Movies That Inspired Popular Casino Games
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Movies That Inspired Popular Casino Games
We are already used to having iconic casino scenes in popular movies. The ties between cinema and gambling are close, and more than one iconic scene was set on casino grounds. But what most fans fail to remember is that the connection goes both ways – and just as casino games have inspired movies, there have been popular movies that were transformed into popular casino games.
In this article, we’ll review the most popular video slot games based on legendary movies.
Halloween – Microgaming
The spooky season starts on the first day of October. And although we are still a couple of weeks away from Halloween, it’s best to prepare for the spooky holiday – by watching the 1978 movie that embodies the spook of it all.
If you are not willing to revisit the movie, you can also play the video slot version of the famous John Carpenter movie. Halloween is a branded slot that uses familiar items, locations, and characters from the original movie. Microgaming, the company behind the movie, first acquired the license to use materials from the movie before developing the game. And as it features so many famous things, you can be sure it will be as spine-chilling as the movie.
Jurassic Park – Microgaming
Another creation coming from Microgaming that fits this list is Jurassic Park. The 1993 classic is the first of several instalments in the franchise of Jurassic Park. However, the first was also what inspired Microgaming to create one of its most legendary titles.
Steven Spielberg created a beloved franchise still watched and adored by millions of fans today. But what Microgaming did was give those fans a chance to go back to Jurassic Park anytime they want and play with dinosaurs in its Jurassic Park video slot. Thanks to Parallax Scrolling – the first game to feature it – the company could bring all popular movie elements such as dinosaurs, characters and features into the movie. It came out in 2014, but it’s still fresh even today. Microgaming has since launched a couple of sequels as well.
Ted Megaways – Blueprint Gaming
Fluffy stuffed animals have always been standard paraphernalia in kids’ rooms. However, when Seth MacFarlane chose the plot of Ted as his directorial debut in 2012, the world got to meet the dark side of stuffed toys. Ted, the foul-mouthed toy from John Bennett’s childhood, is back - and this time, playtime’s even better.
In the realm of video slot games, Blueprint Gaming took up transferring Ted from cinema to slot screens. The result is great – a beloved online slot played at most gaming sites long after the movie release. However, the Ted Megaways slot is not to be mistaken with the slot Ted. The first slot has a bit more pizzazz, while this version has better potential.
Beetlejuice Megaways – SG Digital
The fourth online slot on this list to come from the cinematic realm is Beetlejuice Megaways. Like Ted, Beetlejuice slot features Megaways, a handy game engine that amps up the game’s potential and gives players more ways to enjoy the familiar scenes.
The scary Beetlejuice played by Michael Keaton returns to your screens with a simple click of spin. Of course, it’s not recommended to play the game if you are not a big fan – because Beetlejuice can get very, very scary. However, if you know what you are getting into, you can relax and enjoy the game’s eccentric plot with a dash of horror. SG Digital, one of the biggest game developers in the industry, is behind Beetlejuice Megaways.
Jumanji – NetEnt
Welcome to Jumanji! NetEnt, a leading game content developer in online casinos, launched the Jumanji slot in 2018. However, the game might not be what you expect as the slot is not based on the new 2017 release or its 2019 sequel, but rather the 1995 classic.
In a way, that was a smart move, as the new movies from 2017 and 2019 with Kevin Hart and Dwayne Rock Johnson brought the Jumanji jungle back under the spotlight. And the new film would be nothing if it weren’t for the iconic Robin Williams. Hence, the 2018 Net Entertainment slot called Jumanji is a trip down memory lane. It uses the game board as the setting, something all players will surely appreciate. Moreover, as the sequel to Jumanji: The Next Level is in production, there’s no doubt the Jumanji slot will remain popular for years to come.
Conclusion
The list includes only five movies-turned-slot-games, but there’s more games that we did not have time to mention. Some of our honorable mentions includes Gladiator, Rambo, Sausage Party, and Terminator 2.
Branded slots like these are a very popular genre, so there will surely be more branded slots inspired by cult movie classics.
