Loose and tight slots, 3D games - Our simple guide to online slot games

Slots are hands down the most confusing and overwhelming type of online casino game. When slot machines come into the picture, sometimes one can feel a little bit overwhelmed and spoilt for choice. There are so many various different types of machines along with different types of mechanics so it can feel like you are in an unknown world. Breaking this down for you will hopefully give you some hope in this online casino world where it doesn’t have to feel quite as daunting as you think!

Number of Paylines

Lines, paylines and ways, this is another confusing element we come across a lot in casino slots and we will explain this for you in the simplest way possible. A single line slot is pretty much what it says on the tin, it has just one payline which can dramatically reduce your chances of winning since you only have one line in which you can win on. More often though you will come across multiple paylines which means you will have more chances to win.

Loose and Tight Slots

The terms loose and tight are not known to every gambler, especially because they are such loosely used terms and are not exactly stated within each game. A loose slot game means that it will have an RTP (return to player) of 97% or more, and a good example of one of these games is Blood Suckers by NetEnt which has an rtp of a whopping 98%!

Tight slots on the other hand are exactly the opposite of loose slots, these have a lower RTP of 94% or less, but it isn’t so common to find this type of slot games as usually providers tend to make sure that their game has an RTP 96% or more.

Reels

One of the biggest elements in differentiating slot machines is their reel count. The most common reel set that you will come across is a 5 reeler, and this is found on many of the slot machines on our UK casino sites. More often that not 5 reel video slots go hand in hand with 3 rows however with game providers becoming more and more innovative these days you never know what you will come across. Some examples of a 5 reel slot game are Trolls Bridge by Yggdrasil Gaming, Hotline by NetEnt and Book of Dead by Play’n Go.

Themes

A slot machine wouldn’t be a slot machine if it didn’t have some sort of fun theme! Some of the most common are classics with fruity symbols and numbered symbols, however as time has gone on, slot creators have become much more innovative with their slot themes. You can now find any sort of game branching from horror such as Halloween by Microgaming, Viking themed such as Vikings go Berzerk by Yggdrasil, rock and roll branded slots such as Motorhead by NetEnt, western such as Dead or Alive II by NetEnt, and so many more!

Slot themes are a very important factor, it is the very first thing most players see upon browsing slots. The decision of which one to play is usually based on what the game looks like. They say to not judge a book by its cover, but when it comes to casino games can you really blame us?

3D slot games

3D slot games have become a big staple within the gaming industry, they are popping up all over the place and are becoming more popular than ever. One of the most appealing things about 3D slots is the fact that they have so much detail, colour and fantastic animations. When you think of 3D, you may presume that in order to play these games you would need a special set of glasses like you would use at the cinema. This is a big misconception, whilst playing 3D slot games you need absolutely nothing of the sort, just a comfy seat and perhaps some popcorn!

An example of one of the most popular 3D casino slots currently on UK casinos is Vikings go to hell by Yggdrasil Gaming. This game has quickly become one of the most played slot games as soon as it was released in 2018. More and more 3D slots are being released, and most online slot providers are sticking to producing exclusively 3D games.