Exploring Fantasy Slot Games And Finding The Best Payouts

In online slots the goal is to win money by landing lines of identical symbols on a set of reels. Here we explain how that works and how you can find Fantasy Slots that give you the best chance of winning.

Let’s start with the basics. Slots are simple fixed-odds betting games where the objective is to line up rows of identical symbols on reels that are triggered to spin when you hit the Play button. Most games have 5 or 6 reels or 3, 4 or 5 rows of symbols.

The outcome of any spin is totally random, so you can’t affect it with a strategy. However, each slot has special features that trigger when special symbols land on the reels, often opening-up the opportunity for bigger and better wins. For example, a multiplier symbol may appear on the reels displaying ‘3x’ and if it features in your winning payline then the win is tripled. Or an expanding symbol may appear and expand upwards to cover its entire reel, giving you better odds of completing a line of identical symbols to trigger a win. There are numerous features like these that enhance the thrill of playing online slots.

All slot games have themes, and in the case of fantasy slots, they cover a similar range of stories to RPGs you might know. You’ll see plenty of dragons, magicians, gnomes and elves, sorcerers and witches in these games. And the best ones weave their features around the theme. For example, in Cursed Crypt, a slot produced by Hacksaw Gaming this year, a special ‘curse symbol’ is brought into play. It sends a curse up any reel it lands on, creating runs of identical high value symbols to potentially trigger big wins.

There are 100s of fantasy slots available including the ones in this list. Here are some tips on how to choose ones with good payouts.

1. Check the Return To Player value – every slot game has a return to play (RTP) rate. This is the average amount of money paid back as a percentage of all money staked on it. Usually, the figure is around 94% to 96%. That means, for every £100 wagered, between £94 and £96 is paid back out in prizes. The higher that percentage, the better the odds of winning. Remember that it is an average number, so sometimes you’ll win back more than that, and sometimes less.

2. Check The Volatility – this is expressed as either low, medium or high and it tells you about the likely distribution and size of the wins you will see from a game. A low volatility game will have lots of smaller payouts, whilst a high volatility game will likely produce a smaller number of wins, but higher in value. It’s like a risk rating. Playing a low variance slot is less risky because the odds of a win are better, though the return from each winning spin will be smaller. High variance slots are more risky because the odds of scoring a win on any spin are smaller, but the returns from that win might be much bigger.

3. Check The Maximum Win amount – each slot also has a maximum payout, expressed as a multiple of your bet. Most slots have a max payout of between 1,000x and 10,000x, but some may be as high as 100,000x or even more. In that case, with a £1 bet you could win £100,000! You can check the maximum payout on any slot by browsing its game rules pages or viewing game profiles at one of the many slot aggregator sites online.

What you can win when playing a fantasy slot is an obvious place to start when choosing a game, but there are other things to think about too. Here are three more tips to help you.

1. Look for Entertaining Games – remember, as well as being about winning, these games are about entertainment. And some are more entertaining than others. Choosing slots in the ‘most popular’ or ‘recommended’ lists at online slot sites is a good place to start.

2. Only Play Games From Licensed Developers – you should only play games produced by reputable and licensed software developers. That means the games have been tested by 3rd party testing houses to ensure they are fair and the RTP and max payout figures are correct. If you play at sites that display a Gambling Commission license number you can be sure that the games are from licensed developers.

3. Play Games In Demo Mode Before Spending Money – to see if you like a fantasy slot game before spending your own money, play it in demo mode. Most sites allow you to do this so you can understand how they work first.

Above all, remember if you are playing online slots of any kind that they are for fun only. Not a way to make money. You will win sometimes and lose other times. So only bet what you can afford.