Last year, you never would have seen social casino games ranking on Facebook’s Best Games list. Three years ago, these games would not have even been allowed on the social network.
Now, Facebook is showing just how exciting and innovative social casino games can be, with several making it on to the site’s Best Games of 2013 list.
Double Down Casino
Now owned by IGT, Double Down Casino is a top performing social gambling app on Facebook. The game provides players with the chance to wager on a wide range of online slots, table games and card games while offering up plenty of social features. Players are able to level up, unlock new content and share their progress with friends.
The game was listed in the 2013 Hall of Fame, which includes titles that were introduced before 2013 but continued to be popular this year.
It is in good company with games like Candy Crush Saga and Farmville 2, two titles that have captured the attention of the online gaming market. Slotomania, developed by Playtika, was also on this list.
DoubleU Casino
AFewGoodSoft’s DoubleU Casino was on the Staff Favourites list, providing that even Facebook employees enjoy play-money gambling. It is a social casino crossed with an online RPG. The game is set in a replica of Las Vegas, and players can visit new casinos as they level up.
DoubleU Casino propelled AFewGoodSoft into huge success. Prior to the game’s launch, the development firm consisted of only a few employees. Thanks to DoubleU Casino, AFewGoodSoft has expanded to included over 40 staff members.
Hit It Rich Casino Slots
Zynga’s appearance on this list has come as a surprise, since the company announced that it would be abandoning its plans to enter the real-money online gambling market next year. However, the company continued to branch out into a similar market by creating a social slots application. Following in the footsteps of Zynga Poker, Hit It Rich Slots has been well-received by Facebook players.
The application provides players with the chance to play a wide range of slots games that online casino players are sure to enjoy. Players can earn daily bonuses, share content with friends and level up as they earn cash. Some of the titles include The Wizard of Oz and Sex and the City.
What Does This Mean for Social Slots?
The inclusion of casinos on Facebook’s Best Games list means that social slots and other social casino games are becoming increasingly popular among social gamers.
It has taken quite some time for the trend to catch on, but it seems like it is here to stay. We hope that there will be even more social casinos on Facebook’s 2014 list.
