The Top 7 New Online Slot Machines in 2005

Once again this past year has been an even bigger and better year than the year before. Every month we have seen new slots being released, the jackpots have been higher than ever and the overall quality of the games have gone to a whole new level. 2005 was definitely the year of the video slot.

Choosing the best slots of the year was harder than ever. After much deliberation and discussion we have picked the best online slots of 2005. Whether you are a season player or a beginner we highly recommend all of the games below. Now the Top 7 Slots for 2005 ...

Slot Machine of the Year 2005 - Marvel Comic Slots (Cryptologic)

For the first time ever we have awarded the top spot to not just one game but a group of games - the Marvel Comic slots by Cryptologic. The range features five games all based on popular Marvel characters including Blade, Daredevil, The Hulk, X-Men and The Punisher.

All of the games are five reel video slots and all have some sort of bonus feature such as free spins or a bonus screen game. To add to the excitement they are all connected to a three tier progressive jackpot link that hits at random. These jackpots range from $50 to around $15,000 for the Marvel Hero Jackpots..

Overall the games combine great graphics and sounds, big jackpots, exciting bonus games and the added twist that at the end of any spin you can win one of the three jackpots.

Game Reviews : X-Men, The Punisher, The Hulk, Daredevil & Blade

Runner Up : The Golden Goose Bonus Slots (Microgaming)

It looks like groups of slots are the trend with the number two spot going to Microgaming for their Golden Goose Bonus slots. They re-released some of the most popular games with a new format and a great bonus feature. Hitting at any time the Golden Goose awards one of four bonuses.

Reviews : Winning Wizards, Totem Treasure and Genies Gems
Related Article : Microgaming Launch the Golden Goose Bonus

3rd Place : Lucky Stars (Slotland Entertainment)

With only one new game release at Slotland in 2005 they made sure it was a good one. Lucky Stars is a great three reel, five line game with two bonus features including a free spin bonus where wins are multiplied by ten. Lucky Stars is also the first game that can be played on your cell phone.

Review : Lucky Stars

4th Place : Bejeweled (Cryptologic)

The Bejeweled game is a very popular puzzle style game found online. Wagerlogic secured the rights to the brand and released what is a very unique and addictive game to play. It can also be very rewarding with jackpots of up to 20,000 times your bet on offer. If you are looking for a change check it out.

Review : Bejeweled

5th Place : Pollen Nation and Gift Rap (Microgaming)

With Jackpot Party from WMS Gaming be so popular we are excited to see that finally we have something equal to play online. Both Pollen Nation and Gift Rap offer the same Pick until stop bonus screen game. Both are five reel, twenty five line video slots and have top jackpots of a big 80,000 coins.

Reviews : Pollen Nation and Gift Rap

6th Place : Cleopatra's Gold (Real Time Gaming)

This year saw Real Time Gaming really step up a level with their video slots. They releases a whole new series of games with Cleopatras Gold getting particular attention due to it's striking similarities to Aristocrats Queen of the Nile game. Have a spin and win 15 free spins with a 3X multiplier.

Review : Cleopatra's Gold

7th Place : Millionaires Club Video Slot (Cryptologic)

The five reel, nine line version of Wagerlogic's millionaire maker made several online players very happy with two million dollar plus jackpots. One was a near record $1,766, 279 - a very nice pay day for a 90 cent bet! The game offers some great prizes on the reels an a wheel of fortune style bonus.

Review : Millionaires Club (9 LIne Version)

Editors Note

All in all, 2005 has been an exciting year for online slot players. With more choice also came record breaking progressive jackpots. The amount of million dollar plus slot jackpots in 2005 was more than double that of 2004. As yet no online slot has gone over $2,000,000 - we are sure to see that change in 2006.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank you, the All Online Slots visitors for your support and suggestions this year. Lots of new features are planned for next year so be sure to visit regularly to keep up to date with all of the latest news, views, reviews and articles about online slots.

Until then, Good Luck and Happy Jackpots!