Novomatic Software

Novomatic is one of the biggest names in gambling. Its machines fill casinos and arcades across Europe, and classic titles such as Book of Ra and Sizzling Hot became some of the most copied slot designs in history. Online, its games are supplied through its digital arm, Greentube.

Novomatic was founded in 1980 by Johann Graf and is headquartered in Gumpoldskirchen, Austria. It is a vertically integrated group: it designs and builds gaming machines, runs its own gaming venues and supplies lotteries and online casinos. Online games are developed and distributed by Greentube, which also runs the StarGames platform.

• Book of Ra and Book of Ra Deluxe – the original “book” slot with an expanding symbol in free spins.
• Sizzling Hot – a fast, simple fruit slot.
• Lucky Lady’s Charm – a classic with tripled wins in free spins.
• Dolphin’s Pearl and Lord of the Ocean – underwater favourites.
• Columbus and Faust – long-running video slots from the land-based range.

Many studios have released their own versions of these designs. For example, our guides to Book of Aztec and Book of Pharao cover games built on the same formula.

Novomatic slots are known for simple rules: few paylines, classic symbols, free spins with expanding symbols or multipliers, and a gamble feature where you guess the colour of a card. “Deluxe” versions update the graphics and often add more lines. Many games also come with Novomatic’s jackpot systems in land-based venues.

Novomatic and Greentube are licensed in many regulated markets, including Malta and Great Britain. Games are independently tested, but availability varies by country.

Novomatic games are available at casinos that partner with Greentube. Check the game lobby of each site in our casino reviews, and try classic book slots in demo mode first.