Foxpot – Foxium

Independent studio Foxium, in collaboration with Microgaming, is inviting players to step back through the doors of an opulent land-based casino, without setting a foot outside their front doors, via its latest online casino introduction Foxpot.

Foxpot is a three-reel video slot which has only one active payline, however, the main focus  is very much on the fortune wheel which dominates the screen.

During the base game, the wheel operates as three bonus wheels in one: the money award, the multiplier and the respin mode, each with a different trigger.

Landing one, two or three bonus symbols provides a spin of each moving tier. One bonus symbol spins the money ring offering cash prizes plus three jackpots called mini, midi and Foxpot worth up to 1,000x the bet.

Two bonus symbols lets the player spin the second ring which awards a multiplier of up to x10 to be applied against whatever was won from the money ring. The third bonus symbol provides a spin on the third ring which may award a respin.

“In today’s market, players are yearning to recapture some of the magic of the physical casino, but online slots have also never been more popular.

“At Foxium we are constantly looking for new ways to innovate on our presentation and gameplay, and we recognised that we could push both these envelopes at the same time as giving players a chance to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the casino.

“The result is Foxpot, a game that we are incredibly proud of, a game for our time, and a game that bottles the best of both online slots and physical casinos.” – Åke André, Foxium CEO.

Usain Bolt – Ganapati 

Ganapati has released its long awaited Usain Bolt igaming title, a three-reel game which has 27 paylines that can increase to 108 if the reels fully expand to a 12×5 grid.

The tribute to the world’s fastest man, who is also said to have worked closely with the firm throughout the development process, features 11 symbols; a high wild symbol, a standard wild, five high-paying symbols and four low-paying.

The former of those is the main trigger and can launch two features. The first is the wild replacement feature. Once activated, a high symbol will be randomly replaced when a high wild completely appears on any reel.

The second feature is the reel extension which will award an additional re-spin once the reel has extended. Furthermore, multiple high symbols will be randomly replaced by standard wilds when the high wilds symbol covers a reel.

During the bonus round, the re-spin will be repeated if a high wild appears in full during the re-spin. This will continue until no more high wild symbols appear in full.

Kluster Krystals Megaclusters – Relax Gaming

Kluster Krystals Megaclusters is the first take on the Big Time Gaming mechanic by Relax Gaming, after it become the first supplier to gain IP rights to an offering where every spin brings the possibility of upgrading symbols.

Winning clusters kick things up a notch, causing all neighbouring symbols to upgrade to a double, triple or quad. The feature also applies to multipliers, boosting them by up to three times their starting value, causing win potential to soar.

Serving up even more action is the treasure trove of Krystals, with three mini features that are guaranteed to trigger a sequence of six avalanches, each offering the chance for players to enhance their game.

The bonus round sees up to seven free spins up for grabs and the potential to unlock four more, with symbol upgrades hidden in every nook and cranny.

“Megaclusters is another headline grabbing mechanic from our longstanding partners Big Time Gaming and we’re incredibly excited to be unveiling our first spin on the feature with Kluster Krystals Megaclusters.

“We’ve complemented the engaging mechanic with a fast-paced feature set and dazzling theme that really allows for the excellent maths model to shine. This title has set the tone of the quality entertainment we’ll be bringing to players this year.” – Simon Hammon, Relax Gaming CPO.

Mighty Stallion Hold & Win – iSoftBet

Players are invited to ride the reel in Mighty Stallion Hold & Win, with iSoftBet travelling to the Wild West in a 3×5 slot that combines both a free spins and respins bonus feature with the Hold & Win mechanic.

Taking iSoftBet’s Hold & Win format, players start with an initial three respins, which reset every time a fireball lands on the reels. If all 15 reel spots are filled, a gigantic 1,000x a player’s stake is awarded.

Players’ chances of winning are not just limited to respins. Within base gameplay, the Mighty Stallion Wild Spin can be triggered at any time, where giant wild stallion symbols will spin through, with any landing turning into colossal wilds.

Three or more mighty stallion symbols trigger free spins, where special stacked wild multiplier coins are in play on reels 2 and 4, which can multiply wins by up to 100x.

“Mighty Stallion Hold & Win combines both free spins and respins in a fast-paced gallop across the reels that is sure to produce immersive gaming experiences. 

“With a free spins feature that can see a player’s win multiplied by up to 100x and a lucrative respins mode where wins of up to 1,000x can be achieved, Mighty Stallion can transport players to lucrative wins on any spin.” – Michael Probert, Chief Commercial Officer at iSoftBet.

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Pragmatic Play – Peaky Blinders

Pragmatic Play has released its first branded slot title, with Peaky Blinders the result of collaborations with Endemol Shine and brand owner and producer Caryn Mandabach Productions.

The 3×5 slot takes players to the heart of Small Heath where they will experience the red right hand of the Shelby family.

Players will look to reach the “By Order Of The Peaky Blinders” or the “Shelby Betting Shop” modifiers to shoot for big wins, either of which can land on any spin.

With the “By Order Of The Peaky Blinders” modifier all character and wild symbols remain sticky on the reels, before activating a respin. They will then transform into a singular random character, triggering huge payouts.

The ‘Shelby Betting Shop’ bonus can also land on any spin, giving cash values for all character symbols which land, before accumulating the total for big wins.

Free spins modes are triggered when the Peaky Blinders Bonus symbol lands on reels one and three, before either of the modifier symbols lands on the fifth reel.

“Peaky Blinders marks our first branded title, in partnership with Endemol Shine, and we are proud to release a game based on such an iconic series.

“It has been very exciting developing content around such an established TV franchise, and we look forward to seeing how it is received by our fans across the globe. This is not one to miss.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial officer at Pragmatic Play.

NetEnt – Hotline 2

NetEnt is offering a wild return to the burning hot Miami streets, as the online casino content developer aims to build on the success of its original offering with Hotline 2.

In addition to the ‘Hotline Bonus Bet’, which boosts the chance to win expanding wilds for a higher stake, the 5-reel, 3-row video slot has turned up the heat with a new free spins round.

The enhanced feature, designed to heighten the excitement throughout the play session, raises the number of bet ways to 1,944 as landing wild symbols increases the height of the reels by one symbol up to six.

“Hotline is a real favourite among NetEnt fans, so it made sense to expand the franchise with a sequel that ramps up the party feel and packs in more action. 

“The new free spins feature perfectly complements the much-loved Hotline Bonus Bet of the original, adding another layer of excitement for maximum engagement.” – Andy Whitworth, NetEnt CCO.

Foxium – 3 Tiny Gods

Independent studio Foxium has unearthed what it bills as a fresh take on the Ancient Egyptian pantheon in 3 Tiny Gods, the firm’s new 5×4 slot game.

All characters in 3 Tiny Gods have unique powers that cause the sands under the pyramid that serves as the game’s backdrop to shift, changing the game in a single spin.

Horus invokes the ‘Myth of Horus’ feature, replacing random banks of symbols. Bastet’s generosity manifests itself in a re-shuffling of the reels, with ‘Gift of Bastet’ creating winning combinations fit for a pharaoh.

Anubis’ rage can add an entirely new layer to free spins by removing low-paying symbols and awarding extra spins with the ‘Wrath of Anubis’ feature.

If the player lands a scatter symbol on an odd-numbered reel the free spins round is triggered.

Furthermore, a jackpot mini-game brings physical scratchcards to life, offering players the chance to earn one of three tiered jackpots: mini, midi, or maxi.

“Foxium prides itself on creating games that are immediately identifiable to look at, and instant captivating to play, which is precisely the combination that 3 Tiny Gods offers to operators.

“The hyper-stylised artwork takes slightly tired ancient figures and gives them each a personality that will chime with players of social games and create cross-sell opportunities.

“And the high-stakes gameplay – which gives anyone the chance to uncover life-changing jackpots and take home 5000X their total bet – and multi-layered feature set guarantee that seasoned slots players will uncover treasures that run much deeper than any other Egyptian-themed slot.” – Åke André Foxium CEO.

BF Games – Book of Gates

Continuing on the same theme, BF Games invites players to explore Ancient Egypt in the group’s latest slot title Book of Gates, featuring the group’s new ‘Superlines’ mechanic.

Set in the desert among the famous pyramids, this slot has rows expanding from five to eight if the right symbols land, unlocking even greater win potential with up to 32,768 pay ways.

Three of the top rows hide a surprise behind the locked gates and to discover what lies beyond players must land a winning combo during the base game, triggering the Superlines mechanic.

Unlocking a row will prompt a respin, which will be active until the winning streak ends or all three rows are unlocked. If players land three of the scatter symbols they’re rewarded with a bonus round of ten free spins.

“Book of Gates has a popular theme and engaging features and the expanding reels add another layer of excitement to this game.

“We are thrilled to introduce our new Superlines mechanics which offers players even greater chances to win big. We continue to add quality slots to our portfolio with Book of Gates being the 56^th addition and we are certain it will be a hit with all player types.” – Piotr Szpoton, CEO at BF Games.

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Stumpy McDoodles 2 – Foxium

Foxium has announced the return of Stumpy McDoodles, along with his wife Penny, in this 5×5, 40-payline slot that includes a maximum potential win of x11,600 the original bet and features, such as Stumpy Treasure, Stumpy Random Wilds, Cauldron Collection and Growing Wilds in the free spins mode. 

Within the base game, the Stumpy Treasure feature is randomly triggered. Once this happens, the chest symbol, which appears only on reel five, will instantly grant players a prize.

Furthermore in the base game, the Stumpy Random Wilds appear on the screen and, when the pot of gold appears, it will make between three to 12 wild to appear in random positions on the reels. 

Additionally, players that land three scatter symbols in the base game will trigger the free spins bonu mode. In this round, Growing Wilds can appear, which results in wilds growing across the reels. Once this happens, an additional two free spins are awarded. When the Growing Wild fills the whole reel, it becomes a Super Wild.  

Book of Helios – Betsoft Gaming

Join adventurer Olivia Brave and the Greek sun God Helios in this 5×3, 10-fixed payline slot that includes an expanding symbol, free spins, multipliers and a Buy-In bonus.

During the base game, if the player lands three scatter symbols in a single spin, it will trigger the free spins round, awarding the player 10 free spins. Moreover, one paying symbol will be randomly chosen to become a special expanding symbol for the duration of the feature. 

If the chosen symbol is present on two or more reels and can form a win, each symbol will expand vertically to cover the entire reel. A symbol with only x2 minimum payout needs only two symbols on the reels to trigger the special expanding symbol Feature. 

“Player feedback is hugely positive towards high volatility slots with Greek gods and magic book themes: in Book of Helios, we are delivering on every front whilst simultaneously offering superb win potential,” said Anna Mackney, Head of Account Management at Betsoft Gaming. “We are confident that Book of Helios will enjoy great success.”

The Lioness – Armadillo Studios

Armadillo Studios enters the Octagon with the UFC’s first women’s two-division champion Amanda Nunes in this 6×4, 40-payline slot that includes a Lioness Link Bonus and a multiplier free spins bonus. 

During the base game, when one of the three Amanda symbols lands in a stack of at least three full adjacent columns that result in a winning spin, the fight feature will trigger. Once activated, Nunes will perform consecutive attacks, which award a random multiplier to the current win.

Furthermore, if the player lands four or more Lioness scatters anywhere on the grid, it will trigger the Lioness Link bonus mode. Within the round, there is no set award for triggering the bonus, but all triggering symbols will reveal random credits or change colour to reveal corresponding prize pot colour wins.

“As we make strides in our US market expansion, we realise the importance of branded content,” remarked David Stoveld, COO of Armadillo Studios. “We are thrilled to finally be ready to release a slot centred around a true, one-of-a-kind MMA icon. 

“The Lioness slot has really come together, and we are proud of the final game product as well as the opportunity to work alongside the legendary Amanda Nunes.”

Space Wars 2 Powerpoints – NetEnt

NetEnt is blasting players into space once again in this 6×6, avalanche slot that incorporates the company’s Powerpoints mechanic.

Space Wars 2 Powerpoints include a Free Spins Powerpoints mode, along with a traditional version of the round, an Avalanche, column/row blaster, zapper, bomb and multiplier wilds.

During the game, a matching win awards the Powerpoints. In both the mian game and free spins mode, Powerpoints get added to the collect metre. As the player fills this up, they will move up the level, increasing the multiplier in the process.

Moreover, if 1,000 Powerpoints are collected, the player triggers the free spins mode. The number of spins awarded will depend on the amount of Powerpoints awarded in the main game. Once this round commences, the number of rows in the round will expand to eight. 

The King of Heroes – 3 Oaks Gaming

3 Oaks Gaming transports players to the realm of the King who will aid them to ultimate glory in this 6×4, 4,096-payline video slot that includes a free spins mode, which also incorporates a Hero Progress and Hero Rise feature. 

Within the base game, if the player lands three or more scatter symbols in a single round, it will activate the free spins mode. During this round, two additional features can be trigger – Hero Progress and Hero Rise. 

In the Hero Progress, each Gold Sun from the King symbol will gradually fill the Hero Progress bar. Once this is filled, the Hero Rise feature is activated. 

Sebastian Damian, Managing Director of 3 Oaks Gaming, noted: “The King of Heroes brings an immersive adventure to player’s screens, packed with some of the land’s greatest heroes.

“We’re always looking to refine and advance our product portfolio and we’re proud of what we bring to players in regulated markets all over the world.”

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RELEASE DATE

The new title is out now exclusively to Microgaming operators.

THE PITCH

Captain Mary hoists the Jolly Roger with her band of pirates in a new slot that delivers a host of features, including the new wonderways and foxify.

GAME DETAIL

Pillage the wealth of the seven seas with the Boom Pirates feature wonderways, during which cannon fire transforms the five-by-four reel grid into nine-by-six reels, offering over ten million ways to win.

Foxify increases chances of triggering the games numerous features, while raising the initial wager by 50 per cent adds extra gunpowder to the pirates’ cannons, boosting the chance of a grid explosion. 

Yo-ho-ho scatter symbols land on reels one, three and five, and finding all three will activate free spins, taking players on a treasure hunt. When the Boom Pirates cannon is fired, activated wonderways remain open for the duration of the free spins. 

WHAT THEY SAY

James Buchanan, director of global operations at Microgaming, commented: “Boom Pirates is full to the brim with thrilling features, new mechanics and a soundtrack of sea shanties not to be missed. 

“Captain Mary takes players on an exciting adventure as they navigate the game’s cannon fire, swashbuckling pirates and quests for treasure. The Boom Pirates feature expands the reels to an astounding nine-by-six grid with over ten million ways to win, offering players the potential for substantial rewards.”

Åke André, CEO of Foxium, added: “Boom Pirates is set to be an explosive success and marks the maiden voyage of our new Foxify and Wonderways technologies, which we believe will transform the player experience and enable our creative teams to take game development to the next level.”

TRAILER TIME

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kLTuuacSo8

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RELEASE DATE

Out now.

THE PITCH

Foxium has “pulled the curtain aside” as is its reveals its latest character driven slot, revealing the story of the mysterious magic master Albini and his assistant Lily, who appears on stage as the Aztec Lady.

The duo travel the world “packing theatres on every continent with their combination of intrigue and illusion,” with each “brought to life with high-fidelity 3D assets”.

In addition to the two lead characters Albini and Lily, the new title’s 5×3 base game reels also feature a host of magician’s props, including a caged canary, a target studded with throwing knives and a set of three lucky cups.

GAME DETAIL

A free spins feature is lauded as the centrepiece of Albini’s magical act, which takes place “on a special 5×6 grid” with the number of pay lines also doubled. At this point assistant Lily can appear on reel two, three or four and subsequently expand to cover its full height, multiplying all wins by two as well as awarding additional re-spins, which do not count against the player’s pool of free spins.

“Using Foxium’s new trademarked feature-buy-in mechanic, players have the freedom to open a bonus box at any time, with a chance to instantly trigger 8, 10, or 12 free spins.

“And in the biggest flourish of all, The Great Albini can pay out up to 4,000X the player’s total bet when every element comes together.”

WHAT THEY SAY

Åke André, CEO of Foxium, commented: “Our latest exclusive game release through Microgaming is set to enchant and entertain players, who will join us on the absorbing adventures of The Great Albini and Lily.

“We are confident that the combination of cinematic visuals and exciting gameplay, packed with thrilling and innovative features, will prove a hit with a wide variety of audiences.”

IS A TRAILER AVAILABLE?

Sure is, meet the two main characters of The Great Albini in this introduction video.

Or discover more about gameplay in the following entry.

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RELEASE DATE

Wednesday, November 21.

THE PITCH

“Players can embark on a stardust-studded intergalactic tour with Astro Legends, which will be available to Microgaming operators on desktop and mobile as part of an exclusive supply deal with Foxium.”

GAME DETAIL

Astro Legends is a cluster type of game that centres on the two titular characters, Lyra and Erion, who are brought to life with high-fidelity 3D models, extensive animations, and gameplay that takes place across a series of stunning backdrops. Players can enjoy a mesmerising synthesiser soundtrack inspired by golden-age sci-fi greats, which adapts to various stages in the slot to create an immersive and atmospheric wagering experience.

The story of Astro Legends incorporates innovative features and employs a unique style of gameplay that plays out on a gem-shaped reel, composed of 22 crystal cells that contain a wealth of originally crafted symbols. The game features multiplier wilds, a high-stakes re-spins round, and a pick bonus game that rewards players for successfully completing multiple levels.

Players have the chance to win rewards of up to 15,000-times their total bet with the Sonic Respin feature, which is randomly activated by landing any cluster win with identical symbols and includes Wild Multipliers that can appear at random to add between two-times and five-times prizes to total wins.

An exquisite pick bonus feature sees Lyra shapeshift into her spirit form during the Lyra Spirit Pick ‘Em bonus game. During the bonus, players are given three different lanes to choose from and three lives to sprint for freedom across several levels, gathering gems along the way while avoiding being hit by Erion.

Adding another dimension and variety to the gameplay, the pick bonus gives players the chance to reach the ultimate goal: if they complete the round successfully, a 20-times multiplier is applied to the total bet, delivering rewards that are out of this world.

THEY SAY

“Astro Legends has fantastic real-time 3D rendering for animated characters combined with a gripping soundtrack, which together helps to create a highly entertaining and immersive experience. The innovative reel design aids the exciting chase a player will feel during the Sonic Re-spin where the max win is very high. The bonus round is triggered through an engaging collection mechanic which will aid player retention, making it a perfect game to add to Microgaming’s diverse content offering,” – David Reynolds, Games Publisher at Microgaming 

“We are delighted to release Astro Legends: Lyra and Erion exclusive to Microgaming which features fantastic graphics with a story-driven and exhilarating gameplay. Astro Legends: Lyra and Erion’s richly textured design, graphics and atmospheric music will engage, excite and thrill, and we are certain it will be a big hit amongst experienced players and novices. We are looking forward to further games going live with Microgaming in the coming months,” – Åke André, CEO of Foxium 

IS THERE A TRAILER THAT PAIRS, SAY, CLASSIC SCI-FI THEMES WITH AN EIGHTIES’ SYNTH SOUNDTRACK?

It’s almost as if you knew what was coming.

https://youtu.be/zvMStP4J5Rs

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