Spectacular Slots – Slot Games for the Notting Hill Carnival

The Notting Hill Carnival has been going strong since the 60s, and attendees have come to expect a certain level of revelry and entertainment from the annual event – bright colours, loud music, dancing, and probably a little drinking, too; the carnival provides it all.

It’s a shame, then, that this year’s J’Ouvert has been cancelled. Every year, crowds gather to witness the parade, which kicks off the celebrations. Unfortunately, due to a lack of band participation, this fundamental fixture of the festival has been put on ice for the time being.

But it’s not all doom and gloom. The cancellation of the J’Ouvert has freed up many people’s schedules. This extra free time means fans of slots can spend a little more time on their favourite games – and what’s more fitting than a selection of the best carnival-themed slot games?

Buster Hammer Carnival

The late 1800s and early 1900s pretty much set society’s expectation of what a carnival should look like – bright colours, tents, balloons, a Ferris wheel, the works. Popular developer Yggdrasil has attempted to capture that nostalgic feeling and atmosphere of those old-timey festivals – and they’ve succeeded with Buster Hammer Carnival.

In this colourful carnival slot, players will come face to face with a circus strongman right out of the early 20th century. The strongman is key to the game’s Wild Striker feature – any win involving a Wild Hammer will see the strongman (the eponymous Buster) hammer the reels in an effort to make more wild symbols. If players manage to spin three scatters, they’ll trigger 10 Might Free Spins. 

With an RTP of 96.3% and 3,125 playlines, it’s easy to see why Buster Hammer Carnival is so popular.

Golden Ticket 2

Another key feature of any good carnival is the games and the opportunity for players to win prizes through playing them. Everyone can remember going to the arcade and cashing in tickets for teddy bears, sweets, and other goodies. 

Golden Ticket 2 is a bit like that. While not exactly like the arcade games of our youth, Golden Ticket 2 delivers with its impressive graphic capabilities. Players will meet a knife-thrower this time around, who is pretty much the closest thing this game has to a mascot. Thanks to the high production values, all of his animations are slick, and the slots themselves are beautifully rendered. The RTP this time around is 91.5%

Zombie Carnival

The only thing worse than this year’s cancellation of the J’Ouvert parade would be if the carnival were afflicted with a zombie virus a la The Walking Dead. Fortunately, we don’t live in that world, but this slot game from Play’n GO will make players believe that they do.

The graphics, animations, and artwork on display are less Night of the Living Dead and more Plants vs Zombies but with a carnival setting. Needless to say, Zombie Carnival looks great, and the overall graphical fidelity is sure to impress. Players should be on the lookout for mystery symbols and roaming wilds, as well as any Free Spins they may come across. Expect an RTP of 94.5% across 4,096 playlines.

Esqueleto Explosivo 2

Finally, the last game on the list is an incredibly popular one, due in no small part to the uniqueness of its overall aesthetic and the quality of its animations. 

Featuring sugar skull designs reminiscent of Latin America, colours that will remind players of New Orleans, and avalanche-style animations, Esqueleto Explosivo 2 is a must-play for all slot fans. The game’s Explosivo Wilds feature will keep players on the edge of their seats, and the increase in the Mucho Multiplier after every win will ensure great returns. The game features an RTP of 96.13%, with 99 playlines.

Notting Hill Carnival

And there you have it! These are some of the best carnival-related slots to get you in the festival mood ahead of the Notting Hill Carnival. Whether you want zombies, colourful themes, or arcade-style slots, there’s something for everyone!