Game Shows
Live Casino game shows
Have you ever wanted to take part in a real game show? Not many of us will be lucky enough to get into the hot seat on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? However, at the LeoVegas online casino, you can take part in live game shows without needing to audition or qualify. All you need to do is set your stake and play!
Live casino game shows give players the chance to try something a little different – step away from table games and step up to shows packed with prize opportunities and sensational surprises.
But what do these games actually involve, and how do they work? Below, we break down everything you need to know.
What is a live casino game show?
A live game show is a streamed real dealer game where you can place bets on coin flips, wheel spins and more. It’s a show hosted by a genuine compere, who will take control of the action and make sure that all bets are settled.
Think of it as a bit like an interactive TV show or stream. You’re not just watching the action unfold, but are also actively taking part in deciding how you think things will go. It’s an interactive experience that takes you out of the world of digital slots and tables and into a more immersive way to play.
As you can see from the LeoVegas catalogue, there are plenty of live casino game shows available for you to try. However, they don’t all follow the same rules or formats – meaning that it’s well worth watching a round or two before you get started.
Let’s take a closer look at how two of the main mechanics in live game shows – the coin flip and the wheel spin – work in practice.
What makes Game Shows different from other Live Casino Games
When the likes of online roulette and online blackjack became games with live dealers, few could have imagined the impact it would have on the industry. While these games are hugely popular, they paved the way for a brand new way of gaming. Live games such as Dream Catcher and Crazy Time Live introduced the ‘Live Dream Catcher engine’ which introduced the new wheel-style game where players bet on where the wheel will stop spinning with bonus rounds incorporated. In the end, there are three main categories that these gameshows are typically divided into, they are:
Spin the Wheel:
In these games, a live host will spin the giant wheel with numbers on and place bets on the eventual outcome. The bets you place can be several, betting on as many numbers as you like. When the wheel stops, if it has landed on a space that you placed your bet on, you will win.
To stop this being a tweaked version of Roulette, these games are enhanced with bonus rounds, in these games you’ll find the rounds are named and the payouts are numbered.
Three games that include this style are:
Live Draw:
Live Draw games provide players with a lottery-style game, such as Bingo. In these games, players are often given cards to fill out at the start of a game and the outcome of their game depends on the outcome of the card. Winning cards will often contain the likes of bonus rounds.
Three games that include this style are:
Live Slots:
In live slot games, players will all buy-in to a set of spins on a giant slot machine, all players that buy in will win the same and the same for losses. All spins are played individually for UK games, you’ll have to enter the gameplay for each round of gameplay. Live Slots have the disadvantage in the UK of playing out very similarly to a standard slot game, in some areas of the world, these games are more popular because the games utilise a feature which allows players to keep their stake on the reels for multiple spins.
In our opinion, this doesn’t deflect from the quality of these games, so if you’d like to try some of our live slots, here are three games that fall into this category.
Why Play Live Game Shows?
Live Game Shows are a prime example of how online casino gaming has evolved in recent years. While originally centered around Roulette, Blackjack, Poker and Baccarat, live casino gaming has reached new heights with new variations of games. Whether this is through adapting popular TV shows into casino games or turning our players' favourite casino games into live game shows, the possibilities are endless with these games. Here are reasons why we believe players should play our Live Game Shows.
- Visually, these games tend to be superior to standard slot games.
- Through live dealers, you can ask questions and receive instant responses in the live chat.
- The amount of time in-between rounds is preset, giving you more time to think about your gameplay.
- Stakes are almost identical across all gameshows, rather than in slot games where the minimum and maximum bet values vary from game to game.
- Live Casino Games are for all players, players who regard themselves as high-rollers play alongside those who play with lower stakes.
- Live Game Shows are always evolving, while dozens of slot games can incorporate and tweak features, Game Shows are often completely unique.
Coin flip mechanic
Coin flip games are pretty straightforward. In these shows, players simply need to bet on which side of a coin they think will land face up. In others, there might be a winning or a losing side, or you might unlock a special feature or multiplier by making the correct guess.
Essentially, it’s a 50/50 shot. Given that there are only so many bets and markets available in live casino game shows, this is a creative way to welcome players to interact with real dealer experiences.
One of the biggest and best coin flip games is – funnily enough – Crazy Coin Flip Live. This game show was developed by Evolution, one of the giants in live dealer games in the industry.
In this game, you take part in a live slot – and in the bonus round, there’s a coin flip where a token will land on either red or blue to increase prize multipliers.
Wheel spin mechanic
There are lots of great casino game shows based around the wheel spin mechanic. If you ever watched the classic game show Wheel of Fortune on TV, you’re looking at a pretty similar setup.
This versatile mechanic lets hosts spin a large wheel, and players can usually bet on where the ticker is likely to land. In some cases, where it lands might decide what happens next in a game – for example, will a multiplier be added? Will extra spaces be taken around a game board?
You never truly know what’s going to happen next with a wheel spin game, and classic streams such as Monopoly Live and Travel Fever are some of the best-loved of this type.
What are the most popular live casino games?
Games such as [Live Mega Ball]/game/live-mega-ball) lead the way for lots of players, but others such as [Live Dream Catcher]/game/live-dream-catcher), an Evolution classic, have really set the standard for live game shows across the board.
Many of the most popular live casino game shows are inspired by TV shows and even slots and casino games you’ll find elsewhere in the LeoVegas catalogue. For example, there’s Who Wants To Be a Millionaire Roulette and Gonzo’s Treasure Map, the latter of which is inspired by Gonzo’s Quest, one of the most popular slot games of all time.
How to play a live casino game show
It’s simple to get started playing a live casino game show. Simply load up a game you’d like to play, wait for the next round of bets, and make a choice. The live dealer will talk you through the action and will let you know when bets are open and closed.
However, as you can see, lots of these games have different mechanics and play styles! Therefore, we always recommend that you watch a round or two of a game show before you try one for real. That way, you can get to grips with the rules and play style without making bets.
There are also lots of classic games in this category. For example, you’ll find a range of dice table games, different twists on roulette, and even card games such as blackjack.
Who are the top providers of game shows?
Evolution is easily one of the biggest names in live casino game shows right now – many players feel that this studio changed the game as far as real dealer action is concerned.
However, take a look at our range of games, and you’ll see that we’ve brought together streams from a number of well-loved game show providers.
There are live experiences from Pragmatic Play, OnAir Entertainment, Stakelogic and Playtech waiting for you to explore.
And we’re always expanding our live games catalogue – so be sure to check back with us regularly to look at a few streams and see what takes your fancy.