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A vast majority of an online casino’s portfolio is comprised of 5-reel slots, games that feature five spinning reels. At EnergyCasino, players will find hundreds of 5-reel slots and a diversity of themes to choose from; with so many options, casino players are spoilt for choice! Keep reading to find out more about how 5-reel slots work and which popular slots are available at online casinos.

Types of 5-reel Slots

Over the years, 5-reel slots became quite popular and their number has grown immensely. Nowadays, online casinos include at least a few thousand variants of slots or even more, leaving a vast selection of slots for players to choose from. These slots can be charactertised into the following groups:

• Classic Fruit Machines – These types of slots include a number of paylines on which players can form winning sequences through specific symbol combinations for the chance of winning a payout. The exact symbol sequence would be unique to the slot, so be sure to read all about these paylines and payouts under the information tab of your chosen game.

• Megaways™ – These types of slots are built on the Megaways™ engine, a reel modifier that does away with fixed paylines and, instead, creates thousands of ways to win. Players win payouts in similar ways by forming winning sequences through specific symbol patterns.

• Cascading Slots – These types of slots include a special feature that differentiates them from others. When players land a winning payline, the symbols explode to allow other symbols to ‘cascade’ down to replace them and increase a player’s chance of landing additional wins.

• Grid Slots – These do not include winning paylines into the game. Instead, grid slots attribute wins to clusters of identical symbols. The more symbols players get within the clusters, the higher the payout.

Many of these slots found at online casinos include unique bonuses and special features that make the gaming experience all the more fun. Head to EnergyCasino to find out all the different kinds of 5-reel slots that are available.

Online 5-reel Slots

These slots are quite straightforward to use. As mentioned previously, 5-reel slots would be equipped with five spinning reels and a number of thematic symbols. Sometimes, these slots would also include three rows, however, this may be subject to change from one slot to another. Players can form winning paylines starting from the leftmost reel to the right in most cases, however, this may also vary between slots. The more symbols a player manages to land, the better the payout. Players can set their wager at the start of every round, and can toggle through their options on the user interface. The value of your payout is then determined by your original wager and the multiplier assigned to the specific combination. If you are unsure of the exact rules of the game, make sure to go through the game rules for all the ins and outs of the slot.

Features and Symbols in 5-reel Slots

A plentiful amount of features and special symbols are offered by 5-reel slots which add more variety between games and may increase the likelihood of forming winning paylines. The most common bonus features and special symbols can be found below:

• Wild and Scatter symbols – Special symbols like these help you form winning sequences and may boost your chances of earning a higher payout. Wild symbols may have the function to replace any other standard symbol on the reel to form a winning payline. In turn, Scatter symbols may show up anywhere on the reels and give you the chance to trigger the bonus feature in the game.

• Free Spins – This is a bonus slot feature that awards spins, provided that the player meets the requirements to set it off – like landing a specific number of Scatter or Bonus symbols, for example. Once activated, the game awards you a set amount of Free Spins in which you may earn an even greater payout.

• Gamble – During this feature, you would be tasked to guess the color or suit of a facedown card and if you guess correctly you can win a payout. There are different types of Gamble modes and not all are alike, so check out the rules of the game for more information.

• Other Bonus Features – Many slots offer other features that give players a chance to win even greater prizes. Examples may include the Wheel of Fortune, Respins, Sticky Wilds, Expanding Symbols, Mystery Rewards and many more. These bonus rounds may be activated by a specific winning sequence or drop completely at random, depending on the slot.

More modernised 5-reel slots may offer many unique bonus functions and special features with innovative gameplay. For this reason, players are advised to go through the game’s instructions to gain a better understanding of all the fun features the slot has to offer.

Progressive Jackpot 5-reel Slots

When describing 5-reel slots, we cannot forget about those machines equipped with a progressive jackpot. Such slot machines include a jackpot pool which gathers a percentage of all wagers placed by the players as they play. That being said, the odds of winning a jackpot are very slim, so make sure to check out the game’s rules before you start spinning!

Best 5-reel Slots

As already mentioned, 5-reel slots form the most comprehensive collection of casino games. At EnergyCasino, players will find hundreds of incredible 5-reel slots with diverse themes and entertaining gameplay. Here are a few examples of our most popular themes and classic 5-reel slot machines:

• Fruit Machines – classic slots which adopt fruits, stars, bells and lucky sevens as symbols. Good examples are the following games: Twin Spin and Sizzling Hot™ Deluxe.

• Ancient Slots – adventurous slot machines which let you search for treasures of ancient civilizations. The most popular slots in this category are Book of Dead, Gonzo’s Quest™, Book of Ra™ and Eye of Horus.

• Mythology Slots – refer to cultures and beliefs of ancient civilizations and to mythology. Such slots include Lord of the Ocean™, Book of Ming™ and Rise of Athena.

• Luxury Slots – use banknotes, precious stones and other luxurious items as symbols. The examples of these games are Mega Fortune™, Starburst™ and 9 Pots of Gold™.

• Western-themed Slots – also called Wild West slots, these slots explore the history, folklore and culture of the American frontier. Some examples of these adventurous slots include Dead or Alive™, Wild Wild Riches™.

These are just a few examples of the themes available in online casinos. Many 5-reel slots also involve pirate slots, film slots and even music slots. Everyone can therefore choose a variant fully adapted to their own expectations and interests.

How to Play 5-reel Slots

The gameplay of 5-reel slots is quite clear-cut, and should not cause any difficulties to new online casino players. Consider reading the game’s instructions which describe all bonus functions and payouts before starting. There is no guarantee to winning, as online slots are games of chance where all outcomes are completely random. That being said, special symbols and bonus features may boost your chances of landing a winning payout.

To begin, start by setting your wager. You can change your wager after every round, or keep it the same if you wish. If you would like to give these slots a try but are hesitant about staking real cash, some slots offer a demo version of the game where you can play completely for free. The amount of virtual funds you start off with will be predetermined by the game’s provider. In some regions access to demo games may be granted only after your age has been verified.

Bonuses and Special Offers

The awesome gameplay paired with so many attractive bonuses and special offers are what make these online slots so fun. When signing up to EnergyCasino for the first time, new casino players can claim a fantastic Welcome Bonus along with rewarding Reload Bonuses and Free Spins (free spins), for example, to use when playing your favourite 5-reel slots.

Make sure to check the T&Cs of the offers to see what these bonuses entail, as they may be unavailable in some regions and usually have additional restrictions, such as expiration dates and wagering requirements.

The fun doesn’t stop there, however, as loyal online casino players can win some cool bonuses too! From Reload Bonuses to Cashback offers or other loyalty rewards like EnergyPoints. These points are collected simply by playing your preferred games, and can be exchanged at the EnergyShop for cash, spins or merchandise. EnergyCasino also organises regular tournaments and special events during which you can win funds for all your favourite 5-reel slots, so be sure to keep an eye out!

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