NextGen Gaming’s latest releases are all done with good graphics, animated images and familiar themes. This game is inspired by the all-American symbol of youth rebellion of the 50s, whose hairstyle should have a hall of fame of its own. James Dean lived fast and died young, earning himself legendary status, despite starring in only three films until his untimely death.
Somewhat mysterious sounds emanate as the reels spin, just as Deans life was and remains enigmatic until today. Music changes throughout the game to fitting popular tunes of his time. Images in the 5 reels are the exact tokens of the rebellious style of this cultural icon. His Porsche 550 Spyder with 130 painted on the hood and his motorcycle can be seen in racing mode. There are unavoidable Ray Ban sunglasses and silver roles of film. Blue Wild symbol is James Dean with his famous moody visage, and Scatters symbol is his Star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Aside from those, there are two more special symbols included, pertaining to bonus features – one more actor’s image in purple color with yet another of those trademark expressions of his, and a Clapper symbol.
There are 25 possible pay-lines in this slot, and any win except scatters pays from left to right. With minimum bet per line in the amount of 1 cent, your total bet per spin is € 0.25. The highest possible bet per spin is € 50.00 with the amount per line of € 2, making this a reasonable betting range.
Special features
There are four kinds of bonus features relating to the four special symbols. Wild symbol may appear only on reels 2, 3 and 4 and when 3 of them land you will be awarded 3 Re-Spins. During this feature reel 2, 3 or 4 will become Wild and the rest will spin for free. Any prizes won will be tripled. It can’t be retriggered and is mutually exclusive with other features.
Star scatter may appear on any reel, and 3 of them landing in one spin will award 10 Free Games with all prizes doubled. During Free games there is a chance for Clapper symbol to appear on the reel 3. Every time it happens up to 3 Legend Spins with all wins multiplied by 5 will be awarded to you. The total number of these spins gained will play out after the Free Games. Both of these kinds of spins can be retriggered with additional prizes.
When you land 3 purple scatter James Dean symbols, either in the base game or Free Games/Legend Spins feature, James Dean Pick Bonus will be awarded. Choose between three symbols with different numbers of additional credits. Prize can amount to a 150 times of the triggering bet. You may also get a chance to pick again.
Our take on James Dean
You don’t have to walk on the wild side to be able to play this slot. Features can be retriggered within one another, and with each containing a good multiplier this may turn out to be exciting and profitable game.
Video Slot game data and features
- 5Reels
- 25Pay lines
- $15,625.00Max cash jackpot
- 95.416Payout Percent
- YesWild Symbol
- YesMultiplier
- $0.25 - $62.5Betting Range
- 0.01 - 2.5Coin bet range
- 1Coins per line
- NoProgressive
- 6249Max coins jackpot
- 25Max coins
- NoScatter Symbol
- YesFree spins available
- YesBonus Game
- NoBuy feature
- Celebrity Game theme
