There are literally thousands of different slot machines available online today, and you can expect to have hundreds to choose from even at a single online casino. It goes without saying that you can’t play them all, so how do you find the one that’s right for you?

Before you even choose an online casino to play at, it’s a good idea to look at the slot machine selection to make sure that the selection is good and the games available are easy to sort and filter. You’ll find a lot of the same slot machines from big providers like NetEnt or Evolution Gaming in almost every casino, so usability is important. It’s also extremely important for Norwegians to choose some big players to make sure that the casino has customer service and payment methods that are tailored to Norwegian players. Read about how online casinos are improving security in this source.

Classic three-reel slots – or something completely different?

A few years ago, slots could be classified almost exclusively by the number of reels, but with the dramatic development of this category, things have not been so simple. The number of reels can certainly still be one dimension, but it is much more:

• Originally, all slot machines had three reels. Some true classics, such as the beloved Norwegian Jackpot 6000, are still built this way. There are also machines with five or seven reels, for example. At the same time, perhaps the biggest development regarding the term "reel" is that more and more slot machines simply do not have classic reels or paylines. A good example of this are slot machines based on the extremely popular "Megaways" game engine. These games combine the history and characteristics of slot machines with the influence of mobile games and other forms of entertainment.
• Another categorization is the difference between realistic reproductions of classic physical slots and video slots, which take advantage of the full potential of the internet. To some extent, this also coincides with the above difference, i.e. the number of reels and paylines.
• Bonuses and jackpots are also an important factor. Almost all slot machines have some kind of bonus feature where the player receives free spins or other benefits. At the same time, progressive jackpots are very popular, where jackpots can reach extremely high levels.

Use leaderboards, recommendations and sample games

For beginners, it is definitely a good idea to start with the top lists of the most popular slots. This will give you the opportunity to try variants from all categories, for example, starting with Jackpot 6000, Starburst and then the Megaways variant.

Another tip can be to try slot machines on which the casino runs promotions and offers. Some of the larger online casinos have slot machines created exclusively for that particular casino, and you can often get free spins and other benefits there.

Finally, it is important to remember that you can also try playing for free. Just choose the trial version instead of playing for real money. The experience will be exactly the same, except for any winnings, of course.
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