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Slot Fundamentals: Hi-Lo Stacks Bonus

Posted on February 18, 2015 by bobbyhigh5

Slot Fundamentals is a column we run occasionally to help our players better understand how our games work. This edition deals with Hi-Lo Stacks Bonuses, an innovative new feature.

Lots of slot games have bonus rounds, but if you want unique, exciting free games then you have to spin High 5 Games slots. We’ve put plenty of twists on the bonus round already – like Collection Bonuses, Enduring Bonuses, and Bonus Select – and now we’ve come up with another fun feature: Hi-Lo Stacks Bonuses!

When you trigger the free games in a Hi-Lo Stacks Bonus game, before you start spinning you blindly pick one major symbol and one minor symbol to be Super Stacked for the duration of the bonus round. These Super Stacked symbols increase the potential for huge blowout wins with stunning animated graphics. Check out Hi-Lo Stacks Bonuses in High 5 Casino games like Guitar Kings, Rev It Up, and Parfum Adore.

We hope you found that helpful, and that you land some major jackpots with Hi-Lo Stacks Bonuses! What’s your favorite bonus feature? What would you us to explain in the future?

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Slot Trivia

Posted on February 17, 2015 by bobbyhigh5

Everyone loves trivia, and we here at High 5 Blog are no different. Every once in a while we’ll post a slot-related trivia question, and whoever guesses correctly first will win a special gift!

What was the largest slot machine tournament ever organized? We’ll give you a hint: it involved somewhere between 2 and 200,000 people. Granted, that’s not a very helpful hint, but it’s better than nothing. Take a guess in the comments below, and be sure to include your name and email address because whoever guesses correctly first will win a special gift from High 5 Games!

We’ll announce the correct answer and the winner next week, so be sure to check back! In the meantime, try to make some slot records of your own at High 5 Casino and Shake the Sky Casino.

High 5 Fight Club

Posted on February 16, 2015 by bobbyhigh5

Today I’ll be offering my thoughts on two showdowns between four different High 5 Games slots. Take the polls below and let us know what you think!

Guitar Kings vs. The Palladium

Would you rather rock out with the Guitar Kings or party at The Palladium?

This one definitely depends on your idea of a good time. I’ve never been much of a club guy, probably because I’m neither rich nor a good dancer. You also can’t really talk at clubs, so no one hears my hilarious jokes, which is a total bummer. Concerts are more my scene. You can’t really talk at concerts either, but that’s alright because hopefully there’s an awesome act on stage that demands your full attention. Plus, the best concerts are the cheapest ones, and everyone there’s a bad dancer, so I don’t stand out. You’re much more likely to catch me rocking out with the Guitar Kings, beer in hand, than partying at The Palladium with a $2,000 bottle of vodka.

EDGE: Guitar Kings

Double Feature vs. Cabaret Nights

Would you rather catch a Double Feature or hang out at Cabaret Nights?

We’re all about having a good time in this edition of High 5 Fight Club. You can’t really go wrong with either option, but I’d rather catch a Double Feature. That way I’m getting like three or four hours of entertainment without having to leave my (super-nice, imaginary) car, which would naturally be filled with delicious snacks and beverages. Chilling at Cabaret Nights would be fun, but that would require leaving my car, walking, talking to waitresses, etc. Just leave me alone in my ride with a few movies and I’m set.

EDGE: Double Feature

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Valentine’s Day at High 5 Casino

Posted on February 13, 2015 by bobbyhigh5

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means different things for different people. If you’ve got a special someone, the only way they’ll know you love them is through consumer goods purchased on a corporate holiday, so be sure to splurge on the $82 dollar quintuple-tiered box of chocolates, four dozen red roses, and an $11 Hallmark card with live doves that fly out when your partner opens it. If you’re flying solo this V-Day, you should still snag that $82 dollar quintuple-tiered box of chocolates, because it’s good to love yourself. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we got to thinking about which High 5 Casino characters should couple up:

A Night of Mystery and Foxy Dynamite

The detective from A Night of Mystery and Foxy D may be operating in different time periods, but they still have a good deal in common. Most importantly, they’re both excellent detectives, so if they met they’d have a lot to chat about. Plus, both sides would have to be faithful, because you can’t get anything by either one of these people.

Wellspring and Valkyrie Queen

It’s probably hard for the Valkyrie Queen to find someone who sticks around, what with her being an immortal goddess and all. Which is why the explorer from Wellspring is perfect for her – he’d just keep refueling at the Fountain of Youth, and the pair could go out until he got so sick of her he chose to die.

Dr. Amante and Aegean Sunset

When he’s not slicing into rich women who want smaller noses, Dr. Amante likes the finer things in life. The vacationing woman from Aegean Sunset certainly likes the finer things in life, too. They’d probably get together after she comes in for a totally unnecessary consultation.

Jaguar Princess and Shadow of the Panther

These two weirdos deserve each other. I imagine neither one is much of a talker, but if they could get past the awkwardness of the first few dates they’d make a perfect pair.

Royal Lion and Sapphire Tiger

Actually, these two already coupled up: where do you think Liger Loot came from?

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Game Spotlight: Romeo & Juliet

Posted on February 12, 2015 by bobbyhigh5

Here at High 5 Games, we take inspiration from all different types of sources when coming up with new ideas for premium slots, which is why we have such a wonderfully diverse collection of titles. That being said, some sources are better than others, and no source is better than William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in English of all time. Romeo & Juliet premieres today as the 128th game at High 5 Casino!

It’s the most classic love story ever told – and now, there’s a slot that lets the tale of these star-crossed lovers unfold before your eyes. In Romeo & Juliet, you’ll feel like you’re part of the drama as you witness the emotions of the two lovebirds on screen while experiencing the thrill of trying to capture your own prize.

Romeo & Juliet features Timeless Romance Awards during bonus rounds. In order to score free games, you’ll need to land three bonus symbols. But the fun hardly stops there! In the bonus round, you can win up to two free spins on EACH spin if you land a ‘+1 Free Games!’ symbol. A single bonus round can award up to 100 free spins!

If you advanced Guitar Kings to game level 100 by February 11th at 11:59 pm EST, then you’ll receive Romeo & Juliet unlocked!

What do you think of Romeo & Juliet? What type of slots would you like to see High 5 Games make in the future?

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High 5 Casino’s Jammin’ January Stats

Posted on February 11, 2015 by bobbyhigh5

Today’s post comes from High 5 Blog correspondent Ali.

2015 started off with a bang at High 5 Casino! In January alone, players won over $7 trillion dollars in H5C cash, or more than $246 billion dollars every day! Mull that over while you read some more jammin’ January stats:

Total spins: 3,847,708,742
Spins per day: 124,119,637
Total H5C money won: $7,644,903,693,497
Cumulative hours spent playing: 6,850,777
Top-five most-played games: Glamorous Getaway, Tales of the Jungle, The Newsmen, Thunder Road, and Mystery Train

Can you guess what the top-five most-played games were from January 2014? We’ve got the answer right here: Diamonds of Athens, Valkyrie Queen, Secrets of the Forest, Hoot Loot, and The Amulet and The Charm.

Play High 5 Casino today and revisit some of those former favorites – especially Hoot Loot! That’s a really fun game.

Cool Casino of the Month: Golden Nugget Las Vegas

Posted on February 10, 2015 by bobbyhigh5

Spinning at High 5 Casino or Shake the Sky Casino is plenty of fun, but sometimes you’ve got to get out and head to a real casino. Every month we’ll be highlighting a different land-based casino that you should visit if you’re ever in the area or ready for a trip.

Q: What’s the largest luxury hotel and casino in downtown Las Vegas? A: The Golden Nugget Las Vegas, which is February’s Cool Casino of the Month!

It’s easy to make terrible decisions in Las Vegas, but one choice you won’t regret making is staying at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas. The Golden Nugget has been open since 1946, and currently features hundreds of slots – including plenty from High 5 Games – and dozens of table games spread out over 38,000 square feet. When you’re tired of gambling you can head back to one of the Golden Nugget’s 2,419 rooms and suites, which are spread out over four towers, and take a quick nap. Shoppers can indulge at one of the Golden Nugget’s exclusive stores, and those who like to be pampered can be spoiled with spa and salon services. If you’re more interested in partying, then check out The Tank – a heated year-round pool complete with a shark tank, three-story waterslide, and private cabanas – and the Golden Nugget’s variety of bars and lounges. Of course, no matter what type of person you are you’re going to have to eat eventually, and that’s when the Golden Nugget’s seven different restaurants come in handy.

Even if you’ve never been to Las Vegas, you’ve probably seen the Golden Nugget; it’s been featured in television shows, games, and movies like the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever and the 2006 movie Smokin’ Aces.

If you’re anywhere in New Jersey, you can spin 18 premium H5G slots – including Cave King, Valkyrie Queen, Rocket Man, Sirens, and Jaguar Princess – for real money from your laptop, tablet, or phone through Golden Nugget’s online casino.

What’s your favorite casino to visit? In between now and your next vacation, get your slot fix at High 5 Casino and Shake the Sky Casino.

Player Spotlight

Posted on February 6, 2015 by bobbyhigh5

High 5 Blog’s newest column features interviews with High 5 Casino players. The inaugural edition spotlights loyal, longtime High 5-er Ellie Morin.

1. How did you hear about High 5 Casino?
I played High 5 Games’ Da Vinci Diamonds slot at DoubleDown, and loved it so much I researched who the maker of the game was. I saw your ad on the sidebar of Facebook one day, clicked on it, and have been an avid fan ever since. I began playing the day you opened your doors.

2. What’s your go-to game on H5C?
Magic Orchid is my go-to because it’s a game that doesn’t have a lot of empty spins and I can usually win enough to get me back in the game.

3. What’s your favorite H5C game of all time?
I have to say Gypsy. I love the theme, the music, and the colors. It’s upbeat, and the animation of the wagon flying across the screen after a big win gets my heart pumping!

4. What are your favorite game features?
You can win a lot during free games so I love features like the Collection Bonus and the Enduring Bonus.

5. If you could hang out with any character from one of our games, who would it be?
Gypsy. I’d ask her to read my beads! I’d also want her to take me for a ride in that wild wagon of hers!

6. If you could be a High 5 Casino character, who would you like to be?
I’d like to be the main character in the new Thunder Road game. I think riding a motorcycle at my age would be a hoot.

7. If you could couple up two characters from our games, who would you marry off?
I would introduce The Cat Prince to The Empress Josephine. They’d be perfect together.

8. Which High 5 Casino game do you feel the luckiest with?
Good question – my luckiest game is Dr. Amante. He knows what it takes to make me happy.

9. Which H5C game has the best bonus in your opinion?
Thunder Road has been very good to me. The multiple bonus options pay well.

10. Which High 5 Casino game do you think has the best sound package?
I love the sound in Gypsy because the music builds up with each spin, and it’s great when the win comes and the wagon shows up. I also love the music in The Charleston because it’s an original score and it’s very upbeat.

Game Spotlight: Guitar Kings

Posted on February 5, 2015 by bobbyhigh5

They are masters of their instruments, charismatic musicians who draw thousands into stadiums to hear them play. They travel around the world on the strength of their tunes, bringing people to their feet wherever they go. Women want them and men want to be them. Their musical styles may be different, but they all undoubtedly rock. Who are they? They’re the Guitar Kings!

Guitar Kings arrives as the 127th game available to be unlocked at High 5 Casino. Having played alto saxophone in high school jazz band, I feel a certain affinity to the virtuosos who comprise the Guitar Kings; if there are any differences between playing big band tunes to a few hundred bored parents and electrifying an entire arena with original rock and roll jams, I’ve yet to find them. Super Stacks and a Hi-Lo Stacks Bonus help you cash in while you’re rocking out.

Which real-life musicians would be your Guitar Kings? If I had to narrow it down, mine would probably be Chad Kroeger from Nickelback, Mark Tremonti from Creed, Buckethead during his Guns N’ Roses days, and Ryan Peake, also from Nickelback.

Head to High 5 Casino now to participate in the Guitar Kings Challenge! If you unlock Guitar Kings and reach game level 100 by February 11th at 11:59 pm EST, you’ll receive Romeo & Juliet, our next game, unlocked by 5:00 pm EST on February 12th.

What do you think of Guitar Kings? What type of slots would you like to see High 5 Games make in the future?

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H5C Mobile Recently Updated for iOS and Android

Posted on February 3, 2015 by bobbyhigh5

High 5 Casino on Facebook has long had more than 100 premium slots, and after recent updates we can say the same about High 5 Casino for iOS and High 5 Casino for Android! Regardless of the type of mobile device you use, there’s no doubt that H5C Mobile is your best bet for top-notch on-the-go gaming.

Dozens of popular slots from High 5 Games have been added to High 5 Casino for iOS and High 5 Casino for Android. In the mood for something far-out and fantastical? Then spin on Empress of Time or Stella Drive and the Orb of Chance. Or maybe you feel like hanging out with some animals; if that’s the case, try to land some jackpots on Cat Gangster or Sapphire Tiger. If you’re in a lighthearted mood, then give H5G classics like Cave King or Liger Loot a whirl. Those looking for awesome storylines should give The Newsmen or Love and Valor their attention, and anyone who wants a little adventure in their lives should check out Thunder Road or Mystery Train. While the games have diverse themes, they all share a foundation of stellar art design and innovative gameplay that leads to lots of fun and big wins.

Head to the App Store or the Google Play Store today and download the latest versions of High 5 Casino for iOS and High 5 Casino for Android. While you’re there, please leave us some feedback so we know what you like about our mobile apps and what you’d like to see us change in the future.