Boo! It’s hard to believe but October is nearly over and the spooky season is in full swing. Besides making sure your decorations are in place and costumes locked in, if you’re anything like me, you’ll also want to extend the haunted fun to your casino sessions.
With so many spooky titles to pick from, we aimed to make your life easier by creating a quick “must play” list of games that truly embrace the seasonal, ghoulish spirit.
We included some of the most beloved classic options like Wicked Winnings II and some lesser known favorites like Jack’s Winning Spells. Of course, we also had to include all of the Spooky Links and couldn’t leave out the monsters or bats… or cats.
Settle into one of the titles below, or another creepy favorite, grab a warm coffee, and enjoy a moment of fall fun. Happy winning and have a happy Halloween!
Spooky Link
Like we said, we couldn’t have a spooky slot round up without including Spooky Link by Aristocrat Gaming. No matter which version of the popular slot you pick, Spooky Link offers up delicious bonus options, a shaky shaky to surprise you with wins, and adorable animations of the various characters.
When it comes to picking your target, Spooky Link has a few options for you to decide from including Yo Yeti, Mo Mummy, and Go Ghost. Aristocrat Gaming also recently unveiled and rolled out new additions to the series including Mo Magic, So Scary, and Wo Wolfie. These newer additions appeared to have leaned much more into the “spook factor” compared to their predecessors.
On my most recent trip to Las Vegas, I took Wo Wolfie for a spin on a $5 bet (dollar denomination) and was delighted to get one of those shaky shakies I mentioned. Triggering that feature turned my $5 into something north of $500. We know with gambling that results are never guaranteed, but it doesn’t hurt to win big on a new title!
Watch Brian Christopher play Spooky Link
Wicked Winnings II
Wicked Winnings is a true slot classic that features a lady in red with dark black hair. More importantly, you’ll also notice that she has a set of red horns peaking out from her hair, making this a perfect selection for Halloween. In addition to the lady in red (whom Brian Christopher calls Samantha), the game includes a lot of gothic and spooky elements like ravens, goblets, and even skulls with dripping black candles.
While taking on this game, you are hoping to trigger either respins or the free games feature. Respins and free games aside, Wicked Winnings II also has the ability to randomly expand various reels that can lead to big wins.
Watch Brian Christopher play Wicked Winnings II
Lock It Link Cats Hats and More Bats
Ever since I first saw Lock It Link Cats Hats and More Bats by Light & Wonder, I knew I had a problem. The problem being, I love the game design from the spooky imagery to the satisfying “thunk” when the bats hit the screen. I really appreciate how easy the game is to understand and that the title offers up more than one bonus option.
There are a few different iterations of this title but all feature the same haunted mansions, grandiose door knockers, and adorable, but a little clumsy, bats. See which versions of the title you can find on the floor and try your luck!
Watch Brian Christopher play Lock It Link Cats Hats and More Bats
Jack’s Winning Spell
You can’t talk about all things Halloween without hitting on jack-o-lanters. Jack’s Winning Spell by Aruze Gaming Global puts the holiday staple in the center of the action. This game features tons of Halloween inclusions ranging from coffins to potions and bubbling cauldrons.
While this title can prove to be a little harder to find depending on where you play, this is a great selection to get you in the Halloween spirit. While playing the game, you can score wins thanks to scattered wilds, cascading wilds, merging reels, and more. Plus, keep your eyes out for the pumpkins that come complete with “bonus” shown on their grin.
The game also features a sister theme, Jack’s Haunted Wins.
Watch Brian Christopher play Jack’s Winning Spell
Frankenstein
Frankenstein rounds out our list for obvious reasons – a big ole monster. In this title by Light and Wonder, you have the ability to zap Frankenstein’s monster into providing big wins or if you’re lucky enough to capture three icons, trigger free games. One of my favorite elements of this game is the scene that plays out when you are lucky enough to capture the free games – the graphics are so detailed and the music is so well done that it makes me feel like I’m watching a movie. Perfect for Halloween!
On a personal note, Frankenstein will always have a spot in my play rotation thanks to one very nice win a couple years back. I was at Rudies Weekend at The Plaza Hotel and Casino and on one of the last days of the trip I was fortunate to trigger a bonus that resulted in my biggest win ever – $23,752.47! My big win came thanks to securing the free games feature and the “it’s alive” feature within those spins.
A follow-up recently hit casino floors, aptly name Frankenstein Returns!
Brian Christopher Group Pull Featuring Frankenstein:
