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Social games are nothing new. The competitive aspect has always insured a certain level of sociality either through local LAN play or over the internet. Social networks changed all that. We now have a completely new category of games called “social games” and no, we don’t simply focus on that one aspect. We are talking about social games played on social networks, primarily Facebook and then some other platforms (to a very lesser extend). Facebook has managed to garner a huge following and exponentially, its gamer base rose to soaring heights.
John Bedford (Modojo): Gambling's one of those things you either get or you don't I suppose. I've had the full Las Vegas experience, and while it was entertaining enough watching the more social games at play, the sight of thousands of machines, dutifully manned by hypnotized operators was a sobering experience.
Zynga Slots attempts to recreate that experience although with a few of the twists that only videogames can provide. Focusing on one machine causes it to 'level up' so that you can play more lines and increase the bets that you play, for example. There are only six of these differently themed machines spread across two resorts at the moment, although more are promised for the future.
Zynga has announced the release of a new game that will add to their already wildly successful mobile franchise, Zynga Slots. The game is available on iOS devices and brings the excitement of Las Vegas to the palm of your hand. Well, without the excitement of winning real money. Or the disappoint of losing real money! In typical Zynga style, the game has a social edge to it that will let the player compete on their own or compete against their friends.
GameZebo: Playing slots is fun enough when you're on the floor of a big name casino in Las Vegas, but I laughed at the thought of enduring the same Facebook. After all, the "game" at its core is really no more than pulling a lever and hoping several icons load up for the chance of winning some cash, and on Facebook, even the cash wouldn't be real. Yet, against all odds, 3D Slots managed to hold my attention. Not only does it provide a wide variety of different slot options, but it also spices up the gameplay with minigames and entertaining animations.
