5 best slots to play on St. George's Day
For centuries, St. George’s Day has been marked on 23 April, in recognition of England’s famous patron saint. Formerly something of a big deal and, unlike our friends in Ireland, the US or Australia, it’s not even recognised with a public holiday, sadly. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth celebrating!
The same date as the birth (and later, death) of William Shakespeare, it’s as English a day as they come – and the perfect chance to try your hand at some thoroughly English slots.
If you’re feeling patriotic in the run up, here are a few classic English-themed slots that might just appeal. From games themed on the traditional and historic through to some more modern takes on English culture, here’s our line-up of 5 great-to-play slots you’ll want to check out this St. George’s Day.
Punk Rocker
In many ways, Nolimit City embodies the very ethos of punk – the off-the-wall rulebreakers of the slots world don’t play by anybody's rules. It’s something that’s reflected in Punk Rocker, a slot that channels the anarchy and chaos of the London punk scene in its heyday. With 46,656 ways to win thanks to the xWays feature, there’s plenty of winning potential. And as has become the norm with Nolimit City slots, it’s absolutely jam-packed with cool features and bonuses. Sid Vicious, in punk heaven, would be nodding his approval.
From the edgy design and soundtrack through to the big money scatter bonus and free spins, everything here is carefully curated – even though it feels organic and scattergun. It’s a testament to the quality of the game design coming out of Nolimit City, which just keeps upping the bar in terms of the games they’re producing.
With a high RTP and high volatility, Punk Rocker holds potential for up to 15,000x in maximum wins.
- Name:
- Punk Rocker
- Developer:
- Nolimit City
- RTP:
- 96.11%
- Max payout:
- 15,000x stake
- Volatility:
- High
- Reels:
- 5
- Win lines:
- 46,656
- Theme:
- WTF
- Release date:
- 12th Feb 2020
Deal or No Deal The Big Hit Megaways
What could be more British than daytime TV – of which Deal or No Deal is an icon for the ages. First bursting onto our screens in 2005, it quickly became a hit with the daytime audience, with the inimitable Noel Edmonds at the helm. More recently, a relaunch with Stephen Mulhern breathed new life into the format, which has now run for over 3,000 episodes.
Anyone who has been around slots for a while knows that Deal or No Deal is practically a slots genre in its own right now. If you’re looking for a slice of modern British culture this St. George’s Day, Deal or No Deal The Big Hit Megaways might just be right up your street.
Try your hand at beating the banker in this 6 reel Megaways slot, which offers up an incredible 117,649 ways to win. With a max payout at 50,000x your stake, there’s some big money on the table – but only if you get the right deal for your box. With actual Deal or No Deal gameplay built into the bonus feature, it’s a fun way to try out the format for yourself – with real winnings on the line. Deal or No Deal Big Hit Megaways comes from the brains at Blueprint Gaming, one of our favourite developers of TV themed slots.
- Name:
- Deal or No Deal The Big Hit Megaways
- Developer:
- Blueprint Gaming
- RTP:
- 92.50%
- Max payout:
- 50,000x stake
- Volatility:
- Medium
- Jackpot:
- Jackpot King
- Reels:
- 6
- Win lines:
- 117,649
- Theme:
- TV/Movie
- Release date:
- 30th Nov 2023
Knights of Avalon
A heraldry theme runs throughout Knights of Avalon from Red Tiger Gaming - perfect for anyone harking back to the dragon-slaying mythology of St. George. The 5 reels in this slot are adorned with heraldic shields and knights. Line up combinations of 3 or more matching symbols on any of the 1,024 paylines, and you’ll be in line for an instant win. The maximum pay-out clocks in at 17,729x, not at all shabby for a high volatility slot with a 95.69% RTP.
In terms of features, there’s the Knights Drop, where 6 or more matching knights on a spin create an on-screen battle animation. Any other knight symbols are transformed into matching winning symbols to deliver more combination wins – akin to a mystery symbol modifier.
With some good theming and interesting features, Knights of Avalon does justice to its overall concept as a game. With free spins thrown into the mix, there’s potential for some good wins if you hit a lucky spell.
- Name:
- Knights of Avalon
- Developer:
- Red Tiger Gaming
- RTP:
- 95.69%
- Max payout:
- 17,729x stake
- Volatility:
- High
- Reels:
- 5
- Win lines:
- 1,024
- Theme:
- Adventure, Mythical
- Release date:
- 4th May 2023
Down the Rails
Head down the London Underground of an evening and you might be surprised at what’s lurking in the tunnels. No, it’s not a broken-down train or sheltering vermin (though you will see plenty of rats if you look closely), but apparently a whole cast of characters from English history throughout the ages, improbably hanging about together on the platform in Down the Rails.
We’re not sure exactly who at Pragmatic Play thought this was a coherent idea for a slot theme, but it kind of works all the same. Expect Henry VIII, Florence Nightingale, Winston Churchill, Sir Isaac Newton and William Shakespeare to pop up on the reels in this highly volatile, high RTP slot, ostensibly waiting to catch the last tube home.
With loads of features built into the game, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into here – including some randomly triggered bonuses that add to the sense of fun and excitement. The maximum win is a solid 5,000x, with the free spin bonus rounds a particular highlight.
- Name:
- Down The Rails
- Developer:
- Pragmatic Play
- RTP:
- 96.51%
- Max payout:
- 5,000x stake
- Volatility:
- High
- Reels:
- 5
- Win lines:
- 20
- Theme:
- Mythical, WTF
- Release date:
- 25th Aug 2022
Britain’s Got Talent Megaways
Another cultural icon from the world of TV, Britain’s Got Talent is one of the quintessentially British programmes of the 2000s. The panel-judged talent show has birthed some of the nation’s most cherished acts in recent years, including the likes of Diversity, Stavros Flatley, Tokio Myers and the legendary Susan Boyle.
One of the slots that bears its name is Britain’s Got Talent Megaways, by Iron Dog Studio. Like those that enter the show, the potential riches from winning here are sizable, with an impressive 40,000x max payout awaiting the luckiest spinners. With a 96.20% RTP, plus an array of bonus features including tumbles, multipliers and red buzzer-themed free spins, it’s a whole lot of fun for fans of the show - or just anyone who enjoys high-paying slots.
- Name:
- Britain's Got Talent Megaways
- Developer:
- Iron Dog Studio
- RTP:
- 96.20%
- Max payout:
- 40,000x stake
- Volatility:
- High
- Reels:
- 6
- Win lines:
- 117,649
- Theme:
- TV/Movie
- Release date:
- 25th Mar 2022
Despite the state of many of our high streets and our dysfunctional political system there’s still plenty to celebrate about being English this St. George’s Day. While you probably won’t get to enjoy a day off for the occasion, you can still enjoy these slots – from the historic to the wacky, from the daytime TV-themed to the primetime. With loads of wins up for grabs for those who get lucky, there’s plenty of thrills (and spills) to keep you entertained.
‘God for Harry, England, and Saint George!'