Batman’s been around for decades, from the camp TV of yesteryear through to recent reboots with a darker tone. A superhero powerhouse with few equals, it’s little wonder that international online casinos offer a variety of slots based on Batman, the best of which we’ve reviewed below.
Batman and the Joker Jewels
The Caped Crusader has no more famous nemesis than the Joker so it’s fitting that Playtech’s Batman & the Joker Jewels is based on the villain’s appearances in the cult classic 1960s TV series. There are 5 reels and 25 pay lines, with both Batman and the Joker logos acting as wilds. There are free spins and scatters, jazz music and classy graphics, but perhaps the biggest draw is a quartet of progressive jackpots for huge payouts. Even without the progressive wins, getting five Batman or Joker logo symbols yields a 2,500x jackpot which is nothing to sniff at.
Batman
Created by NextGen, who thankfully spent their time working on the game rather than the title, Batman comes with 5 reels and 50 pay lines. The theme is more in tune with the DC comics rather than the TV or film adventures of the Dark Knight. Pairing up Commissioner Gordon and the Bat-signal can lead to re-spins, whilst Batman himself is wild. Whilst there’s no progressive jackpot the maximum prize is 5,000x, and can be attained by getting five of a Batman logo matched up (there are two variants).
International Online Casinos
Batman may be synonymous with Gotham City, but has fans all around the world which is why the best international casinos so often offer slots themed around the Caped Crusader. Gamers from all countries can sign up and spin the reels to help Batman battle classic enemies like the Joker, the Riddler, and more. The best international online casinos also come with hundreds of other slots to enjoy, plus table game classics roulette, blackjack and poker.
If superheroes generally are your wheelhouse there are also Superman slots aplenty, and major film and TV-themed reels including Gladiator, and Game of Thrones, plus other pop culture icons such as Lara Croft. Stakes can vary from bottle tops to pretty large, so the games can suit wallets large and small alike.
Perhaps the best way to get started with international online casinos is with no deposit bonuses. These give you some free spins or cash and allow you to compete for real cash prizes without depositing any money, and therefore run zero risk (although such bonuses do have withdrawal caps of a few hundred dollars or so).
Batman and the Penguin Prize
Another game in the series of slots themed around the 1960s camp classic series is Batman & the Penguin Prize. Cheesy humour and vibrant colours bring the swinging sixties to life, as does the retro music. There are 4,096 ways to win when all reels are in play, and those who like the cruise control of slots betting can take advantage of an auto play option. The quartet of progressive jackpots are tied into this game, and they can be won at any time, with higher stakes increasing the chance.
Batman & the Riddler Riches
Delve back into the kitsch capers of the 1960s once again with Batman and his most enigmatic villain, ideal for those who prefer the cartoonish silliness of yesteryear to more grim and gritty modern interpretations (we’ll get to those soon, by the way). There are 5 reels and 243 ways to win, with the Bat signal acting as the wild, plus there’s a bonus wheel mini-game and the four DC linked progressive jackpots which means there’s always a chance of a major payday.
Batman and Catwoman
Bat-fans of a certain age will have an indelible memory of Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman in Batman Returns, and the frisky feline anti-hero makes yet another appearance in the eponymous slot (harking back to the 1960s TV series). Batman and Catwoman are amongst the symbols, as is Robin, with Batman acting as the wild. This game is also connected to the four DC progressive jackpots, so if you get lucky you could be going home with a massive prize. The non-progressive maximum win is a 2,500x payout for bagging a quintet of Batman logos.
Batman Begins
Playtech’s Batman Begins is based on the gritty film trilogy’s first installment from 2005. There are 5 reels and 20 pay lines, and a wide variety of wilds, including standard and expanding, with Bat-signal wilds having a chance of coming with a 50x multiplier. The slot takes place across five separate locations, with a unique bonus feature in each of them. Once again there’s the opportunity to win one of four progressive jackpots, and the largest is often into the millions.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
A 25 pay line game from Playtech, this slot has the most recent theme of any on the list, so if you prefer new stuff to the classic styles, this may be the game for you. Its top prize (excluding the progressive jackpots) is 1,250x. Both Batman and Superman are wilds that move across the screen and if they come into contact the collision creates a bonus round. Select one of the heroes and if they win their battle you’ll get some bonus spins, with free spins also available through stacking Doomsday symbols in the central reel.
There are plenty of slots featuring Batman, inspired by classic comics, the kitsch TV series, and more recent films. With the production of another in the offing, maybe we’ll soon see slots with Robert Pattinson’s Batman. But until then, there is plenty to keep you going.
