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Since the onset of online gambling, the casino and television industries have crafted an interdependence that has driven each to higher heights of success. Casinos have long used television networks as marketing tools for their indulgences while TV hits have made several appearances in casino floors and portfolios. In this piece, we look into some of the biggest slot hits whose creation was inspired by some of the biggest films and TV series.
Narcos
Narcos tops this list being one of the latest releases, having been released a couple of months ago, and based on one of the biggest TV series’ to air in the past five years. This slot, developed by the revered NetEnt, follows the tale of two DEA agents and their chase of the king of narcoterrorism, Pablo Escobar.
Narcos Slot, which bears the same name as the popular Netflix series, has collected impressive ratings in terms of entertainment and thrill, just like the show. The video slot is built using cartoon graphics that are a unique direction for NetEnt, considering their prowess in the use of three-dimensional technology for their developments. Even so, action and flare are not spared during the crafting of the set. Gameplay takes place along a dusty street of Colombia with planes and birds flying overhead to the catchy theme song of the series.
Most of the Narcos action is reserved for the forefront of the screen, which holds the playing grid of five columns and three rows. In the place of the usual paylines sit two hundred and forty-three ways to win. The excitement is pumped up with the replacement of the spin button with the cylinder of a revolver gun, which places the punter right in the middle of the action as they wait to collect winnings.
In true NetEnt style, Narcos is dotted with a lot more than just standard wins that are collected by landing three to five similar icons on adjacent reels. Some of the bonuses included in the game are:
- Walking wilds
- Drive-by feature
- Locked Up Symbol
- Locked Up Feature
- Golden Locked Up Symbol
- Free Spins
Some of these boons are triggered at random while others are activated by landing a series of characters on adjacent reels.
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is popularly described as the greatest series of all time, which makes it no surprise that a slot adaptation would hit casino catalogues. This set is developed by the popular Microgaming and follows the tale of four royal houses and their battle to sit on the Iron Throne and control the seven kingdoms of Westeros. The series first hit television screens in April of 2011 and concluded in May of 2019. Even though the curtains have fallen on the show, gamblers can proceed with the action in the Game of Thrones online slot.
Game of Thrones Slot is built with a vintage vibe similar to that of the show. The five columns and three rows of the reel configuration carry a cream shade that is complemented by a metallic lining all around. Swords that are used to forge the iron throne can be spotted at the sides and top of the reels while the walls of the Great Hall can be seen at the back. The setting is tied together by the show’s cello theme song that thunders in the background.
The icons placed on the game reels feature the same iconic development as the rest of the game. The generic poker face cards A, K, Q, and J, make an appearance and table the lowest values in wins. The high paying characters are inspired by the sigils of each of the four houses, while the wild is denoted by a combined logo. Aside from the provision of credit wins, each sigil tables free spins and multiplier winnings as follows:
Gamblers can pick and choose the house they would like to stand with when three or more iron throne scatters appear on the screen.
Ted
Blueprint Gaming joins the list of online gaming software developers with top of the range adaptations of movies and series with the 2012 film Ted. The movie is based on a child who wishes his teddy bear to life, and they grow up together to be best friends. The film is majorly centred on their adult life, and Ted is characterised as a foul-mouthed yet funny stuffed bear.
Blueprint’s Ted adaptation features eye-catching three-dimensional imaging that spreads from the five by three playing grid to the rest of the screen. Gameplay takes place in Ted’s living room, and the character can be spotted taking a nap at the bottom next to some empty beer cans. Like with most other slots, payouts are collected for the appearance of three to five icons of the same kind on five reels and three rows. The highest value character is Ted, who grants five hundred credits while playing the wild. The slot logo offers a similar jackpot win. Thunder Buddies Bonus, Big Money Bonus, and Big Crawl Bonus are some of the mini rounds included in the Ted Slot to give punters more chances of collecting winnings.
Planet of the Apes
The Planet of the Apes is among the longest-running original movie series with the first film being aired back in 1968. More than ten adaptations have been made over the years, and NetEnt chooses to focus on the 2011 and 2014 releases. The first of this action and sci-fi franchise narrates the tale of a chimpanzee that draws intelligence from a human-developed drug meant to help the brain repair itself. The smart nature of the chimp leads to an ape uprising, which sets the base for the following film: Dawn of the Planet of Apes. In the second film, the apes have grown into a nation, which is encouraged by the fact that most of humanity was wiped out by a virus a decade prior to the time the film is set.
NetEnt takes a unique direction to merge both films into one slot while giving each one the attention it deserves. Instead of the usual five by three grid that is usual with nearly all other modern sets, Planet of the Apes carries two configurations of the same kind placed side by side – the right side denotes The Rise of the Planet of Apes while the left is inspired by the Dawn of the Planet of Apes. The imagery used in the game’s development is heavily inspired by the films it is based on, and the most popular characters appear on the reels alongside generic poker face cards.
On top of an impressive appearance and high-value winnings, gamblers can exploit a variety of distinct bonuses that boost payouts including:
- Dual feature – triggers a sticky icon.
- Rise bonus feature – extra coins for every human and ape on the screen.
- Dawn bonus feature – changes all human and ape icons into the same symbol.
Overview
These film and series inspired slots are widely available in gambling destinations that support their developer’s software. The sets can be activated for real money with the help of promotions such as free spins bonuses.