New Online Slot Games for July 2021
Posted in newsThis July, lots of new online slots are getting released. Many of them are going to be available to play here at LuckyStar Casino. We’re excited to be expanding our collection of slots and giving our players even more choice. On this page, we’ll share some details of a few upcoming slots.
Book of Vikings
In recent years, quite a few ‘Book of…’ slots have been released. Most of these have been themed to Egypt - there’s Book of the Divine by Spinomenal and Book of Cleopatra by StakeLogic, to give a few examples.
Book of Vikings is an exception. Though it’s similar to other ‘Book of…’ slots in terms of its features, its theming is different. Vikings are the focus here and the action takes place on stormy sea waters.
The highlight of this slot is the free spins round, which can be retriggered. You get to play this whenever three or more book symbols appear. This symbol also acts as a wild, so it can help form winning combinations as well.
The round starts with 10 spins but before it begins, one of the standard symbols is chosen at random. Whenever this symbol appears, it expands to fill the reel it’s on once any pays have been awarded. It only expands if doing so gives you another win. Plus, the expanded symbol doesn’t need to be on adjacent reels for you to win with it.
Book of Vikings is one of the latest additions to Pragmatic Play’s portfolio. If you’re fascinated by the vikings, here are some slots you’ll no doubt enjoy playing:
- Vikings Go Berzerk by Yggdrasil
- Vikings Unleashed Megaways by Blueprint
- Vikings by NetEnt
Be sure to check out Book of Viking when it makes its way to our casino. The book symbol is the one to look out for - you’re paid 200x your bet if five land on the same spin.
Legacy of Oz
A beloved film that’s considered one of the most important in the history of cinema is The Wizard of Oz. It should come as no surprise that many slots have been themed to it. The latest is Legacy of Oz, created by Microgaming and Triple Edge Studios.
This is actually one of several Wizard of Oz-themed slots the two providers have released. Others include:
- Book of Oz Respin Feature
- Book of Oz Lock ’n’ Spin
- Sisters of Oz WowPot
Legacy of Oz is a visual delight, sporting a predominantly emerald colour scheme and crisp visuals. The focus is on the Wizard of Oz himself and the features can make gameplay both compelling and lucrative.
What sets this slot apart is HyperSpins. This is a relatively new feature seen in a handful of Microgaming slots. The way it works is straightforward.
After each regular spin, you have the option of respinning any of the five reels - but for a cost. The price of each respin is calculated based on your bet, the symbols on the reels and your chances of winning. It usually differs from one reel to the next.
The more expensive a reel HyperSpin costs, the better your chance of winning. However, there’s no guarantee you’ll win, so every HyperSpin comes with an element of risk.
The slot’s free spins round comes into play when three or more scatters appear. Like with Book of Vikings, a standard symbol is chosen to become the expanding symbol. Getting two or more scatters retriggers the free spins round and gives you an extra expanding symbol.
Midnight in Tokyo
It’s off to Japan! Midnight in Tokyo is Wazdan’s newest slot game and it’s inspired by the Japanese capital. Presented with immersive and highly detailed graphics, the slot’s a real feast for the eyes. The reels are set within a traditional shrine and across the bay is a shot of Tokyo’s skyscrapers at dusk. The characters are a group of feisty cats.
Here’s a summary of this slot’s features:
- Starts with 243 ways to win
- Ninja Cat wild splits horizontally adjacent symbols in two
- Kung Fu Cat wild splits vertically adjacent symbols in two
- Split symbols increase number of ways to win
- Gamble winnings up to seven times
- Respin feature with jackpot prizes
- Unique Wazdan Features including choose the volatility
As you can see, Midnight in Tokyo has plenty of great features. One in particular you might be curious about is choosing your volatility. Most Wazdan slots let you do this and you can do it whenever you like. The three options are:
- High: Wins can be bigger, but happen less often
- Low: Wins are usually smaller, but are more common
- Medium: A balance between high and low
Before you start playing Midnight in Tokyo, have a think about which volatility you’ll go for first. If you’re are on a budget, we recommend the low option. For risk-takers, having a high volatility is best. If you’re not sure, try the medium volatility and see how that works for you.
Jurassic Park Remastered
The Jurassic Park online slot from Microgaming was released in 2014. This branded slot is based on the film of the same name and includes some of its main characters (humans as well as dinosaurs). Its features include 243 ways to win, a random series of spins with wilds and no fewer than five free spins features.
Jurassic Park Remastered has the same features, RTP (96.67%) and volatility (medium) as the original. So what makes this new slot different? The answer is the way it looks.
Microgaming has given the slot a graphical overhaul, making its visuals even more realistic and engaging. The dinosaurs look scarily lifelike and the animations are on point. In short, the updated slot is a lot more eye-catching than the original.
If you decide to play the updated version, you’ll be in for a treat. The slot’s best feature is without a doubt its free spins feature. Get three or more scatters and you’ll play one of five randomly determined free spins rounds. Each one is based on a different dinosaur and comes with a special bonus:
- Brachiosaurus. A multiplier of x2 - x6 active for a random number of spins
- Dilophosaurus. On any spin, random symbols can become wilds. These wilds remain in place so long as they help you win
- Triceratops. Wild stacks increase in size on every spin. When you don’t win, you get a respin with wild stacks staying in place
- Tyrannosaurus. On any spin up to five reels can be turned fully wild
- Velociraptor. Wilds can split in two, giving you the chance to form six-of-a-kind wins. These pays twice as much as five-of-a-kind wins.
Each of these rounds gives you 12 free spins to use. Once you’ve triggered the feature 25 times, each time after that you’ll get to choose which round you play.
Starburst XXXtreme
The final entry on our list is Starburst XXXtreme from NetEnt. This is the long-awaited sequel to Starburst, which is one of the most popular online slots ever released. Since hitting casinos in 2013, it’s been played countless times and has earned a solid reputation among players. Since Starburst is so successful, creating a follow-up isn’t exactly an easy task.
First we’ll talk about the visuals. The new Starburst XXXtreme has the same look as the original including the cosmic theme and dazzling jewel symbols. The graphics are colourful, vibrant and captivating.
As for the features, this is where things get interesting. If you’ve played Starburst, you’ll know its main feature is a wild that expands, turns sticky and gives a respin. Starburst XXXtreme retains this and adds a few more features into the mix:
- Two XXXtreme Spins betting options: pay 10x your bet for a guaranteed wild on each spin or 95x your bet for two wilds
- Wilds come with multipliers of x2 to x150; if you win with more than one, the multiplier values are added together
- RTP is increased from 96.09% to 96.45%
- Volatility is changed from low to high
Starburst is best suited for those who prefer simple gameplay and regular payouts on the small side. Starburst XXXtreme caters for players at the other end of the spectrum: those who prefer riskier play with the potential for bigger wins. This slot’s maximum win is capped at 200,000x your stake.
Why You Should Play New Online Slots
Have a look through our collection of slots and you’ll see we’ve got loads of them. When there’s already so many to choose from, why should you go for new ones?
- They’re designed with sophisticated software programs
- They have high-quality graphics, animations and sound effects
- Their features are compelling
- Their interfaces are user friendly
New slots tend to offer better all-round gaming experiences than older ones. Having said that, you can still have a great time playing a slot that’s been around for a while.
Try Out New Slots for Free
LuckyStar Casino is a destination for real-money online gambling. However, we also offer free play for most of our games. If you’d like to give our new slots a go without paying, you can do so whenever you want. Simply choose to play the slot’s demo version.
No actual money is used in demo play. If you try out a slot for free, your account balance will be completely unaffected. Even though you can’t win anything, playing for free is still recommended because it gives you a preview of the slot. You can see what its features and payouts are like for no cost at all.
Playing for free can be fun, but it’s much more thrilling when real money’s involved. Try your luck on the new slots we’ve listed in this post and look out for even more coming in the next few months.