They say crime doesn’t pay, but it sure looks glamorous. Fortunately, pokies provide a way to experience that risky lifestyle without pushing New Zealanders on the wrong side of the law.
The most common crime-themed slots are ones about breaking into a bank. Barge in, crack the safe and escape with bags full of Ern Ruddys. You may have to deal with a police chase or two while making your great escape. However, if all goes as planned, you’ll be soaking up the sun somewhere tropical with your ill-gotten gains.
The theme’s popularity naturally resulted in all kinds of fun variations. One of our favourites is the corporate espionage twist, where world-famous thieves steal priceless treasures or state secrets. Alternatively, it’s an assassin sneaking into a lavish party to take out a target who believes they’re entirely safe.
Sometimes, plans go awry, and our protagonists end up behind bars. Crime-themed pokies will follow their attempts to escape through stealthy or daring means. However, that’s not always the case. Some games focus on life in prison and how crime thrives even under the watchful eye of the law.