New Online Casino Games April (Week 18) 2023 – 25 Exciting New Games Recently Released!

The first AI video slot – Joker Ra, Gerard’s Gambit add to the Book of Dead all in our New Online Casino Games April (Week 18) 2023 update! (Image courtesy of casinoplusbonus.com)

Monday is here again and that means you can look forward to a bunch of new casino games to get your teeth into. We have tracked all the new releases in the iGaming industry over the past week and can tell you that you can enjoy 25 new games that are fresh off the production line.

We’re now up to 485 new casino games in 2023 so far which is crazy when you think about it. Those releases this time came from respected iGaming brands including Red Tiger Gaming, Greentube, Playson, Playtech, Light & Wonder, and Wizard Games. Most were video slots but CreedRoomz has also added to that list with the recent release of its live casino game, Speed Blackjack.

Slots reign supreme, however, and this time around there are themes including fishing, Vikings, werewolves, otters, and more. Plus, Playtech has released the latest in a long line of Age of the Gods slots. So, let’s take a look at what is hot of the press!

Last Week’s Report: As ever, you can use this section to go back through all previous new casino game reports. Why not start off by checking out our New Casino Games April (Week 17) report here?

Top 5 New Online Casino Slots March (Week 10) 2023

The video slots chosen for this week’s top 5 are Joker Ra (Endorphina), Gerard’s Gambit (Play’n GO), Excalibur Unleashed™ (Pragmatic Play), Magic Powers Megaways™ (Red Tiger Gaming), and Monopoly Money Grab (Light & Wonder). Below you will find a short review of each of those titles pointing out the bonus features and all the other important specs.

• Joker Ra (Endorphina)

Artificial intelligence splits opinions and we side with those that say it needs to be controlled. However, it is here and likely to be for good. Well, I am not going to go down that rabbit hole and will focus on the job at hand (though next week’s report might be written by C3PO or that robot from the Short Circuit movies).

Why go on about AI?, Well, Joker Ra is the first-ever video slot developed (at least partially) by artificial intelligence. Endorphina used AI to create the graphics on this 5-reel, 4-row, and 100-fixed payline slot. There is not too much going on in the Joker Ra video slot but the graphics look pretty good (thanks AI). The slot is another that has an Ancient Egyptian theme. Check below to see the bonus features you can expect on Joker Ra from Endorphina.

• Wild Symbol: Substitutes for all symbols except the two scatter symbols.
• Scatter Symbols: There are two scatter symbols, the standard Pyramid of the Sun scatter and the Pharaoh’s Chest scatter that only lands on the first, third, and fifth reels.
• Gamble Feature: Whenever you create a winning combination, you have the option to gamble your win. Simply choose one card from four to try and beat the dealer’s card. If you win, your win is doubled. Lose, and you lose everything. You can double your win up to 10 times if you get lucky enough.
• Scatter Pays: While the scatter symbols will not trigger any bonus features, they do at least pay. In fact, the Pyramid of the Sun scatter symbol will pay 100x your stake if you land it 5 times anywhere in view.

Want to see whether the robot (and Endorphina) have done a good job at creating Joker Ra? Then why not check out the Joker Ra slot demo here for yourself?

Combination Spin Bet Multipliers: To create wins on the Joker Ra slot from Endorphina, you need to line up 3 or more (2 for the Pharaoh symbol) matching symbols on a payline to create a winning combination. The 5-symbol combination payouts are as follows: Pharaoh (30x), Eye of Horus (5x), Owl (5x), Winged Sun (2x) Cat (1x), Bird (1x), Crocodile (1x), Scorpion (1x),

• Gerard’s Gambit (Play’n GO)

Ever played a video slot that teaches you how to play as you go along? No? Well, now you will as Play’n Go has developed Gerard’s Gambit, a slot that is odd but interesting at the same time. If you’re a fan of the Book of Dead series and the deluge of other Rich/Cat Wilde slots it has produced, then you’re in for something completely different.

Gerard’s Gambit is a video slot that starts out with just the single reel and payline and then gives you challenges to complete to gradually increase the reels, symbols and paylines you can play on. You will see the progress of your current challenge above the reels. Each time you expand the reels, you’re given educational instructions on how the game works. By the time you complete the challenges, you will play on 5-reels, 3-rows, and 10-fixed paylines.

As for the bonus features,

• Wild Symbol (Level 2 onwards): Substitutes for all paying symbols.
• Re-spins (Level 3 onwards): Initially, 2 or more wild symbols will trigger a re-spin with the wilds sticking in place. However, as you progress through each level, this changes. At max, you will need 4 4 or more scatter symbols.
• Bonus Symbols (level 5 onwards): These will pay 20x your stake whenever they land on the second reel.
• Free Spins (Level 6 onwards): Depending on the level, you will need to land 1-3 scatter symbols to trigger the free spins feature.
• Gamble Feature: This is an option no matter the level you are playing at. Every time you land a winning combination, you have 3 options. You can flip a coin in an attempt to double your win, use a wheel to determine a multiplier value of up to 10x or play a hi-lo game to double the win. If you lose, you lose everything.

Gerard’s Gambit is definitely different to other Book of Dead titles, and we love development teams that think outside of the box. We’re sure that some may not like the educational approach with levels and challenges, but we’re also sure that some will love it. If you’re expecting similar gameplay to the legendary Book of Dead online slot here, then think again.

Combination Spin bet Multipliers: The payout rates for the symbols differ depending on the current level of that game you are at. That said, with all reels unlocked, you will need to land 3 or more matching symbols to create a winning combination. The largest of these come from 5-symbol combinations: Wild Symbol: (30x), Garard Wilde (20x), Compass (15x), Backpack (12x), Book (10x), necklace (8x), Ace (4x), King (3x), Queen (3x), jack (2x), and Ten (2x).

• Excalibur Unleashed™ (Pragmatic Play)

Pragmatic Play is the next developer that has created an online slot worthy of our top 5 this week. Actually, having tested this slot, I’d go as far as saying it is one of the firm’s best of 2023 so far. It offers engaging gameplay and a bunch of features that can really help to boost your bankroll.

Excalibur Unleashed uses a 3-4-4-4-3 reel format that contains 20 paylines, pays both ways, and a top payout of 5,00x the stake. The action is high variance and you can expect a return to player percentage of 96.05%. While the base game will deliver the wins needed to keep your bankroll ticking over, it is the bonus features you will need if you want to come away from your session in profit. Below are the features you can expect on the Excalibur Unleashed video slot:

• Pays Both Ways: You create winning combinations by landing matching symbols not only from left to right but also from right to left.
• Wild Symbols: These substitute for all regular symbols and will also trigger the free spins feature when you land 2 wild symbols on reels 1 and 5 at the same time.
• Free Spins: When you achieve the above, you will receive an initial 6 free spins of the reels. Thos triggering expanding wilds lock in place throughout the free spins feature. When either wild is part of a winning combination, it increases a global multiplier by 1x. If both contribute to a win, it increases by 2x. That multiplier does not rest between rounds.
• Buy Bonus: For 85x the stake, you can purchase the free spins bonus outright.

All in all, Excalibur Unleashed is an enjoyable title that we feel will prove popular at online casinos. If this sounds like a video slot you will enjoy, why not check out the Excalibur Unleashed demo before playing for real cash?

Combination Spin bet Multipliers: You form winning combinations when you land 3 or more matching symbols on an active payline from left to right or right to left. The 5-symbol combination wins are as follows: Owl (25x), Rabbit (10x), Crown (10x), Globe (5x), Perfume (5x), Ace (3x), King/Queen (2.5x), jack/Ten (2x).

• Magic Powers Megaways™ (Red Tiger Gaming)

Experience the enchanting and mystical world of Magic Powers Megaways, the latest addition to Red Tiger Gaming’s slot portfolio. Immerse yourself in the vividly designed forest, complete with towering trees and vibrant mushrooms. As the name suggests, this game utilises the Megaways mechanism, complemented by bewitching reels and powerful wilds to assist you in your pursuit of bigger payouts. While the theme may draw comparisons to Red Tiger Gaming’s previous game, Sylvan Spirits, the features in Magic Powers Megaways are entirely unique.

These are the bonus features you can look forward to on the Magic Powers Megaways slot from Red Tiger Gaming:

• Wild Symbols: Will replicate a winning symbol if needed to complete a winning combination.
• Enchanted Reels: On any spin, one of the middle four reels can become enchanted by one of the four elements. As you probably know, those elements are Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. Each effect will last up to 3 spins. During the enchantment, any symbol that lands on that reel with the same enchantment will turn into a wild symbol.
• Super Wild Symbol: Super Wild symbols can land on the middle four reels and will cover the entire reel. They will have a value of between 2x and 7x that will apply to any wins they help to create. Land a Super Wild Symbol on an enchanted reel and that multiplier can be anywhere between 8x and 20x.
• Magic Free Spins: You will trigger 9, 12, 15, or 18 free spins when you land 3, 4, 5, or 6 Magic Spins symbols anywhere in view. Any enchantments are locked in place for the duration of the free spins. A global win multiplier also increases by 1x after each winning cascade.

Overall, Magic Powers Megaways once again demonstrates the award-winning quality that Red Tiger Gaming possesses. If you want to find out about other titles from this leading developer, check out our Red Tiger Gaming developer page here.

Combination Spin bet Multipliers: Magic Powers Megaways uses the Megaways mechanic and that means you just need to land 3 or more symbols on consecutive reels. The 6-symbol combinations will pay: Fire (2.5x), Wind (1.8x), Water (1.5x), Earth (1.2x), Ace (1x), King (0.8x), Queen (0.6x), Jack (0.5x), and Ten (0.4x).

• Monopoly Money Grab (Light & Wonder)

The HASBRO board game of Monopoly never grows old. Just like Egyptian-themed slots and adventurous characters, Mr Monopoly, the property tycoon, is also a popular figure on the iGaming scene.

One software developer that has plenty of Monopoly-themed online slots is Light & Wonder. Monopoly Round the Houses, Monopoly Mega Match, Monopoly Lunar New Year, Monopoly Big Event Wonder 500, Monopoly on the Money Deluxe, and Monopoly 250k.

Now L&W is introducing Monopoly Money Grab. It is a 5-reel, 3-row online slot with 25 pay lines. However, the reels can expand up to 3-6-6-6-6 during the meg free spins bonus game. All this also comes packed with additional features like jackpots and options straight from the board game.

Let’s check out the features:

• Wild: The wild symbol is clearly visible. It says ‘WILD’ in yellow letters. This will substitute for any of the 9 regular symbols mentioned in the ‘Combination Spin Bet Multipliers’ highlight box below. You will also see stacked wilds on the reels.
• Bonus Wheel: Trigger this feature by landing the ‘Bonus Wheel’ scatter on reels 1, 3 and 5. You’ll get 1 spin on the wheel which comes with Mini, Minor and Major jackpots, Money Grab, or the Hits & Win Free Spins feature.
• Jackpots: There are 3 non-progressive jackpots. These are Mini (40x), Minor (250x), and Major (5,000x). They all pay spin bet multipliers if your luck is in and the bonus wheel lands on one.
• Money Grab: You can trigger this bonus game via the ‘Bonus Wheel’ or when 3 wilds land stacked on the same reel. Mr Monopoly’s golden sack will award multipliers of 3x up to 50x your spin bet.
• Hit & Win Free Spins: Trigger free spins via the Bonus Wheel. During free spins, you will have money symbols just like the bank notes you use to play the board game. These can award multipliers of 0.5x up to 6.5x. On top of this, look out for the M-Symbol! By the way, just in case you were wondering, there isn’t a re-trigger for this bonus.
• M-Symbol: Each time the ‘M’ symbol lands on reel 1, the height of the reels will increase.
• Buy Pass (Bonus Buy): Buy your way into the Hit & Win free spins game. The cost is 35.2x your spin bet, and you will begin with an automatic 1x spin bet multiplier.

If you are a Monopoly fan, then maybe the Monopoly Live game show or Monopoly Big Baller Live are games you might like to try out – check them out on the Evo live casino page. Also, BTG (Monopoly Megaways), WMS, Barcrest, Ballys, and Slingo also have Monopoly-themed video slots. When you are next logged onto your online casino, use the search tool and see how many Monopoly slots you can find and play!

Combination Spin Bet Multipliers: Symbol combinations require 3, 4 or 5 on a pay line running from left to right. Here are the 5-symbol win values: Mr Monopoly (2.5x), Dog (2x), Red Hotel (1.25x), Top Hat (1.25x), A, K, Q, J or 10 (0.75x).

Try These 20 Too!

In the accompanying box, you will find another 20 hot new casino game releases ready and waiting at the online casinos. Among those are two proggresive jackpots, Hellcatraz2 from Relax Gaming and Wolf Blaze™ WOWPOT!™ Megaways™ from Fortune Factory Studios. Another recommendation is Betsoft’s Charms & Treasures™, a title that just missed out on our top 5.

This Week: The new month has kicked off, so we’re expecting a ton of new content coming your way. This week alone we know that Reflex Gaming is launching Purrfect Potions and Tom Horn Gaming will release 81 Vegas Magic.