Casino slots, and online casino games in general, have traditionally been dominated by classic symbols like fruits, bars and bells. Even table games are more about the cards being dealt or the ball spinning around the wheel than the dealer running the game.
However, the current range of online casino games includes many where characters play a bigger role, changing the dynamics and introducing something fresh to the presentation.
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Slot Featuring Main Characters
Slots make up a large percentage of the lobby of any online casino. These games have typically used cards and fruits as symbols, as a nod toward their history and how the earliest machines were set up.
In recent times, slot developers have started to introduce strong, memorable characters to their games. These are often unique characters who travel to exotic locations in different games, go fishing, or otherwise get involved in the slot’s theme.
When checking the online casino at Paddy Power Games, we can see slots based on movie and TV characters too.
Mega Fire Blaze: Rocky features the fictional boxer played by Sylvester Stallone and has a bonus round where his most memorable rivals appear on the reels to trigger wins.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation uses the TV show’s main characters as the top-paying symbols while the bonus symbols also fit the theme.
Live Game Shows Put The Presenter Centre Stage
Classic games like roulette and blackjack have evolved into live games after going online, with human dealers leading the action. This has introduced a higher degree of interaction while making the dealer take centre stage.
The next step for game providers like Evolution and Playtech was to create a new genre of live game shows where the dealer typically has a bigger role in making the game an entertaining experience.
Lightning Storm by Evolution gives an example of how this works. A smartly dressed presenter explains the rules while they stand in front of a giant wheel that’s divided into segments.
They spin the wheel on each round and also explain when any of the bonus games have been triggered. Balloon Race Live takes a different approach a you need to gain entry to the live section by playing a slot machine.
Once you reach the live studio setting, a light-hearted balloon race decides if you win or not.
How Does This Help Casinos Grow?
The use of memorable characters has helped add a new edge to casino games. Just as we love to see funny or interesting characters in movies, having someone who appeals to us in a game can help make it more varied and relatable.
By adding in characters we’re already familiar with, the game can become a more enjoyable experience.
This list by Empire of memorable movie characters reveals that we love many different sorts of characters, making it easy to imagine a similarly broad range being introduced to slots.
In terms of live dealer game shows, the presence of the human host is a way of making it more interactive and also more fun to watch. Rather than watching a wheel spin around, we can switch our attention between the wheel and the presenter whenever we want to.
Having a person on the screen doesn’t change the game’s mechanics but it gives a different sort of atmosphere.
This article by Dabble covers the idea of dual protagonists in fiction, with casino games featuring a second main character one of the possible changes we might see in the future.
We can expect to see more characters introduced to casino games while the most successful games featuring interesting characters could lead to spin-offs and sequels.
Disclaimer: The above references an opinion of the author and is for information purposes only. Never gamble for more than you can afford to lose. Gambling can lead to a serious addiction. Gamble responsibly.
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