Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Simulator
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, DOS
Dizzy Dice (1990)
Dizzy Dice is a fruit machine game developed and published by Codemasters in 1990. It was released on the Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS. The game is based on the British fruit machine, a popular gambling device found in pubs and amusement arcades.
The goal of Dizzy Dice is to line up three matching symbols on the reels. The symbols include fruits, such as cherries, lemons, and oranges, as well as traditional fruit machine symbols, such as bells, bars, and sevens. There are also two special symbols: the Dizzy Dice logo and the scatter symbol.
The Dizzy Dice logo symbol acts as a wild symbol, which can substitute for any other symbol to help create winning combinations. The scatter symbol triggers the bonus game, which awards a number of free spins.
Dizzy Dice is a simple game to play, but it is also very addictive. The bright and colourful graphics, the catchy music, and the exciting gameplay will keep you entertained for hours.
Gameplay
Dizzy Dice is played on a five-reel, three-row slot machine. The player can bet up to five coins per spin. The amount of the bet determines the size of the potential winnings.
To spin the reels, the player simply clicks on the “Spin” button. The reels will then spin and stop randomly. If the player lines up three matching symbols on the reels, they will win a prize. The amount of the prize depends on the type of symbols that are matched.
There are also two special symbols in Dizzy Dice: the Dizzy Dice logo and the scatter symbol. The Dizzy Dice logo symbol acts as a wild symbol, which can substitute for any other symbol to help create winning combinations. The scatter symbol triggers the bonus game, which awards a number of free spins.
The bonus game is played on a separate screen. The player is awarded a number of free spins, and all of the winnings during the free spins are doubled. The bonus game can be retriggered if the player lands three or more scatter symbols during the free spins.
Graphics and sound
The graphics in Dizzy Dice are bright and colourful. The reels are set against a backdrop of a fruit machine, and the symbols are all rendered in great detail. The game also features some nice animations, such as the spinning reels and the flashing lights.
The sound in Dizzy Dice is also very good. The music is catchy and upbeat, and the sound effects are realistic. The game also features some voice acting, which adds to the overall atmosphere.
Conclusion
Dizzy Dice is a fun and addictive fruit machine game that will keep you entertained for hours. The bright and colourful graphics, the catchy music, and the exciting gameplay make Dizzy Dice a must-play for fans of retro gaming.
Review
I give Dizzy Dice a score of 7 out of 10. The game is fun and addictive, but it is also very simple. There is not a lot of depth to the gameplay, and the game can become repetitive after a while. However, if you are looking for a fun and lighthearted fruit machine game, then Dizzy Dice is definitely worth checking out.
Additional information
- Dizzy Dice was one of the first fruit machine games to be released on home computers.
- The game was a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies worldwide.
- Dizzy Dice was followed by two sequels, Dizzy Dice II and Dizzy Dice III.
- The game has been ported to a number of other platforms, including the Nintendo DS and the PlayStation Portable.
Review Score
7/10
