Casino Slot Themes with a Devon Connection that You Should You Know About

The rise of online slots has seen many new games get released regularly, but what themes are currently making waves? Some of the most popular settings might surprise you and make you consider how they reflect some of the history and activities in Exeter.  

Pirate Adventures

Pirates form a significant part of the nautical history of Devon, with the likes of Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake among the most famous pirates to operate from here. It’s possible to take a pirate tour that takes you around the most famous spots in the area, such as the Smugglers and Pirates Experience on the harbour in Brixham. Exeter Pirate Day is also held in the city every September to raise funds for the RNLI.  

When you look for new online slots in the UK, you’ll see titles like Riptide Pirates. This 2024 title by Nailed It! Games has some interesting swashbuckling characters across the five reels and includes a bonus round where the player has to fire a cannon at the screen. This is one of the most popular slot themes, so you’ll find plenty of other games based on adventures on the high seas.   

Horse Racing Themes

Horse racing has been carried out here since the 17th century, with the current Exeter Racecourse holding its first events a century or so later. It’s classed as the highest and one of the oldest horse racing venues in the UK and was previously known as Haldon Racecourse. This place has a long and fascinating history that includes the last pistol duel in Devon and it remains a great venue for watching horse races.

In terms of online slots, games like Big Bass Day at the Races use this theme by adding symbols like horses, jockeys and trophies. One of the advantages for developers is that it gives them the chance to add bonus features and mini-games based on horse racing. 

"Fishing at Exeter canal lock at Turf Hot" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by John Englart (Takver)

Fishing Trips 

It’s easy to go on a fishing trip in and around the city, with the volunteer-run Exeter and District Angling Association selling day tickets that let you explore various miles of rivers, lakes, ponds and canals. If you want to carry out coarse fishing on the Exeter Canal, you need to get your permit and can then see what you reel in while fishing in the area located between the Canal Office swing bridges and Turf Locks. The River Exe has several salmon fishing spots you can use between 14 February and the end of September.

Fishing is now such a popular activity worldwide that many slot developers have created games of chance based on it. They often include a bonus round where an angler or fishing boat arrives to collect fish and win the value shown on them.

These examples show how some of the popular activities in and around Exeter can now be enjoyed online in a new way. Expect to see new themes added over time to increase the variety on offer.