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TMZ Slot
Occasionally, a slot developer releases a game that references popular culture and has a specific appeal to a niche audience. According to my partner, TMZ is a popular show among young people that focuses on celebrity life. I had never heard of it before and had to do some research on Google after playing the slot! The name TMZ stands for the ‘thirty mile zone’ around Hollywood, where many TV and movie studios are located. The show was created and is hosted by Harvey Levin, a former lawyer who became a journalist and gained fame during the O.J. Simpson trial. It turns out that TMZ and Levin played a significant role in the rise to fame of the Kardashians and Paris Hilton. You learn something new every day!
As for the slot machine itself, it features a standard 5×3 reel setup with 30 fixed paylines, following a penny slot style popular in Vegas. One interesting feature is the old-school nudge feature that expands wilds, a multiplier on one of the scatter symbols, and various bonuses inspired by segments from the TV show. The highlight of the game is the photo booth technology that allows players to take a selfie and join the news team on screen in the studio and around Hollywood!
Theme & Features
Similar to IGT’s Ellen Slot games, this game offers an authentic gaming experience through an official partnership. Harvey and his team recorded specific audio and video content for the game, resulting in a cohesive and immersive gameplay experience. Fans of the show will surely appreciate the music and sounds directly from the show’s theme tunes.
The symbols on the reels depict show props, locations, cast members, and guests. Players may need to consult the paytable initially to understand which symbols lead to winning combinations. Triggering the newsroom bonus feature involves landing the T, M, and Z symbols from the logo, while landing the M symbol alone grants an additional win multiplier.
Players can choose from three bonus rounds: Celebrity Safari, Celebrity Spin Cycle, and Celebrity Mug Shot Free games. Each round features celebrity voiceovers, animations, and cut scenes, although their value may not be exceptionally high, and they do not trigger frequently.
The newsreel wilds expand vertically and transform into a radio tower image when appearing on three or more reels simultaneously, resulting in combined wins known as the breaking news feature. This feature functions similarly to an old-school nudging feature seen in pub-style slots, with added expansion and TV show scenes for entertainment value.
Summary
If you are a fan of the show, you will likely enjoy this game due to its immersive TV theme and the thorough audio and video work incorporated. However, if the theme of the slot does not align with your preferences, you may find the entertainment value lacking.
