Red White and Blue Slot Machine for Sale: Complete Home Buyer's Guide

If you have spent any time in an American casino over the past three decades, you have played alongside a Red White and Blue machine. This is the game that defined the patriotic slot machine aesthetic — bold red, white, and blue sevens lined up across the payline, wrapped in an unmistakably American visual identity. It is one of the longest-running and most widely recognized game titles in IGT's history, and for good reason.

At Used Slot Shop, Red White and Blue is one of the most consistently requested classic game titles we carry. People remember it from specific casinos, from specific trips, from specific moments. When they build a home game room, man cave, or basement bar, they come looking for it by name. After 34 years of selling machines in Kingman, Arizona, we know this game in depth — every variant, every platform, every generation. Here is what you need to know before you buy.

What Is the Red White and Blue Slot Machine?

The Red White and Blue is a mechanical reel slot machine game by IGT — International Game Technology — the largest slot machine manufacturer in the world. It is built around a simple and visually striking premise: three reels display red, white, and blue seven symbols along with traditional bar symbols, and winning combinations are formed across one or more paylines depending on the specific version.

Unlike the Double Diamond, the Red White and Blue does not use a wild-symbol multiplier mechanic. Instead, the game rewards specific combinations of the colored sevens. In the classic version, the top jackpot is triggered by landing one Red 7, one White 7, and one Blue 7 across the payline in that exact left-to-right order — a combination that reflects the colors of the American flag in sequence. Three matching sevens of any single color also produce substantial payouts.

This structure creates a different type of anticipation than multiplier games. Every reel stop matters as you watch the color sequence develop across the reels. The emotional arc of nearly completing the Red-White-Blue combination — seeing two of the three line up — is immediately recognizable to anyone who has played the game in a casino.

The Platforms: S-Plus and S2000

The Red White and Blue appeared on two major IGT mechanical reel platforms, and both versions are available in the used market.

IGT S-Plus

The S-Plus was IGT's flagship reel machine through the late 1980s and early 1990s. Red White and Blue was produced on this platform in substantial quantities during that era. S-Plus machines are fully functional and legal in every state that permits slot machine ownership — machines from the late 1980s are now nearly 40 years old, clearing every age threshold by a wide margin.

S-Plus machines offer a more basic cabinet presentation than the S2000 — older electronics, a less refined case design, and simpler display components. They are dependable workhorses at an entry-level price point. For buyers who want maximum authenticity at minimum cost, the S-Plus Red White and Blue is a strong option.

IGT S2000

The S2000 is the most popular home slot machine platform in the industry, and the version of Red White and Blue you will most commonly find in the used market. IGT introduced the S2000 in 1996 as the successor to the S-Plus, improving cabinet design, electronics reliability, serviceability, and the game chip system.

The S2000 Red White and Blue features the same three-reel mechanical design — physical reels spinning on stepper motors, clicking to a stop one by one — with a cleaner cabinet aesthetic and more refined reel strip graphics than the S-Plus version. It is available in both upright and slant-top cabinet configurations.

For a complete overview of the S2000 platform, see our IGT S2000 guide.

The Complete Red White and Blue Family

IGT produced the Red White and Blue concept in multiple variants over the years. Each has a different gameplay structure and appeal. Here is what you will encounter when shopping the used market.

Standard Red White and Blue

The original and most common version. Three mechanical reels, single payline. The player bets one, two, or three coins per spin. Each additional coin activates higher payout tiers — wagering three coins at maximum bet is required to access the top jackpot combination. The iconic Red-White-Blue-in-sequence payline combination is the highlight of this version.

This is the purest expression of the game. One payline, three reels, the classic symbol set. Most buyers who ask for Red White and Blue by name are thinking of this version. It is also the most available and typically the most affordable.

Double Red White and Blue (Five-Line)

This variant expands the game to five paylines. In addition to the center payline, four additional lines across the reel display create more ways to win per spin. The game also introduces a doubling symbol — when one double symbol lands on a winning payline, the payout is doubled. Two double symbols multiply the payout by four.

The five-line version is slightly more visually busy than the original single-line game but offers more frequent small wins because of the additional active paylines. It appeals to players who find single-payline play too sparse and want more action per spin.

Triple Double Red White and Blue

A higher-variance variant that combines both triple-multiplier (3x) and double-multiplier (2x) symbols. When two triple symbols land on a payline, the combined multiplier reaches 9x. This is the most volatile version of the game — long stretches of smaller wins punctuated by significant payouts when the multiplier symbols align.

Buyers who want the Red White and Blue theme but prefer high-swing gameplay similar to Triple Diamond will find this version satisfying. The base symbol set and patriotic visual identity are the same; the payout structure behaves differently.

Five Times Pay Red White and Blue

IGT combined two of its most popular game mechanics — the Red White and Blue symbol set and the Five Times Pay multiplier system — in this specialized variant. The five-times pay symbol acts as a multiplier: one on the payline multiplies the payout five times. Two five-times pay symbols multiply by twenty-five.

This version blends the recognizable RWB visual language with the high-multiplier excitement of the Five Times Pay platform. It is less common in the used market than the standard single-line version but worth seeking out for buyers who want the multiplier experience with the RWB theme.

Physical Specifications

Knowing the physical dimensions before you buy is essential for planning delivery and placement.

S2000 Upright Cabinet: - Height: approximately 52 inches - Width: approximately 23 inches - Depth: approximately 22 inches - Weight: approximately 250 to 275 pounds

S2000 Slant-Top Cabinet: - Height: approximately 24 inches (machine head only, without stand) - Width: approximately 24 to 26 inches - Weight: approximately 145 to 160 pounds (machine head) - Requires a separate stand to reach comfortable playing height

S-Plus Upright Cabinet: - Similar dimensions to the S2000 upright - Weight: approximately 250 pounds

The machines run on standard 110V/120V household current — the standard US wall outlet. Draw is between 2 and 4 amps. No special wiring or dedicated circuits are required, though we recommend using a quality surge protector and not sharing the outlet with high-draw appliances.

For doorway clearance, allow at least 24 inches of clear width for an upright machine. Thirty inches is more comfortable. If your path involves a tight turn, measure before delivery day and consider removing the door from its hinges if necessary.

For a complete guide to placement considerations, see our slot machine dimensions and placement guide.

Why the Red White and Blue Excels in Home Game Rooms

Instant Recognition

This machine is one of the most immediately recognizable in the category. Anyone who has visited an American casino knows the Red White and Blue on sight. Guests at your home game room will walk in, see it, and understand immediately what it is. That instant recognition is part of what makes it such an effective centerpiece — it does not require explanation.

Pure Mechanical Reel Experience

The Red White and Blue exists entirely in the mechanical reel world. There are no video screens, no bonus rounds, no animated sequences. Three physical reels spin on stepper motors and stop mechanically. The sound of those reels accelerating, running at speed, and clicking into position one by one is a visceral experience that no digital simulation replicates. For buyers who want the authentic feel of a real casino machine, this is it.

Simple for Any Player

The gameplay structure requires no learning. Insert money or press the credit button in free play mode, decide how many credits to bet, press spin or pull the handle. The payline is in the center. Matching symbols pay. Non-matching symbols do not. Any guest — regardless of gaming experience — can understand and enjoy this machine within thirty seconds of seeing it.

That accessibility is a significant advantage for home entertainment. You want guests engaging with the machine, not reading instructions.

Free Play Mode Simplicity

Every S2000 and S-Plus Red White and Blue we sell can be configured for free play mode. In free play, credits are added by pressing a button rather than inserting currency. This eliminates coin management, reduces noise (no hopper payout sounds), and allows unlimited play for entertaining groups without managing money. Most home buyers run their machines exclusively in free play.

Coin Operation if You Want It

If the full coin-operated experience is what you are after — quarters in, coins out on a win, the satisfying sound of the hopper dropping into the tray — the Red White and Blue coin-handling machines fully support this. You can also use casino tokens instead of quarters. Playing in coin mode with the volume up and hearing actual coins pay out is a sensory experience that coin-mode enthusiasts specifically seek out.

Legal Status

The Red White and Blue has one of the cleanest legal profiles of any machine on the market.

The S2000 version was manufactured from the mid-1990s through the early 2000s. In 2026, all S2000 machines are well past the 25-year threshold that age-restricted states require for private ownership. The S-Plus version is even older — late 1980s and early 1990s production — giving it even more cushion.

This matters because 28 states permit private slot machine ownership only for machines that are at least 25 years old. In 2026, any machine built before 2001 qualifies. Every Red White and Blue we carry clears that threshold comfortably.

Combined with the 13 states that allow unrestricted ownership of any machine, the Red White and Blue is legal for home use in all 41 states that permit slot machine ownership.

The nine states that prohibit private ownership entirely — Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Nebraska, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and Louisiana — are the only states we cannot ship to. No machine from any dealer can legally go to those addresses.

For your specific state, see our complete state-by-state legal guide. For how the 25-year rule works in practice, see our antique slot machine laws guide.

Price Range

Refurbished Red White and Blue machines from our inventory typically fall in the following ranges:

• Standard single-line (S2000) in good refurbished condition: $895 to $1,195
• Double Red White and Blue (five-line) in good condition: $995 to $1,295
• Triple Double or Five Times Pay variants: $1,095 to $1,395
• S-Plus version in good condition: $795 to $995

All machines are fully refurbished and tested before sale. They include a 1-year parts warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Shipping adds $250 to $500 depending on your location relative to our Kingman, Arizona warehouse. West Coast states are at the lower end; East Coast states at the upper. We ship via LTL freight with liftgate service included — the carrier brings the pallet to your curb and lowers it to ground level.

For a complete breakdown of all costs involved in owning a machine, see our slot machine pricing guide.

How Red White and Blue Compares to Similar Games

Red White and Blue vs. Double Diamond: Both are classic IGT single-payline S2000 games. The Double Diamond uses a wild-symbol-and-multiplier mechanic — the diamond symbol doubles or quadruples payouts and substitutes for other symbols to complete wins. The Red White and Blue does not have a wild symbol; it rewards specific colored seven combinations in sequence. Double Diamond has stronger brand recognition overall. Red White and Blue appeals to buyers who specifically want the patriotic theme and the colored-sequence mechanic. Price points are similar, with Double Diamond typically commanding a slight premium.

Red White and Blue vs. Triple Diamond: Triple Diamond is a higher-variance game with a 3x multiplier symbol. Two Triple Diamond symbols on a payline produce a 9x multiplier. For buyers who want multiplier mechanics with IGT's classic reel game feel, Triple Diamond delivers more volatility. Red White and Blue offers a different kind of excitement — building the right color sequence rather than chasing multiplier symbols.

Red White and Blue vs. Blazing 7s (Bally): The Blazing 7s is a Bally game on the S9000 platform with a tiered-seven symbol system and flame effects on the top symbol. It is mechanically similar to the RWB in that both are three-reel single-payline games from the same era with no wild symbol or multiplier. The choice between them is largely aesthetic: patriotic Americana vs. fire-themed drama. Blazing 7s has slightly more visual impact on the reel strips; Red White and Blue has the recognition factor of the flag color sequence. Both are excellent classic machines.

Red White and Blue vs. Five Times Pay: Five Times Pay is built entirely around the multiplier mechanic — one 5x symbol multiplies by five, two 5x symbols multiply by twenty-five. The gameplay is very different from the RWB. For buyers who want a pure multiplier machine, Five Times Pay is the dedicated choice. The Five Times Pay Red White and Blue variant combines both concepts in one.

What Comes With Your Purchase

When you buy a Red White and Blue machine from Used Slot Shop, here is what is included:

• Complete IGT machine (S2000 or S-Plus) with all components installed
• Power cord
• All keys (keyed alike for convenience)
• Bill validator accepting $1 through $20 bills (higher denominations on select units)
• Coin handling mechanism (hopper and coin acceptor, fully functional on coin-op versions)
• All original glass panels — belly glass, reel glass, and top glass
• Certificate of manufacture date for compliance documentation in age-restricted states
• 1-year warranty on all mechanical and electronic components
• Free lifetime technical support by phone — available any time, whether it is six months or ten years after purchase

See our full warranty and support details for what is covered and how to reach us.

Maintenance

The Red White and Blue on either the S-Plus or S2000 platform is one of the lowest-maintenance machines you can own. A simple routine is all it needs.

Monthly: Wipe down the exterior with a damp cloth. Clean the glass panels with standard glass cleaner. Confirm all indicator lights are functioning.

Every 6 months: Open the main door and blow out accumulated dust with compressed air. If you run the machine in coin mode, clean the coin acceptor mechanism with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth.

Annually: Check reel strips for any peeling at the edges — rare on refurbished machines but worth a quick inspection. Replace the backup battery on the main board preventively every few years (CR2032 cell; maintains machine settings and game memory). Inspect the hopper for coin dust if coin-operated.

Things to avoid: Cigarette smoke exposure, excessive humidity, power surges (always use a surge protector), and running the machine continuously when not in use. These are the factors most likely to shorten machine life in a home setting.

For a seasonal maintenance checklist covering all machine types, see our slot machine maintenance guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Red White and Blue the same as the Double Diamond?

No. Both are classic IGT three-reel mechanical games on the S2000 platform, but they use entirely different mechanics. The Double Diamond uses a wild-and-multiplier symbol. The Red White and Blue uses a patriotic colored-seven symbol set with a sequence-based top jackpot. They appeal to different preferences and are genuinely distinct games.

Can the Red White and Blue be set to free play?

Yes. Every machine we sell can be configured for free play mode before delivery. In free play, credits are added by pressing a button rather than inserting money. This is the most popular home configuration and eliminates all currency handling.

Which variant is best for a first-time buyer?

The standard single-line S2000 version. It is the most common, the most recognizable, the easiest to understand, and the most affordable. If you want more payline action or multiplier mechanics after experiencing the game, the Double and Triple Double variants are natural upgrades.

What is the difference between the flat top and round top cabinets?

The S2000 was produced in two upright cabinet styles. The flat top has a squared-off topper housing where a glass panel displays game art. The round top has a rounded arch profile, the more traditional slot machine silhouette. Gameplay is identical. The difference is purely aesthetic. Round top cabinets are slightly rarer and tend to command a small premium.

How loud is the machine?

At medium volume in free play mode — comparable to a television at normal room volume. The primary sounds are the mechanical reels spinning and locking, plus win sounds from the speaker. In coin mode, the hopper dropping coins into the tray during payouts is louder — similar to a coffee grinder for a few seconds. Volume is adjustable on all S2000 machines.

Do I need a special outlet?

No. The machine plugs into a standard 110V household outlet. We recommend using a quality surge protector. Avoid sharing the circuit with high-draw appliances, but any standard 15-amp household circuit handles the machine without issue.

How do I know if my state allows this machine?

All Red White and Blue machines on the S2000 and S-Plus platforms were manufactured before 2001, making them over 25 years old. They qualify for private ownership in all 41 states that permit slot machines. The nine states that prohibit ownership entirely are the only states where we cannot ship. Check our state-by-state guide for your specific state.

Can I convert the game theme to something else later?

Yes, on the S2000 platform. The game chip and reel strips are swappable. Changing from Red White and Blue to Double Diamond or any other S2000 game title requires swapping the game chip, reel strips, and glass panels — a straightforward process we can walk you through or supply as a kit. See our multi-game conversion guide for more on conversion options.

Browse Our Inventory

Red White and Blue machines sell consistently and do not sit in our inventory for long. Browse our current stock to see which variants and cabinet configurations are available right now, or contact us to describe exactly what you are looking for — a specific variant, a specific denomination, a specific condition standard.

We have been sourcing and refurbishing these machines since they first rotated off casino floors. If you want the standard single-line, the five-line Double version, the Triple Double, or the Five Times Pay variant, there is a good chance we have it or can source it. Call us and we will talk through your options.

For a broader comparison of classic game titles and which one is right for your space, see our complete slot machine buyer's guide and our best slot machines for home game rooms guide.