Slot machines were invented in the United States by a mechanic called Charles Fey. Fey made the first 'one-armed' slot machine, The Liberty Bell, in 1897. It was so popular he could not make enough to fulfil demand.
The Liberty Bell slot machine had three reels, which included symbols of hearts, diamonds and spades. An image of the American Liberty Bell also featured in the machine. A line of three cracked bells gave out the biggest payout, which was around fifty cents. This land-based game has been used as the inspiration for slot games ever since, including online slots.
Fey's invention became very popular and other companies began releasing slot machines of their own. The Mills Novelty Company released the second land-based slot machine in 1907. The rules of this slot machine were very similar to those used in modern day online slots.
More advanced slot machines were to follow these designs. Manufactures swapped cast iron casing for lighter wood cases and efforts were made to make the machines much quieter. Charles Fey's original slot machine is still on display at a restaurant in Reno, Nevada.
Electronic slots
- It wasn't until the 1960s that a company called Bally manufactured the first electronic slot machine.
- The growth of the internet in the early nineties saw casinos and slot machines emigrate online.
- Today, more casino players are using their phones to play mobile slots while they are on the go.
These slots games allow casino players the opportunity to win fantastic cash prizes through their internet connection. Online casinos, such as Kerching, give casino gamers the chance to enjoy a fantastic range of online slots. A number of classic online slots titles include:
- Cleopatra online slots
- Enchanted Unicorn online slots game
- Wolf Run online casino title
- Da Vinci Diamonds
Cleopatra online slots
Cleopatra is a classic online slots game at Kerching Casino. It is a five-reel, 20-payline online casino title inspired by the famous queen of Ancient Egypt. The Cleopatra online slots game includes traditional Egyptian reel symbols and also features a free spins bonus round.
Enchanted Unicorn online casino game
Enchanted Unicorn is a popular 20-payline online slots game. This classic online casino title takes online slots players into a magic world of evil wizards and noble princes. Reel symbols in the Enchanted Unicorn online slots game include lions, princesses and treasure chests. The titular Enchanted Unicorn features in this online casino title as a Wild symbol.
Wolf Run online slots
Wolf Run is a classic online slots game based on the popular land-based title. This online casino title has 40-paylines and five reels. It also includes Stacked Wilds and the chance to win up to 255 free spins in a lucrative bonus feature. Wolf Run is a mystical online slots game and it is one of the most played titles at Kerching Casino.
Da Vinci Diamonds online slots game
Da Vinci Diamonds is a sophisticated online slots game. This 20-payline, five-reel online casino title includes the unique Tumbling Reels feature where extra symbols drop from the top of the screen to replace winning paylines. Online casino players can win multiple times with one spin in this Kerching Casino title. Da Vinci Diamonds also includes a thrilling free spins bonus game. Online slots gamers are granted six free spins if they obtain three bonus symbols on the reels. It is possible to receive a maximum of 300 free spins in the Da Vinci Diamonds bonus round.
Elvis slots
Kerching Casino has two fantastic Elvis slots games: Elvis - A Little More Action and Elvis Multi-Strike. These exciting online casino titles give members the opportunity to enjoy a thriliing tribute to the rock and roll king while playing for great cash prizes.
Elvis - A Little More Action is a thrilling 50-payline slots game. The title features an authentic Elvis theme and online casino members will spot a host of iconic images of The King in action. This exciting Elvis slots title also includes generous Stacked Wilds and a brilliant free spins bonus round.
Elvis Multi-Strike is an innovative online slots game. This unique title includes three different sets of screens and casino members move to another set of reels if they obtain a winning combination of symbols during play. Elvis Multi-Strike also includes the famous Fan-O-Meter bonus. This feature sees players watch live Elvis performances for the chance to win exciting cash prizes.
MegaJackpots slots games
The MegaJackpots slots range gives online casino players the opportunity to get their hands on an amazing cash jackpot. Over £1.5 million can be claimed by one fortunate slots gamer on any of the three games. These titles are:
- MegaJackpots Monopoly
- MegaJackpots Cluedo
- MegaJackpots Cleopatra
Online casino players can win the MegaJackpots prize by obtaining certain symbols during play. One lucky Kerching Casino member will claim the jackpot if they receive five MegaJackpots symbols on the centre payline at maximum bet.
What's more, the MegaJackpots slots have a number of thrilling bonus features. All three titles include a generous free spins game which can grant amazing cash payouts. The MegaJackpots grand prize can also be won in any of these bonus rounds!
Other online slots games
There are a number of popular online slots games available at Kerching. These titles come in many different forms, offering online casino members a unique gaming experience. Here are some of the favourite slots on offer:
Transformers slots
The 25-payline Transformers slots title, Transformers - Ultimate Payback, transports gamers into a world threatened with destruction. This thrilling slot sees online casino members choose a side as the Decepticons and the Autobots battle for supremacy of the galaxy. Of course, there are great rewards for the winner of this fight and massive cash prizes can be won in both the reel and mini games. Fans of the classic 1980s cartoon series will instantly recognise the exciting bonus feature as two Transformers icons - Megatron and Optimus Prime - battle it out beneath the reels in a quest for victory.
Triple Fortune Dragon
Online casino members can journey into the mystical and foreign lands of the Far East in Triple Fortune Dragon, a thrilling 243-payline slots title at Kerching. Experience the luck of the Golden Dragon and play for a range of amazing prizes in a title which also includes a fantastic free spins bonus.
Super Hoot Loot
Take a walk on the wild side with the Hoot Loot slots game. This 40-payline online casino game is based on the classic slot machine of the same name and members familiar with the series will spot a host of cartoon characters as they play. Super Hoot Loot can grant amazing cash prizes and the addition of the famous Loot Line can award gamers a fantastic 200x multiplier. This amazing title also includes a free spins bonus, unlocked if players obtain three safe symbols on the reels.
Treasures Of Troy
Treasures Of Troy is the 40-payline game based on the legendary sacking of Troy. This amazing title gives online casino members the chance to win amazing cash prizes and a maximum of 2,000 credits can be won during reel play.
Like many slots online, the Treasures Of Troy game boasts a stylish theme. Online casino players will see reel symbols of legendary heroes, brave warriors and beautiful princesses in their adventure.
What's more, this exciting online slots game also includes a fantastic free spins bonus which gives Kerching Casino members the chance to win up to 130 free goes.
Dungeons and Dragons - Crystal Caverns
Online casino members can return to the fantastic world of legends and demons with Dungeons and Dragons - Crystal Caverns, the thrilling sequel to the popular Dungeons and Dragons slots game. This exciting 20-payline title gives players the opportunity to win amazing consecutive prizes as it includes the Tumbling Reels feature.
Dungeons and Dragons - Crystal Caverns also features a fantastic free spins game. This thrilling bonus is activated if players obtain three special symbols on the reels during a spin.
Monty's Millions
Online casino members can experience the life of a millionaire in Monty's Millions, the fantastic new slots game at Kerching. This amazing 40-payline casino title gives players the chance to win thrilling cash prizes and a maximum of 1,000 credits can be claimed during play.
Monty's Millions also includes a fantastic free spins game. This bonus, which is activated when three safe symbols appear on the reels, gives online slots players the opportunity to win massive cash prizes for absolutely nothing.
iPhone casino slots
Online casino players who own an iPhone or an Apple iPod touch can now enjoy a number of slot machines on their handsets. These titles, which can be played straight from either device, offer fans with the chance to win amazing cash prizes on the move. Indeed, a number of popular cabinet slots games have made the transition to these popular models.
Cleopatra iPhone slots game
After years of popularity as a land-based slot machine in the US, Cleopatra became an online slots game in 2007. The sequel, Cleopatra 2, was launched with updated graphics and reels, before becoming a mobile game in 2009. The mystery of Ancient Egypt makes this slots title one of our classiest, whilst the generous free spins bonus - triggered by three Sphinx symbols - makes it one of the most lucrative. Cleopatra 2 is now available to play for free on smartphones, just enter your number and we'll do the rest!
Monty's Millions iPhone slots game
Imagine you live in the lap of luxury, and maybe win a prize big enough to make that dream a reality; it really is possible with Monty's Millions. This generous millionaire has bags of cash on offer if you match up the luxurious symbols like cars, mansions and gold ingots. The 40 paylines and free spins bonus in this mobile slots title make it even more generous.
Rainbow Riches iPhone slots game
Experience all the fun of the craic in our Irish-themed slots title, based on the Barcrest classic. Match up those leprechauns, game logos, shamrocks and wishing wells for a chance to win a huge stash of leprechaun gold in our Rainbow Riches mobile game.
The popular Rainbow Riches slots game gives iPhone casino fans the chance to experience the excitement of the classic series from their handset. The title, which is a conversion of the fantastic Rainbow Riches - Road to Riches title, offers players identical gameplay and bonus features. Throughout the slot machine, Kerching Casino members will spot a host of mini games, including:
- The Pick Me bonus
- The Road to Riches
- The Pots of Luck bonus game
Monopoly Multiplier iPhone game
Fans of the Monopoly Multiplier online casino game can enjoy the newest title on their iPhone or iPod touch. This exciting slot machine offers members a thrilling experience with the opportunity to claim fantastic cash prizes.
What's more, the Monopoly iPhone slot machine also features an incredible bonus feature which promises to award casino players jaw-dropping cash prizes. The bonus, which is activated if members obtain a win on the centre payline, gives fans the chance to claim an amazing multiplier by selecting one of eight classic Monopoly pieces from a board.
Try new online slots games like Wipeout
Of all the online slots games available at Kerching Casino, we don't think there are any with the fun factor of Wipeout.
As you might have guessed from the title Wipeout slots is based around surfing, so expect to see plenty of waves on the reels, as well as beach-bronzed bodies attempting to stay on their feet as they traverse the water!
There is plenty of surfing-based iconography in Wipeout online slots, with reel symbols depicting gnarly sun images, an iconic VW van synonymous with the surfing movement and some radical dudes riding the water. Wipeout really does place Kerching members on the crest of a wave!
Wipeout features a fantastic bonus round, which gives players three lives and unlimited free spins. Keep spinning until you lose your lives, hanging on for as long as possible to see which great prizes you can pick up. Just like real surfing it pays to stay afloat in this excellent bonus game.
If you fancy the life of a beach bum, head on over to Kerching Casino today and experience the delights of Wipeout online slots. Signing up to Kerching Casino is quick and easy, and within minutes you could be claiming big, big prizes from some of the very best games out there.
Voyage into deep space with Star Trek slots
Another new title at Kerching is Star Trek slots, which boldly goes where no slots has gone before.
For starters, this title features an unprecedented number of different bonus rounds - four, to be precise. Each is based on a character from the 2009 Star Trek movie, so watch out for Spock, Scotty, Kirk and Uhura bonus symbols. When three of a kind appear on the reels, the corresponding officer bonus will be triggered; but first, players are taken to the transporter pad room.
Whichever of the flashing pads you land on determines your starting score in the bonus round. Once you get there, you can increase this score with Scotty's multipliers, scatter pays from Uhura, an abundance of Wild Spocks, or even the unique spin-until-you-win functionality in the Kirk bonus round.
The whole Star Trek slots experience is enhanced by video clips from the movie and cutting-edge graphics, to help bring the game to life. Of course, as you'd expect from a Kerching game, there are also plenty of cash prizes up for grabs that are truly out of this world!
Play slots games for free with Kerching Casino
If there's one thing that Kerching Casino prides itself on, it's our determination to ensure that players receive the most comfortable casino experience possible. That means we try to present our games in a way that suits them, and help them to pick up cash prizes without major obstacles.
One way we try to do this is through our free slots mode. Basically, we offer players a way to experience all of our slots titles for free. Of course, there are no cash wins to be had playing this way, but it does encourage members to develop their own strategies for games. Going into games knowing what to expect is much easier than spinning the reels of an unknown quantity.
Furthermore, our free online slots mode is a top way to acquaint yourself with the games at Kerching. For many, the first time they experience an online slots title can be confusing. The rules can be hard to grasp for some, and what's more the action can be seen as frantic and without reason! Playing for free, at your own pace, really helps newcomers get to grips with our first-class selection of games.