Slots aren’t something you generally get to play in the garden, but at Slots Garden things are done differently. That’s because at this online casino which launched in 2015 you’re able to play slots on the web whilst enjoying a theme that’s based around nature. It might sound like an odd theme for a casino but it’s one that’s actually been well implemented. Green leaves curl downwards from the top of the screen and the featured slider shows an idyllic garden scene complete with a white picket fence, daisies, verdant green grass and a topiary tree whose leaves promote the 100% welcome bonus. It’s all very refreshing and soothing.
Scroll a little further down the page and you’ll be able to glimpse some of the games that are in store. These can charitably be described as uncommon. They’re uncommon in that the majority of online casinos elect to host games from other developers. On the one hand, it’s nice to see that Slots Garden has elected for games that you won’t find all over the web. At the same time though, these games are less popular for a reason. Titles such as Football Frenzy and Year of Fortune just don’t offer the same sort of quality as you can expect from top of the range games. The graphics and gameplay are okay, but nothing special.
Slots Garden promises its players all the fun and excitement of Las Vegas from the comfort of their own home. This is an unusual claim to make purely in that the theme of the site looks like it’s meant to be the antithesis of Las Vegas with its bright lights and urban sprawl. One piece of information that appears to be missing from this site is information about where its gaming license originates. There’s nothing in the footer, on the About page or on the Terms & Conditions.
It’s evident that Slots Garden is a US-based site however. There’s a toll free US number provided for customers who require support and a separate number for VIPs. Presumably the Slots Garden customer support team picks up the phone quicker when they call. There’s also live chat which is in operation 24/7 and email support available too. The games on the site are powered by Real Time Gaming and they should work on mobile as well as on tablet and desktop.
The graphics on the site are one of the best bits. When you check out the banking page for example, there’s an image showing three melons that have been cut in half and upturned so that they resemble archery targets. As for the banking methods at your disposal, there’s a good selection available including Bitcoin which is good to see.
You’ve also got Neteller, Visa and bank wire. One strange thing about Slots Garden is that its banking page notes “We have many more popular deposit methods available for you. Please contact Customer Support to inquire more about these options.” This is odd. Why don’t they simply state what these options are? There’s also no information provided about how long withdrawals take to be processed or what the minimum withdrawal amount is.
There’s a 100% first deposit match available when you sign up at Slots Garden. Deposit $30 or more to claim this offer. There appears to be a secondary 100% match that can be used any time when you deposit $50, but this is badly explained so it’s possible that this is just the introductory deposit that’s being referred to. Whatever the case, you’ll need to use a specific coupon to claim this offer. The promotion comes with a wagering requirement which stands at 30x for slots and 60x for table games. The bonuses that you claim can be used on either the instant play site or on the premium play version, which requires you to install software to play.
Slots Garden makes a big deal of its VIP program and has clearly put some effort into trying to attract high rollers. VIPs can enjoy their own club and their own promotions too – not to mention their own dedicated hotline. The VIP scheme offers the usual perks that comes with these things. There are multiple tiers to the scheme, with Level 1 VIPs required to deposit at least $200 in one go and then maintain an average deposit of at least $50. If you meet this criteria, you’ll be eligible for VIP status. There are five VIP levels in total and to reach the top tier you’ll need to deposit $10,000 in one go.
Because Slots Garden is partially reliant on its download model, the casino games page doesn’t show all of the games that are available via a grid view. Instead, it lists most of them in text format only. There’s no shortage of slots at least, even though the quality of these, as mentioned earlier, isn’t the greatest. Take your pick from such options as Dream Run, Eternal Love, Coyote Cash, Enchanted Garden, Fame and Fortune and Coat of Arms.
There’s a smaller selection of 3-reel slots available too including Diamond Mine, Bonkers and Double Ya Luck. In terms of table games, the selection isn’t huge. You’ve got the likes of Baccarat, Red Dog, Vegas Three Card Rummy, Let ‘Em Ride and Pai Gow Poker. Naturally there are a few blackjack games available including its sister game pontoon. When it comes to video poker, there’s a dozen or so games and finally you have a specialty games section to sift through. Try such offerings as Bonus Bingo, Keno, European Slot Poker, American Roulette, European Roulette and Hot Dice. Why roulette is housed in here however and not in the table games section is a mystery.
Slots Garden is a casino which promises so much and then delivers so little. The site looks the bomb, the featured slider especially, and the theme of it all works beautifully. The trouble is, once you get past these initially arresting visuals, there’s not a lot of substance. The welcome bonus is mediocre, especially if it’s capped at $50 which seems to be the case. Sure, there are high roller bonuses available, but you need to be depositing fat stacks to benefit. There doesn’t seem to be any other promotions at all, so there’s nothing here that’s gonna keep you hooked after signing up.
The slots aren’t great either. In Europe, players are spoilt for choice with the likes of Playtech, Yggdrasil and NetEnt doing the honours. On this evidence, US gamblers have far less choice. The site’s license presumably originates in Curacao by the way although this is never made clear. All told, there’s very little about Slots Garden that might make you want to sign up. It’s not a bad site, but with superior games, it could be so much better.