It’s the most wonderful time of the year… but not if you are a real sports fan! With all major franchises going on a holiday break around this time of the year, the sports broadcasts become scarce – and watching reruns and outtakes online will only be good for so long. To make this time of the year easier for the sports fan in us, here are a few casual games – slot machines – that honor sports in their own playful way.
Football: Champions Cup (Net Ent)
Net Ent is a European casino software developer – and it shows when you look at its sports games roster: it has exactly two, both of them related to soccer. With the number of soccer fans increasing in the US lately, though, we can’t help but recommend one of their best soccer-themed slot machines: Football: Champions Cup.
The game is built around the idea of an international soccer competition, a bit like the FIFA World Cup (that’s coming back next year). At the beginning, players choose a nation to represent them, then proceed to spin the reels. The game’s bonus features are all soccer-related – the free spins are, in fact, playoffs to get to the final, and the bonus game is a penalty shootout.
Break Away (Microgaming)
Another veteran European developer, Microgaming, has a nice collection of sports-themed slots, covering everything from karate to F1 – and ice hockey.
Break Away is a slot machine tribute to ice hockey. Its reels are covered in symbols inspired by the sport, ranging from players to pucks, even a Zamboni – but its sounds are the best part: they perfectly replicate the atmosphere of a hockey game, from the murmur of the crowd to the sound of the organ. On top of that, it comes with expanding wilds, Rolling Reels, and free spins.
Basketball Star (Microgaming)
Finally, here’s another one for the sports fan in you, for the time when the NBA is off: Basketball Star.
The game is similar to its ice hockey-themed counterpart above, both when it comes to its format and its special features. But instead of ice hockey, it pays homage to basketball, one of the most popular sports in the world, with players, sneakers, and balls on its reels. Besides, it has the same immersive and familiar atmosphere that can help you through the days or weeks when there’s simply not enough quality basketball to follow on TV.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with family gatherings and delicious dishes. And when you are looking for a quick break, you can always reach into your pocket and dig right into a sports-themed slot machine for a few minutes.
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