The triple pot games have underscored one aspect of slots that has sometimes been ignored or forgotten – players love surprises. Whether it’s the shaky shaky that anticipates a big win, or a pot being thrown a coin and then exploding, the anticipation of something happening randomly excites many players.
So today we thought we’d take a look at a few game types that have random occurrences, so for those who enjoy that sort of option, you have some games here you can play.
Planet Moolah Series
One game we didn’t realize had a random feature on it until recently was the Planet Moolah series. But when we were playing a remake of the original Invaders from the Planet Moolah, we completed our last spin with nothing, only to then suddenly see 7 free plays on the screen.
It turns out, the original Planet Moolah has the ability to award free plays on any losing spin. Newer versions opted instead to have a mystery award of 5x that can occur at the end of each spin, still maintaining a mystery element, just not the free spins.
Lightning Link and Dragon Link
These games have been on casinos floors going on 10 years, but many players don’t realize that the Major and Grand progressive jackpots can be awarded randomly on these game types.
Newer Link series games walked away from this element, but you still have the ability to get it on Lightning Link and Dragon Link games found on the casino floors.
Other older Aristocrat games have random progressives in their DNA, so check around on pay tables and you’re likely to find others that have this potential.
Willy Wonka Slot Series
Regular players of the series know on any spin, the Oompa Loompas can come out, completing various upgrades to the reels such as making them taller, adding wilds and multipliers, and overall increasing the chances of a sizable win.
This feature is a consistent presence going back to the very beginning, and is part of what makes players seek out the game.
Wizard of Oz Series
A sister series to this is the Wizard of Oz series, which goes back even further, and also since the very beginning has showcased a random feature with (usually) Glinda the Good Witch upgrading the reels.
The original Wizard of Oz simply showcased the addition of wilds to one or more reels but more recent versions have seen more complex upgrades like taller reels and multipliers, similar to what’s found on the Wonka series.
Takeaway
If you’re looking for a surprise element in your slots, the above will give you some options to seek for on the casino floor!
