Fruit Machine Slots

The History of Fruit Machine Slots

Slot machines, or fruit machines as the British refer to them, are also referred to as one-armed bandits because it had the potential to empty a player's wallet with just the pull of a lever attached to the side of the slot.

The fruit machine slots we know and enjoy today had numerous predecessors, but the first slot machine can be traced back to Charles Fey who invented it in 1887. Called the Liberty Bell, the slot machine had three reels and the following symbols on them: a horseshoe, a diamond, a spade, a heart, and a liberty bell (the liberty bell represented the biggest win)!

Then came the Operator Bell, created by Mills Novelty Company in 1910, which established the traditional slot machine symbols that we still use today! These slots would give out food prizes in order to get around gambling restrictions at the time; in this example, the prize was chewing gum, and the fruit icons represented the flavour of the gum. The Operator Bell machine continued to employ the Liberty Bell, and it also added a gum sign, which was the predecessor to the bar symbol.

These symbols have become a fruit machine game classic throughout history since they were so well-liked. These games began as real fruit machine slots and have evolved over time to be accessible as online fruit machine games.

How to Play Fruit Machine Slots

To play the game, simply place your coins in the slot of the fruit machine, activate the button (or pull the lever on an antique model), and watch the reels spin to play the game. Fruit machine slots are controlled by random number generators; thus, the outcome of your spin will be absolutely random. You will receive a prize in accordance with the symbols that have landed on your reels if a winning combination spins in.  This is usually referred to as a ‘Pay Line’.

Some fruit machines can include a "hold" button that allows players to hold certain reels while the others continue to spin. For example, holding the reels of two matching symbols might allow the other reels to align. This might improve your chances of winning. 'Cancel' buttons may also be present on the fruit machines. By slowing down the reels when the button is hit, you can look for any patterns that could lead to a win. This entire procedure is referred to as "wedging."

So now that you know how to play the traditional fruit machine games, you can go ahead and play the online version of fruit slots!

Play Fruit Machine Slots at Luck UK!

We’re bringing back the classics at Luck UK casino with our ‘juicy’ fruit slots where with every spin, the reels burst to life with vibrant fruits, dazzling graphics, and exciting features!

We have a huge range of fruit machine style slots, so that you can head off on an adventure and potentially make some wins!

Our Most Popular Fruit Machine Games

Whether you’re a novice or an expert, fruit machine slots will always be a favourite among players due to its familiarity, nostalgia, and easy gameplay. Here are our top 3 fruit slots that will peel you off your seat and send you on a juicy adventure!

1.       Sugar Bonanza Deluxe | RTP: 94.5%

2.       Sugar Rush | RTP: 94.5%

3.       Fruitopolis | RTP: 94.5%

The Types of Symbols in Online Fruit Machine Slots

For most fruit themed slots out there, they tend to have very similar symbols which makes them typical of a classic fruit slot game.

The classic fruit machines are stuffed with fruit symbols and more, including Cherry, Lemon, 7's, Bells, and Bars, each with a distinct value and meaning. With online fruit machine slots, extra symbols like the Wild or Bonus symbols, in addition to the normal symbols, come with the game.

Cherries, Lemons & Other fruits

Cherries, Lemons, and any other fruit symbol tend to be the lower paying ones. Fruit slots don’t always have the same fruit symbols, so you won’t always find the classic slots symbols, such as cherries or lemons.

Bars, Bells & 7’s

Bars and Bells are usually the higher paying symbols, and the 7’s are typically used to indicate a Jackpot win!

Free Spins

You usually need 3 or more of these symbols to trigger the bonus of getting Free Spins. These award players the chance to spin the reels for free and uses the last bet placed.

Wild Symbols

These symbols are used as a substitute for other symbols for a winning combination. However, they are usually unable to replace any special symbols like a Free Spin or Bonus.

Bonus Symbols

The Bonus symbol is usually tied in with the theme of the game and they differ from slot to slot. They can usually offer some sort of feature game or massive bonus multiplier.

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At Luck casino, we like to add little bit of fruity sweetness to your gaming experience, which is why we have a wide range of succulent casino bonus offers to assist you to play free fruit machine games!

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Once you’ve registered and used our No Deposit Bonus of up to 100 Free Spins on Sky Piggies*, you can choose to make a deposit and unlock our Deposit Bonus! You can get up to £100 Bonus Credit and up to 125 Free Spins** to use on any of the fruit machine slots available.

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Weekly Bonus

We like to keep things interesting by offering our players the opportunity to play free fruit machine games for fun on a weekly basis! Whether it’s a Tuesday, Friday, or a Sunday, we have bespoke free bonuses just for you. Head over to our casino bonus page to find out more about each offer!

Check Our Other Casino Games

We insist you explore our many other casino games available at Luck UK casino! Dive into the world of online slots where you’ll discover an extensive selection of themes and fun features to suit your taste. Not only that, but you also have the option to play our Megaway slots that offer a slightly different appeal to standard online slots with their many ways to win! We also have live RTP games where the return to player percentage is ever fluctuating!

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