Slingo Strategy: Top 5 tips to play Slingo like a pro

Have you tried Slingo yet? It’s a cool mix of classic bingo and exciting slots action, and it’s available now at TwinSpires Casino with great games like Slingo Carnival, Slingo XXXtreme, Slingo Riches, and many more!

Like most casino games, there’s a heap of luck required, but there are some tried and true Slingo tips you can follow to make things a little easier. Read on to discover our top five Slingo strategy tips.

What is Slingo?

First, however, we need to explain what this novel game is. You get a 5 x 5 grid with 25 numbers randomly placed from the traditional 75 bingo ball numbers. Under the grid is a single row slot, which has corresponding bingo numbers as symbols. You have a set number of spins of the slot row to cross off as many of your grid numbers as you can.

Just like in real bingo, your aim is to make lines on the grid vertically, horizontally, and diagonally – and aim for a full house where you cross off all the numbers.

But there are extras in the game that help make it so compelling. Some of the symbols on the slot row are not numbers but special items. You might get jokers so that you can select a number on your grid to cross off or coins for instant cash prizes. You also have the option of buying extra spins if you think you need them – the cost depends on the type of game you play.

Some Slingo games are multiplayer games with a set time limit to build as many points as you can, while others are single player. And what we love about the Slingo game is that there are so many of them based on popular slot games like Starburst, Rainbow Riches, and more.

5 Slingo Strategy Tips

When you first sit down to play Slingo, it’s easy to think you just press the spin button and hope for the best. While it’s true the outcome is primarily random, there are several Slingo strategy tips to employ.

1. Buying extra spins with care

If you’re close to completing a full house or need a few numbers to finish some lines, it’s tempting to go for the option to purchase extra spins. However, you must work out the risk-reward of doing so. Extra spins can be expensive, and the cost of buying them may not be justified by the prize you might win. If, however, you need just one number for a full house and the prize for winning is large, then why wouldn’t you go for it?

2. Using the Joker wilds wisely

During the course of a game, you will get Joker wilds in your spinning reel. There is some strategy to employ here, although whether you make the right choice or not is not entirely clear. Yes, you can use the wild to complete a line and get some points on the board – but who is to say that number would not have come up on the next spin anyway? All in all, it’s probably best to complete lines if you can, and hope that your remaining numbers come up on the next spin.

3. Go for games with special features

Some of the solo Slingo games have special bonus rounds, introducing new gameplay levels. These can be lucrative, so they are well worth playing. Unfortunately, you cannot tell when the bonus games will appear – but making the decision to play games with bonus rounds is the first step. Book of Slingo is a good choice.

4. Multiplier action makes sense

One added feature in some Slingo games is the win multiplier. This works by applying a random win multiplier when you complete a line. In theory, this is a no-brainer since anything that increases your winnings must be a good thing. However, keep an eye on the return to player percentage (RTP) for the games you might like to try because getting multiplier action might not have a big impact on your overall winnings.

5. Don’t get carried away

Like all casino games, Slingo is a form of entertainment, and one in which you might win some money. You shouldn’t sit down to play expecting to win cash. If you do, you might start chasing your losses, spending more money than you might otherwise have done. If you want to play lots of games, make sure you are playing stakes that you can afford.

Get Ready for Action

Now you have some ideas to help with Slingo Riches strategy, or indeed Slingo tips for any of the Slingo game types, you need to get ready for action. TwinSpires Casino has a wide range of fun Slingo games to enjoy right now.