Princess Tales Slot Machine

One of the first releases from WMS in their 'Awesome Reels' slots range, Princess Tales is a highly volatile slot machine with many unique features, but it never became popular in the casinos. Big money can be won by the features found on the final 6th reel, which is not a very common occurrence on its own.

To get the top winning line with the 6th reel bonus symbol is a rare occurrence indeed, as you not only need to hit the icon, you also need to hit a winning line at the same time.

The Awesome Reels branded slots were surprisingly slow to reach Las Vegas, possibly because they were still being tested in other casinos around the country. The first casinos in Las Vegas to include these games were Harrah's and the Aria, although they didn't last for long. Most casinos that introduced these games had removed them before they had even been in place for a year.

It may be that WMS, the people that make the game, only introduced these games once they had improved the math to get people to play more. A lot of people putting $20 in hit absolutely nothing, so went on to play other machines instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Princess Tales slots?

WMS has not publicly disclosed a specific RTP (Return to Player) for Princess Tales slots. As a member of the short-lived Awesome Reels series, the game is described as highly volatile — meaning the long-term theoretical return is weighted towards rare large wins from the 6th reel bonus feature rather than consistent base game payouts. This volatility profile contributed to the game's poor commercial performance on casino floors.

Can I play Princess Tales slots for real money online?

Princess Tales real money slots have very limited availability. The game had a brief and unsuccessful run in a small number of US land-based casinos — most notably Harrah's and the Aria in Las Vegas — before being removed within less than a year. Online availability is extremely limited as a result. Players looking for a real money WMS experience with a similar theme would be better served by other titles in the WMS library with more established availability.

What is the Awesome Reels format in Princess Tales?

Awesome Reels is a WMS Gaming series that adds a unique 6th bonus reel to a standard 5-reel slot configuration. Princess Tales was one of the first titles in this range. The 6th reel contains high-value bonus symbols that only pay when they simultaneously appear alongside a winning combination on the main 5 reels — a rare but potentially very lucrative event. This design was intended to create occasional massive wins, but proved too unpredictable for most casino visitors.

Why did Princess Tales slots fail to become popular?

Princess Tales struggled commercially for several reasons. The Awesome Reels format was extremely high variance — players frequently invested money without receiving meaningful returns, leading them to move on to other machines. Its slow rollout meant it never built a loyal following before casinos began removing the games. The series as a whole had a brief lifespan, with WMS eventually discontinuing it in favour of their more commercially successful G+ and Colossal Reels formats.

How does Princess Tales differ from other WMS slots?

Princess Tales differs from standard WMS G+ or Colossal Reels slots primarily through its Awesome Reels 6th reel mechanic, which replaces the typical free spins or stacked Wild features found in most WMS games. Rather than a separate bonus round, the biggest wins in Princess Tales come from the interaction between the 6th reel's bonus symbols and active paylines on the main reels — a more integrated but less predictable bonus structure than the WMS format players were used to.

Is Princess Tales slots still available in Las Vegas?

Princess Tales is no longer widely available in Las Vegas casinos. The game debuted at Harrah's and the Aria but was removed by most casinos within a year of installation. The Awesome Reels series as a whole had a very short commercial lifespan on Las Vegas casino floors. Players seeking a similar WMS experience with a fairy tale or fantasy theme would have more luck finding titles from the G+ or Colossal Reels series, which had far greater longevity on casino floors.