Slot themes
A theme is how a slot looks and sounds. Five themes cover the seven slots we profile.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- Five themes across seven slots.
- Fishing slots share a mechanic.
- Theme does not change RTP or volatility.
- Pick by taste, then check the figures.
Five themes
Fishing slotsFishing is the most successful slot theme of recent years in Britain, and both of its founding games are in our library.Big Bass Bonanza, Fishin' FrenzyEgyptian slotsAncient Egypt has been a slot theme since the days of mechanical machines.Book of DeadMythology slotsGods make good slot hosts: they explain lightning, fire and sudden fortune.Gates of OlympusSweets and gems slotsBright, abstract symbols need no story.Sweet Bonanza, StarburstAnimal slotsAnimals are everywhere in slots, from cuddly toys to fish.Fluffy Favourites, Big Bass Bonanza, Fishin' Frenzy
Theme by slot
| Slot | Theme | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Bonanza | Fishing, Animal | Cash collect |
| Starburst | Sweets and gems | Expanding wilds |
| Sweet Bonanza | Sweets and gems | Tumbling reels |
| Gates of Olympus | Mythology | Tumbling reels |
| Book of Dead | Egyptian | Expanding symbols |
| Fishin' Frenzy | Fishing, Animal | Cash collect |
| Fluffy Favourites | Animal | Pick bonus |
Theme and mechanic
Some themes have become shorthand for a mechanic. Fishing slots are nearly always cash collect games; Egyptian slots are very often expanding-symbol 'book' games. Elsewhere the theme is only decoration, and two slots that look alike can play in opposite ways.
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Frequently asked questions
What are slot themes?
The setting and artwork of a slot.
Does theme affect payouts?
No.
What is the most popular theme?
Fishing slots are among the most played in Britain.