5 of the most common Slots themes today
Slots have come a long way in the span of just over a century. Where once there were only standard fruit machines to play on now players have the choice of hundreds of different slot games to pick from.
One of the main traits that sets different slot games apart is their theming, with modern Slots using far more detailed theming than ever before. From Clover Rollover to Age of the Gods, we’ve put together a list of five of the most common themes you’ll find in Slots today.
- Ancient civilisations
One of the most popular themes in slot games is ancient civilisations, from the ancient Greeks or Egyptians to the Vikings or Mayans. There are many iconic time periods to choose from, and developers have already set games in many of the most well-known civilisations of old.
Civilisations like ancient Egypt provide a lot of instantly recognisable symbols and iconography for developers to incorporate into their games. The pyramids are a popular backdrop to the game, while images of pharaohs and hieroglyphs show up on the reels.
- Mythology and fantasy
Leading on from long-lost civilisations, mythology is another common theme found in plenty of slot games. Series like Age of the Gods draw on classic gods from Greek and Norse mythology, also having expanded to include legendary creatures and monsters as well.
You’ll also find games that draw their theming from fantasy more generally, using dragons and wizards in their design. From their soundtracks and sound effects to their visuals and mechanics, these games offer an experience of their own.
- Wildlife
You might be surprised to find that there’s actually quite a number of slot games based on animals. Of course, it’s usually more than just one species that’s featured in the theming of the game, but the Blitz series centres each of its games around apex animals like lions, buffalo, rhinos and crocodiles.
There’s even a whole other subtype of Slots themed around fishing!
Using wildlife as the basis for a game theme means a whole host of animal sound effects to use, as well as images of the animals themselves and their habitat.
- Pop culture
This one’s a pretty broad category but many Slots use pop culture as a backdrop to their gameplay. Popular films and TV shows are great sources for theming, as they come with ready-made soundtracks, sound effects and recognisable visuals.
Many slot games themed on a pop culture property will use authentic audio from the source, thanks to the licencing agreement involved in making the game. Stills of characters taken from the actual show or film may feature on the reels, along with short clips of footage.
- Classic
Maybe it’s a bit of a copout, but there’s no denying that classic slot games are still very popular among players. Whether it’s the nostalgia of classic symbols like fruits, bells and sevens or the core simplicity of the design, classic Slots remain a common sight in both online and land-based casinos.
There are plenty of other unique themes out there and it’s a testament to the sheer variety on offer among modern Slots.
