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The connection between hippies and gambling may not seem obvious, and it’s hard to picture many 1960s San Francisco casinos welcoming customers in tie-dye shirts and flower crowns. However, The Art of Games embraces the spirit of free love, so it’s not surprising to see this themed game. Hippie Hour (Get it? Happy Hour. Hippie Hour. It’s not subtle but effective) stands out as one of their most visually appealing games to date.
For those who didn’t experience the Summer of Love or follow the Grateful Dead in a camper van, this game aims to capture the essence of the hippie dream through an online slot machine. We can assume that the pioneers of the movement envisioned this all along; it couldn’t have been solely about drugs, music, love, and poetry, right?
This is the Dawning of the Age of…
So, how does The Art of Games recreate the essence of 1967 Haight Ashbury within an online game? The design is undeniably eye-catching, with the game presented on the side of a classic hippie transportation, the camper van, adorned with flower power motifs and peace stickers. Details like a surfboard on the roof, flowers on the hubcaps, and a rainbow umbrella add to the nostalgic feel.
Getting authentic 60s hippie music for the soundtrack would have been cost-prohibitive (even hippies don’t give it away for free), so instead, a slightly elevator-music style soundtrack with gentle guitars and flutes sets a relaxed, hippie vibe. However, it may feel more like hold music at a bank’s call center than a psychedelic hippie experience. We suggest muting the music and playing some Jefferson Airplane instead.
Are You a Sunshine Superman?
Another nice touch in Hippie Hour’s design is the animated orange sky and floating clouds in the background behind the camper van. The main screen features various hippie symbols, from a John Lennon lookalike playing guitar to heart-shaped sunglasses and a daisychain necklace.
Not all symbols are innocent, with a cannabis plant and bong representing the more trippy aspects of the Summer of Love. However, we recommend keeping a clear head while playing. This is serious business, regardless of the colorful lava lamps and hippie imagery on screen. The paytable is discreetly tucked behind a stylish acoustic guitar at the side of the van, while the controls are user-friendly, making it easy to get started.
Blowin’ in the Wind
Hippie Hour features enjoyable animations when you win, especially when certain symbols align. The real journey, though, is in the mini-game represented by a camper van on the slots. This mini-game transports you to the modern-day hippie haven, the Burning Man festival, where you drive the van, collect items, and avoid drugs to prevent a crash as driving while under the influence is unsafe.
While the mini-game is a fun diversion, the main gameplay is simple, entertaining, and addicting, typical of The Art of Games’s products. You’ll find yourself clicking away long after that “one last spin” you promised yourself while it was still daylight. But fret not, stay joyous; it’s all in good fun, and now Iron Butterfly’s “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” is playing. Just another 17 minutes of bliss.
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Out of all the themes explored by The Art of Games, Hippie Hour undeniably stands out as one of the most successful. While the music may not be perfect, the visuals authentically capture the 60s hippie vibe, offering a true trip (pun intended) back in time, whether for nostalgia or a history lesson.
If it’s the latter, this is the most enjoyable history lesson about the 60s you’ll have with your clothes on. This slot machine game will undoubtedly beckon you back time and time again, for both the gameplay and the overall experience. Groovy!
