Television shows have long been the inspiration for crossovers into other industries, and that is certainly the case where online slot games are concerned.
Every leading developer in the sector makes TV-themed slots, or live games, that are based on some of the most iconic programmes to air on the small screen.
Visit any UK live casino and you will be sure to find live casino games inspired by shows that you have regularly watched on television in the past. Read on as we look at some of the best of the bunch.
Britain’s Got Talent
It is more than 13 years since Paul Potts nervously appeared in the first-ever series of Britain’s Got Talent at the Wales Millennium Centre.
Potts famously went on to win the show which subsequently became a global phenomenon and the inspiration for numerous other spin-offs.
This included Playtech’s impressive online slot, a game that perfectly captures BGT’s flair and excitement to stunning effect.
With the opportunity to scoop massive amounts of money, the BGT slot mirrors the life-changing elements enjoyed by winners of the TV show.
Family Guy
First aired back in 1999, American animated sitcom Family Guy has established itself as a firm favourite with audiences around the world.
Featuring all the characters from Peter Griffin’s hilarious family, the slot based on the show was created by one of the best developers in the business – International Game Technology.
The game contains seven different bonus features, each of which are linked to a different Family Guy character, and which can generate bumper wins.
The graphics and soundtrack conjure up the best elements of the show, making this slot a truly unmissable experience.
Deal or No Deal
Deal or No Deal etched a special place in the hearts of Welsh people, with the first two winners of the £250,000 jackpot both coming from Monmouthshire.
Laura Pearce and Alice Munday both emerged victorious from their respective head-to-head battles with the banker to cement their places in television folklore.
Playtech cashed in on Deal or No Deal’s popularity by developing a slot that has since become an integral part of the online casino scene.
The 5-reel, 20-payline slot, links to three massive progressive jackpots, each of which could put a smile on your bank manager’s face.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
The first contestant to win the jackpot on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in 14 years said he would celebrate by kicking-off a UK motor home trip in Wales.
Donald Fear was the sixth person to scoop the prize on an ITV programme that has also successfully been transformed into an online slot.
The game features key elements from the show including the 50:50 logo, Phone-a-Friend, Ask the Audience and the famous black chair.
With immersive gameplay, stunning visuals and a huge progressive jackpot, the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? slot is undoubtedly a winner.
The Million Pound Drop
A wrong answer on a question about Justin Timberlake by two Welsh contestants was described as the most disastrous in the history of The Million Pound Drop.
Alex and Gareth were asked a simple question about the American star but ended up placing all their money on the wrong answer.
Thankfully, The Million Pound Drop slot offers players the chance to make up for the Welsh pair’s error in a game that features all the best elements from the show.
With strategy playing a significant role in the gameplay – can you avoid making a similar mistake to Alex and Gareth to beat The Million Pound Drop?
Star Trek: Red Alert
First staged back in 2008, the annual Wales Comic Con always attracts a diverse audience including fans of popular scientific fiction shows.
Star Trek inevitably comes to the fore when you think of sci-fi, with the adventures of Captain James T Kirk and crew striking a chord with audiences across the globe.
The popularity of the show has spawned numerous spin-offs over the past few decades, including a series of exciting online slot games.
Star Trek: Red Alert is one of the best, with the likes of Kirk, Spock, McCoy Scotty and Uhura immortalised in a wonderful tribute to the programme.
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