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| Whether you prefer classic three reels or video slots, these tips will help you find more favourites Image credits: unsplash.com |
Slots fans are spoiled for choice, but sometimes too much choice can feel a little paralyzing. There are literally tens of thousands of slots out there - some online casinos even have tens of thousands just in their own catalogue. With all of this choice, it can be tricky to know where to start. So, this guide should help you pick out the slot games that you’ll enjoy the most and which will suit your personal playing style.
Theme or Genre
The most important thing to get right when choosing a slot game is picking a theme that interests you. From space travel to singing, rainforest animals to racing cars, there are endless different genres to choose from. Most good online casinos will let you filter by genre, making this part of the ‘whittling down’ process a whole lot quicker.
Availability
The majority of slot games nowadays are available on all kinds of platforms, including PC, Android, iOS and even tablets. However, if you’re a diehard mobile gamer, it pays to check that you’ll be able to play. See if the game is available on Android or iOS before adding it to your top list.
As well as this, it’s a good idea to check that the slot is available at your favourite casinos. Some players are quite happy to create a new account to play a game that really captures their interests, while others might prefer to focus on the catalogue of just one website.
Return to Player (RTP)
Now that you know that you can play a slot with a genre that interests you and on the platform of your choice, it’s on to the next step. One of the easiest ways to whittle down your slot choice is by looking for games with a good return-to-player rate. At an online casino RTP is expressed as a percentage which refers to the amount of money you’re likely to have returned as winnings, from your stake. For example, if a game has a 96% RTP then for every $1 you stake, in theory you could get around $0.96 back.
This is worked out over the period of many thousands of spins, so it’s not always an exact figure, but it’s a good way to get a basic idea of what you’ll be spending to play the game. Another factor that affects how accurate the RTP is in the short term is volatility, so let’s take a look at that.
Volatility
Volatility, also sometimes called variance, refers to how big the wins are in a slot machine game, as well as how much time is typically between them. A highly volatile slot will have a handful of really big wins, with plenty of non-winning spins between them. A slot with low variance will have smaller wins, with fewer non-winning spins in-between.
Generally speaking, if you’re on a lower budget it makes sense to go for slots with a low or medium-low volatility. This means you’ll have enough bankroll to ride out the short dry spells and you’ll benefit from steadier, smaller wins. If you’ve got a big bankroll, then the choice is yours. Some people prefer the increased excitement of big wins on highly volatile slots, while others go for the more predictable swings of medium to low variance titles.
Features
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| Classic slots tend to have fewer features Image credits: unsplash.com |
Finally, you should have a much more manageable list by now, but there’s still one more way to narrow down your selection even further. Some of the more classic slots don’t have too many features, which for some people is a plus. If you like straightforward uninterrupted gaming, feature-free slots can be a good thing to choose. However, if you like more involved gameplay then look for slots with bonus rounds, wild symbols, scatters and more.