WorldMatch has been making casino games in Padova, Italy, since 2000. Its games are best known in Mediterranean markets, so to players elsewhere who see the same big-name releases in every lobby they can feel genuinely new. Below we look at what WorldMatch slots have in common and pick ten titles worth considering, grouped by theme.
WorldMatch in brief
The Italian studio produces HD video slots, table games and video poker, and its catalogue now runs to more than 200 games. Nearly all of them are built in HTML5, so they play on phones and tablets as well as on desktop. WorldMatch has traditionally supplied its content to licensed operators only, and it received a licence from Spain's regulator, the DGOJ, in 2017, so check that your licence covers your target markets before you plan a WorldMatch section.
Traits the slots share
- The same controls everywhere. The control panel sits in the same place in every game, so players can hop between titles without relearning the layout.
- Fast mode. Holding the spin button for a moment switches the game to a quicker play mode.
- Player-started features. Free spins and bonus rounds begin when the player taps a button at the bottom of the screen, which gives the big moments a sense of occasion.
- Local touches. A "good luck" message greets each spin in the player's language, with French, Russian and English among the options.
- Own theme, own soundtrack. Each title has dedicated music and sound design rather than a shared template.
The ten slots side by side
| Slot | Theme | Layout | Lines or ways | Standout feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book of Pharaon HD | Ancient Egypt | 5 reels | 50 paylines | Book that awards 0 to 100 free spins |
| Lotus Luck | Goddess Lakshmi | 5x4 | 1,024 ways | Elephant multiplier wilds in free spins |
| Dragons' Queen | Fantasy | 5x3 | 25 paylines | Three-level bonus game |
| Vampire Killer HD | Gothic horror | 5x3 | 15 paylines | Free spins with wilds and scatters |
| Lady Pirate | High seas | 5x3 | 25 paylines | Ship battle bonus |
| Golden Tree | Chinese fortune | 5x4 | 1,024 ways | x2 wild during free spins |
| Magic Frog | Fairy tale | 5x3 | 15 paylines | Bonus game with three levels |
| Diamond Bonus | Gems | 5x4 | 20 paylines | Free spins bonus round |
| Banana King | Jungle | 5 reels | 25 paylines | Feed-the-monkey bonus game |
| Jingle Belf | Christmas | 5x3 | 243 ways | Mystery symbol |
Myths, legends and ancient worlds
Book of Pharaon HD
WorldMatch's headline Egyptian slot uses 50 paylines, twice as many as most games on this list. The wild also acts as a multiplier, so wins climb quickly when several wilds land together. Three or more bonus symbols open the book, which then reveals how many free spins the player gets: anything from none at all to 100. Our catalogue lists an RTP of 95.6% for Book of Pharaon.
Lotus Luck
Lotus Luck takes players to a land of plenty ruled by Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. The 5x4 grid pays in 1,024 ways. An owl serves as the wild in the base game, while three or more Lakshmi symbols unlock free spins, where an elephant wild carrying multipliers can appear.
Dragons' Queen
Fans of dragon-filled fantasy sagas will recognise the inspiration: a mother of dragons who rewards the bold. The game runs on five reels, three rows and 25 paylines. Alongside the wild and a free spins symbol, three bonus symbols launch a bonus game with three levels, each a fresh chance at a bigger prize. See Dragons' Queen in our catalogue.
Adventure and dark fantasy
Vampire Killer HD
A hunter in the mould of Van Helsing stalks the creatures of the night across a 5x3 grid with 15 paylines. Wilds and scatters do the heavy lifting, and a free spins round adds extra chances. With a catalogue RTP of 97.01%, Vampire Killer HD has the highest listed return of the games here.
Lady Pirate
Lady Pirate sends treasure hunters out to sea on five reels, three rows and 25 paylines. Three bonus symbols start a battle between ships, with plunder for the winner. A separate free spins symbol hands out free games, and the Jolly Roger wild substitutes for every symbol except the free spins and bonus icons.
Luck, fortune and fairy tales
Golden Tree
Golden Tree draws on Chinese good-fortune symbolism and keeps the rules simple. Its 5x4 grid pays in 1,024 ways. As well as the regular wild, a second wild with an x2 multiplier appears only during free spins, and five scatters award up to 16 free spins. Our catalogue lists an RTP of 95.63% for Golden Tree.
Magic Frog
Frogs are not usually the stars of the show, but this enchanted one does well on a 5x3 grid with 15 paylines. The reels carry a wild, a free spins symbol and a bonus symbol, and three bonus symbols in the base game start a feature with three levels. More details are on the Magic Frog page.
Diamond Bonus
Diamond Bonus keeps the design clean: precious stones in different colours and cuts on a 5x4 grid with 20 paylines. Wilds support the base game, and the free spins symbol triggers the bonus round. It suits players who prefer an uncluttered screen to an elaborate storyline.
Light-hearted and seasonal picks
Banana King
Banana King swaps the reels for a bright jungle with a cheerful Caribbean soundtrack. Bonus symbols appear often and send the player off to feed bananas to a hungry monkey for prizes. The music changes between the base game, free spins and the bonus game, and the art mixes 2D and 3D animation. Our catalogue lists 25 paylines and an RTP of 96.21% for Banana King.
Jingle Belf
Santa's helper elf brings the festive mood on a standard 5x3 grid that pays in 243 ways, far more combinations than most WorldMatch titles offer. Free games, a bonus feature and a mystery symbol keep things moving. It is a natural candidate for a December promotion alongside other Christmas slots.
Fitting WorldMatch into your lobby
Because WorldMatch is less widespread outside southern Europe, its games add variety for players who already know the mainstream releases by heart. A practical starting set might be Book of Pharaon HD for fans of book slots, Golden Tree and Lotus Luck for players who like ways-to-win grids, Vampire Killer HD for its high listed RTP and Jingle Belf rotated in for the holidays.
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Written and reviewed by the iGaming Software Solutions Editorial Team.