So far in 2024, we have seen some recently developed online slots enter the mainstream and become new favourites for many. However, the titans of the slot gaming world, which have been the most popular titles for many years, will likely continue to hold this position. Games like King Kong Cash have demonstrated this. Nevertheless, it’s interesting to see which slot games are popular among the player base in 2024.
StarBurst
Starburst is a slot game released by the NetEnt team out of Stockholm, Sweden. The title was released in 2013 and has solidified itself as one of the most popular slot games ever. Starburst is a space-themed slot game with a background that shows space and a planet in the bottom left corner. The lower-value symbols in this title are represented as gems in various colours, including purple, blue, orange, green, and yellow. The higher-value symbols on this title include a blue planet with a 7 over it and a BAR symbol with a golden background.
This title sticks to a simple format with very few bonus features being included, possibly playing a big part in why this title has seen so much attention. One of the bonus features is the Starburst Wilds. This bonus feature has a symbol associated with it, a multicoloured star with a white centre. The wild can substitute for all symbols and will only appear on reels two, three, and four. Starburst Wilds can expand over the reel in which they land and trigger a respin, with a maximum number of three respins able to be triggered at once.
Big Bass Bonanza
The slot game Big Bass Bonanza was developed by the Pragmatic Play team. Out of their offices in Sliema, Malta, they have released several popular titles, with one of the most popular being Big Bass Bonanza. This title features a popular fishing theme, with imagery in the background and on the reels reinforcing it. Big Bass Bonanza has five reels with three rows, each being separated by bubbles. The lower-value symbols feature classic imagery from card games 10, J, Q, K, and A. The higher and medium value symbols branch out further, with fish, dragonflies, and fishing rods being seen.
Big Bass Bonanza features a range of different bonus features, one of which is the wild symbol. The wild is represented by a fisherman holding a large fish in his arms. It can appear on all reels during the free spin rounds and will substitute for all symbols but not the scatters.
The scatter symbol is represented by a fish jumping out of the water after being caught by a fishing rod. This symbol can appear on all reels and plays a part in the free spins feature.
Another bonus feature is the Money Symbol, which is represented by different-sized fish. At the start of every spin, these money symbols will take a random value of 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x, or 2000x the total bet. These prizes can be won during the free spins feature.
The free spin bonus is triggered when three or more scatter symbols appear on the reels at once; they award:
- 3 Scatters awards 10 free spins
- 4 Scatters awards 15 free spins
- 5 Scatters awards 20 free spins
During these free spins, the wild symbol will collect the value from the money symbols that appear on the reels. Furthermore, wild symbols are collected during this bonus. Every four wilds collected will retrigger the feature, awarding ten more free spins. Additionally, the multiplier for the money symbol increases to 2x after the first retrigger, 3x after the second, and 10x after the third. After the third retrigger, the feature can not be retriggered any further.
Divine Fortune
Divine Fortune was released in 2017 by NetEnt and has since been a standout title for several years. In 2024, its popularity has been no different, with its interesting bonus features and mechanics making the title a classic. The Greek God theme in this title can be seen across the imagery on the symbols and background. The lower value symbols take inspiration from classic card games that you would find in a land-based casino, such as the J, Q, K, and A. The medium and higher value symbols take inspiration from Greek mythology with an eagle, bull, lion, and Medusa.
One of the bonus features available is the Falling Wilds Re-Spins. The wild symbol is represented by a white horse on a purple background. Once a wild appears on the reels and all successful bets have been paid, the wild symbols will move down one position on the reels. This will then result in a Falling Wilds Re-Spin, which can occur in both the base game and free games. A Falling Wilds Re-Spin will be rewarded after every spin until no more wild symbols can be seen on the reels.
Another bonus is the Wild On Wild Feature, which is triggered when a wild symbol appears behind a falling wild. When this happens, the wild symbol will expand to cover the whole reel, with all symbol combinations being awarded for that spin. The wild symbols will continue to shift down one position on the reels, and a Falling Wilds Re-Spin will be awarded two Falling Wilds on the reels.
Free spins can also be awarded on the slot game Divine Fortune. If the player lands three or more free spin symbols, they will be awarded free spins; this can also be triggered during Falling Wilds Re-Spins. During free spins, all wilds that land on the reels will then become wild on wild symbols and automatically expand to cover the entire reel.