If there is only one well-known thing about slot game themes, it’s this: there’s a theme to suit every taste. From Hawaiian beach skins to Star Wars overlays, both in-person and online slots are known for their diverse aesthetics that are designed to appeal to every player.
But what about TV characters? Some of the most famous faces to grace the small screen have also made it into slot games – and with good reason, given their intense appeal and high visibility. With that in mind, here are some of the most high-profile TV characters to appear in slot games in recent years.
Family Guy
Family Guy is one of the most popular television shows to hit the airwaves in recent years, especially among certain groups who like to poke fun at the way in which modern America operates. Almost everyone who has watched TV in recent years will recall names such as Stewie Griffin, and the good news for slot machine fans is that the show and associated imagery now appears in slot format, thanks to International Game Technology’s 2015 video slot game. It’s possible to get involved with just a tiny deposit of $1, and there are five reels to spin.
Battlestar Galactica
Those who are fans of doing battle with the cybernetic enemy Cylons will love the Battlestar Galactica slot game. Players have the opportunity to delve into the world of the Battlestar franchise – and win some cash in the process. This game has all sorts of other features, including gameplay modes and a wide range of thematic twists, such as an Ion Storm section, which sends the reels spinning like never before.
Game of Thrones
The clue is in the name: Game of Thrones is one of the most famous medieval fantasy TV shows to hit the small screen, and it makes sense that the gaming aspect has now also been translated into the slots environment. The show first came out in 2011 and aired across almost the entire decade of the 2010s, cementing its place as one of the most influential shows in television history.
Slot gamers can expect to see some of the main characters from the show reflected in the slot version, so those who are fans of Kit Harington’s Jon Snow, Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen and the rest can start to get excited. What’s more, the game – which is made by the development firm Microgaming – is designed with 15 different pay lines. Overall, there are well more than 200 methods of striking a cash prize.
Deal or No Deal
The smash hit game show Deal or No Deal has also been translated into the world of slot machines. The TV show has been taken all over the world since it got its big break in the Netherlands and was then aired on the UK’s Channel 4. It involves players selecting from various different boxes with the goal of eliminating low cash prizes and keeping the larger ones – while also deciding whether or not to take deals from the banker.
Those who enjoy the show because of the presence of charismatic host Noel Edmonds, however, may find themselves less than pleased by the slot version. Sadly, Edmonds does not feature in the slot machine alternative. However, the hidden character of the banker – who is never seen on screen – is crucial to the gameplay, and his importance hangs over the slot machine game as well.
The Big Bang Theory
Finally, it’s also possible to play a slot game featuring big names from The Big Bang Theory. There are many slot games out there featuring imagery of the leading characters in the show – so those who wish they were in the same nerdy gang as Leonard Hofstadter, Penny Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper can at least spin the slots in their presence. They may not be able to join the crew, but at least they can be in with a chance of winning some cash.
From Family Guy’s Stewie Griffin to Battlestar Galactica’s Cylons, there are hordes of TV characters to have made an appearance in slot games around the world over the years. And with slot game operators innovating every day to make new games to keep players entertained and to bring new designs to the table – both online and in person – there’s every chance that your preferred fictional TV character might appear in a slot game soon if they haven’t already.