Popular Online Slots in Canada

What are the top slots themes in Canada?

Canadians like variety. This is why the most popular casino slots have different themes. In fact, as you peruse our PlayOJO popular slots category, you’ll encounter themes like…

Fruit Slots

Also known as “classic slots”, these games are a favourite for their simple, straightforward gameplay. They typically have colourful graphics, 3 reels and images of fruits (e.g. cherries, lemons, plums, etc.), 7’s, bars and/or bells on the reels. An example of a popular fruit slot is Play’n GO’s Fire Joker.

Animal Slots

Many popular casino slots have animal themes. There’s everything from cats, dogs, and fish to pigs and pandas. You can play with wolves in the tundra, journey deep into the amazon jungle with jaguars, snakes, and monkeys, or enter the wild plains of Africa with tigers, elephants and rhinos. An example of a popular animal slot is Pragmatic’s Wolf Gold.

Ancient Egypt Slots

This is arguably one of the most popular slot themes, ever. These games tend to have graphics inspired by Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, with many of them also featuring a treasure hunter storyline. Common reel images include, ankh, scarab, Eye of Horus, etc. An example of a popular Ancient Egypt slot is Play’n Go’s Legacy of Dead.

Fantasy Slots

Dragons, fairies, wizards, leprechauns, the supernatural, magical realms, and enchanted forests, are just some of the themes that fall into the fantasy slots category. Whether you slide down a rainbow, climb a giant beanstalk, or cast a spell, each game takes you on a mythical journey. An example of a popular fantasy slot is Play’n GO’s Rise of Merlin.

Mythology Slots

This popular slots genre includes games themed after Greek, Roman, Norse and Egyptian mythology. Greek and Norse mythology tend to be the favourite of the bunch, with many slots focusing on the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus and Asgard. An example of a popular mythology slot is Games Global’s Thunderstruck II.

Branded Slots

Branded slots are those games with themes based on popular licensed brands. This can include popular movies, TV shows, comic book characters, video game franchises, board games, musicians, celebrities, and so on. An example of a popular branded slot is Playtech’s AMC The Walking Dead Cash Collect.

Factors influencing slot popularity

Various factors can determine a slot’s popularity level. Some of the factors that influence slot popularity for Canadian players include:

• Theme – While certain themes like Ancient Egypt and animals are popular, it’s typically how the theme is used throughout the game experience - graphics, animations, features and soundtracks – that bolster its popularity. Usually, the more present the theme’s concept is throughout the game, the better the experience.
• Gameplay mechanics – Gone are the days of slot machines with only standard spinning reels and rudimentary graphics. Many of today’s popular slots are designed with state-of-the-art technology and equipped with innovative mechanics like cascading reels, cluster pays, and Megaways, all of which provide players with the potential for additional winning chances.
• Unique Features – Many Canadians love online slots with great features and so do we. Wilds, free spins, re-spins, multipliers, minigames, expanding symbols, expanding reels, in-game jackpots and progressive jackpots all play a role in how well a game is received by OJOers.
• Return-to-Player (RTP) – All slots have an RTP percentage. This represents the amount the game will theoretically return to a player over millions of spins over the long term. In short, slots with higher RTP percentage theoretically boost your chances of winning. As such, it should come as no surprise that high RTP slots (typically those with 96% RTP and higher) tend to be popular.
• Volatility – This is a slot’s risk and reward ratio. It indicates how frequently a slot is likely to payout and the size of the payout. There are three main types of slot volatility: Low (high hit frequency with small sized payouts), High (low hit frequency with larger-sized payouts) and Medium (moderate hit frequency with a mix of modest sized wins and a chance for higher payouts). Of the three, high volatility slots have become a go-to favourite for many Canadian players.
• Provider Reputation – The most popular slots online are the product of reputable and award-winning software providers. These providers are licensed, highly respected in the iGaming industry and their software regularly undergoes rigorous fairness checks. Popular slots providers also tend to be at the forefront of online slots technology and ensure their games are fully optimized for seamless desktop and mobile play.