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Howdy, cowboys and cowgirls. Valentines is here, and the folks from Red Stag have some special content for you❤️. Want to learn more about love in the Wild West? Then saddle up and tag along! We will take you on another trip to those crazy days. Does advertising yourself for marriage sound weird? Well, it was not unheard of back then! But that’s enough for the introductions. If that got you interested, then keep reading and find out more about what love was like in the Wild West!
Let’s Talk About Love… Wild West Style
The Wild West is a popular theme in love novels. But you will probably be surprised to learn that, in reality, love in the Wild West looked nothing like it. Common courtship methods back then included visiting the woman’s home, sharing meals or having some parlor conversation (always with other adult family members nearby, of course). If you were feeling really daring, then you could even ask to go on a walk together. Lovebirds in the Wild West, however, had none of that luxury. Courtship was rarely an option: the population consisted mostly of single men, who had just moved West looking for a new life. While finding partners for a one-night stand wasn’t much of a problem for either genre, it was a different story when it came to marriage.
That’s when a rather unusual method came into play. Remember that bit about advertising yourself for marriage? It was quite common for men in the Wild West to advertise themselves in eastern newspapers, looking for a bride. Then, interested women would send a letter to start a long-distance courtship. Once the pair had gotten to know each other well enough, it was time for the prospective wife to move west. As unexpected as that might sound, most “mail order” weddings turned out to be quite successful. Of course, things could backfire every now and then.
One famous and well-documented story of a “mail order wedding” gone wrong involved Elizabeth Berry and Lewis Dreibells. After going through the first step and exchanging correspondence with her soon-to-be husband, Berry moved west to meet him. On the way, however, her wagon was robbed by three bandits. The leader of the bunch had a distinctive scar on one hand, and for whatever reason allowed Ms. Berry to keep her wedding dress. Not too long after that, Elizabeth finally arrived at her destination and married Mr. Dreibells. She did notice something out of place, though. Not only did she find his voice familiar, but Elizabeth also noticed that her husband had a very distinctive scar on one of his hands. As it turned out, Lewis Dreibells also went by the name of Louis Dreibells, a miner by trade who also happened to work a “side job” as a robber. And so, Elizabeth Berry fled - never to be heard of again.
Let’s Talk About Love… Red Stag Style
How about experiencing love the Red Stag way? Red and Ginger, the ranch's very own sweethearts, have some nice game suggestions for this Valentine’s. First, let’s go with an absolute classic. Dr. Love slot is a must. Feeling lovesick? Dr. Love has the cure for it - and it comes packed with special features. You can win up to 20 free spins, and there is also the chance to gamble your winnings: after a successful spin, you can bet the prize on a mini-game. Pick right and you can double or even quadruple your winnings!
Looking for a tragic love story? Then check out one of our newest slots - El Mariachi. Based on the famous Mexico trilogy by Robert Rodriguez, the game follows the story of the famous former musician played by Antonio Banderas. El Mariachi is a man driven by love - more specifically, seeking revenge on the men who murdered his lover. Set in a salon, this slot does have a bit of a Wild West feeling to it. Follow El Mariachi on this action-packed adventure and full of special features. This list includes free spins, sticky wild reels, wins both ways and prize multipliers.
Catch the Winning Spirit
That’s it for our Valentine’s special. Now, how about joining us for a drink or two and some games at Red Stag? Saddle up, hit the road and come catch the winning spirit!