New Online Casino Games May (Week 21) 2023 – 24 New Video Slots Off the Production Line!

Immerse yourself into 24 hot new titles revealed by our New Online Casino Games May (Week 21) 2023 update! (Image courtesy of casinoplusbonus.com)

Another week of hot new casino content is firmly in the books!

And although this update doesn’t treat you to as many new games as last week, there’s still plenty of great new games to sink your teeth into.

In fact, you can bite and chew your way through 24 new titles – all of which are video slots. That takes us up to an impressive 571 new casino games for the year so far accounting for all previous updates since January Week 1.

Below you have a feast of exciting themes complimented by creative never seen before characters. We have swashbuckling pirates, a crime duo from Victorian times, scary-looking Vikings, Greek Gods, bounty hunters, and a wealth of other entertaining slot characters.

We have new releases from the Aussie-powerhouse Big Time Gaming (owned by Evolution and sister company to Red Tiger and NetEnt), plus titles from the prolific Pragmatic Play, and one of the UK’s finest online and land-based slot developers, none other than Blueprint Gaming. And that’s just the top of the iceberg.

Ready to dive into this latest pool of new online casino games? Then get your casino swimsuit at the ready as we have 5 mini-reviews voted as the Casinoplusbonus team’s favourite new video slot releases over the past 7 days. After this, the tide keeps on coming in with more freshly released games only just out all listed in the highlighted box to round off yet another exciting update.

Last Week’s Report: Still thirsty for new casino games? Just use this section in each update to back and view the previous update. Just start with our New Casino Games May Week 20 Update here and work your way back. That report has a whopping 35 new casino games by the way!

Top 5 New Online Casino Slots May (Week 21) 2023

As ever, it was tough-going choosing the top 5. We finally agreed on Lucky Crew (BGaming), Vegas Rush (Big Time Gaming), Jewel Rush™ (Pragmatic Play), Highway Legends (Play’n Go), and Barbarossa DoubleMax™ (Yggdrasil + Peter & Sons).

• Lucky Crew (BGaming)

Avast ye slot lovers! Okay, ignore my attempt at pirate lingo, and let’s just sail into this latest slot release from BGaming. Yes, as you might have guessed by now, it has a pirate theme that has you following some of the cutest pirates you’re likely to see. Much of that is down to the cartoonish graphics that BGaming has used for the slot.

Anyhow, Lucky Crew launched during the week and we have to say it has received more play time than most others in the CasinoBonusPlus offices. It is a 5×3 slot with 20 paylines, a 95.99% RTP, and very high volatility. The base game will have you ticking along nicely thanks to wild symbols that carry multipliers, but it is the free spins bonus with sticky wilds that will shiver your timbers!

Let’s take a closer look at the booty this BGaming slot has to offer:

• Wilds with Multipliers: If there is one symbol that keeps you interested during the base game and the free spins round, it is the Skull symbol. This is the wild symbol that not only substitutes for all regular symbols but also carries a random multiplier of 2x or 3x. If that symbol, which only lands on the middle three reels, by the way, helps to create a winning combination, it multiplies the win by that multiplier value.
• Free Spins with Sticky Wilds: The action really cranks up a notch when you land the scatter symbols on the 1st, 3rd, or 5th reels. When you land three, you trigger between 9 and 18 free spins. A spin on the Fortune Wheel determines how many you receive – with the three inner wheels delivering 3 to 6 spins.
• Buy Bonus: You can enjoy the thrills and spills of the above free spins straight away if you’re happy to cough up 75x your stake using the buy bonus feature. However, just note that using this feature trims back the RTP a tad to 95.94%. Also, if you’re from the UK, this feature is not available to you.

BGaming ensures that those tantalising features are not the only selling point of this slot by delivering high-quality graphics and a fun and quirky soundtrack. Check out the socks hanging to the left of the reels to see the comedic value of this title. Ready to give Lucky Crew a whirl but looking for a bonus to use? Then walk the plank over to the online casinos on our casino sign up bonus lists.

Spin Bet Combination Multipliers: All symbols will pay when 3, 4, or 5 line up from reel 1 across consecutive reels from left to right. Here are the 5-symbol multipliers: Gold Pirate (2.5x), Blue Pirate (1.75x), Purple Pirate (1.25x), Parrot (1x), Cannon (0.60x), Swords (0.40x), Ace/King (0.25x), and Queen/Jack/Ten (0.10x).

• Vegas Rush (Big Time Gaming)

Has a trip to Las Vegas on your bucket list, for like, forever, and never got around to it? Then power up Big Time Gaming’s Vegas Rush and tick it off anyway. This cluster pays slot gives you the sights and sounds of a busy Las Vegas casino without having to cough up for the plane ticket!

Big Time Gaming has brought back its popular and innovative Megaclusters™ reel mechanic for this one, and boy does it give you the potential to rack up some juicy wins. Especially when you add in the random bonuses that can trigger thanks to a Megatrail™ to the side of the reels.

Vegas Rush is a 5-reel and 5-row video slot offering a 96.44% RTP, a high variance, and a max win of 47,200x. Sound like the kind of slot you can get your teeth into? Then let’s get started with the features:

• Megaclusters™: Whenever you create winning clusters of more than 5 matching symbols, each winning symbol disappears from the reels to be replaced by four smaller symbols. If the smaller symbols contribute to another win, they are replaced by other smaller symbols that drop into place (kinda like a typical cluster pays mechanic). Essentially, it is possible to have 100 symbols on the reels if all larger symbols have turned into smaller symbols.
• Wild Symbols: These do as you might expect. They substitute for all regular symbols when they can help to create a winning combination.
• Random Bonuses via the Megatrail™: To the left of the reels is a 12-rung Megatrail™ that offers random bonuses on each spin. Each win and chain reaction win takes you to the next rung and awards that bonus or modifier. Below are the Megatrail bonuses you can look forward to:
• Additional wild symbols: This sends up to 10 wild symbols to random positions on the reels.
• Wilds with Multipliers: This adds wilds with multipliers of up to 5x to the reels.
• Symbol Explosions: All symbols of one type explode and disappear.
• Symbol Subdivide: Turns all symbols of one type into four smaller symbols of the same type.
• Wild Transformation: Turns all instances of one symbol type into wild symbols.
• Mega Wild: A grid of 4 wilds appears on the reels (this is two grids in the free spins feature)
• Multiplier: A random multiplier of up to 10x is applied to the win on that spin.
• Explosions: These remove symbols – can occur up to three times.
• Symbol Duplication: Adds the same big symbol in a row or column.
• 50/50: Removes 50% of the symbols.
• Max Megaclusters™: Turns every large symbol into four smaller symbols.

During the base game, the final rung awards 1,000x your stake.

• Free Spins with Enhanced Megatrail™: You trigger 6 free spins whenever you reach the seventh rung of the Megatrail™ during the base game. This plays similarly to the base game but the Megatrail™ is built at the start of the feature and remains in place for the duration. This time, you receive 3 extra spins on the 6th reel and will earn a payout of 2,000x your stake if you make it to the final rung on a spin.
• Buy Bonus: For 60x your stake, you can jump straight into the above free spins with the enhanced Megatrail™ feature.

That’s a lot to take in, I know, but once you get into the action on Vegas Rush, you will see why we felt this title should be among the top 5 launched this week. I strongly recommend you give it a run for its money. Either that or check out the Vegas Rush demo version over at Big Time Gaming.

Spin Bet Combination Multipliers: As Vegas Rush uses a cluster pays mechanic, you need to land 5 or more symbols in a cluster connected vertically or horizontally. Combinations with 25 or more matching symbols pay: Diamond (50x), Cherries (50x), Horseshoe (50x), Clover (50x), Bars (50x), Dice (30x), and Poker Chip (30x).

• Jewel Rush™ (Pragmatic Play)

Next, we have another slot that utilised a Cluster Pays mechanic and ironically, this one has Rush in the title as well. Jewel Rush™ is a 7×7 slot that has a max win of 5,000x the stake, an RTP of 96.47%, and a high variance. Now, I know what you’re thinking, is this a sequel to the 2023 Global Gaming Awards ‘Online Slot of the Year’? Technically, no, but it does have a similar look and has other things in common. If anything, Jewel Rush is a slimmed-down and simpler version of Sugar Rush – although you still get plenty of tumbling and multiplying along the way.

The action takes place on a 7×7 seven grid full of different sparkling jewels and the idea is to create winning clusters of symbols. As they disappear from the reels, you may find multipliers before more symbols tumble into play.

Check out the main features:

• Tumble Feature (Cascading Reels): This is a feature that often accompanies a Cluster Pays slot. All symbols involved in a winning combination disappear from the reels. New symbols drop into their place giving you a chance to land sequential wins.
• Random Multiplier Feature: After each new tumble the symbols involved may receive a 2x multiplier. These combine to multiply the win of the winning combination. Essentially, this means it is possible to land wins worth up to 256x the stake.
• Free Spins: You win 10 free spins whenever you land 3 or more scatter symbols in any position. During this feature, the winning clusters now have a chance to spawn 2x and 4x multipliers. Plus, there is a greater chance of the symbols having those multipliers attached. Furthermore, you will earn 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14 additional free spins whenever you land 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 scatter symbols on a spin during the feature.
• Bonus Buy: As long as you’re not in the UK where it is banned, you can use the Buy Bonus feature to purchase the free spins bonus for 100x the bet.

Is Jewel Rush as good as Sugar Rush? Well, it is definitely a fantastic slot and we guess we will have to see if it earns the same acclaim as the aforementioned award-winning title. By the way, if you want more top-quality slots from the team at Pragmatic, check out the lists in our best Pragmatic Play games guide.

Spin Bet Combination Multipliers: You need to land clusters of 5 or more symbols to record wins on the Jewel Rush video slot. 15+ symbol combinations will pay: Pink Gem (150x), Red Gem (100x), Turquoise Gem (90x), Gree Jem (80x), Purple Gem (60x), Yellow Gem (40x, and Blue Gem (20x).

• Highway Legends (Play’n Go)

Thanks to Highway Legends from Play’n Go, we have another crime duo to add to a list that contains the likes of Bonnie and Clyde and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. That’s right, Swift Rick and Lady Pearl were a dastardly duo that were allegedly the most feared highway robbers of their time. They would steal anything they could get their hands on, whether their victims were rich, poor, or somewhere in between.

Highway Legends is a 5×3 slot with 20 paylines, a medium variance, and a decent 96.25% RTP. You can spin the reels for between 0.10 and 100.00 and stand the chance of taking home a max win of 1,250x your stake. As for the features, you can expect a Cash Collect feature and two free spins bonus rounds.

Let’s take a look at the features:

• Wild Symbols: The Crossed Pistols symbol is the wild on the Highway Legends slot. It will substitute for any regular symbol and will pay 50x the stake when landed in a 5-wild symbol combination.
• Cash Collect: Available only in the base game, the Cash Collect feature works as you might expect. Whenever you land a Cash Collect symbol on the final reel at the same time as Cash Bag Symbols holding multipliers of between 2x and 30x, you win those multipliers.

Two Free Spins Features

You get a choice of two free spins bonus rounds when you land scatter symbols on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th reels. If you land scatter symbols on the 1st and 3rd reels, there is a random chance that the Robin Free Spins Trigger Respins feature kicks into action. This will respin the 5th reel to give you a second chance of landing that elusive 3rd scatter symbol.

• Roaming Rider Wilds Free Spins Feature: If you choose this free spins feature, you receive 15 free spins with roaming wilds. When the wild symbols land, they will stick around for the next spin where they move to a new location. They disappear after the second spin.
• Stacked Wild Hold Up Free Spins Feature: Alternatively, you can claim 10 free spins with the chance of landing stacked wilds.

Highway Legends is definitely up there with the best-looking slots that Play’n Go has produced recently. The high-definition graphics and animations look fantastic whether you’re playing on a desktop or a small-screened mobile device. Throw in the gameplay the above bonus features ensure, and this is another great addition to the Play’n Go portfolio. Why not check out the Highway Legends demo to see for yourself?

Spin Bet Combination Multipliers: You win a payout when you land 3, 4, or 5 matching symbols on a payline starting from the leftmost reel. The 5-symbol combination payouts are as follows: Wild Symbol (50x), Lady Pearl (25x), Swift Rick (25x), Red Jewel (20x), Blue Jewel (15x), Geen Jewel (10x), Ace/King (5x), and Queen/Jack (4x).

• Barbarossa DoubleMax™ (Yggdrasil + Peter & Sons)

Embark on a thrilling pirate adventure with the latest masterpiece in online gaming, Barbarossa DoubleMax™, brought to you by the pioneers in iGaming innovation, Yggdrasil, in partnership with Peter & Sons. This game sets new standards for excitement, challenging the bravest of players to navigate the high seas in search of bountiful treasures.

As a high volatility, all-ways pirate-themed slot, Barbarossa DoubleMax™ is the perfect blend of risk and reward. It transports you to a world of pirates, treasure, and exciting action, offering a chance to win an impressive 20,000x your spin bet.

Let’s delve into the features:

• DoubleMax Game Engagement Mechanic (GEM): With each winning cascade, this feature doubles the total win multiplier, potentially leading you to colossal wins. The allure doesn’t stop there; the winning symbols are replaced with a wild symbol, upping the ante, and setting the stage for even greater wins.
• Wild: The wildcard is a substitute symbol for all regular symbols.
• Free Spins Bonus: Upon landing three scatter symbols, you receive 7 free spins.
• Additional Free Spins: Every time you land 2 more scatters during the free spins bonus, you receive an extra 2 free spins.
• Multiplier Jumps: This feature can drop in at random at any time, increasing wins from each spin.
• Double Chance: For those eager to jump straight into the bonus action, you can activate double chance for 0.25x of your bet and more scatters will appear on the reels each spin giving you a higher chance of activating free spins.
• Bonus Buy: For 100x your bet allows you can buy your way into the free spins’ bonus. And for all you high rollers out there, x200 the bet will automatically award you 11 free spins.

Another excellent video slot from two of the best in the business. The fast-paced action, high stakes, engaging gameplay, and the possibility of winning big will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you are a seasoned player or a beginner, Barbarossa DoubleMax™ has something for you. Also, check out more video slots coming from the combination of Yggdrasil + Peter & Sons – Dragonblox Gigabox, The Legend of Musashi, Dungeon Tower MultiMax, Voodoo Hex, and WaterBlox Gigablox™.

Combination Spin Bet Multipliers: Symbol pay when 3, 4 or 5 appear on consecutive adjacent reels. The first symbol must in the combo must be on reel 1. Payouts for 5-symbol wins are Captain Barbarossa Red Beard (1x), Purple Crew (0.8x), Female Crew (0.8x), Bearded Crew (0.5x), The Ship’s Muscle (0.5x), Pistols (0.3x), Compass (0.3x), Ship’s Wheel (0.25x), Anchor (0.25x), Whisky Bottle (0.25x)

Check out Another 19 New Slots

Those new titles will give your hours upon hours of entertainment, but if you want to check out some other hot new content, there were another 19 new slots released last week. You can see the full list in the accompanying box to the right (PC) or below (mobile). We recommend Viking Fury Spinfinity (Blueprint Gaming), Flaming Tiki™ Epic Strike™ (High Limit Studio), and 5 Monsters (Maxwin Gaming/Relax Gaming).

This Week: You never have to wait long for something new to try out in the iGaming industry. This week we already know that Wazdan is releasing 12 Coins™, NoLimit City will launch WHACKED!, and Red Tiger Gaming will release Egypt Megaways™.