Best Slots Released in 2016

The best slots released in 2016, ranked by our review score.

We currently list 14 slots released in from 5 studios, led by BGaming (7), Pragmatic Play (3) and Play'n GO (2). Across the 14 games with a published RTP, the average is 96.45%. The Catfather has the highest at 98.10%, while Mighty Kong is lowest at 94.00%. Max wins range from 500x up to 10,000x on Bonanza Megaways. Of the 11 games with a provider volatility rating, the most common ratings are high (27%), medium-high (27%) and medium (18%).

14 slots match this list. Rankings use our editorial review score and the published game data; they are not paid placements.

1. Bonanza Megaways – Big Time Gaming

Bonanza launched the Megaways mechanic, and playing it now is a lesson in why the format took over. The constantly changing grid makes every spin look different, and the free spins multiplier increases with every cascade without resetting. It looks dated but plays well.

96.00% RTP · High volatility · 10,000x max win

2. Book of Dead – Play'n GO

Book of Dead is the template for the modern "book" slot. Ten free spins with a random expanding symbol is all there is, and that simplicity is its strength: the bonus outcome depends almost entirely on which symbol is picked. A high-paying expanding symbol can fill the screen, while a low one usually produces a modest bonus. Note the very wide range of RTP configurations – the in-game info screen tells you which one a casino runs.

96.21% RTP · High volatility · 5,000x max win

3. Fire Joker – Play'n GO

Fire Joker is a compact classic 3x3 slot with five paylines and two simple features. It's not meant to compete with modern high-variance games; it's a quick, low-friction fruit slot that works well on mobile.

96.15% RTP · Medium volatility · 800x max win

4. Lucky Lady’s Clover – BGaming

Lucky Lady's Clover is a 2016 BGaming classic with nine lines, traditional card letters and Irish folklore symbols: rainbows, pots of gold, horseshoes and the Lucky Lady herself.

97.31% RTP · Low volatility · 10,000x max win

5. Princess Royal – BGaming

Princess Royal is a nine-line 2016 BGaming slot where the princess is a wild that substitutes for other symbols and doubles any win she completes.

97.10% RTP · High volatility · 9,000x max win