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Original Release: WMS, 2013 One of the showpieces of the WMS series of “Bluebird 2” computerized slot machines, Invaders was also one of the most famous of an early wave of “cascading reels” slots in the early 2010s Invaders From the Planet Moolah (WMS, 2013) The “cascading” or “avalanche” feature was an early example of…

Original Release: Kritter5X, 2023, Web browser A solid fan adaptation of SNES Mario Kart, fully playable but still in development of this writing, with new tracks and characters and that can be played via web browser Mario Kart: Ultra Circuit (Web browser, Kritter5X, 2023) Where to Buy: Free, play online in browser at Itch.io This…

Original Release: Light & Wonder, 2019 A newer variant of the long-running Quick Hit series that emphasizes regular hits on the game’s towering list of jackpots more than the bonus feature Quick Hit Blitz (Light & Wonder, 2019) Quick Hit Blitz seems to iterate on the initial video entries of the series by trading out…

Original Release: Light & Wonder, 2022 Fatten up the hogs for slaughter in the bonus round in this “vultureable” slot that has caused some contention on casino floors Rich Little Piggies (Light & Wonder, 2022) My interest in the Rich Little Piggies games was piqued by scuttlebutt around the interbutts that they’re an “advantage play”…

If you’re following the NFL season anyway, free pick ems are a fun way to make some money here and there. It doesn’t take expert-level sports betting analysis to win, especially if you focus on winning weekly prizes (playing a little more aggressive/risky) rather than the overall season, I’ve won at least a little something…

Original Release: Bally, 2011 An early 2010s release from Bally that builds on some of their common core structures, but with a unique bonus round Hot Hot Habanero (Bally, 2011) Debuting in 2011 as one of the titles for the then-new ALPHA 2 Pro Series slot cabinets, Hot Hot Habanero was among the first Bally…

Original Release: IGT, 2000 An early video slot release from IGT that remains popular due to its cute and unique presentation and famously low volatility Texas Tea (IGT, 2000) Where to Buy: IGT 135-game Megapak or bundle w/ Little Green Men (both for PC) First released in 2000, Texas Tea was right in the midst…

Original Release: Bally, year? One of the early variants of Bally’s popular Quick Hit series that adds increased possibility of very large wins on regular spins Quick Hit Platinum (Bally, year?) Where to Buy: Quick Hit Casino Online Slots (free-to-play app for Android and iOS) Platinum was my first dabble in Bally’s “Quick Hit” series,…

Original Release: Activision, 2001, PlayStation An odd late-life exclusive for the PS1, The Simpsons Wrestling disappointed those expecting a real wrestling title in its time but has attracted something of a cult following for its comedic jank The Simpsons Wrestling (PS1, Activision, 2001) Where to Buy: Amazon How to Emulate: coming soon! Lacking refined gameplay,…

Original Release: Nintendo, 2004, Game Boy Advance An Olympic-themed outing for the Hamtaros that came as the fad was already on the way out in the US Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Games (GBA, Nintendo, 2004) Where to Buy: Amazon How to Emulate: coming soon! Hiding behind the cute exterior is one of the most brutal and grueling…