The History of Pokies
For many players at Spin Palace, pokies are the most popular of our casino games, and they come with a rich history.
Charles Fey invented the first slot machine in the United States of America in 1895. A basic game called the Liberty Bell became an instant success. In time, many of its reel symbols came to depict various species of fruit. That is where the term fruit machine, or pokies as Kiwi’s affectionally refer to it as, originated.
The first virtual casino debuted in the early 1990s, ushering a new era of online pokies for real money. In New Zealand, they quickly became popular as these virtual versions were simple, convenient, and highly engaging. Since the 2000s, online pokies play has progressed even further to include being optimised for your Android and iOS mobile devices.
Glossary of Online Pokies Terms
Some common terminology to make your pokies experience more enriching:
- Cardies is another name for video pokies that were accessible in pubs before contemporary design pokies took over.
- Progressive Jackpot in online pokies is one that rises as a portion of each wager is added to the ultimate reward.
- Scatter is a special symbol that can appear anywhere on the reels to create a winning combination – when a certain number appears, they often trigger bonus features.
- Wild is a symbol that has the power to substitute for others to create winning combinations.
Different Types of Online Pokies
When playing online pokies for real money, there are a variety of games to look forward to.
- Classic Pokies
Classic pokies are based on the original pokies games first seen in the pubs of Brooklyn and San Francisco. They usually have 3 reels and a single payline.
They’re simple to play, which makes them a delight for traditionalists and the perfect place for those who are new to these games to start their playing journey. In some instances, they pay out even more than the more complicated online pokie games.
- Video Pokies
Video pokies are more complex with numerous paylines, reels, and intricate storylines that develop as you play. Basically, video games combined with pokies that you play online, are packed with action and high on entertainment.
The bonus rounds and clever themes in video pokies make them a huge hit with anyone playing for real money in New Zealand, and they offer the most engaging reel-spinning experience around.
- Progressive Jackpot Pokies
Progressive jackpot pokies link several online games together, with every player contributing to a central prize pot. Progressive jackpots can be triggered randomly or by specific events, and pay out much more than any stand-alone pokie game ever could.
From the outstanding Mega Moolah Progressive pokies series to other exciting titles, these games are responsible for some of the biggest payouts, and deliver excitement with every spin.
Play Pokies Online at Spin Palace
If you’re looking for some of the best online pokies to play for real money in New Zealand, Spin Palace Casino is exactly where you should be.
We also offer thrilling pokies tournaments in which you can compete against other players for a potential share of the prizes and prestige.
You can also play some of our online pokies for free in demo mode, which allows you to get familiar with the games and to build up your confidence before you stake any real money on them.
At Spin Palace, our pokies offer excitement aplenty – to start playing, simply sign up and enjoy!
