Last Updated on January 27, 2025
IGT slot machines take pride of place on many a casino gaming floor and also feature heavily at many online casinos. You probably have your own favourites, perhaps Cleopatra 2 or DaVinci Diamonds, which feature amongst our range of the top 10 here. If you don’t see your favourites here then maybe try a few spins on some of our recommendations, you may find something you love.
| Rank | Slot Name | Theme | Release Date | Max RTP | Max Win |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleopatra | Ancient Egypt | 2005 | 95.02% | 10,000x |
| 2 | Wheel of Fortune Megaways | Game Show | 2020 | 96.46% | 80,150x |
| 3 | Da Vinci Diamonds | Renaissance Art | 2007 | 94.94% | 5,000x |
| 4 | Siberian Storm | Wildlife | 2009 | 96.00% | 1,000x |
| 5 | Golden Goddess | Fantasy/Mythology | 2011 | 95.03% | 1,000x |
| 6 | Pharaoh’s Fortune | Ancient Egypt | 2006 | 96.53% | 10,000x |
| 7 | Cats | Wildlife | 2013 | 94.93% | 10,000x |
| 8 | Wolf Run | Wildlife/Native American | 2008 | 94.98% | 1,000x |
| 9 | Pixies of the Forest | Fantasy | 2012 | 94.90% | 2,000x |
| 10 | Ghostbusters | Movie/Branded | 2012 | 94.50% | 2,500x |
1. Cleopatra
That woman’s been whispering sweet nothings in players’ ears for a seriously long time, especially in internet terms, since 2005, and she hasn’t lost her magic and somewhat enchanting touch. I rinsed a weeks wages chasing those Sphinx symbols (95.02% RTP for those keeping score), and I’m still hunting them nigh on twenty years later. Got lucky last night, three Sphinxes turned into fifteen free spins with triple multipliers, walked away 200 dollars up. The 10,000x max win might seem modest these days, especially when looking at what NoLimit City has to offer with some monstrous 500,000x wins, but there’s something about those ancient reels that keeps, er, reeling you back in.
2. Wheel of Fortune Megaways
Never thought I’d see Pat Sajak’s smile stretched across 117,649 ways to win. Been playing since the 2020 release, and that 96.46% RTP feels generous (especially for the tightwads at IGT!) when those expanding reels kick in. Hit a 1,000x win during free spins last week – nowhere near the 80,150x max, but enough to keep the dream alive. Those cascading symbols during bonus rounds can hypnotize you, especially at 3 AM when you should’ve gone to bed hours ago.
3. Da Vinci Diamonds
Mona Lisa’s seen me lose more money than I’d care to admit since 2007. The 94.94% RTP might seem tight, but those Tumbling Reels can turn pennies into pounds when they get going. Chased the 5,000x max win for six hours straight yesterday – came close once, then watched my balance tumble faster than the symbols. Still, something about those Renaissance masterpieces falling from above makes every spin feel like an art heist in progress.
4. Siberian Storm
Those tigers have been stalking my dreams since 2009. The hexagonal setup threw me at first (720 ways to win and a 96.00% RTP – which is more like it), but now it feels like home. Triggered the free spins last month, started with 8, ended up with 96 thanks to some lucky retriggers. Pure ice cold magic. The 1,000x max win isn’t much compared to modern slots, but when those MultiWay Xtra pays line up both ways, you don’t care about the numbers.
5. Golden Goddess
Found myself lost in those Super Stacks at sunrise again, been happening at least once every five years since 2011. The 95.03% RTP is pants but it keeps you hanging around, waiting for those red roses to bloom across the middle reels. Seven free spins might not sound like much, but with the right stacked symbol (managed to get the goddess herself once), that lowly, by todays standards, 1,000x max win doesn’t feel so far away.
6. Pharaoh’s Fortune
That funky Egyptian music’s been stuck in my head since ’06, and I’m not even mad about it. The 96.53% RTP feels generous, especially during those free spins where the multipliers just keep climbing. Had a session last night that started with three Pharaohs and ended with my biggest win yet – not quite the 10,000x max, but enough to make me dance like those hieroglyphic figures on the reels.
7. Cats
These felines have been scratching at my wallet since 2013. The Split Symbols feature still gets my heart racing – nothing quite like seeing ten matching cats line up for a massive payout (94.93% RTP if you’re counting, I am, and yet again it’s an example of dirty low RTPs, annoys me tbh). Spent my entire evening budget chasing that 10,000x max win through the free spins, came away with nothing but paw prints and empty pockets. Worth every cent though, just for the rush ( I lie, I wish I’d never started the session).
8. Wolf Run
Those howls have echoed through my speakers since ’08, and they still give me chills. The 94.98% RTP might seem low, and it actually is considering it’s the highest RTP setting, but those stacked wilds can turn any spin into a beast. Had all four reels go wild during free spins once, nearly howled myself when I saw the payout. The 1,000x max win feels achievable, because it totally is, especially when the moon’s full and the wolves are running hot. Actually, reminds me of a joke a friend of mine told, he’s a utter numpty and we laughed so hard at him, not the joke, that it still brings.a smile to my face thinking of his brainless mug – I used to be a Werewolf – but I’m alright noowwwwwwwwww! Matt, if you ever read this for some reason, you’re a numpty and i despise you, you utter twonk.
9. Pixies of the Forest
Been chasing these little troublemakers since 2012, and they still manage to surprise me. The Tumbling Reels feature with that 94.90% RTP (how tight is that for a max RTP!) keeps you glued to your screen, watching symbols vanish and new ones drop into place. Hit a chain reaction during free spins last night, i say last night, honestly, it was years back, I need a break from writing about slots, that just wouldn’t stop, didn’t quite reach the 2,000x max, but the magic was real enough.
10. Ghostbusters
Who you gonna call when you need a 2,500x win? Not this slot, that’s for sure, well, not if you’re me. The 94.50% RTP might seem low, again, it really is, come on IGT, stop taking the mick, but those Slimer features can pop up when you least expect it. Spent several hours in 2022 hunting Stay Puft across the reels, didn’t catch him, but the proton pack’s always charged for another session, though to be fair it annoyed me so much i haven’t played it since, probably never will.
David is a veteran slots player with over 15 years of playing experience in both online and land based casinos. He knows exactly what makes for a good online casino and is always keen to share his expertise with other players.