Nothing gets your heart racing like best slot games, and online slots aren’t like the old one-armed bandits your grandparents used to spin. You don’t just pull a lever and hope for a matching row of cherries, bars or bells. Online slots are more like video games, designed with incredible graphics, immersive story lines and (perhaps best of all) awesome characters.

Some of these slot machine characters are so awesome, they’ve earned the status of heroes in the online gaming world. Take Finn for example. The star of NetEnt’s Finn and the Swirly Spin, this charming leprechaun shot to fame after introducing players to ‘Swirly Spins’. He made it possible for symbols to land on the reels in a unique spiral formation, that boosts the player’s chances of winning again and again and again.

Another slot game hero is The Genie from the Playtech classic Wild Wishes. He’s well-known for granting bonuses like Free Spins and Wilds to lucky punters as they spin. And who could forget Gonzo? The face of NetEnt’s Gonzo’s Quest, this brave explorer will happily guide you through the jungles of Eldorado in search of big cash prizes.

You can find out more about Finn, The Genie and Gonzo below. And if you want to try your luck playing with these slot game heroes for yourself, head over to our sister site, Slotzine, to find slot machine videos, reviews, news, and stories on jackpots!