How to Play Free Online Fruit Machines
Find Out How to Play Online Fruit Machines for Free
At Virgin Games, we’re serious about play, and that means making it easy for players to play online slots without needing to spend money. And, if you're looking for some seriously fun slot games to play, online fruit machine games are a great place to begin!
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to play online fruit machine slots for free*, - plus how you could win real money or Free Spins, without placing a bet.
First Things First, What Are Fruit Machines?
Fruit machines are the original form of slot games, popular in arcades and early brick-and-mortar casinos. These casino slot games feature simple reels, colourful fruit symbols like cherries and lemons, and a straightforward aim: match the slot symbols to form winning combinations.
Online versions of fruit machines keep much of that charm, offering a familiar casino slot experience with some added features like Free Spins, Wilds, and multipliers. They’re often designed with low volatility, meaning small wins can occur more frequently, perfect for casual or new players.
Why Play Online Fruit Machines for Free?
Playing for free is a great way to enjoy slots without the pressure of real-money play. You can explore the reels, bonus features, and style of a game before choosing to deposit.
At Virgin Games, there are two main ways to play online fruit machines for free:
- Demo Mode: Try nearly any slot on-site using virtual credits, including fruit machine-style games.
- Exclusive Free Games: Virgin Games Prize Picks and Virgin Games VIP Picks give you the chance to win real money cash prizes or free slot spins, without any betting required.
Let’s find out more about these thrilling free games.
Virgin Games Prize Picks - Our Daily Free Game
Virgin Games Prize Picks is a completely free-to-play daily game. It gives players the chance to win real cash prizes or Free Spins - every day of the week.
How It Works
- The game is played on a 10x9 grid filled with hidden prize symbols.
- You get six picks per day to uncover icons on the grid.
- Match specific sets of icons to win a prize.
- The board resets every Monday at 00:01 GMT and ends Sunday at 23:59 GMT.
You must have made one lifetime deposit of £10 to access Prize Picks, but once that’s done, it’s free to play every day.
Prizes You Can Win
Symbol | Needed | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Crown | 10 | £750 cash |
| Prize Box | 9 | £250 cash |
| £ Symbol | 8 | £20 cash |
| Dice | 7 | £10 cash |
| 7 | 6 | £5 cash |
| Poker Chip | 5 | 20 Free Spins |
| Playing Cards | 4 | 10 Free Spins |
| Bingo Ball | 3 | 5 Free Spins |
| Win Icon | 1 | Instant Win (£1–£10) |
Virgin Games VIP Picks - Our Monthly Free Game
VIP Picks is the monthly version of Prize Picks, offering another completely free way to win cash or Free Spins.
How It Works
- For every day you play Prize Picks, you earn one VIP pick.
- On the last day of each month, you can use your picks to choose from six envelopes.
- Each envelope contains either a real cash prize (up to £100) or up to 10 Free Spins on the same four fruit-machine style slots as in Prize Picks, as listed below.
It’s a free reward for consistent play, and another chance to enjoy slots with a traditional feel.
Free Spins Options (All Fruit-Machine Style Slots)
When you win Free Spins in Prize Picks or VIP Picks, you’ll be able to choose which slot to use them on. Each of the available options is considered a fruit-machine style slot, either in look, structure, or gameplay - making them ideal for players exploring free online fruit machines.
Here’s a look at our thrilling Free Spins games:
- Double Bubble: Styled after classic fruit machines, this slot features vibrant cherries, bells, and bar symbols. It has a polished 2D look, Bubble Line multipliers, bonus features, and even optional progressive jackpots, delivering a modern twist on a traditional favourite.
- Secrets of the Phoenix: With its cascading reels and Stacked Wilds, this slot blends classic 5x3 layout mechanics with mystical visuals. Its consistent structure and simplicity make it popular among players who enjoy fruit-machine style slots with added depth.
- Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Catch 2: Built on a traditional 5x3, 10-payline format, this game mirrors the core of a classic slot machine. It includes Wilds, Scatters, and a free spins round with an upgrade mechanic, similar to the simplicity and reward structure of traditional fruit machines.
- Big Bass Virgin Games Xplorer: While more theme-driven, this slot uses the same layout and bonus structure found in many fruit-machine style slots. Fisherman Wilds, cash-collect features and Free Spins give it the straightforward appeal of classic games with a modern fishing twist.
All four of these online slot games share the core slot mechanics that fruit machine fans look for: fixed paylines, simple spins, and rewarding features.
Fruit Machine-Style Slots to Try
If you want to try popular fruit-machine style slots like the ones you’d see in UK casino sites or venues, here are some of the top picks currently available at Virgin Games. These games embrace the classic layout, symbols, and straightforward gameplay that define the fruit machine genre:
Cash Strike
A classic layout filled with bars, 7s, and fruit symbols, plus a bonus feature that can trigger instant cash prizes and multipliers.
Golden Winner
This 3-reel, 1-payline slot brings back the charm of old-school machines. Simple spinning, traditional symbols, and a Golden Bonus keep things familiar and fun.
Sizzling Hot 6 Extra Gold
This fiery six-reel fruit slot features juicy symbols and hot payouts. It sticks to the basics while turning up the intensity; great for fans of classic setups.
Reel King Mega
Bright, colourful and loaded with retro personality, this low-volatility slot has a bonus feature where the king spins his own mini reels. A nostalgic nod with a modern twist.
777 Burn Em Up
A fast-paced slot with bold fruit-machine styling. Crisp visuals, a clear layout, and red-hot 777s make this an easy pick for traditional slot fans.
Start Spinning Fruit-Machine Style Slots for Free
Fruit machines may have evolved, but their charm and simplicity remain. Whether you're trying traditional 3-reel games or modern slots with classic mechanics, Virgin Games gives you plenty of ways to explore them for free.
From Prize Picks and VIP Picks, to demo mode and familiar titles like Double Bubble and Cash Strike, there's something for every player right here. And with no wagers needed for our daily and monthly free games (once you've made your first lifetime £10 deposit), it’s easy to jump in and start spinning.
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Discover online fruit-machine slots at Virgin Games and play for free with our daily and monthly Free Games. From classic themes to modern favourites like Double Bubble and Fishin’ Frenzy The Big Catch 2, you can spin for real cash or Free Spins - no betting required.
All offers mentioned correct at the time of writing but may be subject to change.