Online casino slots typically fall into a few main categories that can be searched up easily on any online platform, and one of the most common game categories relates to countries and their respective culture. The great thing about this global perspective is that there is no restriction on the places that your online gambling experience can take you!
With slot games featuring national symbols from around the world, you can journey anywhere – from the jungles of Mexico to the deserts of Egypt. But the appeal of these games goes far beyond their exotic settings. They often qualify for bonuses at licensed casinos across the globe, from Mexico to Denmark. In the UK, for example, customers playing these games can usually use no deposit casino bonuses collected by Legalbet, a platform that researches operators and their current promotions.
So, these slots have carved out a steady spot among player favourites and often top the charts. But which countries turn up most often in these reels? Let’s take a closer look.
Egypt
Ancient Egypt has always been a major feature of slot machines. Because gold is associated with the culture of ancient kings and gods, it is something that appeals to players. The Ankh, Scarab Beetle, Pharaoh, Eye of Horus, Pyramids and Sphinx are among the common symbols on Ancient Egypt slots.
Among the top Egypt slots is Play’n GO hit Legacy of Egypt, which transfers players into the age of the Pharaohs. It’s a simple slot, where three pyramid scatter symbols trigger the Wheel of Gods bonus game.
Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead by Play’n GO is a hugely popular slot also based on Ancient Egypt, as the main character heads out on a quest to find riches. It’s a very bright, engaging game which only takes two higher-paying symbols on a payline (like Anubis or a Pharaoh) to get a win. Among other popular Egypt-themed slots are 4 Secret Pyramids, Sphinx of Dead, and Eye of Horus.
Ireland
Ireland, aka the Emerald Isle, is a place that is associated with luck and naturally makes a good fit for a casino theme. With symbols like Shamrocks, Leprechauns, Rainbows and Pots of Gold, typically set against a backdrop of lush Irish countryside, it’s an extremely popular and relatable theme.
Luck O’ The Irish is a whimsical game and a very simple slot to play. Created by Blueprint, its big feature is stacked wilds, which can lead to some big wins. Free spins and a low RTP% make this slot hugely popular and there are variations with Megaways and Gold Spins, the latter having a x50,000 top win.
Rainbow Riches is another popular Irish-themed slot. There are many versions of the title around, while the original, developed by Barcrest, is more along the lines of a classic fruit machine. It features a Wishing Well bonus and a Road To Riches challenge triggered by at least three Leprechaun scatter symbols.
Greece
Greece and its famous mythology is another area prominently found among online slots. Featuring gods and mythical characters, as well as places like Hades, there’s a broad scope of inspiration taken for games that comes from the lore. Ancient temples are featured in titles like Greek Gods, Rise of Olympus and Greek Legends.
Slots in this genre are typically ethereal, with lots of white clouds, lights, fire and gold. Mount Olympus, where the Greek Gods lived, is another common location used in game designs. There are a lot of options here, with the Gates of Olympus by Pragmatic Play being one of the most recognisable ones, which comes with a range of multipliers and free spins to boost returns.
Mexico
Another big source of inspiration are the jungles of Mexico where the ancient Mayan and Aztecs thrived, cultures which were surrounded by gold. Temple of Riches, Temple Heroes and Secrets of the Temple are all great examples of slots based on Mexican culture.
Book of Aztec, Mayan Fusion and Template Tumble are further options, but perhaps the most famous slot in this genre is Gonzo’s Quest, which is the flagship game from top developer NetEnt.
In it, the main character is a Spanish conquistador, off to find the lost City of Gold and the slot has a top payout of 3750x the stake. Getting away from the jungle adventure life, you can even find celebrations of traditional Mexican food like the Taco Fury slot.
The USA
Many elements of American culture are captured in slots, too. Whether that’s feeling the wind in your hair riding a motorcycle down Route 66 or pulling up to a diner for a classic burger and shake, there’s a big range of USA-themed slots. That includes Home of the Brave, Mustang Gold Megaways and Invading Vegas from Play’n Go.
The USA is, of course, home to the gambling capital of the world Las Vegas, and you can find all sorts of Vegas-themed options from Wild Wild Vegas, to Going Wild in Vegas and even Big Bass Vegas.
-In collaboration with Alex Sushchuk
