Online slots and pop culture go together like hot popcorn and warm butter. After all, what better way to enjoy listening to your favourite artists – or immersing yourself in the world of your favourite movies – than by experiencing them across the reels of online slots?
In this blog, we take a look at some of the world’s most beloved artists who have their very own slot games based on them, as well as which rising stars deserve the same, well, star treatment -with a spotlight shining specifically on Latino celebrity, Bad Bunny.
Why Cultural Icons Belong in the Gaming World
Love them or hate them (shame on you!), celebrities are here to stay. From those who we love to hate, to those we hate to love, the actors, singers and even politicians of the world very often reach a point of iconic status – just think of Britney having her own fragrances, or Rihanna having her own fashion line.
With the gaming industry continuing to grow in demand and popularity, it’s almost like famous icons and online slots go hand-in-hand.
Games offer an excellent means to escape or connect, depending on what you’re looking for. When you consider platforms such as Reddit, Twitch and Discord, it becomes all too obvious the traction and sense of community that games have fostered across the world, and the impact they have on those who belong to them.
From A for Aerosmith to ZZ Top, Who Already Has a Popular Slot?
The above heading has already covered Aerosmith and ZZ Top, but they’re definitely not the only stars to have music-themed online or land-based slots based on them. We might even go so far as to say dedicated to them. Some other huge names in the industry come to mind, some of which we’ll look at below.
Jimi Hendrix
The legendary guitar god, Jimi Hendrix, takes centre stage in this psychedelic slot from NetEnt, featuring vibrant visuals and a soundtrack filled with his greatest hits like Purple Haze and Foxy Lady. Packed with groovy bonus features like the Pick and Click and Purple Haze Free Spins, this game captures the spirit of the 60s rock revolution.
Dolly Parton
Even while ‘workin’ nine to five’, Dolly Parton had the time to rock out on the reels of her own online slot game from Leander Games. With Wild symbols, butterflies and – our personal favourite – Dolly’s own sweet-singin’ lips, this game just screams fun country vibes!
Elvis Presley
Elvis: The King Lives by WMS pays homage to the famous hips of Elvis Presley, complete with a colourful jukebox beside the reels, revealing your bet size and payline information. A more simplistic slot, boasting cartoony images of the king himself and his famous blue suede shoes.
Guns N’ Roses
Also by NetEnt, the Guns ‘N Roses online slot really rocks! Fans of the band can spin the reels while listening to some of the group’s most popular hits. With loads of fun features and cool imagery, the iconic nature of this rock band will forever live on with this online slot.
Could Bad Bunny Get His Own Online Slot?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for a while (no judgement if you have) you’ll have heard of Bad Bunny. The singer, slash rapper, slash actor, slash producer, slash is-there-anything-he-can’t-do from Puerto Rico – recently made headlines for being the first Latin artist to land top spots in the Billboard charts – with literally every song from his new album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
For those of us who haven’t been practising Spanish on Duolingo, this means ‘Should Have Taken More Photos’. While it may be a little late to take more photos, its definitely not too late to expect a music-themed Bad Bunny slot dedicated to this guapo.
Why I think he should have his own online slot game
The pop industry bigwigs are known for ‘striking while the iron is hot’, and now would be the perfect time to immortalise the star across the reels of his very own slot game. Back in the 90s, groups like the Spice Girls would feature everywhere from lollipops to perfume, platform shoes to their own movie. Online slots could simply be the new way to promote an artist.
Plus, having an online slot based on a celebrity is a brilliant PR move. It ensures that, even when someone else has claimed their spot on the charts, fans will still be able to enjoy their music – and possibly even strike it lucky while doing so. Imagine jamming to Bokete and hitting the jackpot! That would give you double reason to dance!
Who Else Deserves a Chance to Shine on the Reels?
Bad Bunny has an incredible voice, and the man knows how to bust a move. He’s certainly not the only star who would hold his own on an online slot game. Below are some other names we think would absolutely rock on the reels of their own game.
Taylor Swift
Imagine a special feature for every ‘era’ the star sings about? From snakes slithering across the reels to sequined butterflies, we think a TayTay-themed slot would be a hit amongst Swifties and slots fans alike!
Drake
Canadians would love an online slot based on the Toronto star rapper Drake, with ‘Hotline Bling’ jackpot spins. He ‘started from the bottom’, but now he’s here, and deserves a spot on an online slot. Drake is also quite prominent figure in the gambling world.
Beyonce
A slot game featuring Queen B would be next level! With her award-winning songs as the soundtrack and unmatched sass, it would be pure magic. Plus, her poker-inspired hit Texas Hold’em proves she’s no stranger to high-stakes excitement—perfect for a thrilling slot experience!
The Stars Who Might Not Work on a Slot
Obviously, some big names might not really work on the reels of their very own slots. Some musical genres, just like some movies, just don’t translate well.
Radiohead
They are an absolute phenomenon in the music industry, but with such introspective and melancholic music and lyrics – fans are more likely to start crying than they are to spin the reels.
Bjork
The Icelandic phenomenon is a force to be reckoned with, thanks to her experimental style, unique vocals and outlandish fashion (anybody remember that swan dress?). However, a slot game based on her might be so weird and wonderful that it wouldn’t look like a slot game at all, and feel more like an out of body experience.
Enya
You can’t not love Enya. Her ethereal vocals and unique style are famous – but certainly better suited to a yoga studio or meditation retreat. Plus, with so many of her lyrics focussing on the beauty of the natural world, you might feel guilty for playing games on an electronic device in the first place.
Rolling the Reels on My Final Thoughts
It must be remembered that musical preferences will always be very personal. What some love to listen to, others may detest. At the end of the day, those online slots we’d most like to see come down to the software developers and agents of the various celebrities.
If there is a slot you would love to see, even if it is for Kim Kardashian, you could always try to send them some fan mail. (If that’s still a thing.) That being said, who would you enjoy seeing on your screen?
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