The Weirdest Online Slots We’ve Ever Seen

While some themes are classics for good reason, it never hurts to mix things up. We’ve seen a fair few online slots in our time, and compiled this list of the games that stray furthest from the beaten track. Who knows, maybe one of these bizarre games will become your new favourite.

1. Fruity Friends

Wizard Games heard the term “fruit machine” and got entirely the wrong idea, and we’re so glad they did.

The game has a typical format, with 5 reels, 3 rows and 25 non-fixed paylines. The cherry wild will substitute for all symbols (except the orange and strawberry). If you land multiple cherries, your bet will be multiplied up to 10,000x. Landing three oranges, the game’s scatter symbols, will unlock a “basket” of 10, 20 or 30 free spins.

On paper, this game sounds like a very standard fruit machine. However, “Fruity Friends” is set in a field of unsettlingly anthropomorphised fruit (who occasionally wink at you). Users unanimously agree that the characters are, at best, unsettling and, at worst, “ghastly”.

Landing strawberries will activate the bonus game, where you pick a random amount of fruit, which usually contains multipliers or cash prizes. This is the game’s stand-out feature and serves as a great and novel way to potentially win big. Almost great enough to forgive the graphic designer who gave the apples human mouths.

The Fruity Friends can offer players a unique gameplay experience for those willing to look past their creepiness, and those who are strangely drawn to it. Their soulless eyes and strange facial expressions could easily induce nightmares, regardless of whether you win or lose. Unfortunately, the exciting bonus game and 97% RTP might keep us coming back.

2. Machine Gun Unicorn (Genesis Gaming)

Pony up for Genesis Gaming’s scary-sweet slot, Machine Gun Unicorn. All was well in a magical land – until the zombies took over. And, judging by the unicorns’ bloodied axes, they’re not taking it lightly.

The gameplay takes the players on a ride as nonsensical as the title. Jarred zombie heads and armed unicorns fill the game’s 5×3 setup. The game has 10 paylines with Two Way Pay, which doubles the ways to win.

The symbol bombs are by far the main event. Landing the machine-gun unicorn will blow up all the zombie heads on the reels, splattering wins across the board. If there are no zombies to explode, you’ll be awarded a special prize payout, and wins are determined by a multiplier based on your total bet.

There are no scatters or free spins, which can deter some players. Regardless of this, Machine Gun Unicorn is a highly playable romp through an adorable apocalypse.

If violent ponies are your scene, then we’ve found the game for you. And if they’re not, the 97.2% and symbol bomb chaos might get you off your high horse.

3. Fish Party (Games Global)

Clear your calendars as Games Global invites you to one of the weirdest parties in the online casino world.

Fish Party brings you to the inner circle of the ocean floor’s social scene, where a low-medium variance and 96% RTP promise an easygoing, enjoyable gaming experience.

On top of a strong base game, Fish Party offers special features that’ll ensure you’ll have a whale of a time. Landing three or more clams, the game’s scatter symbol, activates a free spins bonus game which gives players a chance to win up to 6,400x their stake. High end symbols create stacks and free spins can be re-activated, so the party can get a little crazy.

It’s up to you whether the fish friends are disarmingly weird or charmingly quirky – we’d go with the latter. But with a 96.5% RTP across 243 ways to win, it’s worth a try either way.

4. EggOmatic

NetEnt brings us the steampunk spectacular EggOmatic, a frenetic, eco-dystopian world where poultry farming can turn a profit. The gameplay revolves around golden eggs, a constant conveyor belt and electrocuting mechanical chickens across the game’s 20 paylines.

If this sounds a little run-of-the-mill, the bonus game brings this game further into the depths of “weird”. Unlike most slots which take you into a separate area, the bonus game is constantly taking place on the conveyor belt above the reels. The EggOmatic machine produces eggs full of prizes, which fall if a wild metal cockerel lands beneath to catch one. Cash, free spins or expanding wilds can fall into his wings, including a maximum prize of 2,500 credits – so keep an eye on the bonus belt at all times.

EggOmatic’s character design and graphics are executed to a very high standard, and NetEnt’s use of HTML5 technology makes this game run great on mobile. The game’s high RTP of 96.5% and medium volatility keep the pace so steady you almost forget how bizarre the gameplay is. EggOmatic is a technically impressive, somewhat harrowing, overall highly enjoyable online slot experience.

5. Judge Judy Slot (IGT)

Don your robes, polish your gavels and suspend your disbelief for this bizarre Judge Judy Slot. Based on Judy Sheindlin, arguably the most iconic TV personality of all time, IGT gets litigious and serves justice cold. This game manages to capture both the high-stakes decision making and underlying silliness at the heart of the show.

The slot is stacked with content, including great animations, audio clips from the show and three different bonus rounds. The “Plead your Case” bonus game puts players in the position of the plaintiff or the defendant, debating for justice and big wins. Occasionally you’ll be called to the stand to “Spin for Justice” and hope Judy rules in favour of cash prizes.

If this seems a little too basic, don’t worry – the Judge Judy Slot is a dual-control machine. Players can share the chaos with a friend, and solo gamers can go head-to-head with the Judge herself. IGT has made huge strides in the community slot games genre with other reality hits such as their American Idol slot. Still, we think this game manages to stand out amongst the rest.

Our favourite bonus feature is the “You Make the Call” bonus game, which forces players to confront their own sense of justice. Choose a side in cases such as “A single mother sues her ex-boyfriend for backing her car into a pole”, or “A woman with four cats claims her roommate stole money from her”. The American legal system is certainly a strange theme, but, in IGT’s hands, an incredibly amusing and well-integrated one.

6. Sharknado

Sharknado is, somehow, as ridiculous as the series that brought about its existence. Spin the reels of rusted, bloodied letters to win across its 25 fixed paylines or activate one of the bonus features. And, if sharks and tornadoes aren’t dangerous enough for you, don’t worry – there’s also nuclear bombs.

The random wilds create hectic gameplay that lives up to the Sharknado legacy. Whenever the wild symbol appears, the “Sharknado Wild Helicopter” flies in and tries to hit it with a nuclear bomb. If it strikes a random number of wilds appears, which will stay for the rest of the spin.

Landing three to five chainsaw symbols will trigger a free spins round. A tornado will scramble the reels and leave between five and twenty free spins in its wake.

Occasionally, a tornado will destroy everything on screen. Everything turns dark and a sign appears, warning you that you’re about to go “Sharknado Mode”. This bonus game will give you a x2-x5 multiplier for your winnings while you’re in Sharknado Mode, which can last between 5 and 12 rounds.

If this gameplay isn’t chaotic enough, it’s underscored by a team of angry sharks flopping about in the background. Not the most relaxing gameplay, for sure. But a must-try for fans of the franchise, or anyone willing to embrace the full potential of how weird a game can be.