Adventure Slots
Adventure slots have probably been the leading industry theme for online slots during more than 2 decades. While classic slots from the past were all about cherries and other fruits, the 1990s revolutionized the online casino industry with story-telling adventure slots from which various Indiana Jones styles came to life.
It has become increasingly difficult to distinguish precisely what is an adventure slot because between the genres we can find historical slots like Cleopatra’s Gold, Spartans and Caesar's slots. Hollywood themes have also been included inside the genre and basically anything that implies a story telling or action from some sort.
Why are adventure slots so popular? The main difference from other types of themes is the fast paced tempo. There are basically two types of slot players, the high speed rollers and the calculated player that tries to figure out the match of combinations to time when to bet high or low. Adventure slots are for those who prefer a hyped game and want the reel to move as fast as it can.
There is also the intrigue and the story behind the symbols. Instead of pieces of decoration some slots even allow for the player to discover a plot inside the game that advances. Very few game developers have delved deeply into storytelling with online slots, NetEnt is probably the leading company on this new approach within online casinos. WGS on the other side has focused on managing player tournaments, switching in between game titles on a daily basis.
Best part of these slots though, their bonus games. No Adventure slot is complete without some type of mystery to solve or mini game. Very few games offer this type of 3D video bonus rounds, but they are very fun and refreshing to play compared to simple free spin rounds.
Adventure Slots vs Fantasy Slots
Making a distinction is hard, and many reviews and online casinos mix them up in the same genre. Fantasy slots usually involve fantastical creatures, wizards and warriors. Funny though, the adventure theme has revolved mostly around historical civilizations like Egypt, Rome, the Maya, Chinese Empire and such.
Why Cleopatra Slots Are So Popular
It could probably be the most popular slot of all time, almost every slot developer has a title associated with Cleopatra, like WGS's “Cleopatra's Gold”. There is something about Egypt, its golden colors and pyramids that lures gamblers more than anything else. Cleopatra's Gold is fun to play, especially the bonus pyramid round with cash prizes as you climb all the way to the top. It is and always will be a slot players' favorite slot game.