Bally

We cover a lot of slots and developers on this website. And for the most part, the most popular casino software providers are newer studios. But that doesn’t mean the old guard doesn’t know how to do things! Today, we’re taking a look at one of the oldest and most respected developers out there!

Say hello to Bally, one of the kings of physical machines! While their popularity has given way to ambitious rivals in recent years, their massive library is now available online. And if that’s not enough, there’s always their latest releases!

About Bally

What we know as Bally started operations all the way back in 1968, under a much different name. You have to admit, Advanced Patent Technology doesn’t quite roll off the tongue in the same way. Still, the company wouldn’t move into the gaming sector until 1979, when they acquired United Coin Machine Company. This was followed up with another name change, and a surge of awesome physical machines.

And we highlight another for a reason. The developers changed their name three times before finally settling on their current name. And while it continued to create fun games and won more awards, it would eventually be bought up by Scientific Games in 2014. The studio still releases slots under their own name, and retains operational independence.

But after multiple land-based casinos and many physical machines, Bally now turns its eyes to the online space. This means many of their classics are finally available for gamblers to enjoy on their desktops and phones, as well. If you’ve never played any of their games, you’re in for a treat!

Bally Slots

If there’s one thing that made Bally stand out compared to most developers at the time, it was the variety it offered in their slots. Long term gamblers will know that physical machines usually kept things sweet and simple. High variance, big wins and one or two special features: it’s the winning formula. But the developers kept experimenting, creating many fun releases that are still played to this day.

Bally has clearly acclimated to the online space. They’re not quite on the level of launching a new slot every month, but they’re getting close! We also quite like the sheer variety of available special features they offer. They’re no Microgaming, whose most popular games are clones of each other. Each release feels like a new, interesting experience, even if the wins aren’t always the best.

Of course, we could keep talking, or we could show you some of our favorites. And between those two, we know which option you’d prefer! So, without any additional delay, here’s a few of our favorite Bally slots.

• Cirque Du Soleil Amaluna

Well admit, we’ve never heard of the Cirque du Soleil before we played this game. But after seeing a few of their amazing stunts, we became fans for life! Translating these elaborate performances into a proper release took quite a bit of effort. Superb visuals meet a whole heap of special features, allowing for a jackpot worth 2500x your total stake!

• Wonder Woman Bullets & Bracelets

We’ve seen a lot of super hero slots in recent years, but few have the stylish design of this Bally release! But what truly won us over were the satisfying special features. Nothing like hitting a wheel spin and landing a mega jackpot! If that’s not to your liking, there’s a free spins round to make up for it. Actually, scratch that, there’s two of them. Hold us, we’re about to swoon.

• Ra and the Scarab Temple

You can’t go wrong with an Egyptian theme. It’s one of those things that never seem to go out of style! If you can stomach the weird wagers, there’s a treasure trove of bonuses awaiting you in this slot. Envelope jackpots and mystery stacked symbols are quite fun. But the real star of this show is the free spins special feature, which allows you to pick the number of spins and the applied multiplier!

• Dragon Spin

Finding a slot that does an Asian theme well can be quite a challenge. But leave it to Bally to pull it off somehow! If you enjoy free spins, this is absolutely the game for you. You get three different extra turns, each one working with different mechanics. Unlike a lot of other games we mentioned here, there aren’t any additional special features. This release is very focused on its free spins.

• Anchorman

We still remember laughing our backsides off watching the movie. To see its best moments adapted into a slot? We knew it was going to be a classic, and we were right! There’s more to this game than just Ron Burgundy? Mystery stack and Ron reels alter what symbols appear on the board. There’s two free spins special features, a bonus wheel, a pick-and-click, and a chance at winning the jackpot!