Twilight Zone Slot Machines
The Twilight Zone was one of my favorite television shows as a child. So was The Outer Limits, but as far as I know, an Outer Limits slot machine doesn’t exist. A Twilight Zone slot machine DOES exist though, and it’s a loving tribute to the television show that I remember.
I’ve written several articles about various slot machines lately, and I’ve noticed a strong element of nostalgia in some of these
slot machine brands, especially when it comes to classic television shows. The Twilight Zone slot machine is just one of many different slot machines that’s borrowed its brand identity from an old television show. Some of the others that I can think of off the top of my head include:
- I Dream of Jeannie Slot Machines
- Bewitched Slot Machines
- The Beverly Hillbillies Slot Machines
- The Munsters Slot Machines
- The Addams Family Slot Machines
It seems like slot machine designers are as likely to go treasure-hunting through 1960′s television shows as movie producers are. (Have you noticed that almost all of those television shows have been remade into motion pictures too? Might make a great topic for a future article–comparing television show slot machines with movie versions of television shows.)
The Twilight Zone Television Show
Most people know that The Twilight Zone has actually been made as three different television shows. But when FANS talk about The Twilight Zone, they’re invariably talking about the original show hosted and produced by Rod Serling. This is the version of the show that provides the inspiration for the slot machine game too.
The original show debuted in 1959 and aired 156 episodes. The shows featured fantasy and science fiction storylines. Rod Serling was the creative force behind the program, and his morality and aesthetic sensibility can be seen throughout the series.
Twilight Zone Slot Machine Games
The slot machine version of the game is produced by IGT, the largest and most popular slot machine manufacturer in the world. They operate most of the television themed slot machine games that you see all over the casino, especially the ones based on game shows.
Twilight Zone slots games have fifteen paylines and five reels. There’s a lot of action to be had with a slot machine of that
description.
Winning Strategies for the Twilight Zone Slots Game
My favorite strategy for winning at a Twilight Zone slot game is to be sure to be a member of the slots club, and to remember to insert my card before I start playing. This doesn’t actually increase my chances of a big win, but I do get a certain amount of comps in exchange for the amount of action I put through the machine. That’s just like money in the bank.
Seriously though, there is no secret winning strategy specific to the Twilight Zone slot machine game. Read and understand the pay table, don’t gamble with money you can’t afford to lose, and have fun while you play.
Slot machines are random, and any slots guru who tries to tell you that you can win by betting some kind of pattern or by managing your money in a certain way is trying to take advantage of you. Stay far away from such scoundrels.