10 Best Video Slots Released in summer 2021

There is no doubt that the evolution of slot games has gone a long way from when it was only available on heavy machines at land-based casinos. With the rapid advancement in technology, it became possible for slot game developers to bring slot games to the fingertips of players in the digital environment without having to leave the comfort of their homes. Players can even now play free slots with no download, no registration. Thanks to this digital environment, more advancements and improvements became possible, and now there are thousands upon thousands of slot games already available to players on the market.  The best part is that with hundreds of game developers competing to develop the best products, they keep flooding the market with games, and you will find more hot releases almost every day.

Like other previous seasons, the summer of 2021 has seen the release of many great slot titles. So, let us have a look at 10 of the best video slots released in 2021.

1. Immortal Romance Mega Moolah

There is probably no fan of slot games that haven’t heard of Microgaming’s iconic game Immortal Romance. When Microgaming combines this iconic game with their biggest progressive jackpot network, the result is the Immortal Romance Mega Moolah slot. This game retains many things that players love about the original game, including the same theme, designs, characters, 5-reel x 3-row layout, Wild Desire feature, and 4 free spins feature. However, some unique features in the game are quite different from the original, including a lesser RTP, progressive jackpots, and others.

Specifications

• Developer: Microgaming
• Release Date: June 24
• Reels & rows: 5 x 3
• Pay Lines: 234 ways to win
• RTP: 93.40
• Progressive: Yes
• Volatility: High

2. Suncatcher Gigablox

The Sun Catcher Gigablox slot is the fourth slot in Yggdrasil’s Gigablox series. The slot takes players to the cosmic world of sun catchers, where capturing the crystalline sun shards can lead to incredible wins. Surprisingly, it is pretty similar to NetEnt’s Starburst slot in terms of its sparkly design and graphics. The action takes place on a layout that contains 5 reels, 3 rows, and 10 paylines. As for bonus features, you can expect wilds, wild respins, all wild wins, both ways wins, and a Golden Bet feature. So naturally, the game also has the Gigablox feature, which awards players 2×2 or 3×3 giant blocks with chances of multiple blocked reels on a single checked spin.

Specifications

• Developer: Yggdrasil
• Release Date: June 24
• Reels & rows: 5 x 3
• Pay Lines: 10
• RTP: 96%
• Progressive: No
• Volatility: Low to Medium

3. Bonanza Megapays

Next on our list is the Bonanza Megapays slot from Big Time Gaming. It is a remake of the BTG classic Bonanza Megaways, which happens to be one of the original slots that put the megaways mechanics on the map. With the slot’s 6 reels and 2-7 rows grid setup, players can get up to 117,649 different ways to win. Like the original, you have cascading reels, free spins, and progressive multipliers features. However, one thing that differentiates this slot from its original is a mega progressive jackpot that starts at an impressive 300,000 with three tiers below it (major, midi, and mini).

Specifications

• Developer: Big Time Gaming
• Release Date: 
• Reels & Rows: 6x 2-7
• Pay Lines: 117,649 ways to win
• RTP: 96.40%
• Progressive: Yes
• Volatility: High

4. Starburst XXXtreme

Our list of best games released in the summer of 2021 would be incomplete without mentioning the Starburst XXXtreme slot. This game is the long-awaited sequel of the legendary Starburst slot, which happens to be one of the best slots of all time and a fan favorite across the globe. The game retains many features and elements that fans love in the original Starburst game with a few additions. This means that you will find wild multipliers, random wilds, and an exciting XXXtreme Spins feature when you play the game.

Specifications

• Developer: NetEnt
• Release Date:  July 16
• Reels & Rows: 5×3 
• Pay Lines: 9
• RTP: 96.26%
• Progressive: No
• Volatility: High

5. Odin: Protector of Realms

Odin: Protector of Realms is a slot game from Play’n Go, inspired by the saga of Odin, the ruler of Asgard. Unlike many slot titles available today, this unusual game takes place on a unique hexagonal grid setup. You have 7 reels with a row set up of 4-5-6-7-6-5-4. Due to this, you create winning combinations when you land the same symbols in a cluster of 5 or more. Bonus features at this slot include wilds, cascading reels, cluster pays, ring meter, forged ring, and Odin’s Ability. Each of these features can give players impressive wins. 

Specifications

• Developer: Play’n Go
• Release Date: July 29
• Reels & Rows: 7 x 4-5-6-7-6-5-4
• Pay Lines: Cluster pays
• RTP: 96.20%
• Progressive: No
• Volatility: Low to Medium 

6. Spicy Meatballs Megaways

Spicy Meatballs Megaways is a foodie-themed slot game from the Megaways guru, Big Time Gaming. It features 6 reels and rows, which alternate from 2 to 7 rows. This brings the number of ways to win up to a maximum of 117,649. In addition, the Spicy Meatball slot has a wild hat, wild meatball, reactions, and free spins in terms of bonus features.

Specifications

• Developer: Big Time Gaming
• Release Date: July 28
• Reels & Rows: 6 x 2-7
• Pay Lines: 117, 649 megaways to win
• RTP:  96.57%
• Progressive: No
• Volatility: High

7. Book of Vikings

Book of Vikings is a Nordic-themed online slot game from Pragmatic Play. This means that players will get to go on a voyage to pillage and amass impressive winnings. The action takes place on a playing grid that contains 5 reels, 3 rows, and 10 paylines. The animation, graphics, characters, background, and soundtrack are impressively done and are in tune with the game’s theme.

Specifications

• Developer: Pragmatic Play
• Release Date: July 22
• Reels & Rows: 5 x 3
• Pay Lines: 10
• RTP: 96.50%
• Progressive: No
• Volatility: High

8. Tiki Fruits Totem Frenzy

Tiki Fruit Totem Frenzy is a fruit-themed online slot game developed by Red Tiger. The game takes players to a tropical Island beach where bananas, avocadoes, and tikis surround them. Gameplay plays out on an unusual playing grid that contains 7 reels and 8 rows, creating cascading wins.

Specifications

• Developer: Red Tiger
• Release Date: June 22
• Reels & Rows: 7 x 8
• Pay Lines: Cluster pays
• RTP: 95.69%
• Progressive: No
• Volatility: High

9. Chilli Heat Megaways

Chilli Heat Megaways is a megaway makeover of the classic 2018 Chilli Heat Slot from Pragmatic Play. The game takes place in the lively streets of Mexico, with symbols running around a playing grid that contains 6 reels and 2 to 8 rows.  Thanks to this megaways system, the game features up to 200,704 ways to win, significantly increasing players’ odds of landing winning combinations. Also, while many of the features in this game remain the same as the original, you will find many exciting new changes in gameplay.

Specifications

• Developer: Pragmatic Play
• Release Date: August 26
• Reels & Rows: 6 x 2-8
• Pay Lines: Up to 200,704 ways to win
• RTP: 96.50%
• Progressive: No
• Volatility: High

10. Cleopatra II

Cleopatra II is the sequel of the successful Cleopatra slot game, popular in online and offline casinos. Although many features and the overall vibe of Cleopatra II remain the same as the original, the further you progress in the game, the more changes you discover. This game also retains the simplicity that fans of the original game love and only has a 2x Wilds feature and free spins bonus rounds when it comes to bonus features.

Specifications

• Developer: IGT
• Release Date: July 8
• Reels &  Rows: 5 x 3
• Pay Lines: 20
• RTP: 95.88%
• Progressive: No
• Volatility: Medium