Online Casino Games inspired by folklore and mythology

One of the most popular areas of any online casino are slot libraries. Often the foundation of welcome offers and bonuses, any decent online casino usually has hundreds of different games that can be played.

Whilst PokerStars offers plenty of different poker tables, the option for sports betting, classic and live casino games, it also contains many different slot games.

One of the reasons why these slot games have stood the test of time are slots can be based on different genres and themes. In any one online casino visit, those wanting to play slot games can travel to outer space, visit the deepest and darkest jungles or even play games based on popular movie or TV franchises. 

Although there are so many different types of games that can be played and enjoyed, one of the most popular online slot themes has been folklore and mythology. Whether you want to take a trip back to the Dark Ages, journey back to Ancient Greece or unlock the treasures of Ancient Egypt, if you have a passion for history or want to journey back in time there should be plenty for you to enjoy.

Egypt is a popular theme that can be explored 

Popular movie franchises like ‘The Mummy’ and historical figures such as Cleopatra and Tutukhanmun have managed to keep the mystery of Ancient Egypt very much alive in today’s modern society and Ancient Egypt has very much been a genre that casino game developers have been keen to explore.

If the idea of the Pyramids, ancient treasure and adventure appeals to you, there are several different games that you can play in the slot library over at PokerStars. 

One of the most popular games with an Egyptian theme is ‘Rich Wilde and the Book of the Dead’. Inspired by the adventures of the Mummy movies, play as the adventurer Rich Wilde as he tries to find and reveal the secrets of the ‘Book of the Dead’. 

With a fun bonus game and with visuals and noises that fully plays on the Ancient Egyptian theme, if you fancy yourself as an explorer, Rich Wilde could be a good game to try.  

As well as Rich Wilde, there are several brilliant ‘Eye of Horus’ games that can be played as well as ‘Phoenix Firestorm’ and ‘Pilgrim of Dead.’

Test the wrath of the Gods with several Ancient Greek games 

When it comes to Ancient Mythology one area that slot developers have been keen to explore is the world of Ancient Greece. 

With the wide variety of Ancient Greek Gods, war heroes, famous classics and figureheads it’s easy to see why the world of Ancient Greece has proved to be popular. 

There is no shortage of Greek themed games within the PokerStars library with popular titles such as ‘Olympus Unleashed’, ‘Argos Quest’ and ‘Age of the Gods, God of Storms’ three games that have proved to be popular. 

One Ancient Greek game that has proved popular all over the world is ‘Gates of Olympus’.

Centred around the King of the Gods, Zeus, ‘Gates of Olympus’ sees players tackle obstacles as they try to reach the final bonus game and a showdown with Zeus. With many hoping that the fate of the Gods will be on their side, this classic slot could be worth exploring.

Viking and Roman conquests can be explored 

Hollywood has long had a love affair with the worlds of the Vikings and Ancient Rome and with popular movies such as ‘Gladiator’ and the TV epic ‘Vikings’ acquiring millions of fans all over the world, it isn’t surprising that these two worlds have been the subject of many different casino games.

If the Vikings, Thor and Valhalla appeals to you then there is no shortage of Viking inspired games that you can play. 

‘Volatile Vikings’ is a fun game that provides a modern twist on a classic theme. Other popular Viking inspired games include ‘Book of Vikings’, ‘Vikings of Fortune’ and ‘Vikings Legacy’ and all can provide plenty of Nordic cheer.

If you fancy combining themes then there is a slot for you as the worlds of the Ancient Vikings and Ancient Greece collide in the madcap game ‘Vikings Go To Olympus.’

Julius Caesar still remains one of the most revered figures in history and unsurprisingly there are a few games within the PokerStars library that focus on the great man himself.

‘Ave Caesar’ is a franchise that has released two titles and both can be played. They can be found via the search functionality. 

One Roman inspired game that might be easier to find are ‘Roamin Romans’, ‘Legion Gold’ and ‘Gladiator Ways’.

Some of the most mythical animals have slots that can be played 

Mythical creatures have long captured the imagination and there are many different slot games that have a focus on some of the world’s most fabled mythical beasts.

Dragons always get the pulse racing and there are many games that focus on the fire breathing monsters. The most popular title has to be ‘Floating Dragon’ which has a couple of titles that can be played. There is even a live casino game that is dragon inspired in the shape of ‘Lightning Dragon Tiger’.

If you fancy playing a game that is a little more light and fluffy then it could be worth taking a trip to the forest where you can play the fairy inspired game, ‘Fairy Dust’.

Leprechauns have always been associated with luck and its little surprise that there are numerous casino games where the mythical Irish creatures take centre stage. 

‘Golden Leprechaun, Book of Luck’ is a popular title but if you want to experience some really silly fun then it could be worth trying out ‘Leprechaun’s Luck’ which is a popular title with players all over the world.