5 Slot Universes We’re Glad Only Exist on the Reels
Preach TV – Shady Lady
Everyone wants to get into heaven when their time on this earthly plane is over – but cashing in on that idea from the throngs of a vulnerable congregation is the sketchy televangelist at the heart of Preach TV.
It’s all feel-good vibes, peace, love, and a guaranteed ticket through those pearly gates…All for a modest fee. And can you really put a price on salvation? It seems that you can, as the dodgy tax-evading preacher man (who resembles Willem Dafoe as the Green Goblin) forces the collection plate round during Sunday Mass. Not my idea of a fun time.
To be fair, Preach TV plays really well and is an apt social commentary that peels back the dark underbelly of modern society. I’d even go as far as to say it’s one of our favourite Shady Lady slots to date, earning an impressive 8.7, but I’ll say a hard pass(over) to living there. Jesus wept.
Mental – Nolimit City
When considering the ideal setting for an online slot, you might visualise the Las Vegas Strip or even the sunny sands of Egypt. In true Nolimit City fashion, though, they’ve veered away from tradition and dove straight into a psychiatric institution. After all, madness is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
The atmosphere in Mental is oppressive: flickering lights, unsettling soundtrack, grimy backdrop, and there’s even Patient-1 looking all-too-similar to Hannibal Lecter (hello, Clarice) eyeing you up for breakfast. The whole thing is creepy enough to give anyone the heebie-jeebies. To put it mildly, it’s no-one’s idea of a happy place.
As a slot, it’s fascinating and packed with engaging xMechanics. But as a postcode? Absolutely not – although the padded cells might be comfy.
Dreadworks – Print Studios
The name alone should tell you everything you need to know. Dreadworks by Print Studios is set in the middle of a toy factory from the depths of hell. Sounds innocent enough, but wait for it…
Imagine porcelain dolls with eyes that follow your every move, a teddy bear with mysterious bloodstains around its mouth, and a Jack-in-a-Box that pops open all by itself… But happening in real life, with no escape.
And then, to top it all off, there’s the big reveal: Big Jack himself as a jumpscare, bearing more than a passing resemblance to Pennywise, grinning ear-to-ear and ready to gobble up unsuspecting children. My name’s not Georgie, and I wouldn’t be sticking around to see what big teeth he has.
Possessed – Nolimit City
Nolimit City makes our list twice, which feels entirely deserved for the studio that consistently goes against the grain. This time, they’re showing that religion and gambling go hand-in-hand sometimes, but for all the wrong reasons.
Possessed is exactly what it sounds like: a full-blown horror-show where twisted demons fight for ownership over your soul in a dank, dark bedroom. Think The Exorcist meets The Conjuring, with a max win that would definitely make even Regan MacNeil’s head spin. If you grew up watching horror films through the gaps in your fingers, this one will have you doing exactly the same thing, with holy water most definitely required.
If I happened to live in this universe – which wouldn’t be by choice – I most certainly wouldn’t be taking a peek under the bed. Or anywhere, quite frankly.
Nip Tuck – Sneaky Slots
To round things off, we have a slot that’s probably closer to the real world than most of us would care to admit.
Nip Tuck by infant studio Sneaky Slots is based on the early noughties drama series of the same name, centred around a rather controversial surgery centre. Sneaky Slots takes that idea to the extreme as people on the reels swan about looking like OTT skin-walking caricatures of themselves, with bloated fish lips, pouty eyes, and stitched-on eyebrows.
Body horror is enough to make anyone of a nervous disposition slightly twitchy – especially when it comes to botched plastic surgery – so I’ll politely decline an invitation to this particular universe and keep my face exactly the way it is, thank you.
Final Thoughts
Some of these games are scary enough to have you chanting “it’s just a game” while spinning the reels – so when you consider them as actual places to exist and live in? No thanks. I’ll stick to spinning the reels from the comfort of my sofa, lights on, door firmly locked.
Many fictional worlds are just better enjoyed through a screen – and if you want to experience any of them from a safe distance, our slot reviews have you covered. Or if you have nerves of steels and would rather dip a toe in before fully committing, try them out first on our free slot demos.
Which slot worlds would you least like to call home? Drop your picks in the comments below, we’d love to know what nightmares you’re working with. Maybe we’ll even do a part two.
