Simba Slots

About Simba Slots

Simba Slots is in the mid-tier of Jumpman Gaming’s casino brand portfolio, aimed at a UK audience and operating on a UKGC licence.

If you’ve played on any of the other Jumpman sites, you know you aren’t going to be overwhelmed by a huge selection of games, and you’ll find a lot of familiar aspects, not least the fairly standard promotions. That means a lot of a site’s distinctive appeal will depend on the theme and presentation. Unfortunately, Simba Slots is a bit of a disappointment there.

The wildlife theme does appear in small visual touches, so you will find paw prints and animal silhouettes, but these elements were a lot more prominent earlier in the site’s life, when much more was made of their welcome offer being the “Safari Chest” rather than the usual Mega Reel. Over time, it has moved toward a simpler presentation, focusing more on functional elements, and less on the safari theme (perhaps to lessen any implied association with a well known film and stage show), and that has has reduced its appeal.

From a compliance standpoint, the site has solid credentials, including a responsible gambling section and a (not very prominent) link to the Jumpman dedicated responsible gambling site “Jumpman Cares”. The full licensing details are displayed so you can check these out should you need further reassurance.

Getting Started at Simba Slots

One advantage of playing at a Jumpman site is the streamlined sign-up process, which has been improved over the years and now boils down to three short pages. If you want an even faster sign-up, you can go through your PayPal account by clicking on the relevant icon, although that has the disadvantage of requiring you to make a deposit before you can use the site.

Streamlined registration is where the player-friendly features end, unfortunately. As with most Jumpman sites, navigation tools are limited, and the layout feels like it was designed more for mobile. When it launches on a desktop it appears clunky.

Also typical of a Jumpman site is the lack of filter options. You can’t search for games using provider name, theme, RTP or volatility. There are some broad categories for slots games but otherwise, that’s about it. You’re probably going to be spending a lot of time scrolling.

If you are playing on a mobile device, your experience may be a little more enjoyable. While there’s no dedicated app, the site performs well in mobile browsers, with no game loading issues. The interface switches between screen size and orientations smoothly, and there are few reports of significant performance issues or glitches. If you’re playing on mobile, and know the games you want to play, you’ll be able to enjoy the site with minimal complications.

Bingo at Simba Slots

Like almost all of its sister sites in the Jumpman portfolio, Simba Slots has a bingo section, which is always welcome, although it probably won’t be enough to satisfy bingo-first fans.
The bingo product here is provided by Pragmatic Play and part of that company’s wider network, so you can be sure of consistent liquidity, reliability and a reasonable range of games.

There are generally around a dozen or so rooms to be found at Simba Slots and they cover the full range, from 30-ball up to 90-ball with a solid range of prizes, some up to five figures. There are also some low entry games, although we didn’t find any bingo-related promotions or free game offers on the site, which is just a reminder that bingo is not the main feature here.

The Pragmatic Play bingo platform is polished and well-designed, with key information such as jackpot, entry fee and number of players clearly laid out, and there’s the usual array of mini games to keep you occupied between bingo sessions. As a basic bingo option, it is solid.

Bingo regulars, however, may find the complete absence of a chat feature is a deal-breaker, given how important the social element is to the overall experience. On the other hand, if bingo is a secondary interest for you, or you are trying it for the first time, the Simba Slots bingo product won’t disappoint as it does the basics well enough.

Slots at Simba Slots

If slots are your thing and you haven’t spent much time on modern sites with game libraries that stretch into five figures, then you’ll probably be perfectly happy with Simba Slots. In total, there are around 3,000 slots, and that collection does a good job of covering the most popular developers and franchise titles.

You’ll find games here from Pragmatic Play, Quickspin, Big Time Gaming, Eyecon, Playtech, Red Tiger and Blueprint, along with dozens of other providers, and all of the best known slot series are represented from Starburst and Fluffy Favourites to Big Bass Bonanza and Book of Dead.

Despite the name of the site, African-themed games are not to the fore here, and the most notable absence is perhaps the most famous safari-themed title of them all, Mega Moolah, which is not included in the modest selection of 60-odd jackpot games (most of which are by Eyecon).

There are dedicated sections for casino and live casino games, but these are pretty small, featuring only a handful of blackjack, roulette and baccarat titles, and a few live table games, again focusing on the most popular types. There is a surprisingly large slingo section, and you can dig out some keno, scratchcards and crash games if you’re prepared to search, but overall, this is a mainstream slots sats for fans of the big names.

As we mentioned above, navigation options are limited. Essentially, unless your search is satisifed by one of the standard broad categories such as New or Featured, or the game you’re looking for is in one of the curated sections based around common themes (such as Gone Fishing, Cosmic Adventure or Mystical & Magical), it may take a while to find what you’re after.

Other Things to Consider

Jumpman sites usually offer a variety of redeposit offers and there are all of the familiar monthly and weekly promotions on offer, along with the free Daily Wheel that gives you the chance to win a slot spins prize on each spin. The x65 wagering requirement, however, is a major drawback, making your chances of getting your hands on any promotion-related winnings fairly slim.

There’s a goodly range of available UK deposit methods, from Visa to Pay By Mobile, but you have to pay a fee to use the latter and you also have to pay a fee when you withdraw using any method. With typical withdrawal processing times around 24 hours, Jumpman have improved in this area over the last few years.

The same can’t be said for customer support. There’s no proper live chat option, just a standard online form to complete (but only during office hours) and no telephone contact options either. The FAQ section is laid out in an easy-to-use way, and it does cover most issues, but the level of support available for customers falls way short of what we expect from a modern casino operator.

Final Thoughts

Simba Slots is a reliable, if unexciting mid-tier casino site. It has a simple slots-focused appeal, backed up by fast sign-up, efficient banking and minimal clutter. If you’re a beginner or you just want a quick and easy slots gaming session you may find this works well for you.

If you demand a little more from your online casino gaming, however, then, Simba Slots will be a disappointment. It may be a relatively modern site, but the lack of gamification, the clunky navigation and the antiquated customer support service make it feel much older, and like most of its sister sites, it does not linger long in the memory.