The Ultimate Guide to Themed Slot Games

Play slots online regularly? Then some recurring themes may have stood out when you were busy browsing games.

If you’re new here, then let us explain why there’s a good reason for this. If slots didn’t fall into different categories and themes, they wouldn’t be very appealing - every game would have the same look and feel, with the same mechanics.

Another bonus of themed games is that it helps players to find favourites. It may be that you love Irish-themed slots or those based on Ancient Egypt. More on those shortly…

Join us as we take a look at some of the most popular online slot types to play.

What Are Slot Themes?

Themed slots are games that centre around a topic or design, and the genre they fall into. This will be easy to spot by the name or the imagery used, either in the background of the play area or the symbols on the reels themselves.

With a growing number of online slots available, there are more themes to experience than ever before. At Virgin Games, we’ve got plenty to choose from.

Wondering where to get started? Let us give you a helping hand. Keep reading to discover a selection of our favourite online slot machine themes and some top games to spin.

Fishing Slots

Cast your line on some classic slots with fishing themes.

It’s no surprise that these online machines have proved popular in the UK, given that fishing is a favourite pastime for many people.

Make your first catch on Fishin’ Frenzy, the original slot from Blueprint which inspired a series of incredible slots. Land three Bonus symbols to enter the Free Spins feature, and the Fisherman can scoop instant cash prizes.

Next on the list is Big Bass Bonanza from Pragmatic Play. Like Fishin’ Frenzy, this game has been such a hit that it started its own franchise. We also have Big Bass Bonanza Megaways and Bigger Bass Bonanza, with thrilling moments and free spins to enjoy.

Reel them in.

Irish Slots

A pot of gold could be yours by landing matching symbols on our Irish slot games.

Rainbow Riches is undoubtedly the headline act. We’ve got more than 20 slot titles from the famous franchise which has been around for almost two decades. This includes Rainbow Riches: Jackpot O’ Luck with a slick progressive jackpot, alongside a possible 117,649 ways to win in Rainbow Riches Megaways.

Play Luck O’ The Irish Gold Spins, with Wild symbols and free spins up for grabs. You could also activate the Fortune Spins feature to unlock extra reel sets!

Look out for four-leaved clovers.

Egyptian Slots

Play Ancient Egyptian-themed games for the chance to collect plenty of treasure.

These are undoubtedly some of the most popular online slots in the UK. The great news is that you’re spoilt for choice at Virgin Games.

Spin from only 1p in Cleopatra, and the Cleopatra Bonus is unlocked in this casino slot by collecting Sphinx symbols. Re-trigger the feature to play with up to 180 free spins, and some prize values are trebled in this part of the game.

Or read the scripture in the Book of Ra Deluxe: 10 Win Ways. This game has two play areas and a maximum of 251,957 ways to win, special expanding symbols and cascading reels.

The gold could be yours.

Sports Slots

Hit the back of the net on sports-themed slots.

You could have the opportunity to score some exciting bonus rounds on Maradona, where instant prizes are available in the Cash Collect feature. Watch out for the D10S Scatter symbol, as it can expand and assist with some re-spins.

Or head to the track in Rainbow Riches: Race Day, a classic game from the iconic slot franchise. There’s a thrilling Free Spins Bonus to enjoy, plus if you back the right horse in the race the pot will be yours.

It’s time to kick things off.

Music Slots

Hit the right notes for the chance to win real money prizes on our music-themed slot games online.

There’s no better sound than the payout of matching symbols on the reels, and you can even spin to the tune of famous artists.

Hear some of Guns ‘N Roses top hits in the video slot inspired by them, with some big wins on the line. Take to the stage in the Encore Free Spins Bonus - there is a 200x multiplier if the crowd likes the music!

Stay in time to the beat in Jammin’ Jars, a cluster pays slot that uses an 8x9 grid. Land a Jam Jar symbol in a cluster to collect free spins, while the Rainbow feature can trigger after a losing cascade to award giant symbols.

Ready to rock and roll?

Movie Slots

Lights, camera, action!

Roll the film and play our collection of movie-themed online slot games, which bring some famous characters to life.

A Progressive jackpot is up for grabs in Ted: Jackpot King, which also boasts five exciting bonus features. Or experience some ghostly spins in the Beetlejuice Megaways slot, with up to 248,832 ways to win and ghoulish free spins to summon.

Grab your popcorn and get ready to start spinning the reels in these action-packed games.

Summer Slots

The nights may be drawing in, but you can always have a taste of summer here.

Keep the temperature cranked up when you play slot machines online with our range of fiery summer games, including scorching bonus rounds and prizes to bank.

Go on a trip to Tiki Island for a chance to win huge multiplier values. Land Scatter symbols to collect a payout of 100x your wager, while the top prize is a sizzling 10,000x if five Wild symbols appear.

If the beach is more your scene, then head to the pier for some Fun on the Seafront. The Raining Reels feature could fire up multiple winning combinations from a single spin, which can boost the multiplier value to 20x.

Face the heat in these red-hot online games.

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