Monarchies are rare on the world stage. With most countries shifting towards democracy, kings and queens were replaced with the rule of the people. In most modern monarchies, royals play a ceremonial role at best. They remain an interesting relic of a bygone era that we can’t help but be fascinated by.
Video slots are all too happy to satisfy our curiosity about what it’s like to wear the crown. There’s no shortage of royalty-themed titles that let Kiwis play the part of a wise king or beautiful princess. Such games mostly revolve around the wealth monarchs commanded – their diamonds, piles of gold, and priceless artefacts.
That said, not all games are like that. Some are focused on specific monarchs or fantasy kingdoms that must protect the realm from dragons or other ambitious royals. We’re also seeing lots of pokies where the crown belongs to our beloved pets. Cats already act like kings of your house, so seeing them as scheming monarchs seems fitting.