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Some movies and TV shows become so popular that they are adapted into other forms, including slots. These slots almost always become popular because their themes create familiarity and bridge the gap between online gaming and pop culture.
Indeed, there are hundreds of slots based on movies and TV shows, including Jurassic Park, Gladiator, and Ghostbusters. However, there are some outstanding movies and TV shows that deserve to have slots based on them, but don’t — at least not yet.
Here’s a look at the top 10 movies and TV shows that should get their own real money slots.
The Wire
HBO’s Baltimore crime drama, created by David Simon and running from 2002 to 2008, is one of the best-performing TV shows, with a rating of 9.3/10 on IMDb. Critics have even labeled it “the greatest TV show of the 21st century.”
A slot based on this TV show would likely feature a dual-screen system, with one part showing the Detail Room and the other part showing the streets. You could also expect symbols to include popular items like a burner phone, gun, cash, a police badge, and more. It also wouldn’t be surprising to hear Omar whistling his favorite tune, “The Farmer in the Dell.”
Goodfellas
There are no slots based on Martin Scorsese’s 1990 masterpiece, adapted from Nicholas Pileggi’s book Wiseguy, for obvious reasons, such as the grim theme, organized crime, and substance abuse. Still, it would be great to play one.
The slot would likely be narrative-driven and fast-paced, with a progression mechanic to represent the passage of time. The soundtrack could also feature pop and classic rock with shifting eras to further symbolize the changing times. Interestingly, Tommy DeVito would make a great wild, while Paulie Cicero fits the role of a scatter.
Pulp Fiction
Quentin Tarantino rarely licenses his intellectual property for commercial gambling; hence, there are no slots based on the 1994 Oscar-winning, Palme d’Or–winning hit. Interestingly, though, there is an official Pulp Fiction pinball machine built by the Chicago Gaming Company in partnership with Mr. Tarantino.
A slot based on this film would likely feature non-linear reels to symbolize its non-chronological storytelling. It would also be great to see some of the cast among the high-value symbols. A Hold & Win mechanic would also be appropriate, considering the movie’s high-stakes concept.
Kill Bill
Kill Bill, another masterpiece directed by Quentin Tarantino and released in two volumes in 2003 and 2004, also doesn’t have a slot based on it. Many developers would likely find it too graphic and violent.
Still, if a slot existed, it would cleverly use a level-up or elimination mechanic based on the kill list. The developer could also tie jackpots to the different levels. Other bonus features like free spins and multipliers would also be welcome additions.
Fight Club
Fight Club is a cult classic, but it’s no surprise there isn’t a slot based on it — David Fincher’s 1999 film, adapted from Chuck Palahniuk’s novel and starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, is built on an anti-capitalist theme that discourages mindless spending, the opposite of what happens at a casino. And while there is an online casino called Fight Club Casino, it has nothing to do with the movie. Nevertheless, it would be interesting to see a slot based on this movie.
A Fight Club slot would likely feature an industrial soundtrack and upbeat tunes. While complex, it would also be fitting to have two volatility modes: a low-volatility mode for the Narrator and a high-volatility mode for Tyler Durden. Speaking of which, Tyler Durden would be an appropriate wild symbol.
Inception
Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed sci-fi blockbuster packs an exciting cast, and its intriguing concepts are masterfully executed to deliver a thrilling blend of sci-fi and action.
While there’s no slot based on Inception yet, it’s not difficult to picture one. It would be a cinematic, highly volatile game with complex mechanics to mimic the movie’s layered concept. For example, the grid could expand and reshape itself to mimic the movie’s layered realities. Of course, it would also feature some of the characters as symbols — Mal would make an excellent blocker.
The Queen’s Gambit
Netflix has already put its slot muscle behind one of its biggest hits: Squid Game, licensed to developer Light & Wonder for casino floors. It wouldn’t be surprising to see The Queen’s Gambit — the 2020 miniseries based on Walter Tevis’s novel, starring Anya Taylor-Joy — get similar treatment.
A slot based on the hit drama would likely feature a chessboard as the grid, with symbols featuring characters like Beth Harmon. It would also be great if the game had a progressive jackpot with a Hold & Win mechanic to represent the final showdown in Moscow.
Samurai Jack
Samurai Jack, Genndy Tartakovsky’s highly acclaimed Cartoon Network series, is a masterpiece of animation. While there are several video games based on the TV show, there are no slots, as IP law usually restricts networks like Cartoon Network from licensing animated shows for commercial gambling content.
However, if such a slot existed, it would likely feature lots of bonus mechanics, considering all the content available to work with. The Ancient Sword would likely represent the wild, while a portal would represent the scatter. A time loop would also be in order, where the grid shifts to a different time period when the bonus round is triggered.
Twin Peaks
The grim theme in Twin Peaks — David Lynch and Mark Frost’s cult series, which ran on ABC in 1990–91 before returning for a third season on Showtime in 2017 — is a turn-off for most developers, but a developer like Nolimit City might be well-suited to it. Interestingly, the show includes an iconic casino scene where Dougie Jones wanders into a casino and hits 30 consecutive jackpots, shouting “Hello!” with each win — a streak that earns him the nickname “Mr. Jackpots” from an onlooker.
To this end, it would be great if the slot featured progressive or fixed jackpots. The developer would also likely include a dimensional shift, with a Day Mode and Night Mode. Ideally, the audio would be retro-modern to create an eerie, psychological effect.
True Detective
HBO’s anthology crime drama, created by Nic Pizzolatto and first airing in 2014, would be tricky to base a slot on, considering its anthology design, where every season is completely different from the last. Besides, the macabre themes are generally considered too grim for the casino floor. Still, a developer like Nolimit City probably wouldn’t mind, given that it specializes in grim themes.
A slot based on this TV show would require a changing grid to represent the different seasons. Symbols would be pretty standard, and if any cast members were to feature, it would likely be Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson from the acclaimed first season.
If any of these games ever gets created, you can bet we’ll aim to have a free slot demo online right alongside the release.
