Slot machines are the most popular form of casino entertainment, both at land-based casinos and on Internet gambling sites. Microgaming, the major software provider for the online gambling industry, has launched over 50 new slot machine games over the past two years. Each of these 5-reel video slots has its own unique theme, ranging from secret potions to Japanese dining. This article summarizes 7 of these new slot games, including Chain Mail, Dog Father, Flying Circus, Ho Ho Ho, Muchos Grande, Wasabi San, and What On Earth.

Chain Mail is a 5-reel, 20 pay-line video slot machine with a food theme. Chain Mail is a mouthwatering world of pizza, chocolate, king cones, chicken, and kebabs. Two or more Chain Mail symbols on the pay-line create winning combinations. Two symbols pay out $4, three symbols pay out $60, four symbols pay out $1,200, and all five Chain Mail symbols pay out $6,000.

Welcome to the doggie underworld! Dog Father is a 5-reel, 20 pay-line video slot about a tough bulldog who likes expensive cigars and a flashy lifestyle. Dog Father is where you will meet characters like Itchy da Flea, who activates the Free Spins Bonus feature. Play your slots right at Dog Father and you could win a whopping $97,500.

The circus has come to town! Flying Circus is a 5-reel, 20 pay-line video slot about the Big Top. Flying Circus is where you will meet the dapper Ringmaster, Tanya the Trapeze Temptress, Coco the Clown, and lots of elephants and lions. Place a maximum bet at the Flying Circus and you could win a respectable 200,000 coins.

Ho Ho Ho is a 5-reel, 15 pay-line video slot with a Christmas theme. Ho Ho Ho is a festive world of Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Christmas trees, sleighs, eggnog, cookies, and candy canes. Two or more Santa symbols on the pay-line create winning combinations. Two symbols pay out $5, three symbols pay out $50, four symbols pay out $1,000, and all five Santa symbols pay out $15,000.

Muchos Grande is a 5-reel, 15 pay-line video slot with a Mexican theme. Muchos Grande is a comic world of hot peppers, egg plants, avocados, chili, rattlesnakes, and a nutty donkey. Two or more Gold Coin symbols on the pay-line create winning combinations. Two symbols pay out $4, three symbols pay out $120, four symbols pay out $1,200, and all five Gold Coin symbols pay out $9,000.

Wasabi San is a 5-reel, 15 pay-line video slot with a Japanese dining theme. Wasabi San is an exquisitely delicious world of "Sue Shi," sake, California handrolls, tuna makis, and salmon roes. Two or more Sushi Chef symbols on the pay-line create winning combinations. Two symbols pay out $5, three symbols pay out $200, four symbols pay out $2,000, and all five Sushi Chef symbols pay out $7,500.

What On Earth is a 5-reel, 9 pay-line video slot with an extra terrestrial theme. What On Earth is filled with asteroids, flying saucers, rockets, and cherry comets. One or more What On Earth symbols on the pay-line create winning combinations. One symbol pays out $4, two symbols pay out $20, three symbols pay out $200, four symbols pay out $1,000, and all five What On Earth symbols pay out $7,500.

To win any of the big jackpots above, you need to place the maximum bet. However, the maximum bet on a particular slot machine can be $400 or more. Therefore, it is important that you decide beforehand how much you wish to spend at a casino. Don't exceed your spending limit should you lose, and always quit while you are ahead.