Family Fortunes

Family Fortunes has been a hit TV show in the UK for the last couple of decades. In recent times the show has had a major revamp in the Form of All Star Family Fortunes, hosted by Vernon Kay. The franchise has now expanded into the world of online slots with this five reel, 20 payline addition from WagerWorks.

Family Fortunes Slot Theme

The Family Fortunes slot uses a purple background with reels 1, 2, 4 and 5 illuminated by spotlights similar to the set of the real life show. The official logo rotates above the slot to showcase the different features available during gameplay.

The familiar and catchy theme tune blares out when the slot loads and then each time the reels are spun. Other authentic sound bites are used to mark different bonus rounds and wins.

The audible elements are matched, if not surpassed, by the level of animation included for each of the reel icons. They literally pop out of the screen in celebration of every win, our particular favorite has to be the wild symbol which includes exploding stars.

You don’t have to a star to enjoy this slot because stakes range from 0.01 to £/$/€200 which means plenty of betting options for every budget size. This is set using the bet per line and lines options, both of which include handy up and down arrows.

Family Fortunes slot features

The wild icon can appear on any of the reels, substituting for all symbols except the Double Money and Big Money scatters.

Free spins form part of the Double Money bonus game. Three scattered logos in any location on reels 3, 4 and 5 will setoff this round. Free spins will play automatically with wins recorded both left to right and right to left. They continue to play until three black X icons have been shown, this is similar to the icon on the traditional Family Fortunes TV show.

The Big Money round is triggered by three or more Big Money icons. You are presented with six answers to a question. For example ‘name something you hate to wash’, you choose the answer and if the people surveyed said the same thing you win a prize. You are asked five questions in this way with each answer contributing to your bonus winnings. At the end of the round you can receive an additional prize if you selected one or more top answers.

Family Fortunes will appear to fans of the show and slot players alike because a perfect blend of each has been included. The Big Money bonus game is the most entertaining aspect of the slot, which is totally in keeping with the traditional Family Fortunes survey concept. In summary we feel it’s entertaining, good value for money and uses a great theme.