There are few TV shows in history that have had the cultural impact of Friends. The tales of a group of six 20-something friends living in Manhattan have captured the zeitgeist like no show before or after it and has spawned many imitators and plenty of merchandise. The show is also the source of inspiration for the Friends online slot game from WMS. The title revisits several popular moments from the show’s history, as well as brings the characters to life in an entirely new medium. Does it do justice to the show’s legacy? Let’s find out in this Friends slot review.
Friends Slot Details
Fans of the TV show are going to fall in love with the Friends online slot game. The game’s 5x4 grid is kept very central, with a photo of the six iconic characters sitting above the reels. The backdrop for the slot, of course, is Manhattan by night. It’s a simple set of images but it's one that will no doubt bring a range of emotions and memories flooding back for fans of the hugely successful show. Those hoping to hear the original theme song will be pleased as it plays when you load the slot up and an instrumental version plays as you spin the reels.
How To Play Friends
Friends is famous for being easy to watch and the slot has borrowed that for its gameplay. Newcomers and experienced slot players alike will find this easy to get used to. As we have mentioned elsewhere in this Friends review, the slot has five reels and four rows, this slightly larger than normal grid size allows for up to 40 paylines on every spin.
To get the game started, players can use the control panel on the right-hand side of the screen. The minimum bet is £0.50 and the maximum is £100. This is good for most budgets but is likely to please higher rollers more. The RTP of the slot is 96%, putting it on the industry average. The maximum win available here is 1,000x the overall stake.
If you want the slot to be there for you when you’re out and about, then you can use it on your mobile devices. The simple design of the game has no issue making the jump to the smaller screen.
Friends Slot Game Features
Friends was a show that was always full of surprises. The Friends online slot game has a few surprises of its own up its sleeve for players to take advantage of.
Wheel Bonus
The main Friends bonus rounds are triggered through the bonus wheel. This is launched when players land three full stacks of bonus symbols on their reels at once. When this happen, they will get a spin of the wheel and will get either a cash prize or one of the following bonuses.
Thanksgiving Bonus
For this bonus, players will be given 10 bonus spins. A 3x multiplier will be applied to the game. As well as this, several of the game’s symbols will become wild.
Wedding Bonus
In this bonus, players get 10 spins with persisting wilds added to the reels. These will land and then stick in place for the duration of the spins.
Party Bonus
Eleven spins are handed out this time, with walking wilds also being added to the reels. These can expand to fill the reels and will then walk across one reel at a time until they fall off the grid.
Bamboozled Bonus
This is slightly different from previous bonuses. During this, there are 20 cards on the screen and players need to match three of them to win their corresponding prize. It is here where players can win the game’s maximum prize.
Friends Verdict
Whether you are a fan of the TV show that inspired it or not, the Friends slot game is a lot of fun to play. While many developers are content to use branded products as a ploy to lure in players, WMS has taken the time to craft an enjoyable title here, one that stands on its own merits thanks to some engaging and enjoyable bonus features.
