

Instead of the scatter symbol, African Legends has the Rolling Reels. You need four of these to activate the free spins feature. The Free Spins will then have this payout system:

4 rolls – 5x multiplier and 12 free spins
5 rolls – 6x multiplier and 15 free spins
6 rolls – 7x multiplier and 18 free spins
7 rolls – 6x multiplier and 20 free spins
8 rolls – activate the jackpot feature

If you’re the type of player who prefers high-quality graphics and animation, this slot is perfect for you. This amazing new online slot game is rich not just in graphics but also in features. There’s even a jackpot feature that will give you a chance to win some generous rewards.

Number of Paylines: 243	RTP: 94.92%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 25
Max Payout: 1,200x	Software Provider: Slingshot Studios

Emerald King

When a giant like Pragmatic Play is behind an Irish-themed slot, you can never say that it’s just riding on the Irish Luck popularity. True enough, Emerald King has more than the Irish luck to be one of the amazing new online slot games you can try out this week.

The board has a classic 5 x 3 reel and 20 fixed paylines. You’ll have random wilds and win multipliers that increase at random. You’ll also get some Irish Luck at the base game when either 2×2 or 3×3 symbols appear at random on your reels.

With this slot being an Irish theme with a generous leprechaun in it, it’s no surprise that the wild symbol is a pot of gold. As always, this lands on any reel. What’s different is that a lucky clover can call up the wild symbol on this game. You’ll either see this green clover sitting in the left corner or falling from the top of the reel.

What we like about this game is the randomly-triggered mini-slot feature. When this feature is at play, up to 15 small slot machines will fill your screen. Irish or not, you’ll get a chance to win the generous max payout.

Number of Paylines: 20	RTP: 96.51%
Min Bet: 0.10	Max Bet: 100
Max Payout: 20,000x	Software Provider: Pragmatic Play

Dark King™ Forbidden Riches

Top developer NetEnt created one of their best offerings this October with Dark King™ Forbidden Riches. From the top quality graphics to the eerie soundtrack, this amazing new online slot game successfully achieved the feel of terror in every spin you take.

The fantasy slot game is sitting in a 5×3 grid and has 20 fixed paylines. Its volatility is medium-high, so expect a little dry spell before Dark King rewards you for your patience.

The bonus features are this slot’s best part. A crystal orb represents the wild symbol, while the scatter symbol is a deep red gemstone. Three or more of these scatter symbols trigger the Dark King free spin feature.

In the free spins bonus, you’ll have a chance of landing the Sticky Wild Hotspots. Any wilds that land on the hotspots will turn sticky and each wild will give you 1 additional free spin. That’s absolutely wicked!

Number of Paylines: 20	RTP: 96.06%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 400
Max Payout:2500x	Software Provider: NetEnt

Rabbit Hole Riches

It’s very seldom that a developer creates a wonderland fantasy theme and gets away with it. However, Play’n GO is good with these types of themes and Rabbit Hole Riches is not an exception.

The design of the game is impressive, albeit a small board of 3×3 with only 5 paylines. Despite its diminutive 3×3 frame, Rabbit Hole Riches manages to pack many features.

One of the best features that the game offers is the Rabbit Hole Bonus. During this bonus, the rabbit picks 1 of the four rabbit holes to determine which bonus will be given to the player. The bonuses include:

Teacup Party Pick Bonus. You choose a teacup which corresponds to a high-paying symbol that pays as high as 8 times the bet. You can continue doing this until the word “collect” appears.
Cheshire Cat Respins. A respin where the 1×3 Chesire Cat is active on the reels, resulting in sure wins.
Tower Power Bonus. 7 free spins with the white and red towers active and stacked.
Queens Army Free Spins. The most generous of all spin features, and uses the Queen Wild symbol.

Number of Paylines: 5	RTP: 96.23%
Min Bet: 0.10	Max Bet: 100
Max Payout: 5,000x	Software Provider: Play’n GO

Conclusion

This week’s new releases are a blast and indeed has the potential to be a huge success in the not-so-distant future. The healthy competition of our ever-restless amazing developers to produce the best new slots works in favor of online slots fanatics. There is always a steady supply of amazing new online slot games for you to enjoy every week.

Because of that, our team of experts here at CompareCasino is also always on the hunt for the best new slots out there. So, make sure you visit our blog page where we post the best new slot releases every week.

Your Weekly Best New Slots | Week 40

February 23, 2024 William Mcmaster

Awesome New Slots To Enjoy This Week

There is no shortage of awesome new slots to enjoy as we bid September adieu and say hello to October this week. Pragmatic Play hopes to scare us while we try to win big with their zombie-themed slot. Big Time Gaming, on the other hand, brings us to Sin City and let us experience their new quad format. Play’n Go, Microgaming and SG Digital also have some awesome new slots up, which are the perfect way to welcome a new month. So, sit back and hold onto your seats because this is going to be one exhilarating ride.

5 New Slots To Check Out

Pragmatic Play, Big Time Gaming, Play’n GO, Microgaming, and SG Digital are behind this week’s best new slots. We won’t let you miss all that fun and excitement. So, we again serve you a selection of the best new slots this week to keep you from getting bored. New games, new chances to win big while getting absolutely entertained. Let’s find out what awesome slots they have up the sleeves for you to enjoy this week.

Wild Walker

The popularity of zombie niches has somewhat died down, but there are still the loyal horror geeks. They remain fascinated and enthralled by the idea of a zombie apocalypse theme. That’s what Pragmatic Play had in mind when they created the Wild Walker, aiming to revive the online gambling players’ love affair with the undead.

From the graphics and animation to the soundtrack, Pragmatic Play did a fine job with Wild Walker. The game captures the dark and gory zombie-infested world, offering an exciting slot game at the same time. The game has 5 to 8 reels with 3 rows and 25 fixed paylines. You can expect a whopping maximum win of 4,900 times your bet. This is pretty high compared to the industry standard.

Number of Paylines: 25	RTP: 96.55%
Min Bet: 0.25	Max Bet: 125
Max Payout: 4,900x	Software Provider: Pragmatic Play

Slot Vegas Megaquads

Set in the infamous Sin City, Big Time Gaming’s newest slot presentation is the perfect embodiment of the old Las Vegas. Wide-bodied cars line up the boulevard with glitzy motels on the backdrop. This provides the perfect setting for this slot’s casino theme.

The inventor of the iconic Megaways™ slot format, BTG once again pushed boundaries in their newest slot offering. Slot Vegas Megaquads boast of Big Time Gaming’s latest game innovation — the quad format. This slot game has a unique 4-reel board, each one 4×4 in size. During the base game, the reels spin independently and can produce 256 ways to win.

What’s interesting is that during the feature spins, the reels can merge. The merged reels can produce astonishing 16,777,216 ways to win. Yes, Slot Vegas Megaquads has more than 16 million ways to win. That’s why they made it to our list of awesome new slots to enjoy this week. Because 16 million ways to win in a 4×4 board is downright awesome. When it comes to bonuses and free spins, this game will not disappoint you. You’ll have the symbol multiplier, the rainbow wild bonus, and the free spin feature. With Slot Vegas Megaquads, Big Time Gaming ends the month with a bang.

Number of Paylines: 256 to 16,777,216	RTP: 96.59%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 20
Max Payout: 45,000x	Software Provider: Big Time Gaming

Reactoonz 2

Reactoonz 2 is Play’n GO’s sequel to one of their best slot games ever produced, Reactoonz. With this sequel, you’ll notice that Play’n GO retains the 7×7 grid of the original. However, Reactoonz 2 has crazier and funkier features. While the original boasts of one meter-charge area, this new version has two — the Fluctometer and the Quantumeter. If you fill these meters to the brim, expect a generous amount of pay-out.

There are also four kinds of Wilds in this game. They are the Uncharged, Electric, Energoon, and Gargantoon Wilds. All of them help in filling the Fluctometer and the Quantumeter. As if that’s not enough, Play’n GO further added the Wild Pair Explosion feature which also helps fill the Quantumeter. Overall, Play’n GO succeeded in making this much-anticipated remake well worth the wait. This developer gave you an awesome new slot to welcome the new month.

Number of Paylines: Cluster pays	RTP: 96.20%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 100
Max Payout: 5,083x	Software Provider: Play’n GO

Noble Sky

Noble Sky is a partnership work between developers Microgaming and Neon Valley Studios. This slot game takes us into the skies in search of a vault of antiquity aboard an airship. The graphics and the animations capture the feel of 19th-century explorations. The classic 9 to Ace royals comprise the low-paying symbols, while the 2 female characters and the captain are the high-paying ones. The slot has a 5 x 3 board and has 25 fixed paylines. There are two wilds present, which are the stacked and airship wilds. Both of them substitute for any symbols.

What we like about Noble Sky are its features. The airship wild triggers a respin bonus and moves from reel to reel. Another impressive addition is the Multiplier Trail which increases in every respin. The most exciting of all is the Vault Bonus, which lets players choose from 12 coins. Getting three of the same items earns generous jackpot rewards of up to 5,000x your bet. If you’re in search of new slots that offer regular small wins, you’ll surely enjoy playing Microgaming’s new slot offering this week. With the awesome grand jackpot always lurking around, Noble Sky is a must-try.

Number of Paylines: 25	RTP: 96.12%
Min Bet: 0.25	Max Bet: 50
Max Payout: 5,000x	Software Provider: Microgaming / Neon Valley Studios

Power Strike Egyptian Riches

The Ancient Egyptian theme never gets ancient in the slot game industry. With SG Digital’s newest slot offering, you get to travel once again to the rich city of Ancient Egypt. Looking at the backdrops and the symbol designs, they surely got that Ancient Egypt feels. Set between the walls of a blue and gold temple, this slot of 5 reels and 4 rows has a fixed number of paylines which is set at 40. The Horus Wild is one of this game’s strongest points. Aside from granting wins of its own, this can cover an entire reel or morph into winning symbols. It can reward up to 100x in the base game and 175 during the free spins.

This incredible game has three scatter symbols.

Prize Scatter – offers multipliers
Free Spins Scatter – triggers the free spins feature.
Power Strike Scatter – triggers both the free spins and the Jackpot feature.

Your chances of winning big await you in the jackpot feature, which has three jackpot levels, all of which are fixed. You can either win the mini, the major, or the mega jackpot among other awesome prizes. With its offering of huge jackpot and immersive gameplay, Power Strike: Egyptian Riches is a slot game you’ll never want to miss.

Number of Paylines: 40	RTP: 96.6%
Min Bet: 0.16	Max Bet: 2.56
Max Payout: 2500	Software Provider: SG Digital

Conclusion

The newest slots this week have the potential to be favorites for many of our slot enthusiasts. It’s hard not to appreciate these awesome developers’ efforts to provide players with new slots to enjoy every single week. They always work hard to give us the best possible slot experience.

It seems that NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, Microgaming, and other developers are cooking more new slots for next week. One of those might just be the next big thing in slot gaming. So, don’t forget to check out our list of the best new slots next week. Until then, happy spinning!

Your Weekly Best New Slots |Week 39

September 30, 2021 Charlene Gatt

Superb New Slots To Enjoy This Week

It looks like game developers are offering more superb new slots for online slot lovers to enjoy this week. Our review of the best new slots this week proves that. From Irish folklore to Ancient Asia, we have more than enough slots to captivate you.

Top developer Play’n Go features one of the most bizarre slot themes ever made, while Yggdrasil brings us back to the days of courtesans and sailors. Pragmatic Play reawakens the myth of Irish folklore, while Barcrest/SG Digital allows us to revisit Ancient Asia at its finest.

4 New Slots To Check Out

This week’s releases come from Pragmatic Play, Yggdrasil, Play’n Go, and SG Digital/Barcrest. Let’s have a closer look at each of their slot offerings.

Dragon Spin Pick N Mix

A continuation and iteration of the original 2015-released Dragon Spin, this year’s Dragon Spin Pick N Mix sticks to its Asian theme. It is complete with its red lanterns, fortune coins, and of course, the Chinese dragons.

This sequel to the original Dragon Spin slot might not impress you with its excellent visuals. However, don’t turn your back on SG Digital/Barcrest offering yet though. How these developers focused more on improving the gameplay will amaze you. That’s why this slot game made its way to our list of superb new slots to enjoy this week.

The slot has a 5-reel, 3-row board with 20 fixed paylines. What makes this slot interesting is that it offers two wild symbol bonuses. If you land 3 Green Dragon symbols, it will unlock the Persisting Wilds Bonus with 5 Dragon rounds. During this bonus round, all the wild symbols that land on reels 2 to 4 will stay there until the dragon rounds end.

The second wild symbol bonus is the Golden Dragon. Having three of these golden dragon symbols will unlock the Expanding wilds for 10 Dragon rounds. The scatter symbol is represented by both the bonus and dragon symbols.

Additional Bonus Features

What we love about Dragon Spin Pick N Mix is its offering of more generous bonus features. Here are the rest of them:

Fortune Egg

If you land 3 bonus symbols together with a blue dragon, you will unlock the fortune egg with 5 dragon rounds. First, you’ll pick one of the eggs to reveal the multiplier, and during the dragon rounds, fortune eggs will land for additional multipliers.

Symbol Eliminator

Three bonus symbols with a purple dragon allow you to unlock the symbol eliminator bonus. Dragon eliminator symbols will land on your reels to remove all the low-paying symbols. It stops only when all the low-paying symbols are removed.

Goliath Reels

Three bonus symbols with a blue dragon give you the Goliath Reels with 10 dragon rounds. Reels become triple reels including a giant reel that cover the three middle reels.

Number of Paylines: 20	RTP: 96%
Min Bet: 0.10	Max Bet: 100
Max Payout: 250,000	Software Provider: SG Digital/Barcrest

Wild Wild Riches

Do you want some Irish Luck? Then try the newest Irish-themed slot from Pragmatic Play, Wild Wild Riches. This Emerald-Isle-inspired slot is easy on the eyes with its classic look. Yet, it’s nice and crisp with its cool glossy look. The soundtrack is charming on the ears, very gentle, and complements the game’s gentle design.

When it comes to gameplay, its board is quite unusual with its 3x3x4x4x4 set-up and 576 ways to win. Landing three or more of the same symbols in a certain pay line creates a winning bet. The Wild symbol is represented here by the Celtic Cross. While there are no scatter symbols, the Wilds do have the same function. Landing 2 Wilds on the first two reels combined with a Bonus symbol on the 3rd reel gives you 10 Free Spins.

Money Collect Bonus Feature

You’ll find this bonus feature of Wild Wild Riches to be quite interesting. If you have the moolah to spare, you can choose to activate the Ante Bet Feature. This adds more Wild to your reels and increases your chances of triggering the Money Collect Bonus Feature. Of course, you need to pay an additional 20% on each spin.

In the Money Collect Bonus feature, a pot of gold symbols will land on your reels, and it comes with different multipliers ranging from double your bet to 25x your stake. The Jackpot also comes with the following feature:

Mini – offers 25x your stake.
Major – gives 100x your total bet.
Mega – rewards you with 500x your stake.

Number of Paylines: 576	RTP: 96.77%
Min Bet: 0.25	Max Bet: 125
Max Payout: 4,608x	Software Provider: Pragmatic Play

Feline Fury

Game developer Play”n Go must have had their creative juices on the high when they thought of this furry theme. For those enamored by the world’s second most popular pet, this slot is for you. Probably one of the most bizarre and hilarious slot themes to be released this year, or ever for that matter, make way for Feline Fury!

Feline Fury is all about cats. But beware, these are not your usual domestic cutesy little ones that we often see on the internet. These are merchant cats, mystic cats, pirate cats, and many more set in a medieval setting.

Bonus Features

The Feline Fury bonus features are as generous as the cast of furry characters in this slot game. There are the Feline Wilds which are randomly triggered and turn the cat symbols in the reels into Wilds. Not only that, with the Feline Wilds in play, the Fury Reels also take into action where your Wilds have the chance to turn into x2 or x3 multipliers.

The scatter symbol is represented by the Holy Grail. If you land three of this on reels 1, 3, and 5, you’ll be rewarded with free spins, which have their own bonus feature. Collect 12 similar suits, and you’ll activate the Fury Reels and Feline Wilds.

In this out-of-this-world slot, there is no shortage of feline action. For those looking for a piece of cat heaven, this slot game is a must-try. Feline Fury is one of the superb new slots that you will enjoy playing this week.

Number of Paylines: 20	RTP: 96.2%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 100
Max Payout: 5,000x	Software Provider: Play’n GO

Jackpot Express

Welcome aboard the classy and opulent Mississippi River Express, which is the theme of Yggdrasil’s newest slot game. The theme of Jackpot Express is an excellent recreation of the days gone by, where Mississippi River cruises are said to be oozing with sophistication and style. You’ll definitely feel the classy touch of this game, from its design to its generous payout power. So, book a ticket to ride the Jackpot Express.

The game is set on 5 reels and 3 rows and has 4,096 ways to win. The usual high-end graphics that Yggdrasil is known for is again evident here. Complemented by their progressive jackpot, Jackpot Express is one slot you have to look forward to playing.

The Wilds here is aptly presented in Art Deco design and substitute for all regular symbols, The Bonus symbol represents the scatter symbol, and landing three of this kind will trigger 10 free spins.

The Wheel of Fortune

The fun doesn’t end with the 10 free spins. In fact, this is just the beginning. The free spins mode is further divided into 3 categories, which will be given through the Wheel of Fortune. With free spins, you can get either one of these:

Card Free Spins. You’ll be dealt with two cards, one for you and one for the dealer. Beat the dealer, and you’ll win sticky wilds on your reels.
Dice Free Spins. Two dice will be rolled in every spin, and the total of those will be your win multiplier.
Roulette Free Spins. A roulette is spun as you spin, rewarding additional free spins, cash prizes, multipliers, and sticky wilds.

Number of Paylines: 4096	RTP: 96.2%
Min Bet: 0.20	Max Bet: 100
Max Payout: 2,175x	Software Provider: Yggdrasil

Conclusion

Our list of superb new slots for you to enjoy this week is as impressive as they come. That’s all thanks to the industry’s top developers who are frantically creating the next big slot game for you. The themes are diverse, even at times strange, but all for the pleasure of giving you the slot that you’ll fall in love with.

Watch out for next week’s newest releases, as Microgaming and SG Digital has something in store for all the slot aficionados out there. Stay connected with CompareCasino to check out the latest slot releases this time of year.

What casino games shouldn’t be played if you want to make a profit?

September 30, 2021 Charlene Gatt

While there are players who play online casino games just for fun, many of us intend to make a profit. Of course, you must primarily depend on luck and chance, but there are still many games in which you can reduce the house edge and maximize your chances of winning.

We have detailed this in the various game guides that we’ve written for a variety of online casino games. With the right strategy, a lot is possible, even in games where you wouldn’t expect it. The best examples of online casino games where you can significantly increase your chances of winning are Blackjack, Roulette, and Po k er.

Every online casino game has a house edge. After all, the goal of an online casino is not to allow you, the player, to win as much profit as possible but rather to make money from you. The chance that the dealer, and thereby the house (casino), will win is greater than the chance that you will win. However, not every game has the same house edge. Below we will explain exactly what the house advantage means and to what extent this influences your winning chances.

In addition, we will discuss the games with the lowest house edge, i.e. the games where the chance of winning is smallest for you. Can you make a lot of money on these games? If you win, of course, that is possible, but the chances are not great. Of course, you can still play these games for leisure, but if you’re looking for money winnings, you are better off choosing other alternatives.

Highlights in this article

The following is a summary of what will be discussed in this article:

What’s the house advantage?
Casino games with the lowest chance of winning

What’s the house advantage?

A casino is, first and foremost, a business seeking a profit; it’s as simple as that. In every game, the casino has a greater chance of winning than you do. This is how both offline and online casinos earn their money. In the long run, you always lose. Therefore, the house advantage must always be greater than 0%, otherwise, the house would earn nothing. The house advantage, also known as house edge, is therefore also expressed as a percentage. There are several ways to calculate this percentage.

How do you calculate the house edge?

First, it is possible to calculate the house advantage by taking 100% minus the payout percentage. If, for example, the payout percentage is 95%, the house advantage is 100% – 95% = 5%. The house advantage and the payout percentage are two sides of the same coin. The higher the payout percentage, the lower the house edge and the better that news is for you. This, of course, also works in reverse; a lower payout percentage creates a higher house edge which, in turn, is bad news for you.

There is also another way to calculate the house advantage. This is a little more complicated. You take the number of possible payouts and you divide this by the number of possible outcomes. Let’s illustrate this with a calculation example. Suppose you have a game with 8 possible outcomes. If you guess the correct outcome of these 8, you will be paid 7 times your bet. In this case, the house advantage is (1 – (7 / 8)) x 100% = 12.5%.

What does the house advantage mean?

In the long run, you’re going to lose money in an online casino anyway. You can try your luck, but this is always a factor in most games. The house advantage can be seen as an indicator of happiness. The lower the house advantage is, the greater the chance of profit will be. If you are looking for ways to maximize your chances of winning, it is advisable to always look up this figure for each game. Online casinos are required to indicate this. This is sometimes referred to as RTP, or Return to Player.

Top 5 casino games with the lowest odds of winning

You’ve been able to read about the importance of the house advantage regarding your odds of winning. Within online casinos, you will find many types of games, each with their own winning chances. In addition, there are games available in which you can significantly increase your chances of winning by applying the right strategies. This also affects the house advantage. Did you know, for example, that you can reduce the house edge by tens of percentage points when you use the strategies from our online Blackjack game guide? This is how much influence the right strategies have on the advantage for the casino. However, this is not possible in every game. We list a number of casino games with the lowest odds of winning below.

American Roulette

American Roulette is certainly not the game with the highest house edge. Yet the house advantage with this variant is almost twice as high as the European variant. This is because the wheel of an American roulette table has an extra 0 (i.e. 00) on which the ball can land. This small addition makes a huge difference. Whereas the house advantage in European Roulette fluctuates around 2.7%, it is close to 5.3% in American Roulette. Even the variant you choose can influence your chances of winning. Always check this in advance.

Keno and similar lotteries

Actually, the denominator always advises against participating in online casino lotteries if you want to make a profit. Although there are tactics to increase your chances of winning (as you can read in our online lotteries play guide), the chance of profit remains small. In addition, increasing your winning chance often costs you money, so it may not pay off that much at all. It’s a fun pastime, but if you really want to make a profit, this is not the game you should play.

This is certainly true for the online lottery variant Keno. The house advantage is almost 30% in some variants. In this game, 20 numbers are drawn from 70 to 80 numbers. It is up to you, the player, to choose the right numbers. Usually you can predict 2 to 10 numbers, but, with American variants, it is even possible to predict up to 20 numbers. The profit you make depends on the number of correct numbers and the number of numbers you predicted. However, the chance that you have predicted all 20 numbers correctly and thereby won the jackpot is minimal: 1 in 3.5 trillion.

Progressive jackpot slots

At many online casinos, you are offered the opportunity to participate in progressive jackpot slots. The offer sounds good as you have a chance of winning a significant jackpot. Moreover, part of your bet is added here, contributing to a jackpot that gets bigger and bigger. However, the chance of winning is extremely small which makes these slots, in particular, a good source of profit for the casino. Additionally, you shouldn’t believe an online casino when it claims that the jackpot is about to be hit. This chance of winning remains the same and does not increase or decrease. If you really want to participate, relax, and don’t spend too much money. After all, the chance as profit is minimal.

Money Wheel

Money Wheel, also known as the Wheel of Fortune, is a popular online casino game where your fate is determined by turning a big wheel. You spin this wheel until it stops on a certain section. This section determines profit or loss. The number of boxes differs per online casino. The more sections there are, the smaller the chance of winning is. However, there are often sections with smaller prices. However, there are also sections that force you to lose the game. The house edge varies per online casino and per variant. However, this house advantage can be almost as high as 25%. That’s not good news if you want to make a profit.

Conclusion

You’ve read that the house advantage is an important number to understand and keep an eye on. Based on this figure, you can determine the chance of winning. A good rule of thumb to maintain is: the lower the house advantage is, the greater the chance of profit will be. The opposite applies to the payout percentage: the higher it is, the greater your winning chances are. Often the house edge is fixed, for example, with slots, but it is possible to reduce the house edge in some casino games by tackling it with a clever tactic. A good example of this is Online Blackjack in which you can reduce the house advantage by many points with the right strategies.

You will find various types of games in an online casino. Information on the house advantage of each game is available. Some games have a higher house advantage than others. The following games have the lowest chance of winning:

Keno
Online casino lotteries
Progressive jackpot slots
American Roulette
Money Wheel (Wheel of Fortune)

In the long run, you’ll lose in an (online) casino anyway because a casino is focused on winning. However, if you want to make money from the games, it is advisable to choose games of chance which have a low house edge and where you can implement strategies to gain a degree of influence. The more you depend on luck, the harder it is to make money and the more the casino will earn from you.