Slots to Avoid

[miso]

Just got a free bet from Paddy Power, for my Tuesday's misery I played some Exclusives, but came across one soul destroying slot.
Gave me an idea for a thread, what about posting slots that are just badly designed, with poor paytables or just plain rubbish.
Here are my few, will update if I'm unfortunate enough to find others...

Plants vs. Zombies
I had one three reel Gargantuar feature, which is like Wild Desire that paid almost 200x. But any other time, half of the spins is dead,
and the max win I had in 1000+ base game spins was less than 5x. The Gargantuar and Zombies feature kept me afloat, but when 5 wilds
pay 1000x bet and it has a wild reels feature, I suppose there will be many sad faces for one huge winner

Playtech's Hulk
I am not sure how many spins I've made over the years, must be thousands. I always come back for a few spins when I feel like playing Playtech,
but it's the same story every time. You either hit the 3 expanding Hulks or bust. And needles to say, I never hit them.

Battlestar Galactica - MGS
I played it the other day and on my second spin, boom. 4 wilds, one of them double, multiple 5OAK. The Microgaming big win bell started ringing,
and then the win count stopped. For a second I thought my browser froze, but no. Went to paytable and left the game, never coming back.
Highest symbol slightly over 13x bet and the regular Jacks or Aces pay cents

Lady Robin Hood - Bally
Again, incredibly low pays, even wilds pay peanuts. I don't need some insane variance, but a slot should have at least a reasonable potential.
I know there must be players who enjoy the almost zero variance, but I don't really see the point in slowly grinding balance to zero, hoping to get
half a screen of wilds for 50x bet.

 

[dunover]

Terminator 2 for the same reasons as your BS Galactica.
Any Netent game bar Twin Spin and Rockets.
The NEWER version of Cleopatra (the one where you start your free spins with the button as opposed to the original where they started on their own plus it gives a silly 'big win' at 10x stake plus) because the newer version plays very differently to the original IMO and maybe others agree?
Bally I agree and check their RTP's especially if a jackpot added. They are quite low 90's usually.

 

[jumboshrimp]

Titan Storm= Tightened Snorem
Mad,Mad Monkey= Even angrier Jumboshrimp
Owl Eyes= Foul Sighs
NextGen= LaterGen

 

[fire]

I tend to avoid games with RTP < 96%.

The TOP 5 worst paying slots that I know:

• Monopoly on a roll (IGT) - RTP 76,07%
• Cluedo (IGT) - RTP 85,45%
• Deal or No Deal - Instant Win (Endemol Games) - RTP 86,73%
• King Kong (Cryptologic) - RTP 91,39%
• Wheel of Fortune Hollywood Edition (IGT) - RTP 92,01%

 

[amourgirl]

I have a list as long as your arm, where do I start -

My biggy is ALL the exclusives on PP. They are a killer and I pretty much stay clear now all together.
If the are in a good mood all well and good but for me anyway the good moods those games have only ever happens once maybe twice ever - when i've had my 10 seconds of joy - I know that's my lot no matter how many times I return. (I know I know Random an all that)

Netent and Microgaming have to have a think. Hard choice to narow down, I am a jinx to myself I'm sure. :Read:

 

[Jono777]

Terminator 2 for the same reasons as your BS Galactica.
Any Netent game bar Twin Spin and Rockets.
The NEWER version of Cleopatra (the one where you start your free spins with the button as opposed to the original where they started on their own plus it gives a silly 'big win' at 10x stake plus) because the newer version plays very differently to the original IMO and maybe others agree?
Bally I agree and check their RTP's especially if a jackpot added. They are quite low 90's usually.

The original Cleopatra (where the 'reels' spun properly too lol) was my very first experience of online gaming LOVED that game and won loads on it too, then I discovered a load of bad ones

 

[Jono777]

I'd avoid ANY Playtech game (sorry Playtech but never had a win on them EVER in the past)

Also: -
Tigers Eye - Deadly when 'cold'

Games to proceed with caution (not 'what they used to be'...)

Untamed Series - 'Killed them' when they were new, seem awful lately

BattleStar Galactica - Same reasons as above - 1000's of spins and never saw 'Super Big Win' never mind 'mega'

This is probably all just personal experience but I've defo noticed changes / trends in the zillions of spins done in the past

Cheers!

 

[243 lines=daft]

Untamed Series - 'Killed them' when they were new, seem awful lately

The Untamed series are by a distance the worst slots I've ever played.

In terms of the deadness of their dead streaks they are unrivalled. Most slots even if they're running dead throw some desultory rubbish (1x -5x) back at you every now and then.
The Untamed series just chomp you up unrelentingly, with the entertainment value of having your leg eaten by a real untamed belangali friggin tiger..

 

[davdav5678]

All of them lol

Most slots have the good days and bad just luck I would say .Going for a game with a higher pay-out in the game box always good:notworthy

 

[dave1888]

Net-Ent


Zombies

Disco Spins

Pandoras Box

Microgaming

Battlestar Gallactica, halloweenies, untmd Bengal tiger and wolf pack(Panda and Eagle are actually decent)
Cashanova

If I think of more I will list them!

 

[Stewiethecrazy]

Immortal Romance
Since I`ve seen impressive screen shots on this forum I started to believe again that slot can actually pay.
I dumped a few hundred $ at it with max. 1 or 2 free games and I saw Wild Desire once in my life, just recently hit one on 32Red for $5 on $1.8 bet.

Break Away
Yeah right, never again

The Dark Knight
I spent countless hours trying to hit something decent and I`ve ever seen a jackpot feature.

The list could go on and on.

 

[dave1888]

Immortal Romance
Since I`ve seen impressive screen shots on this forum I started to believe again that slot can actually pay.
I dumped a few hundred $ at it with max. 1 or 2 free games and I saw Wild Desire once in my life, just recently hit one on 32Red for $5 on $1.8 bet.

Break Away
Yeah right, never again

The Dark Knight
I spent countless hours trying to hit something decent and I`ve ever seen a jackpot feature.

The list could go on and on.

As much as I agree Immortal can be shockingly bad at times when you get the other side of the coin and it goes on flurrys of streaks it is worth it What character are you picking on the feature? I'd recommend Sarah or Troy(Ambers high variance option so rarely good and Rolling reels also once in a lifetime you'll benefit from the multipliers)

 

[Jono777]

The Untamed series are by a distance the worst slots I've ever played.

In terms of the deadness of their dead streaks they are unrivalled. Most slots even if they're running dead throw some desultory rubbish (1x -5x) back at you every now and then.
The Untamed series just chomp you up unrelentingly, with the entertainment value of having your leg eaten by a real untamed belangali friggin tiger..

Lmao! spot on, I've said so many times, 'This bloody Tigers eating me for breakfast again' or these 'frickin wolves are always starving' great on the very rare occasion you catch up, but worst of the worst when they catch you

 

[Stewiethecrazy]

As much as I agree Immortal can be shockingly bad at times when you get the other side of the coin and it goes on flurrys of streaks it is worth it What character are you picking on the feature? I'd recommend Sarah or Troy(Ambers high variance option so rarely good and Rolling reels also once in a lifetime you'll benefit from the multipliers)

Haha, I wish I could give a go to Sarah or Troy...I am still at Amber level and she is being an illusive biatch herself....

Have you had any decent luck on IM?

 

[Jono777]

Net-Ent


Zombies

Disco Spins

Pandoras Box

Microgaming

Battlestar Gallactica, halloweenies, untmd Bengal tiger and wolf pack(Panda and Eagle are actually decent)
Cashanova

If I think of more I will list them!

That bloody Panda can be evil, experience talking lol, ate many a healthy balance.

Ps: Gotta feeling this thread is gonna be huge come the weekend.

 

[dave1888]

Haha, I wish I could give a go to Sarah or Troy...I am still at Amber level and she is being an illusive biatch herself....

Have you had any decent luck on IM?

Mixed luck man, Never a bigger wild desire than 80x but I'll still keep trying! As for luck on free spins yes and these were funnily enough on amber because everyone raved on about how good a choice she was but the other day got the feature 6 times and every time picked her and the best it could spit out was 13.50! Wish I had known how good Sarah and Troy are before that session I discovered from looking at forums and watching win videos and also from a bit of experimentation testing out the features and I can safely say Sarah and Troy are easily the best to choose both gave me over 200x bet a few times. This pic is prob the best I have had on Immortal but as with you didn't have other people to pick from.

This pic was from april and at 30p bet(this rarely happens so don't chase it)

 

[gokkie]

Raging Rhino
The Wish Master

On a bad day these will be your worst enemies

 

[dave1888]

That bloody Panda can be evil, experience talking lol, ate many a healthy balance.

Ps: Gotta feeling this thread is gonna be huge come the weekend.

It can be but the free spins are like DOA with the sticky wilds our very own Blathaon has hit all 5 wilds 2 ways with assorted other symbols on it for mega big wins! Probably took a very long time but so do all games of this nature.

 

[Stewiethecrazy]

Mixed luck man, Never a bigger wild desire than 80x but I'll still keep trying! As for luck on free spins yes and these were funnily enough on amber because everyone raved on about how good a choice she was but the other day got the feature 6 times and every time picked her and the best it could spit out was 13.50! Wish I had known how good Sarah and Troy are before that session I discovered from looking at forums and watching win videos and also from a bit of experimentation testing out the features and I can safely say Sarah and Troy are easily the best to choose both gave me over 200x bet a few times. This pic is prob the best I have had on Immortal but as with you didn't have other people to pick from.

This pic was from april and at 30p bet(this rarely happens so don't chase it)
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Wowww, nice hit on 30p Dave!
I think I put IM on ice for the time being and keep pushing on Thunderstruck 2 and Jurassic Park. Lately they are quite friendly to me.

 

[De Beuker]

As long as you're name isn't Rolastan, Blathaon, Nate or Tirilej, avoid DOA like the plague.

Starbust and that fisticuff slot are also terrible, unless 30x bet is your goal.

MG:
Pedal Power

 

[Jono777]

It can be but the free spins are like DOA with the sticky wilds our very own Blathaon has hit all 5 wilds 2 ways with assorted other symbols on it for mega big wins! Probably took a very long time but so do all games of this nature.

I have too had over 1200x but was just saying when its cold, its bloody freezin lol

 

[243 lines=daft]

I have too had over 1200x but was just saying when its cold, its bloody freezin lol

See to me this is the key. When they're hot, most slots have the potential to make your day with a very nice win (except chronically low variance filth like Starburst, Munchkins etc).

It's much more telling how they treat you when the 'suck is in'. Slots like Arabian Nights, Spring Break or Age of Discovery will ease you gently into the pain, letting you get away relatively cheaply if you want to.
But the Untamed series are just merciless, and panda is as bad as the rest.

Plus... At least if you get killed by a wolf pack or a tiger you can hold your head up high. But being royally shafted by a panda (nature's cutest animal) is humiliating...

 

[paul7388]

From original post I actually like Plants vs. Zombies for some weird reason lol.

Anyway my slots to avoid are easy. All Playtech I just hate the software and the games that look okay take ages to spin.

Also avoid a favourite on here Immortal Romance as never had a good hit on that ever. Just eats my money so fast.

 

[PaaskeDenmark]

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[Jono777]

See to me this is the key. When they're hot, most slots have the potential to make your day with a very nice win (except chronically low variance filth like Starburst, Munchkins etc).

It's much more telling how they treat you when the 'suck is in'. Slots like Arabian Nights, Spring Break or Age of Discovery will ease you gently into the pain, letting you get away relatively cheaply if you want to.
But the Untamed series are just merciless, and panda is as bad as the rest.

Plus... At least if you get killed by a wolf pack or a tiger you can hold your head up high. But being royally shafted by a panda (nature's cutest animal) is humiliating...

Lmao - Bang On! merciless is a great description!! - Gotta ask, I've heard that Munchkins is Low variance and can keep you 'spinning' off the same balance for yonks (and is even on a 'ban' list for wagering in some casinos) yet I find it as bad as the others, only tried it cos what I've seen on other threads but still went well over 300+ spins with no bonus more than once??