Batgirl & Catwoman Slot
When most modern fans think about Batman, their thoughts may go in a number of directions. There are the newer crop of Hollywood blockbuster films, the 1990s animated series, the timeless comic books, or perhaps some of the last generated of movies that starred actors George Clooney and Michael Keaton in the titular role.
But for older fans, there is plenty of nostalgia for a different kind of Batman story: the type seen in the 1960s live action television show starring Adam West and Burt Ward. This campy, upbeat take on Gotham City’s favorite hero may seem silly today, but it delighted a generation of fans, and many others enjoyed watching reruns for decades after the show went off the air.
It is that version of this timeless superhero story that is the inspiration for the Batgirl & Catwoman slot machine. Introduced at G2E 2017, this Aristocrat-created game takes two of the iconic characters from the show and builds an entire game around them. Featuring real photos of these characters, sound clips, music, and effects from the show, and a fun format, this is a game that is sure to catch the eye of slots fans and classic television viewers alike.
Big Reels for Big Heroes
In Batgirl & Catwoman, you’ll be playing on a five-reel format that is similar to most conventional video slots. However, where the game truly stands out is the size of each reel. The game has dynamically changing reel sizes, with anywhere from five to eight symbol positions appearing in each column. This also changes the number of paylines: the larger the reels, the more ways you’ll have to win (though we should note that this is not an “all ways” game, so there are still distinct paylines that must be hit to form winning combinations).
In this game, you’ll be matching a variety of symbols. Some are based on items you may have seen in the television series, such as guns and the masks our heroines wore to conceal their secret identities. But most of the higher value symbols are headshots of the cast. That includes Robin (Burt Ward), Alfred (Alan Napier), and, of course, both Yvonne Craig’s portrayal of Batgirl and Julie Newmar’s Catwoman. In addition, Batman naturally makes an appearance himself, serving as the wild symbol for this machine.
In order to win prizes, you’ll need to match symbols from left to right across the reels; at least three in a row are needed in order to earn money. You’ll be aided by the fact that there are a lot of stacked symbols on this machine, which means that you’ll often get a whole lot of a single character on one reel. When that happens and that stack takes part in a win, you’ll get to see a larger graphic of that cast member fill the entire stack.
Holy Special Features, Batman
There are a couple of special bonuses that you can find while playing this machine. The first is the Progressive Pick Bonus, in which you’ll have a chance to win one of the several progressive jackpots included in the game. When this feature is active (which happens whenever you land five full stacks of a single character on the same spin), you’ll be presented with five coins; depending on your bet level, you’ll get between one and five picks. Four of these coins will reveal an instant credit prize, while the fifth will hide the progressive icon, after which you’ll find out which of those jackpots you’ll be able to claim.
There is also a wheel feature – active whenever you get three of the bonus symbols on one spin – that gives you a free spin on the large wheel located above the screen. Once again, you’ll have the chance to win a number of instant prizes, or enter into some other mini-games based on the two characters at the heart of this game. For instance, the Catwoman High-Rise Heist will see you attempt to ascend the floors of a downtown building, collecting credits along the way. There’s also a Batgirl Capture Feature that will have you picking cards to make matches and collect prizes if you complete sets.
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Batgirl & Catwoman is a perfect homage to a television series that still has a large place in the hearts of many fans. The game recreates the campy look and feel of the show perfectly, making it an absolute joy to play if you have any memories of the program at all.
The best thing, however, is that this is a slot machine that should be fun for gamblers who know nothing about the theme, too. There’s so much going on that there’s always something to shoot for, and the game appears to have pretty high volatility, leading to some huge payouts. That should help make Batgirl & Catwoman a popular pick in casinos for many years to come.
