Casino Player September 2022

THE BEST OF GAMING 2022

medal in 2021. With August’s release of the Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon spinoff, there’s a chance the slot may see a resurgence for 2022.

FAVORITE VIDEO SLOT If you’re a slot player, there’s virtually no doubt that you’ve dabbled—or more likely become obsessed —with an assortment of games from two major manufacturers: Aristocrat and Light & Wonder. These two secure all five of the top positions for 2021, with favorites like Dragon Link and Lightning Link taking the top two awards. Owing to their exciting play, bonus events and themes, slot lovers just can’t seem to get enough of these games. ❶ Dragon Link Happy & Prosperous, Aristocrat Gaming ❷ Lightning Link, Aristocrat Gaming ❸ Buffalo Link, Aristocrat Gaming FAVORITE BONUS ROUND Movie-themed slots have become all the rage of the last decade and one film tie-in rose to the top of these charts for 2022. Crazy Rich Asians is based on the 2018 film of the same name. The movie proved to be a hit and it looks like Aristocrat has struck gold with this slot title as well. Asian themed games are popular in general and this film seemed like the perfect opportunity for slot success, resonating with players around the country. A couple other games from last year’s list also remain in the top three. Dancing Drums Explosion, another of the popular Dancing Drum themes, still has players coming back for more and the title moved from third to second this year. Monopoly Money Grab jumped to third place this year and Game of Thrones dropped to fourth after winning the gold ❹ Dancing Drums Prosperity, Light & Wonder ❺ 88 Fortunes–Emperors Coins, Light & Wonder

❶ Crazy Rich Asians, Aristocrat Gaming ❷ Dancing Drums Prosperity, Light & Wonder ❸ Monopoly Money Grab, Light & Wonder

❹ Game of Thrones, Winter is Here, Aristocrat Gaming ❺ Willy Wonka, Dreamers of Dreams, Light & Wonder FAVORITE THEME GAME

Who doesn’t love a game with a familiar theme? Whether it’s a movie you love or a favorite board game that you played as a kid, the fun and excitement rise to a new level in its slot incarnation. As in 2021, the classic Wizard of Oz game once again rose to the top. The film’s power to amaze and charm holds to this day, with readers selecting the slot version from Light & Wonder as the No. 1 choice. Dorothy and her crew continue to impress slot players. Coming in at runner-up is that wholesome game of bankrupting your friends and family, Monopoly. Another win for Scientific Games, players love traveling the board and earning those big bonuses—without having to cause a family squabble.

❶ Wizard of Oz, Light & Wonder ❷ Monopoly, Light & Wonder ❸ Buffalo, Aristocrat Technologies ❹ Crazy Rich Asians, Aristocrat Gaming ❺ Cashnado, Everi

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