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Slots Review: Gilligan's Island, Animal House, Newlywed Game

1) Gilligan's Island: IGT

91-93%, 2 spins.

"Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale".about a bunch of castaways stranded in a slot that pays an instant jackpot of $20,000 for Gilligan's Island logos. All your shipwrecked buddies are here: Gilligan, Mr. and Mrs. Howell, Skipper, Ginger, Mary Ann and the Professor. The main Shipwreck Bonus is activated when three Shipwreck Shorts appear on the middle reel. Clips from the famous TV series are shown while you make your selection for a credit bonus and perhaps select a Bonus Pick for added credits. Secondly is the Castaway Cash for three bonus symbols showing up on the first three reels. Pick one of the castaways to start up the Professor's Contraption and between multipliers and free spins, your total reward is revealed when the contraption stops. I have a feeling this crew won't be saved as long as this slot is paying it's way.

2)Animal House: IGT

88-90%, 2 spins.

This Comedy Classic is set up as a multi-site progressive with a top box replica of the Delta House fraternity house enclosed by six spinning reels with room for frantic food fights and toga parties. Scatter pays are Greek letters with bonus returns in the range of 2X-200X the line bet. The bonus round occurs when three Delta House symbols appear activating the top box spin again and again to reveal five items from this movie classic. You choose a cheerleader symbol on the screen for a multiplier value. Add in the reel credits and watch those credits mount. The 'serious money' for this fun slot is an Instant-Win of at least $250,000 for five Animal House symbols. Now, that will buy a lot of togas.

3) Newlywed Game: IGT

88-93%, 2 spins.

This slot is worth the play just to hear what the new mates have to say. The theme is the classic TV game show completed by the familiar music, funny lines and voice of host Jim Lange. Three or more wedding gift scatter pays will land you at the Wedding Gift Bonus. Select one for bonus bucks. Secondly, the Newlywed Game Bonus main event occurs with the sighting of 3 or more Jim Lange symbols at which time a screen opens to the set showing four couples ready to play. Pick your favorite couple to reveal a multiplier and then three questions are asked for which there are two answers, three answers and four answers accordingly. Correct answers, revealed by the wife, increase your bonus credits while you are treated to the comic exchange between the couple. All this amusing chitchat and slot play turns into serious money with a MegaJackpot Instant Win starting at $500,000. Ain't love Grand!