How to Choose the Right Slot Game for You

Given the sheer number of online slot machines, it’s helpful to know what you’re looking for in a game before playing. While all online slots are games of chance powered by random number generators, there are so many types with different symbols, themes, and features.

If you’re a little surprised by the choice of slots available to you at JeffBet, this guide will help you choose slots based on your bankroll and preferences. We explain what to look for and help you identify your favourite slots.

Choosing Slots: What You Should Consider First

Begin by accepting that every online slot game is unique. We’ve got 2,500+ at JeffBet, each with different mechanics, graphics, themes, symbols, bonus rounds, and win potential. So, there’s something for everyone.

But before considering the characteristics of slots that make them unique, establish your budget. How much can you afford to spend on slots? And which types of wins are you looking for?

For instance, if you have a small budget and want to preserve your bankroll for as long as possible, you should identify games with low bet limits (from £0.05 per spin) that also have low variance (volatility). Low-variance games deliver small payouts more frequently, helping your money go further.

If you’re a high roller with more money to spend, you might be drawn to high-variance slots. Though payouts are less frequent, they tend to be much bigger, so you’ll be playing for higher prizes.

After determining a suitable variance for your bankroll, check the game’s return-to-player (RTP) percentage. This figure indicates the average payout amount over many millions of spins. The higher the RTP, the better it is for you. Ideally, you should look for slots with RTPs of 96% or higher.

Starting with variance and RTP will help you choose games that match your budget and payout aspirations. You can then consider the characteristics and features that make slots unique, which we introduce below.

Important Slot Characteristics to Think About

The variety of online slots can make it difficult to know where to begin. So, use these points as a handy checklist when considering which characteristics you want to see in the online slots that you play:

• Theme: Categorise slots by themes to play games that you’re interested in. Themes like ancient Greece & Egypt are always popular, as are vintage fruit slots with classic symbols.
• Mechanics: You can also search for slots by their pay system or mechanic. Specifically:
  • Paylines: These slots pay when matching symbols land in a specific pattern.
  • Cluster pays: Win when groups of matching symbols land on the grid.
  • Scatter pays: Receive a payout when enough matching symbols land anywhere on the reels.
  • Megaways: These games offer 100,000+ ways to win and have special bonus features.
• Bonus features: Consider which bonus symbols and features are included in the game. Look for the following:
  • Wild symbols: These substitute for all regular symbols to help you land payouts.
  • Scatter symbols: Scatters award free spins bonus rounds for the game’s biggest wins.
  • Multiplier symbols: These can appear on the grid to multiply your winning payouts.
• Jackpots: Some slots have fixed jackpots, while others have progressive jackpots. Progressive jackpots offer huge wins (often hundreds of thousands or millions of pounds).
• Win potential: Check the max win available from a specific slot game. This figure is typically expressed as a multiplier of your stake (e.g., 1,000x). The higher the max multiplier, the more you can win.
• Bet limits: Finally, see the minimum and maximum bet accepted. You’ll find slots at JeffBet that you can play from £0.05 per spin, and others that require a minimum wager of £0.50. As for the maximum bet, you can bet up to £5.00 on most slots in the UK, but this is capped at £2.00 if you’re aged 18 to 24.

Step-by-Step: How to Choose Appropriate Slots at JeffBet

Now that you’re aware of the key slot characteristics, follow these steps to choose the most appropriate game for you:

1. Create an account at JeffBet, make your first deposit and claim your welcome bonus (terms and conditions apply).
2. Navigate to Games > Slots to search our online slot portfolio. You can use the search bar to find games by their title or to see games by a particular studio.
3. Click the game tile to launch and read the game description. Here, you’ll find information about the game’s variance, RTP, mechanics, and bonus features, helping you to choose an appropriate slot.
4. Consider playing the demo version of the game first to test out its features and pay system before switching to real-money gameplay.
5. Deposit cash into your JeffBet account to fund your gameplay and adjust your stake before spinning the reels.

Conclusion

At JeffBet, we have over 2,500 slot games from dozens of the world’s leading studios. If you’re struggling to decide which games to play first, check the table below for details of our most popular slots:

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