The Goonies is far from the only branded slot series around, but it is certainly one of the most loved. What is it that this series manages to get right where others miss the mark?
Total nostalgia fest
What’s the point in getting the rights to a film if you don’t make use of them!? The Goonies slots are a total nostalgia fest, packed with actual scenes from the films as well as in-jokes, character catchphrases and references to the story throughout.
Packing in all the good stuff from the film has meant that these slots instantly won in the eyes of any true Goonies fan.
Cohesive but crazy
Some branded slots lean too heavily on graphics, without putting enough thought into how the game actually plays. The Goonies doesn’t. Every game in the series has strong gameplay, with inventive mechanics and bonus rounds that tie together the love of the film, with the love of a great slot!
The Skeleton Key triggers fun modifiers that hark back to the film, the One-Eyed Willy’s Treasure bonus round brings you face to face with one of the most memorable characters. Each feature works as more than a gimmick – bringing gameplay that’s fun even if you haven’t seen the film.
Maths that makes sense
As well as having clever features that reference the film, Blueprint Gaming has put plenty of time into making these games that most bankrolls can enjoy. They all hover around the medium to medium-high volatility mark, meaning you get a good mixture of win sizes and shouldn’t run out of money before you make it to a big one.
The RTP does vary from slot to slot, but generally you can expect around 95% – not bad for games with max wins that consistently climb into the tens of thousands.
Goonies slots timeline
So far, we’re only on the 4th instalment of this slots series, but with the success of Blueprint Gaming’s other branded slots, we wouldn’t be surprised to see a couple more. Here are the games in order, perfect if you fancy a playthrough of all of them.
2018 – The Goonies (original). The original Goonies slot comes to life in the bonus round, where the win potential skyrockets from 500x the bet to 50,000x! But, for many, it’s the cut scenes, references, and Goonies-themed features that make the original a slot they can return to again and again.
2021 – The Goonies Return. For the sequel, Blueprint focused on making the base game super rewarding. They kept the big max win, but added in a golden and red key, alongside the regular one to make those feature hits even more exciting.
2023 – The Goonies Hey You Guys. With that monster max win of 50,000x the bet, this is one of our favourites in the series. Relying on a solid cash collect feature rather than a mash-up of competing ones makes this slot a great entry point to the series.
2024 – The Goonies Megaways. The Blueprint team were on a Megaways hype at this stage, so there was no surprise to see The Goonies get a Megaways update! This one has a variable RTP, so look for sites with the highest option of 95%.
Other branded slots to try
Blueprint Gaming’s catalogue is full of recognisable licences. They are masters at taking beloved favourites and re-imagining them as slots. So, iIf you’ve enjoyed The Goonies series and are looking for some other branded games to try, check these out:
The Flintstones: Yabadabadoo your way around some dozen slots featuring the beloved characters of Bedrock. Expect plenty of jackpot options, alongside Megaways mechanics. See also The Flintstones 2 and The Flintstones Rocky Riches Jackpot King.
Rick and Morty: Like your slots with a side of sarcasm and science? This small series captures the chaos of the popular cartoon perfectly.