What’s My Game Type?
At Gala Spins, you’ll find one of the most exciting and diverse collections of online slots and casino games to put your spin on. With such a selection of top titles, it can be tricky to know which one you should spin with! So, we’d like to tell you a little bit more about the different types of games that are available and why certain ones might fit your preferences better than others.
What are the different types of slots and games?
We created Gala Spins to give our players better access to some of the world’s best online slots while also offering you the chance to take part in mini-quests and missions that can help you unlock amazing rewards.
Our lobby is home to hundreds of exciting games that range from jackpot slots and scratch cards to Slingo and MegawaysTM slots.
We’ve broken them into a list of game types below where we also explain some of the key features and reasons why our members like to play them. So, dive in and take a look to discover which styles of game might suit you best so you can choose which game is best to be your spin.
Classic Slots
Classic slots are designed to mimic the older, physical fruit slots from yesteryear that similar to the ones that are often called one-arm bandits.
If you’ve ever played fruit machines, you’ll find that some of the symbols that are used in classic slots look familiar. For example, many classic slot manufacturers use cherries, bars, bells, 7s, and lemons.
Some classic slots use three reels and fewer paylines, which mean that some people feel that they’re easier to play. They tend to include fewer bonus games and simpler paytables too, which is why many new casino players choose to start with them before moving onto more challenging game types that have tricker in-game features and mechanics.
Video Slots
Video slots are one of the most popular types of casino game, and they tend to appeal to players who appreciate high-quality graphics, animations, and sound effects.
Some video slots use 3D graphics to make them easy on the eyes (just like you!) on your computer or mobile device’s screen.
Video slots often deliver a more advanced playing experience than classic slots by using special features such as wild symbols, free spin bonuses, win multipliers, and scatter symbols.
As the majority of today’s casino software manufacturers produce video slots, there’s a huge choice on offer. Many of them use fun and innovative themes that range from Egyptian, Irish, and Greek to action, magic, and sci-fi, which means that all types of players are amply catered for.
Jackpot Slots
The biggest attraction of jackpot slots is that they offer fixed or progressive jackpots that can sometimes reach life-changing amounts. . However, they by no means guarantee you’ll win a prize and some of them require you to play with bigger (or maximum) amounts for the chance to reach those sky-high wins.
The amounts that are offered by jackpot slots can vary and so, our games lobby uses a jackpot tracker that shows you the current amount that can be potentially won through each game.
MegawaysTM Slots
MegawaysTM is a term that was first coined by Big Time Gaming, although BGT now allows other software developers to use its innovative concept under a license.
MegawaysTM games come with significantly more paylines than typical video slots which, in theory, means that there are more chances to create winning combinations.
Due to the popularity of the MegawaysTM pay system, many leading games manufacturers have decided to pop a Megaways engine under the bonnet of some their most popular slots.
Slingo Games
Nowadays, there are more Slingo variants to choose from than ever.
The original games delivered an exciting combination of 75-ball bingo and slot games while some of the newer variants are based on popular board games like Monopoly board games and TV shows, like Deal or No Deal.
The aim is to match symbols by spinning the reels at the bottom of the screen and create lines (or Slingos).
It’s a unique and fun concept that’s ideal for players who are looking to discover the fun that can only come when you combine slots and bingo.
Scratch Cards
Scratch cards offer a fast and fun playing experience that’s appreciated by people who enjoy playing real-life scratch cards. The major benefit is that they’re a lot less messy than physical scratchers as the game does the scratching for you rather than a coin.
Usually, you’re required to reveal a series of matching symbols to pocket a prize.
Some scratch cards are based on popular slots and TV shows while others use original themes.
Flash Pots
Flash Pots are unique to Gala Spins and although they’re not a separate type of game in the way that scratch cards and video slots are, they’re linked to some of Gala Spins’ top titles and all give you an equal chance to win one of three jackpots on top of the games’ standard prizes.
There are three kinds of Flashpots - Thunderbolt, Electric Dreams, and High Voltage.
Thunderbolt must be won before it reaches £100 and can drop several times a day, while Electric Dreams must go before 9 PM every Friday. The High Voltage jackpot instantly drops when it hits £1,000 and pays £500 to one player and the remaining £500 to everyone else who has qualified.
So, if you’re the kind of player who appreciates extra chances to win prizes, our Flash Pots could be just the ticket.
Outro
As every player is different, choosing which games to take a closer look at is ultimately your decision. However, we hope that this guide has helped to explain more about the different game types that we offer and let you decide which of our many exciting titles you’d like to put your spin on first!