The Goonies is a 5-reel, 20-payline video slot machine developed by Microgaming. Released in 2016 as part of their popular Slots Bundle series, this game has captured the attention of classic movie buffs and gamers alike for its immersive theme and engaging gameplay features.
Theme
Based on the beloved 1985 cult film The Goonies, directed by Richard Donner, this slot embodies the spirit of adventure, camaraderie, and determination. Players embark on a quest to relive the epic journey of Mikey Walsh and his friends as they search for hidden treasure in the play The Goonies fictional Astoria Hills area.
Upon launching the game, players are transported into an enchanting atmosphere reminiscent of 80s cinematic magic, with warm colors, animated characters, and engaging sound effects. The background music perfectly complements the theme by incorporating iconic tunes from the movie, such as "Goonies’ Riff" and "One-Eyed Willy".
Design
The game’s layout mirrors that of a classic slot machine, featuring an impressive 5×4 grid with symbols inspired by the film. Payline icons include low-value playing card suits (A-9), while higher-paying symbols come in various forms of treasure chests, gold doubloons, pirate swords, and most notably, iconic characters such as Mikey, Chunky, Data, Mouth, Brand, and Rosalita.
Players are also introduced to several Wilds that serve as substitutes for any symbol on the grid. However, it’s essential to note that some of these symbols have distinct roles within specific bonus features and wild combinations, which will be explored in greater detail below.
Symbols
There is no single Progressive Jackpot; instead, players can aim for one or more of six fixed jackpots: Mini (10x), Minor (25x), Major (50x), Super (125x), Mega (625x) and the maximum payout offered by the game – The Goonies Bonus Jackpot (2,500 times).
The high-paying symbols on offer include a set of four special treasures each offering 3-5 coin awards ranging from $10 to a staggering $1,000 with an appearance in all five reels.
Payouts
As mentioned earlier, payouts are divided into two distinct sections based on the icons’ appearances: regular symbol combinations and character symbols. Players will find that various rewards become available throughout their adventure – the more high-paying or high-risk icons fall together, the bigger a player’s payout will be. However, specific rules apply for any combination of 3-5 treasures landing anywhere across all five reels with respective minimum payouts being:
1) 2 coins (A – K) per winning line 2) A trio wins 4-6 times that
Regular symbols are split into the following sections and paytable ranges:
- Lower-value A-K icons ($0.40 to $20)
- Medium-value treasure chests ($4 to $100)
- High-paying pirate-related treasures (Axe: 10x – Cutlass: 50x, Parrot & Map Chests)