Arcade Games Games

What exactly is an arcade casino game?

Instead of spinning reels and waiting to see what happens, arcade games feel a lot more like regular video games. There is no single set of rules for how they work. In Bompers by ELK Studios, you bounce objects around a grid to build up your prize. Mine Defender, also by ELK, plays like a tower defense game. Hacksaw Gaming has a falling-block puzzle called Blocks, and Pragmatic Play's Chicken+ literally has you crossing a road to increase your money.

The main difference between these and regular slots is that you actually have to do something. You might need to pick specific tiles, decide exactly when to cash out, or choose a path to take. Because you are making choices while the round is happening, you have to pay attention rather than just leaving the game on auto-spin.

How much do these games pay back?

The return to player rates for arcade games are usually quite high. Most of the games on this page sit between 95% and 98%. Hacksaw Gaming titles like Blocks, Boxes, Colors, Mines, and Coins all hover around 98%, which is a very good rate. Pragmatic Play is right behind them, with Chicken+ and Mines+ both set at 97.50%.

Just keep an eye on the ELK Studios games, as their numbers are a bit lower. Bompers returns 95.80% and Mine Defender drops to 94%. A four percent gap between the highest and lowest paying games is a big deal, so it helps to check the math before you decide what to play.