The emergence of themed online casino games gives us a way of trying new experiences, but you might not realise that some of the latest games are based on activities that you can also try in London. What games might leave you wanting to explore something similar in the capital?
Watch The Hot Air Balloon Regatta or Fly in a Balloon
The hot air balloon experience can be found when you play casino online games including Balloon Race Live. This game by Evolution starts with a qualifying slot game followed by a live balloon race where players hope to see their coloured balloon win. It’s part of the growing live casino scene where human presenters are live-streamed onto the screen as the game takes place.
Sadly, the sight of hot air balloons flying over London is something that we haven’t been able to enjoy in 2024, as The Lord Mayor’s Hot-Air Balloon Regatta was postponed several times due to the weather conditions this year. It hasn’t taken place since 2019 but hopefully 2025 will see the balloons take off over the city.
Currently, you can see the capital from the air by taking a balloon flight near the capital, with takeoff locations including Knebworth, Chelmsford and Guildford. You won’t be able to fly over London due to air space restrictions, but if it’s a clear day you’ll get a terrific view of the city’s landmarks. Try to spot Green Park and other landmarks once you’re up in the air.
Take Fishing Trips
Fishing has become one of the most popular slot themes in recent years, with some of the most recent releases including Monster Catch, Fishin’ Pots of Gold: Blitz and Big Bass Splash. These games follow the classic slots layout but some include bonus features such as the chance to collect fish for cash prizes and free spin rounds.
If you like the idea of fishing in London, there are more rivers, lakes and canals where you can do this than you might imagine. For example, pike and mull can be found in the Thames, although you need to plan your trip according to the season and location. Lakes stocked with trout give you another option.
Remember to get a license and permit no matter where you plan to fish. When you land a catch, it’s expected that you release it unharmed back into the water to conserve the numbers, unless it’s an invasive species.
Discover the Aztec World
The mysteries of the Aztec world give us another hugely popular slot theme. Games like Aztec Treasure Hunt and Aztec Ascent focus on this ancient culture, with images of statues, jewels and animals creating an atmospheric setting. These games also tend to offer bonus features such as free spins, with some having jackpot prizes that can be triggered randomly.
While the Aztec culture was developed on the other side of the planet in Mesoamerica, the British Museum has an extensive collection in its Mexico section that covers items from the Aztec and Mayan cultures, among others. Jade figures, relief sculptures and ceramic tiles are among the exhibits here. The double-header serpent is perhaps the most famous Aztec item in this museum. Decorated with turquoise pieces and sitting on a wooden base, it provides a fitting centre-piece to any visit.
See the Treasures of Egypt
You’ll find incredible objects from other cultures in London’s museums, with Egypt being particularly well-represented. This culture has long been one of the most popular slot themes, and currently Pharaoh’s Eternal Glory and Eye of Horus are found among the online options in this genre. Expect to explore pyramids and tombs, with Gods and scarab beetles typically the highest-paying symbols. Famous figures like Cleopatra also regularly appear in Egyptian slots.
The British Museum has a range of fascinating exhibits discovered in Egypt, with the legendary Rosetta Stone taking pride of place. This world-famous object was discovered by French officials at the end of the 18th century and provoked a huge level of interest in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Since virtually the same text was written in hieroglyphs, Demotic script and Greek, it was the first object that allowed scientists to unravel the mysteries of hieroglyphic writing. The stone has been in the museum in London for over two centuries and is the most visited exhibit there.
These examples reveal that even some of the most exotic casino experiences can be repeated across London if you look closely enough.
