The Flintstones Slot Machine
Since it debuted in February of 1960, The Flintstones has been one of the most iconic and long-lasting television shows of all-time. For the two people in the world not familiar with the show, The Flintstones revolves around caveman Fred Flintstone going about life with his red haired wife Wilma, best friend Barney Rubble, and Barney's wife Betty. Together Fred and Barney work at the local quarry while Fred hatches his next plan to strike it big and live the life of a millionaire.
The series has become iconic in several ways, leading to a series of movies and a lucrative merchandising deal for Hanna-Barbera, the production company behind the show. Over the course of the last fifty years you will be hard pressed to find a person in the world who does not recognize these iconic figures.
Because of that, WMS Gaming has struck a deal with the studio and now holds exclusive rights to license their titles for slot machines, which has resulted in both the Jetsons and The Flintstones slot games hitting the floors of Las Vegas. The game is a 5 reel affair that features an absolutely stunning looking display and cabinet. The game is part of WMS Gaming's exciting new releases set for later this year and early 2015 which includes some huge titles such as Mad Men, Spiderman, a new installment in the popular Wizard of Oz series, and many more.
Game Features
Those looking for specs on the game will be thrilled to actually find that the title offers a vertical 32 inch screen, which will allow for the game's columns to expand vertically during bonus rounds. These expanding columns are quite impressive to the eye, and are complimented by the 42 inch screen above, which sees Fred, Barney, Wilma, Betty, Pebbles, and Bamm Bamm interacting to boost Win Multipliers, Wild Symbols, and more. This is as graphically impressive a slot as we have seen in recent times, and the fact that the game couples in a wheel of fortune at the top really puts this game over the top.
The bonuses in the game include:
- A Bamm Bamm bonus, which sees the herculean toddler jump onto the reels and club them, turning individual reel symbols Wild in the process.
- A Dino bonus, which sees the slobbery pet licking Fred to give out additional credits.
- A Pebbles bonus, which sees the player picking the cutest baby between her and Bamm Bamm. Those who pick the right baby win double the credits they took home in the game preceding the feature.
- A bowling feature, which allows you to pick balls for cash prizes.
- A Flintstones Mystery Feature, which sees the reels stretch upwards and awards Wild and Win Multipliers in the process.
In order to score these prizes a player simply needs to score one character symbol on the fifth reel to set off the games. Those who end up striking the right combination will find that The Flintstones delivers on Fred's ambitions to strike it rich, as the game offers a progressive jackpot that can easily exceed six-figures.
Have a Yabba-Dabba-Do Time
The Flintstones is set for delivery to land based casinos throughout the United States in the fourth quarter of 2014 and the nearest spots offering the game can be found on the company's "Find a Slot" feature through their website. This game is sure to be a hit with slots fans due to the fantastic colours, sounds and interactive bonus rounds. The Jetsons has proved a commercial success for WMS and I expect the Flintstones slot game to do even better.
