Penny slot machines are often the biggest revenue generators of revenue for Las Vegas casinos. Translation – we love slot machines. The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is less than 2 weeks away and gaming manufacturers are beginning to tease what they’ll be revealing. The annual gathering of the casino business is where a lot of decisions are made for what you’ll see in casinos in the next year.
Product manufacturers will have everything on display from casino games to the chairs you’ll sit on to the the food you’ll eat. Slot machines occupy much of the casino floor and they occupy much of the floor at G2E. Since many of the most popular slot machines have familiar names, these games tend to get the most attention before, during, and after the expo.
Scientific Games and Aristocrat just revealed many of the brands and themes that we’ll see at G2E in a few months. They’ll hit casino floors later this year and mostly next year. The crop of new slot machine themes that have been revealed are all familiar. The games include 1980’s video games and movies, current TV shows and movies and of course some music – this year the focus is on country music. Let’s take a look:
The Godfather – This is the latest installment of The Godfather slot machine. There aren’t many details on oh this version just yet.
My Cousin Vinnie – I just want the “Two Yutes” bonus! Nothing else matters.
National Lampoon’s Vacation – The Griswold Family Vacation Bonus and Walley World Free Spins Bonus sound like fun. The release of this game means that a “Vegas Vacation” slot machine is another step closer to becoming a reality.
Willy Wonka – The Dream Factory will be the latest installment in the series of Wonka slots. This is one of the most popular slot machine brands in casinos today.
Sharknado – This slot machine already had its debut at the Stratosphere in Las Vegas when the most recent movie was released earlier this year. The game will now be available to all casinos.
Tim McGraw – Did you that 10 of his 14 albums have reach #1 in sales? There’s no word on whether or not his country music singer wife, Faith Hill, will make an appearance in the slot machine. You may remember the duo had a residency in Las Vegas at The Venetian.
Johnny Cash – The man is a music legend that reaches far beyond his country roots. The Ring Of Fire, Walk The Line, Hey Porter, All Over Again and Cry Cry Cry will all be in the game. Legitimately excited for the first time I hear “Ring of Fire” in a casino.
The Simpsons – Scientific premiered this slot machine at G2E last year. It was by far the most impressive slot machine at the show with technology and received rave reviews. The game offers features that no other slot machine manufacturer can offer. I can’t wait for this to hit casinos.
The Bachelor – Yes, this is happening. Bonus features include Limousine Arrival, Rose Ceremony, Destination Date, Fantasy Suite and a spinning wheel in the shape of the iconic Bachelor engagement ring.
Tetris – From 1980’s Gameboy to 2000’s slot machine. The chances are good that you’ll still see the falling game pieces after you play the game like you did after playing the original game.
*Update: IGT announced the following slot machines will debut next week: The Goonies(!), Baywatch 3D, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire, and another Ellen game.
*Update 2: Aristocrat just announced more slot machines for next week: The Big Lebowski(!), Mariah Carey, The X-Files, Zorro, and a new Game of Thrones.
