Mariah Carey Slots
As one of the most successful and popular singers and performers of the last 30 years, Mariah Carey has been a part of countless top hits that has garnered worldwide acclaim. Whether it was her collaboration with Boys II Men on the record-setting One Sweet Day, or solo hits like Fantasy and Honey, her career has been virtually all peaks with few missteps – with the exception of her 2001 feature film Glitter, perhaps, but we can all forgive her for that.
Given her larger than life presence in the entertainment industry, it might be hard to believe that it has taken this long to create a slot machine around her. But the wait is over, as Mariah Carey by Aristocrat was first shown to the public at the 2016 G2E trade show. Featuring many of her legendary hits and bonus rounds that will be familiar to players who have enjoyed other Aristocrat titles over the years, this is a game that should have at least some appeal for both general slots audiences and fans of Mariah’s career.
We Belong Together
The Mariah Carey video slot is a five-reel slot machine. This is one of the brightest displays we’ve seen in gaming: the large video board above the main game screen features a huge image of the star herself, along with her signature. The whole machine is decked out in a purple and neon blue color scheme designed to attract attention. You’ll also get to enjoy plenty of her songs during play, with various videos of her performances appearing during special features.
For all the fanfare, the object of the game is exactly what you’d expect: you’ll want to match identical symbols across your paylines from left to right. There are a wide variety of icons to match, many of which are items you might associate with the performer: microphones, diamond jewelry, perfumes, heels, and handbags, for instance. The high-paying symbols are all different images of Mariah herself, each with a different color background just to make sure you can tell them apart. A large “MC” logo acts as a substitute: these wild symbols can complete winning paylines in combination with any other icon.
Love Takes Time
One of the major special features included on the Mariah Carey video slot will be pretty familiar to those who have previously enjoyed Aristocrat lines like Lightning Link and Dragon Link. By hitting three bonus symbols, you’ll be taken into a game where you’ll get free spins on a special set of reels that uses a 5x3 layout and only includes two possibilities: either you’ll land a gold record, or you’ll end up with a blank space.
Each of these records will come with a different displayed reward. In most cases, players will earn an instant coins prize. However, it’s also possible to win special prizes, such as the silver or gold bonus, or the platinum progressive jackpot. Each time you hit at least one new record, you’ll get to keep going; come up empty, and you’ll lose one of your free spins. The game won’t end until you either run out of spins or fill all 15 positions. Should you completely fill the screen, you’ll win the top prize: the diamond progressive jackpot.
An Encore Performance
There’s always a question as to whether a game that’s based on a big licensed property – whether that’s a movie, television show, or an individual – can offer the best possible gameplay while still being thematic and appealing to fans. Thankfully, Aristocrat seems to have done a solid job of accomplishing both goals with this machine. When you play Mariah Carey, you’ll get something out if it no matter who you are. If you love the singer, you’ll never tire of the songs and concert footage. All the while, players will also have jackpots to shoot for, among other fun and potentially lucrative gameplay aspects, keeping them engaged on the gaming side of things as well. This is definitely a machine that captures the unique style of Mariah Carey, and manages to be a solid all-around slot as well.