Film buffs will remember The Big Lebowski as a film from 1998 starring Jeff Bridges, and this video slot from 888 does a fine job of bringing the theme to the reels. Ten-pin bowling is a central theme of the film, and 888 has capitalised on this in its choice of visuals. The game offers 2 nice bonus features, and a tempting Progressive Jackpot.
Games
The Big Lebowski rolls out on typical 5-reel, 3-row format, with 25 pay lines. It has a low variance so modest wins will be regular. The RTP of 94.47% is a little on the low side, but is compensated for by the potential to snag the juicy Progressive Jackpot. The slot is fun to play whether you are familiar with the film or not, and includes many standard slot features in the form of Wilds, Expanding Wilds, Multipliers, and a sweet little twist on the Free Spin idea.
Design
The sleek but simple graphics on this slot manage to pull off an intriguing blend of cartoon-colour with smooth realism. The game is set against the backdrop of a bowling alley with the scoring screen as the base for the reels. 2 key characters from the film keep a watchful eye on things from their lane table. Bowling ball icons appear in rich hues carrying the 10-thru-Ace playing card digits, and carry photo-like character faces as the higher paying icons. A twangy guitar track provides the sound, and wins are accompanied by classic character quotes from the film.
Bonuses and Features
Wild – represented by the iconic Old Yellow Car owned by the film’s protagonist. It substitutes for all other symbols except the Bonus. When appearing on reel 3 it will Expand to fill the reel if a winning combo is possibleGoodnight Sweet Prince Bonus – triggered by landing the Red Tin Can Bonus symbol simultaneously in the middle of reels 1 and 5. Players are awarded a picking game that delivers a Multiplier of up to 10x their stake‘Spare’ Free Spin – in keeping with the bowling theme players receive a ‘Spare’ Free Spin following any spin that yields no winningsProgressive Jackpot – keep an eye on the running total at the top of the screen. The prize is awarded randomly, with your chances increasing the larger your stake. It will not be awarded on a ‘Spare’ spin
