Footloose Slot Machine
Released in late 2013 as part of the new wave of 1980's movie nostalgia ushered in by International Game Technology, or IGT, the Footloose video slot machine fits right in with the company's themed offerings.
Based on the classic 1984 teen romance film Footloose, which starred Kevin Bacon and Lori Singer as two crazy kids who just couldn't be kept from the dance floor, this IGT game incorporates all of your favorite songs and dance moves from the movie.
It includes the hit song "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins, a tune which dominated the Billboard Hot 100 charts as the number one song in 1984. Rock music may have been banned in the movie's small town setting, but when you play IGT's Footloose video slot machine, be prepared to break down and bust a groove at any time.
The first thing you'll notice about the Footloose slot machine is the unmistakable image of Kevin Bacon donning his signature white T-shirt and blue jeans, cutting loose on the vertical screen high overhead. Presented in IGT's standard video slot format, the machine is outfitted with a 32 inch liquid crystal display, or LCD top box, which sits above the primary game screen and showcases bonus games and other features.
The machine is colored in hot blue and pink, with the neon trim evoking that special 1980's vibe. As you draw closer you'll probably hear the catchy tune to Loggins' "Footloose" ringing out, and for true fans this sound is all the invitation they need to take a seat.
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Gameplay Features and Mechanics
The Footloose game is a five reel, 30 pay line video slot machine with a 50 credit cost to cover offering four multilevel progressive jackpots.
Once you've taken a seat and deposited your preferred amount of credits, the base game begins like any other IGT video slot machines at the penny stakes. You'll need to play at least $0.50 per spin to activate all of the game's features, but after just a few spins it becomes clear that these extra credits represent a wise investment. For the adventurous you can also elect to up the ante by playing for $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, and $2.50 per spin.
With four multilevel progressive jackpots up for grabs, making sure you cover every pay line on a given spin is always important. Each of the progressive bonus jackpots is linked to a character from the movie, with Ren's bonus standing as the highest, followed by Ariel's bonus, and so on through to Reverend Shaw's bonus.
You can also select from a wide assortment of songs taken straight from the Footloose film, creating a soundtrack that will play in the background of your game.
The symbols included on the main game reels are comprised mostly of portrait shots showcasing the movie's main characters. Everyone is here, from the dashing Ren and his beloved Ariel, to her mean spirited boyfriend Chuck and her overbearing father Reverend Shaw. Along with the face symbols, you can also expect to find cassette tapes, Walkmans, dancing shoes, and other items reminiscent of the 1980's.
The base game pays out from right to left, as well as from left to right, providing players with more chances to land winning combinations on every spin. Those winners will be made in abundance too, as the Footloose slot machine includes stacked symbols, wilds, scatters, and other fan favorites designed by IGT.
One feature that will appeal directly to diehard fans of Footloose is known as the Let's Dance! Respin. When you land two or more of the same symbol in a stack, the Let's Dance Respin is triggered, locking the stacked symbols and spinning the other reels to provide free credits and multipliers.
While you enjoy the game, random cut ins featuring clips taken straight from the film will appear on screen, giving you a chance to relive your favorite quotes 30 years later. When you hear Reverend Shaw proclaim "I just know that when kids dance together they become irresponsible," just like Ren was way back then, you'll be motivated to prove him wrong and dance the night away.
Scoring Free Spins and Multipliers
While playing a session on the Footloose slots, the symbol to search for is called Cut Loose, and when you see of them on screen it's time to do just that. Three Cut Loose symbols triggers the Cut Loose Bonus screen, which consists of a 12 rung ladder showcasing the four interactive bonus games below:
- Play the Hits Bonus: Players select from a menu of cassette tapes, each one holding a classic song from the film, to reveal free credits and even extra selections.
- Tractor Challenge Bonus: Players select from a menu of themed icons to reveal free credits, while also determining your character's forward movement while you play chicken against a green tractor.
- The Silver Spur Bar Bonus: Players spin a virtual bottle, and where it lands determines the amount of credits and multipliers earned.
- Prom Party Free Spins Bonus: Players begin with 10 free spins, during which all stacked symbols are turned into wilds, and two or more full stacks of any symbol trigger a re-spin feature for even more chances to win.
Before reaching the Cut Loose bonus ladder, you'll be faced with a rack of dancing shoes and given three choices. Each pair of shoes represents a different amount of ladder steps, and after you've selected your favorites, you'll see which rung on the ladder you've climbed to. This will determine which of the four bonus games listed above that will now begin.
The Prom Party Free Spins Bonus is especially sought after by regular players of the Footloose video slot. The combination of 10 free spins, stacked symbols turning wild and free re-spins when you land two or more stacked symbols turns this bonus round into a bonanza of free credits that can easily add up when you have the right multiplier applied. With a fortunate run at the reels, players can easily double their credit amount in just a single turn at the Prom Party Free Spins Bonus.
Along with its Ghostbusters and Dirty Dancing games, the Footloose video slot machine from IGT combines nostalgia with low denominational gaming, creating a must play game for casino enthusiasts who came of age during the 1980's.
The film's signature style and stellar soundtrack is replicated to a tee, so even when the reels aren't landing to your liking during a given session, the ambience will leave you feeling entertained. Fans of bonus games will particularly enjoy the Footloose slots, because this game contains several uniquely themed challenges in addition to the main game.