The 2022 World Cup gets underway on Sunday 20 November with the first Group Stage match between the host nation, Qatar, and Ecuador. It will be all action from then on as we wait to see which of the participating 32 teams manages to lift the World Cup trophy on Sunday 18 December. We'll be enjoying all the action and celebrating World Cup fever by playing some of the best soccer pokies around. So, take a look at the games we've shortlisted below and enjoy the action!
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Best Soccer Themed Video Pokies
There are scores of soccer-themed online pokies (pun intended) and so it's virtually impossible to come up with a definitive list of the best ones. That said, the five games highlighted below are all ones that are consistently popular with players everywhere, which is as good a yardstick as any.
Super Striker – NetEnt
Super Striker pokie is a five-reel slot from NetEnt that was released in 2020. It has a beautifully simple format that perfectly suits "the beautiful game" being portrayed, with just three reels, three rows and five pay lines. As well as being able to spin the reels in the usual way, you can place side bets via a Bet Slip feature. Land three or more football scatters and you'll activate a multi-level Free Spins round, where you can win as much as 5,000 times your stake. If that isn't a result, we don't know what would be.
Football Glory – Yggdrasil
Football Glory pokie is another 2020 release, but this one comes from the talented team at Yggdrasil. This game has five reels and five rows, and takes place inside a massive football stadium. The higher-value symbols are four different soccer platters. Each has his own Glory Bar which is filled when he helps you to land a win. Fill a bar and you'll get 7 free spins with that player in something called Superstar Mode. A regular Free Spins Mode can also be triggered by getting three or more Free Spins symbols on the reels, while gold and silver cups can land to award additional prizes.
Bicicleta – Yggdrasil
Another great football game from Yggdrasil is the Bicicleta video pokie, which is named after the backward "bicycle kick" that has been demonstrated by professional players worldwide. This is a five-reel video pokie set in a soccer stadium, and symbols include variously shaped footballs and several players. Land a trophy on the fifth reel to trigger 8 to 12 free spins, or land three or more football symbols on the reels to win 8, 16, or 24 free spins. When you're in this mode, every player has the chance to turn into a sticky wild who will remain in place until the free spins come to an end.
Football: Champions Cup - NetEnt
Football Champions Cup pokie is a 2016 release from NetEnt that is ideal for serious soccer fans. The symbols are stylistic rather than realistic, being various shields bearing images of a whistle, glove, boot, shirt and player. What makes this game special is the fact that it is packed with features. These include Overlay Wilds, a penalty kick Bonus Game that involves playing as both the penalty taker and the goalkeeper, and a Free Spins Tournament that is modelled on the knockout stage in the football Championship. Get all the way to the Final to win an extra prize.
Spinions Game Day - Quickspin
Far less serious than any of the other games highlighted here, but every bit is enjoyable, is Spinions Game Day pokie. This five-reel pokie was launched by Quickspin just a few weeks ago, and it sees the lovable Spinions characters do their best to qualify for a big soccer tournament. Succeed (by landing three scatter symbols on the reels at the same time) and you'll shift from the worn home team pitch to a much larger stadium, where you'll get 10 free spins. All wilds are sticky in this part of the game, and they become Passing Wilds when there are two or more of them on the reels.
Best Overall Soccer Pokie: CasinoGuide's Top Choice
We'd rather not choose just one of the pokies previously highlighted, but if we were forced to do so it would probably be Football: Champions Cup. As well as boasting some great features, this game has all the energy of a big soccer tournament, making it perfect for World Cup fans!
And Something for Live Casino Fans...
Those of you who prefer Live Casino games to pokies can consider celebrating the 2022 FIFA World Cup by settling in for a session of Live Football Studio by Evolution Gaming. Enjoy soccer chat and news with a knowledgeable presenter as you bet on whether the HOME or AWAY card will win.
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