The Italian Job is a hit film from 1969 and is the brain child of Troy Kennedy. The film was such a huge success that it spawned a remake in 2003 and a number of hit games. This version uses Chartwell software, features 5 reels and multiple features.

Features include wilds, a Mini inspired bonus game and prizes up to $125,000 - phew, you were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!

The Italian Job Theme

The slots five reels are surrounded by graphics which depict key moments from the film. These include the mini in the storm drain, the digger, plane and the gold laden coach hanging precariously over the edge of a cliff - we always wondered what happened at the end of the film.

Red, white and blue Minis were the talking point of The Italian Job, chosen for their agile handling around the narrow streets of Italy. They make a return on this slot along with a combination of swag, action and characters from the film itself. These icons include bomb detonators, The Boss. (Mr Bridger), the team leader (Charlie Croker),the Mafia, girls, white vans, tape recorders and a man loading swag into a van.

Betting Options and More Functions

Players are able to place a variety of wagers because the slot operates between a 0.01 and £/€/$450 range. This is achieved by multiplying the coin value by the number of lines and coins per line.

Once you've chosen your wager you are able to spin the reels in two ways; by pressing the spin button or by setting up automatic spins. These can be configured in multiples of five and can be halted at any time.

The Italian Job Slot Features

The Italian Job arrow icon can be used in place of the detonator or tape recorder icon. Unfortunately it isn't wild for any other icon, which is kind of a let down compared to similar slots on the market.

Three matching bonus minis on adjacent reels are needed to begin the bonus round. This loads a static screen where you must choose gold bars from the Minis boot to load into the van. You keep on loading until the word finish is discovered. Although this tends to pay well the round is a bit of an anticlimax compared to the film, we can't help but think it they could have chosen a better scene to feature.

Our Take on The Italian Job

The theme fits in well the original film and it's great to see Minis included as part of main and bonus games. The feature also ties in with the film, although we feel it could have been done better. You can judge for yourself at any of the casinos below.