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Book of Ra – the classic book slot
Book of Ra by Novomatic is the slot that started it all for many players in Germany. The gameplay is simple: three or more books trigger free spins in which a random symbol expands and fills entire reels. It is precisely this mechanics that founded the genre of book slots. In Germany you can find the original at StarGames, JackpotPiraten and NOVOLINE.
Eye of Horus – Mercury’s flagship
Eye of Horus is the most played Merkur slot in German online game stores and is one of the best slots on the German market. The Eye of Horus as a wild symbol expands gradually in the free spins, transforming low symbols into higher-level ones. If you know the slot from the stationary arcade, you can find it online at Merkur Slots, Löwen Play and JackpotPiraten.
El Torero – Bullfighting with Free Spins
Along with Eye of Horus, El Torero is one of the Mercury classics from the stationary arcade. The slot relies on expanding wilds in the free spins and a catchy game mechanic. Less complex than modern slots, but that’s exactly what fans appreciate about El Torero. Available at Merkur Slots, Jokerstar and SlotMagie.
Sizzling Hot – Fruits that never go out of style
Sizzling Hot by Novomatic is proof that a slot doesn’t need elaborate features to be popular. Five reels, five paylines, fruits and one star as a scatter – that’s all it is. No free spins, no bonus rounds. But fast laps and a clear feel of play reminiscent of the stationary machines. In Germany, the original runs as Sizzling Hot Deluxe on StarGames, NOVOLINE and Jokerstar.
Book of Dead – the more modern alternative
Play’n GO’s Book of Dead has established itself as the international successor to the book slot genre. The mechanics are virtually identical to Book of Ra, but the graphics are more modern and the RTP is generally somewhat higher. In Germany, Book of Dead is available from almost all GGL-licensed providers and is one of the most widely used free spins slots in welcome packs. You can find him at Merkur Slots, Lapalingo and Wildz, among others.
Big Bass Bonanza – Fishing with Multipliers
Big Bass Bonanza from Pragmatic Play has built up a huge fan base in recent years. In the free spins feature, you collect fish symbols with monetary values that the angler collects. Rising multipliers make the game particularly exciting.
Pragmatic Play has now turned it into an entire series, but the original remains the most popular with German players. Available from Wildz, bwin and most other providers.
Wanted Dead or a Wild – Western meets Hacksaw
Hacksaw Gaming has created a slot with Wanted Dead or a Wild that stands out visually and mechanically from classic arcade titles. The 5×5 playing field, the comic-like graphic style and the DuelReels bring a breath of fresh air. High volatility, high maximum profit.
In Germany, Hacksaw Gaming is only available from a few GGL providers: Jokerstar, Lapalingo and Wildz.
Razor Shark – underwater voltage
Razor Shark from Push Gaming takes you to the depths of the ocean, where mystery symbols and rising multipliers add excitement. The slot is one of the most volatile on this list and is aimed at players who are willing to accept major fluctuations. Push Gaming is available in Germany from Jokerstar, Wildz, Lapalingo and LeoVegas.
Hellish 7 – German fruit slot with bite
The Berlin studio Hölle Games has created a fruit slot with the Höllische 7 that packs a punch. Classic in construction, but the fiery seven as a scatter can multiply the bet up to 777 times. Hölle Games is one of the few German game developers and is represented by most GGL providers, including Löwen Play, JackpotPiraten and bwin.
Tombstone RIP – for risk players
Nolimit City is known for extremely volatile slots, and Tombstone RIP is the best example. Western meets zombie apocalypse, along with xWays and xNudge mechanics that change the playing field. The maximum profit is 300,000x – which is by far the highest value in our list.
This slot specifically targets players who like extreme variance. In Germany you can find Nolimit City at Jokerstar, Merkur Slots and Lapalingo.
Slot categories by game mechanics
If you want to play slot machines online, you are faced with a wide range of mechanics. Online slot machines can be roughly divided into five categories. The mechanics determine how winnings are created and how the game feels.
- Book slots: Probably the most popular genre in Germany. Three or more scatters (usually a book) trigger free spins with expanding symbols. Book of Ra and Book of Dead are the most well-known representatives. Almost every provider has at least one book slot in their program.
- Classic reel slots: Simple game mechanics with 5 reels and fixed paylines. Eye of Horus, El Torero, and most Mercury classics fall into this category. Clearly structured, fast laps, little distraction.
- Megaways: Slots with varying symbol counts per reel that generate up to 117,649 or more winning paths. Less common in Germany than internationally, as not all Megaways titles have GGL approval. Big Time Gaming developed the format, and Pragmatic Play and other providers now also use the system.