Three Video Games That Have Become Popular Slots

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The slots section is often the first destination for any players when they visit an online casino. A really good site will be packed with games, old and new. Just how can slot designers produce games that will become popular with players? The last thing they want is to see the games their competitors produce get played more than their own.

A huge jackpot helps of course but giving the game a theme that will be popular with players definitely helps. Producing a slot that is based on a hugely popular video game regularly guarantees success. There is already a built-in audience for the game and many will be eager to try it out the slot. Let’s take a look at three slots that began life as video games.

Street Fighter II: The World Warrior

It was perhaps inevitable that ‘Street Fighter’ would one day become a successful online slot game. After initial success as a video game, a movie followed and then came its arrival at online casinos.

Hugely respected slot designers NetEnt were given the task of making this game. They have made a great job of creating a slot that players just love trying their luck in. After the initial slot came this game and the success story has continued.

One important duty that must be carried out is to retain as much of the original video game as possible. Fans won’t be too happy if the slot doesn’t really resemble the game they know and love. That’s certainly not what has happened here.

Players are able to choose the character they wish to play and this becomes incredibly important when the bonus rounds are triggered. All your favorite characters are available to choose from.

It’s great to play a slot that has a whole host of bonus features and there are 13 of them here. Fans of the video game will love the Battles feature. This sees your chosen player taking on a random opponent. You can keep earning wins until your health points total drops to zero.

The Wild Combo feature sees additional wilds make their way onto the reels. There’s also the Avalanche feature where winning symbols disappear to be replaced by others from above. If another win is produced, this continues until your winning streak ends. There’s plenty to enjoy in this slot. 

Zuma

Not all video games featured characters having a good old fight. ‘Zuma’ achieved great success as a puzzle game and now it’s also crossed over into the slots world. Blue Print Gaming have created a slot that has proved to be very popular with players at online casinos.

The symbols that are included in this game include gods and they are popular in many other slots. They just have a great look to them and enhance the enjoyment of the player. No one wants to play an unattractive looking slot after all.

The free spins round is the central attraction in this slot. When you trigger this, your main aim is to get the multiplier as high as possible. To do so, your task is to shoot a Tiki boss and then the size of your multiplier will be revealed.

Also included in this slot is the chance to gamble your wins. Either 50% or all of the win can be put on the line. Don’t try your luck too many times though as you don’t really want to be losing your moments of success.

Space Invaders

It wasn’t just ‘Star Wars’ that was hugely popular in the 1970s. At one time you could barely move without seeing a ‘Space Invaders’ game. Pubs, amusement arcades, even your local chippie had installed a machine. Far more sophisticated versions of the game are still available to play.

The ‘Space Invaders.’ slot game was produced by Inspired Gaming and players love playing it. There are several versions to play, including ‘Space Invaders Roulette.’ The original slot is still a big hit at UK online casinos.

Random features are always appreciated and in this slot, you need to watch out for the UFO. Your mission is to win yourself a reward by shooting it down. That will be popular for those who love ’the video game. Rewards include the addition of a mega-symbol, a wild or even a guaranteed five-of-a-kind winning combination.

When the bonus round is triggered, which game you play is determined by a wheel. You could receive anything from free spins to larger multipliers or some wilds that are either sticky or can expand, so well worth receiving.