Ellen Slots
Since she began hosting her own television sitcom in the 1990's Ellen DeGeneres has become a staple of American culture. The actress and comedian has become a daytime television show staple over the past decade, and has brought her cheerful and hilarious act to millions of viewers around the world.
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that it had secured the rights to the popular comedian's television show, and is releasing two new slots based on the property, dubbed "The Ellen DeGeneres Show Featuring 12 Days of Giveaways" and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show Featuring Ellen's Dance Party". The games are part of IGT's popular properties that it holds the gaming rights to, which include franchises such as Ghostbusters, Jurassic Park and American Idol.
A Fun Slot that's Brimful of Features
Featuring five reels and a 42 inch touchscreen display, the Ellen slots will be hosted in IGT's exclusive CrystalCore cabinet, which provides some of the most immersive gaming experiences at land casinos throughout the world. Each of the games will feature the Ellen theme song as well as voice work from the show's host herself.
2 Slots for Double the Fun
The Ellen DeGeneres Show Featuring 12 Days of Giveaways will have symbols that include many of the most popular prizes given away by Ellen on her show. These symbols include boxers, mugs, bags, and more. Feature wise the game will include Free Spins and Win Multipliers that will range from 1x-12x. The game will also feature a Know or Go Bonus, in which contestants are picked by players and them eliminated as they get answers wrong. There will also be a Ellen's Wheel of Riches Bonus, which gives players the chance to spin a wheel for cash prizes… including a massive progressive jackpot!
The Ellen DeGeneres Show Featuring Ellen's Dance Party is also a five reel slot that will include the popular dance feature that is generally showcased on Ellen's show. The game will feature many popular songs as well as video footage and a Free Spin Dance Party Bonus, which can award big cash prizes as a result.
Commenting on her new games Ellen said, "I'm so excited to have my very own line of slot machines. People are gonna have the chance to play really fun games, have their own mini dance parties and win actual cold, hard cash. I mean, honestly, what more do you want from me?"
IGT Vice President of Game Design and Global Product Management Joe Sigrist added, "IGT aspires to create the industry's most entertaining, globally-appealing gaming experiences. By partnering with a brand as legendary as 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' we are in a great position to engage with Ellen's millions of fans and drive play to our customers around the world."
Ellen Slots are Going to Be Huge
Since it debuted in September 2003, The Ellen DeGeneres Show has proven to be extremely popular among American viewers, garnering 51 Daytime Emmy Awards. The show features a lighthearted theme, complete with contests, generous charitable segments, and interviews with A-list celebrities.
The two new Ellen slots are expected to be delivered to land based casinos in the near future and if the game is anywhere near as fun or popular as the show, then it's guaranteed to be a huge success.