Rich Wilde and the Amulet of Dead – Play’n GO

Rich Wilde makes his triumphant return as Play’n Go introduces the 5×3 Rich Wilde and the Amulet of the Dead, with the adventurer return to Egypt to face judgement for his past.

During the game, the pendant is a scatter symbol as well as the wild scatter and can appear on any reel. Scatter wins are multiplied by the total bet staked and are added to the payline wins.

Furthermore, the title includes thoth wilds which appear on reels two, three and four and can appear as a stack and will trigger the thoth multiplier.

Up to three fully stacked thoth wilds will activate a maximum of an x5 multiplier which will be applied to all wins on the triggering spin. Moreover, the thoth multiplier is always available in base game and free spins mode.

If the player lands three or more scatters, they will trigger the free spins round and be awarded 10 spins. Before the round commences, a random high-paying or royal symbol will be chosen to act as a special expanding symbol during the entire mode.

After evaluating the wins on every spin, the special expanding symbol may cover all three positions on its reel. This symbol will only expand when there are enough symbols on the reels to create a win.

“Our slot series’ like Rich Wilde, the Arthurian adventures, or our mythological slots give players an overall gaming experience, wrapped in individual titles.

“This means that they know what to expect from any new additions to a series and they can try out and find new favourites, safe in the knowledge they’re getting what they love while enjoying something new; like a sequel to a favourite movie or a new season of a TV show. As this industry matures, this is the next level of entertainment.” – Johan Törnqvist, Play’n Go CEO.

Eye of Dead – Blueprint Gaming

Continuing on the Egyptian theme is Blueprint Gaming’s latest release Eye of Dead, which becomes is the first title to feature the developer’s ‘Premium Play’ functionality.

The new quest involving treasure hunter Dr Wild sees the inclusion of four Premium Play upgrades, which become active dependent on stake and increases the number of high paying symbols on the reels.

Adjusting the stake changes the level of symbols that appear during the base gameplay, which are also carried over to the free games bonus round.

Free games are triggered with three or more scatters. Each time one or more expanding wild symbols appears on reel two, three or four, the symbol upgrade feature is activated, with free games awarded for each one that lands in view.

The all-powerful Eye of Dead upgrades each of the player’s high paying symbols for big wins, turning up to five of them into the next available highest paying icon.

“Grab your fedora and join Dr Wild on his latest adventure into the treasure-laden catacombs of our new take on the much-loved Egyptian genre.

“The exquisite visuals and evocative audio partners the absorbing gameplay, particularly enhanced by the premium play upgrades. Eye of Dead is set to bring new levels of engagement to players across multiple markets.” – Jo Purvis, Director of Key Accounts and Marketing UK, at Blueprint Gaming.

Before Time Runs Out – Habanero

Taking players on a magical quest to a faraway ancient Middle Eastern land, the 5×4 title comes complete with wilds, scatters, and a coin respin feature allowing ambitious adventurers to win prizes worth up to x50 their original bet.

The slot’s duel feature invites gamers to help Habanero’s  Prince battle the villainous Vizier and collect all six gems before time runs out, revealing up to five extra wilds.

Gems are awarded if the Prince beats the Vizier in the duel during free games, with players who collect six wining x1,000,000 the line bet.

“We are thrilled to launch Before Time Runs Out, a hectic Habanero adventure filled to the brim with enthralling features and world class mechanics, as well as inviting symbols and sounds.

“We’ve been racking up the wins in recent months, beginning the year with new accreditations, tier one operator partnerships and ground-breaking product rollouts. We can’t wait to maintain that momentum in the weeks and months to come.” – Toni Karapetrov, head of corporate communications at Habanero.

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Power of Thor Megaways – Pragmatic Play

Centred around the fearsome Norse God of Thunder, Pragmatic Play’s Power of Thor Megaways is a 117,649 payline slot features runic symbols and several companions.

This latest title from Pragmatic Play contains tumbling wins and also sees the power of Thor’s Hammer come to life, with it acting as a wild on the top reel and turning every symbol on those directly below it into wilds.

The free spins mode is triggered when four or more scatter symbols land on the reels, spelling out Thor’s name. Up to nine scatters can land on any spin, triggering up to 30 free spins.

Before the bonus round starts, players have the option to gamble their spins, possibly winning more, but possibly losing it all, adding an extra element of danger to their adventure.

During the bonus round, a progressive multiplier is added, with each increasing the multiplier by 1x throughout the round as more wins and tumbles occur.

“Power of Thor Megaways is a fantastic new addition to our growing Megaways series. With huge win potential in free spins, as well as the possibility of receiving over 30 spins in the bonus round, the high-volatility title could be one of our most exciting yet.

“We consistently look to add innovative titles with engaging themes to our product range and we’re looking forward to seeing how our fans receive our newest game.” – Yossi Barzely, chief business development officer at Pragmatic Play.

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Wild Gold – Spearhead Studios

Spearhead Studios has debuted its 30th title via the 5×3, 10 fixed payline Wild Gold, which includes a multiplying wild and card gamble feature.

In the title, the Wild Gold symbol is the multiplying wild which exists on reels one, three and five. It substitutes any symbol to create the highest possible win on a payline.

Furthermore, if it is involved in a winning combination, the Wild Gold symbol will reveal itself to be either a x2, x3 or x7 wild multiplier. Additionally, if there are more than one multiplier involved in a win, the value of each will be combined to create a bigger multiplier.

Moreover, the game includes a card gamble mode which can be entered by clicking its name sakes button after any win. During this mode, the player can double or quadruple their win if they correctly guess either the suite colour or symbol.

“Wild Gold is an exciting slot that we are happy to bring into our portfolio. We are certain that players will very much enjoy the core feature of this 5×3, 10-payline slot, in which the first, middle and last reels can all become ‘all wild’, with each wild also carrying a win multiplier of up to x7.” – Kevin Corti, Game Development Director at Spearhead.

The Green Knight – Play’n Go

The gaming content supplier has delved into Arthurian legend for its first release in march, and the second in this series, with the release of The Green Knight.

Following in the footsteps of Lord Merlin & The Lady of the Lake, the title centres around the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a tale based on chivalry and bravery.

The group asserts that “the focus here is on the potential,” with it possible to achieve 10,000x your bet as well as a guaranteed spin with a x100 multiplier in the free spins round, and the possibility of triggering shield spins with the x100 multiplier in play, giving a chance for heightened wins.

“We are always looking to innovate; be that varying the shapes of the grid, introducing new features, or playing with different themes too.

“Many others overlook narrative, but we believe that the story is an integral part of entertainment. You look at any popular game, film, or book, and the foundation is telling a great story. Once you have that, you can build a great game around it, and anything is possible.” – Martin Zettergren, Play’n Go CPO.

Wheel of Fortune Megaways – IGT & Big Time Gaming

International Game Technology has paired its Wheel of Fortune slots brand with Big Time Gaming’s Megaways mechanic to create its new title Wheel of Fortune Megaways.

Wheel of Fortune Megaways, which saw BetMGM become one of the first online casinos in New Jersey to offer the title, is a six-reel video that offers players 117,649 ways to win, increasing to one million paylines during the free spins round.

Throughout the game, players have the chance to trigger the wild megastacks whenever a symbol lands. Within the base game, up to three reels can be covered entirely in wilds, stacking to seven positions high. Additionally, in the free spins round, up to two reels can display 10 wilds each.

Furthermore, the Wheel of Fortune logo is the scatter symbol. If the player lands a minimum of three scatters they will be awarded up to 18 free spins, depending on the number of scatter symbols.

Before the free spins commence, the wheel turns to reveal the starting number of Megaways from 14,000 to 117,649. Moreover, the expansion symbol, once landed, is replaced by two new symbols, increasing the number of symbols in that reel by one.

When a reel reaches full height, the wheel spins again to award up to 12 extra free spins. If all six reels reach 10 rows high, then one million Megaways are produced.

“In partnership with Big Time Gaming, IGT PlayDigital created a spectacular online game by combining the legendary Wheel of Fortune slots brand with the Megaways game mechanic, which offers players one million ways to win in the free spins bonus.

“In a time when digital gaming growth is critical to so many IGT customers around the world, delivering unique games such as Wheel of Fortune Megaways helps our customers drive performance and differentiate their game portfolios.” – Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital senior vice president.

Wheel of Luck. Hold&Win – Tom Horn Gaming

The 3×5 slot, which invites players to experience the delights of the high life, features free spins, Hold&Win respin and the Wheel of Luck bonus round.

Land 3 or more scatters on the reels and you get to play 10 retriggerable free spins. Three or more scatters appearing during the feature award additional 10 free spins. Wheel symbols can appear during free spins and they trigger the Hold&Win Respin feature.

The feature starts when five or more bonus symbols appear on the screen. During Hold&Win Respin, only wheel and cash symbols are awarded.

Each new wheel or cash symbol gets locked in place and the respin count is reset to three. The feature ends when the respin count is zero. When the feature ends with at least three wheels on the screen, it triggers the Wheel of Luck feature. The Hold&Win Respin feature can be triggered also from free spins.

Wheel of Luck is initiated only during the Hold&Win Respin feature. Players have one chance to spin the Wheel of Luck, which has three levels. To get to another level players have to hit the arrow symbol on the wheel. The Wheel of Luck ends when the reward is a cash amount.

“We constantly look for ways to enhance our content offering. In 2021 we plan to deliver more fun and a variety of slots with thrilling features to engage and excite players in different markets. Wheel of Luck.

“Hold&Win is the first in line of many unique titles we have in the pipeline. We’re positive the game’s features, dynamic gameplay and well-known theme will resonate with players, keeping them entertained and immersed throughout the game,“ – Ondrej Lapides, CEO at Tom Horn Gaming.

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Frozen Gems – Play’n Go

The 5×3 video slot puts players in the shoes of an intrepid explorer, separated from his crew during an arctic mission, who discovers hidden gems in the icy wasteland.

The game aims to provide a twist on the payways mechanic that allows symbols to be split on a special bonus reel, unlocking up to 8,748 payways, as well as unlimited cascading multipliers.

Featuring frozen bonus symbols on top of the reels that, once unfrozen, apply unique effects on the reels below; a constantly available multiplier also increases by one on each additional cascade.

All bonus symbols are frozen and need three winning symbols or scatters on the corresponding reel to be freed and trigger a unique effect on that reel!

Bonus wilds transform all symbols to wilds. Furthermore, splitting scatters separate all symbols into two or three, increasing the number of ways to win.

If the player lands three scatters they trigger the frozen spins feature which awards nine free spins. If additional scatters land within the round then it awards one extra spin.

“2021 will see us deliver more fun and innovative games like Frozen Gems. 2020 has been a resounding success for our partners, and for us, even in the face of some adverse conditions in the industry, and beyond.

“We made a promise to our operators, and we delivered. Next year we’ll set our aim even higher and, with their help, we’ll reach even more goals.” – Martin Zettergren, Play’n Go CPO.

Candyways Bonanza Megaways – Stakelogic and Hurricane Games

Developeed by Stakelogic alongside its Greenlogic partner Hurricane Games, the second slot off the production line allows players to immerse themselves in a world of candy, where they will find 512 ways to win with every spin.

Furthermore, the title also boasts a selection of bonus features including free spins, super stake and gamble.

Ten free spins are triggered when three free spins scatter symbols land anywhere on the reels. During the bonus round, a free spins multiplier of between x2 and x100 if added for each addition scatter symbol that lands. If more than one scatter symbol land, the multipliers are added together.

Candyways Bonanza Megaways is hooked up to the super stake system, and permits players to purchase the bonus in markets where it is approved.

Players can also gamble their winnings. They can bet on the card colour or card suit – the former potentially multiplying their win x2 and the latter x4.

“We have long had a vision for Candyways Bonanza Megaways and by working with Stakelogic have been able to bring that vision to life in a way that has far surpassed our expectations.

“It is a truly incredible game, visually but also in terms of the fun, entertainment and big win potential it provides. We are beyond proud of Candyways Bonanza Megaways and look forward to seeing players enjoy the sweet experience it offers.” – Damion Warren, CEO at Hurricane Games.

John Hunter and the Mayan Gods – Pragmatic Play

This 3×5 video slot sees the return of Pragmatic Play’s intrepid hero as he treks across the Mayan jungle in search of treasure. Fearsome gods await players as they look to aid John Hunter in the search for Temple Scatter symbols upon the reels.

A golden mask acts as a wild symbol, which can land on reels two, three or four. If a wild lands and forms a winning combination, it will expand to fill the entire reel.

Three or more scatter symbols will trigger the free spins mode, which is progressive, upgrading in level as more wild symbols land. As players upgrade their level, symbols become upgraded to more high-paying ones, potentially triggering wins of up to 2,500x a player’s stake.

“Pragmatic Play’s hero returns in John Hunter and the Mayan Gods, as players look to uncover temples and progress through the Free Spins levels.

“Creating this iconic igaming series has been a very exciting journey and we feel confident that this latest adventure will be warmly received.” – Yossi Barzely, chief business development officer at Pragmatic Play.

Faith – Pariplay 

Pariplay invites players to join Faith on her next adventure to save the world from an extraterrestrial invasion in its new slot title based on the character from Valiant Entertainment Comics.

During the base game, when a wild symbol lands on the grid, it adds a locked frame to its position on the reel. Once all positions on the reel have locked frames, the reel transformers into a sticky expanded wild and awards the player three respins.

If the player lands three or more scatter symbols, then they trigger the free spins feature and are awarded 12 free spin.

Once the free spins is complete, if no full reel of locked frames occurs to trigger the sticky expanded wild respin then the reel which is the closest to being full is completed automatically and triggers the feature.

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Twin Spin Megaways – NetEnt

NetEnt has combined “one of its most successful slots with the industry’s top mechanic,” as the developer introduces Twin Spin Megaways.

The six-reel title sees the return of the Twin Reel feature, which has been complemented by NetEnt’s Avalanche mechanic and Megaways, on licence from Big Time Gaming.

With old-Vegas aesthetics, including retro-style graphics and jazz sounds, the feature combination adds an extra twist to the game as the number of symbols on the reels is randomly chosen on each spin, reaching up to 117649 Megaways.

“Twin Spin is a signature title in our portfolio which continues to attract players years after release, so with the addition of the Megaways and Avalanche features, we expect this title will be one of our biggest releases of the year.

“The look and feel of the original have been replicated perfectly to match the excitement of the enhanced gameplay, making Twin Spin Megaways a headline game that will no doubt draw in the crowds for our operator partners.” – Andy Whitworth, Chief Commercial Officer at NetEnt.

Rise of Athena – Play’n Go

The latest Play’n Go slot release is introduced as part of a double debut, with Rise of Athena showcased alongside Viking Runecraft Bingo.

Rise of Athena, is a 5×3 video slot based on the mythological Greek goddess of wisdom and featuring various symbols from her lore, including Athena, Pegasus and her owl Glaukopis.

The wild symbol substitutes for all symbols except scatter, and appears only on reels two, three, and four. Each wild provides a x1, x2 or x3 multiplier. Multipliers accumulate when more than one wild is present on a payline – resulting in a maximum multiplier of x27.

If the player lands three or more scatter symbols the game awards 12 free spins. Wild symbols are sticky, until their multiplier runs out. The multiplier on each wild reduces by one between each spin.

Once no multiplier remains, the respective wild symbol is removed from the reels. Additional free spins cannot be won; the scatter symbol is not present in free spins.

“This isn’t the first time we’ve had multiple releases on the same day; we have built ourselves into a position where it is well within our capacity to deliver more than one high-quality title into the market simultaneously.

“Of course, these are two different games giving two different experiences, giving more new options for operators to entertain their players, and that’s what it’s all about.” – Martin Zettergren, Play’n Go CPO.

Wheel of Wonders – Push Gaming

Wheel of Wonders, which is out now following an exclusive launch with operator Casumo, features an expanding grid that starts out at 6×3 in the base game and boasts potential to grow to 6×6, with up to 46,656 ways to win.

The expanding grid is designed to allow players to experience “the thrill of progression and anticipation with every spin” as they hunt down instant wins and unique features.

The slot is said to include big win potential in its base game via the inclusion of win multipliers along with its free games. Upon fully expanding the reels, players will be immersed into the Wheel of Wonders feature, filled with progressive multipliers, level-up possibilities and the retrigger meter which fills with every win, granting more spins and bigger multipliers.

“Every game we deliver to operators and their players has to bring something new to the table, and Wheel of Wonders does just that.

“Created to bring about another level of entertainment in slot games, with a base game full of features that leads into an free spins feature that has huge potential – we are confident that this slot will prove to be popular among a wide range of demographics.

“Not only across a variety of markets, but especially for slot enthusiasts that are looking for something new.” – James Marshall, CEO at Push Gaming.

Beast Saga – Booongo

Set in an ornate temple in the Far East, Booongo’s 5×4, 50-payline Beast Saga includes stacked symbols as heroes battle on the reels.

Yin and Yang symbols act as wilds across the gameplay, with the fearsome Dragon Beast the highest-paying character. Three or more Scatter symbols will trigger the free spins mode, with 10 spins building excitement as stacked reels can lead to larger payouts.

“Creating quality diverse titles is vitally important in our design process and we’re thrilled to meet our expectations with the launch Beast Saga.

“Within its beautifully crafted setting, stacked symbols mean any spin can lead to a lucrative win and the mystical Beast rewards players upon the reels. We look forward to seeing how our latest release is received by our customers and fans alike.” – Yuriy Muratov, head of account management and business development at Booongo.

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Battle Maidens – 1X2gaming

The second slot in 1X2gaming’s Battle Maidens series has gone live, enjoying a period of exclusivity with LeoVegas before going live network wide on September 30.

In Battle Maidens: Cleopatra, players join the famous desert queen in her fight against Anubis, the god of death and afterlife, as they attempt to claim his wealth and riches.

Boasting 1,024 different ways to win, players search for ancient treasures such as the Eye of Horus symbol which transforms all non-special symbols into wilds and the ankh seals and scarab amulets that can see players win up to 10,000x their stake.

Special scatter symbols that can land on the reels at any time during the base game to trigger the Battle Maiden’s main feature.

The free spins round is reached when the Maidens join the fight by appearing on the reels in the base game and can be comprised of 14 unique free rounds combinations. Each of the Battle Maidens bring their own unique abilities to the fight with anubis, adding to the battle these include; x2 wilds, sticky wilds, extra free spins and multipliers.

“Battle Maidens: Cleopatra is the next chapter in what is an incredible story and series of slots and we are thrilled to be launching it exclusively with our friends at LeoVegas.

“Battle Maidens: Cleopatra builds on the success of the first game, utilising the exciting concept whereby each bonus round can be very different to the last, and offers a new and fresh player experience thanks to its ancient Egyptian theme.” – Rory Kimber, head of account management at 1X2 Network.

Rosh Immortality Cube Megaways – GameArt

Slot developer GameArt has rolled-out its first Megaways title, in addition to unveiling an exclusive network promotion which sees players collect points and battle it out on the live in-game leaderboard for the chance to win a share of €10,000.

Rosh Immortality Cube Megaways’ theme comes complete with dark magic, beautiful princesses, evil beasts, and the hero of the story, Rosh, and aims to immerse players in the battle for the universe’s greatest secret; the Immortality Cube.

GameArt states that the title strives to offer in-depth gameplay, with features including cascading symbols, mystery multipliers, free spins, extra reels, and a bonus feature.

“All of our games stand out from the crowd, but Rosh Immortality Cube Megaways takes things to a whole new level.

“By combining the uniquely rewarding Megaways features with a truly atmospheric fantasy world, led by feedback from player’s themselves, we’ve created something that’s sure to appeal to slots fans everywhere.” – Stefano Picone, CEO of GameArt.

Fishin’ Frenzy Power 4 Slots – Blueprint Gaming

Blueprint Gaming has enhanced the online and retail title Fishin’ Frenzy, representing the fourth release from the franchise, with the inclusion of its ‘Power 4 Slots’ mode.

Retaining all the characteristics of the classic, the addition of the developer’s aforementioned concept allows users to play across four sets of reels at the same time, ensuring there are more ways to trigger free games and catch big wins.

Fishin’ Frenzy ‘Power 4 Slots’ includes a new super games mode for keen anglers, which is activated when three or more bonus symbols appear on more than one-reel set. The upgraded feature sees every fisherman catch the fish in view and remove the lowest paying scatter fish, while also rewarding an extra spin.

“Power 4 Slots presents players with an exciting new way of experiencing Fishin’ Frenzy, one of the most popular slots from our comprehensive games library.

“Since launching the four-reel set mode earlier this year, players have resonated with the concept and truly appreciate the increased chances of triggering bonus features. It made strategic sense for us to combine the timeless classic with the innovative feature.” – Jo Purvis, director of marketing and relationships at Blueprint Gaming.

Thunder of Olympus – Booongo 

Thunder of Olympus becomes the latest addition to the Booongo ‘Hold and Win’ library, with the 3×5, 25 payline title inviting players to explore Ancient Greece where the mighty God Zeus awaits on the reels.

Incorporating hold and win mechanics, collecting six lightning balls will trigger the bonus feature. Players have the chance to secure more lightning balls to win the grand jackpot of 1,000x their stake by filling the entire reel set with bonus symbols. Respins are awarded if any balls land on the reels during the Bonus spins.

Thunder of Olympus also includes a free spins mode with high paying symbols only, which is triggered when three scatter symbols appear on the reels.

“We are thrilled to release Thunder of Olympus, the latest addition to our growing Hold and Win portfolio. With a thrilling Ancient Greek theme and engaging gameplay, we can’t wait to see how it is received by our operator partners and fans across the globe.” – Yuriy Muratov, head of account management and business development at Booongo.

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iSoftBet – Fu Fortunes Megaways

Representing a fourth Megaways title of the year, iSoftBet promises the “potential to land huge cash prizes” via its six-reel 46,656 ways to win Fu Fortunes Megaways slot.

In both the base game and free spins, wilds can trigger the Fu Fortune pots, awarding win multipliers or the jackpot bonus. When the middle pot opens, players must match three icons to win one of the Fu Fortunes jackpots, either mini, minor, major or grand, with rewards of up to 1,000x bet.

Meanwhile, if four or more jade scatter symbols land on any spin, the free spins mode is triggered, where only high-paying symbols and wilds remain on the reels.

“Fu Fortunes Megaways is another wondrous slot adventure, set in the hustle and bustle of a Chinese market as players look to unearth valuable wins.

“Our Megaways titles continue to perform excellently within our portfolio, aligning themselves perfectly with our artistic, well-crafted games, giving players unique ways to enjoy the hugely popular Megaways mechanic. We look forward to adding another thrilling game to our offering.” – Mark Claxton, Head of Games at iSoftBet.

Booongo –  Super Marble: Hold and Win

The newest addition to Booongo’s popular Hold and Win family, Super Marble, a 3×5, 25 lines title, features a new super marble symbol that collects all visible values on the reels during the bonus round.

Three in-game jackpots are available to be won, and with six or more marble symbols triggering the bonus round, with each spin bringing the opportunity for players to scoop wins of up to x1000 their bet.

“At Booongo, our aim is to develop memorable slots that players love to play and Super Marble: Hold and Win is a worthy addition to our expanding portfolio.

“Along with the Hold and Win mechanics that are proving very popular with players right now, we’ve spiced up the bonus round with the inclusion of a red-hot Super Marble that has the power to collect scorching wins.” – Yuriy Muratov, head of account management and business development at Booongo.

Spearhead Studios – Royal Crown

Aiming to embrace the traditional style of classic slots whilst integrating modern features, Spearhead Studios introduced the 5×3, ten payline Royal Crown.

Reels two, three and four can contain wild symbols. If there is a winning combination which involves a wild, it can expand and fill the entire reel and replaces any symbol except the scatter symbol. A maximum of three wild symbols can land on a single spin.

There are two scatter symbols in this game which consist of the dollar and star. The dollar can land on any reel and if a player lands three or more in one spin it rewards a pay out. The star symbol can only land on reels one, three and five and pays out for three instances of the symbol.

“With Royal Crown we are staying true to our motto of building local games for local markets. This is a well-known and loved type of game in the German and Eastern European markets. We have launched several titles for these markets and Royal Crown is a very nice addition.

“All these slots are performing really well, and we expect Royal Crown to have a similar success.” – Mathias Larsson, managing director of Spearhead Studios.

Realistic Games – Pentagram 5000

Casino content developer Realistic Games has introduced the 3-reel, 5-win line Pentagram 5000, set in overgrown ruins and featuring a free spins round with a doubling symbol to boost winning chances and engagement.

Triggered when the pent, star and gram symbols appear on any win line, the bonus round awards an initial ten free spins and a 1x bet multiplier which both increase with every coinciding win.

Players are offered even more excitement when the Pentagram symbol appears in any position on the middle reel, as the free spin total doubles to create greater opportunity for big rewards of up to 5000x the bet.

“Pentagram 5000 is a landmark addition to our slot offering and reflects a general trend to offer games with a higher return to player, attracting both casual slot fans and casino enthusiasts.

“Years after release, the original Pentagram is still a player favourite, and we expect that the simple gameplay and rewarding bonus round in the sequel will prove to be equally popular with players.” – Robert Lee, Commercial Director at Realistic Games.

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Stakelogic – Rambo

Stakelogic’s latest slot title, the 5×3, 20 payline Rambo, invites players to join Sylvester Stallone’s iconic character as he fights to defend his cash with an arsenal of features.

Join Rambo as he fights cobras, dodges bullets, throws grenades and defends his cash with blades and arrow, in a title that boasts a multitude of bonus features including wilds, expanding wilds, free spins, re-spins, multipliers and mystery prizes.

Those brave enough can also double their bet to activate super stake, which can add a scatter-gun of free spins scatter symbols to the reels during the base game.

Free re-spins will be triggered on two or more of the scatter symbols until no more scatters land on the reels, providing the potential for heightened wins.

“Rambo is one of the most explosive and action-packed slots on the market, combining a powerful film franchise with thrilling game play.

“We have gone to great lengths to deliver a cinematic slot experience, with incredible graphics and animations and booming sounds taking players right to heart of the battle.

“This is the second branded slot we have developed after launching The Expendables Megaways and believe Rambo will be just as successful.” – Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO of Stakelogic.

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iSoftBet – Dragon Match Megaways

Set in the heart of a sacred Chinese temple, the four-reel Dragon Match Megaways offers players up to 3,136 ways to win and features cascading wins, with players looking to join two golden dragon symbols on the top tracker reel to form a complete dragon and trigger free spins.

Dragon Match Megaways also features iSoftBet’s symbol matching mechanic, where if the two symbols in the top tracker reel are the same, they turn into wilds, as do all matching symbols on the two reels directly below.

Meanwhile, if both halves of the Golden Dragon appear on the top tracker, then the free spins bonus is activated, with players able to choose a specific free spins combination or select the mystery option. During free spins, an unlimited win multiplier is active, increasing by 1x for every cascading win, leading to enormous win potential.

“We are very excited to release Dragon Match Megaways, our latest title using this highly popular mechanic. With its unique four-reel layout, the wins are fast and furious, while the thrilling Dragon Match mechanic is able to generate huge wins and trigger the bonus feature.

“The rapid growth of our portfolio is testament to the great work of our development teams, as we continue to create fantastic gaming experiences for players of all tastes.” – Mark Claxton, head of games at iSoftBet.

NetEnt – Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Slot 

NetEnt has transformed one of the best-selling arcade games of all time for online slot fans with the release of Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Slot featuring a cast of eight original characters ready for combat.

In a new spin on the Capcom video game, the new 5-reel, 5-row cluster pays video slot emulates the battle mechanics of the original title by pitting the player’s chosen character against opponents and letting the reels decide which fighter is victorious.

Winning combinations determine how much damage a character receives, and each battle continues until one fighter runs out of health points. Losing players can then redeem their honour – and win some cash – in the car smash bonus game, whilst those who win trigger the multi-level beat the bosses free spins and take on four recognisable bosses with a multiplier increasing at every level.

“In developing Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Slot we felt a huge responsibility to ensure our slot game lived up to the iconic 90s original – a videogame which has continued to entertain fans for almost 30 years.

“Authenticity was the critical factor to the design of this game, from the arcade-inspired art and sounds to the game mechanics, as well as the beat the bosses and car smashing bonus rounds. We designed the game to fuel players’ nostalgic competitiveness throughout the gameplay. We are immensely proud of the end product and we hope players all over the world appreciate it.” – Bryan Upton, NetEnt director of games.

Microgaming – Immortal Romance

Almost a decade since its creation Microgaming is promising a “fresh take on a timeless classic” after introducing its revamped Immortal Romance.

The remastered slot title supports a host of performance and feature upgrades, including free games and autoplay, quick spin, enhanced animations, and improved audio.

Players can now return to the vampire-themed game for a fresh taste of all the original offerings, including the chamber of spins, which gives players the option to choose between four free spins options based on the game’s paranormal protagonists, and the wild desire, which offers a win potential exceeding 12,000x the initial bet.

“In today’s gaming landscape, it is imperative that we continue to strive to ensure that our entire casino offering remains at the top of its game – so while we will continue to provide quality game releases every month, we are also enhancing and optimising our current offering, such as our popular classics and feature-rich games, so as to bring players even more enjoyable and entertaining gaming experiences.

“Immortal Romance remains one of our most popular online slot games of all time. The remastered upgrades enhance and pay homage to our Immortal Romance brand, which continues to be enjoyed by players around the world.” – Andrew Clucas, chief operating officer at Microgaming.

Yggdrasil – Arthur’s Fortune

Travel back to medieval times with Yggdrasil’s 5×3 slot Arthur’s fortune, boasting a host of features for players to feast on as they join King Arthur and his legendary Knights of the round table in a quest for riches.

The free spins mode is triggered if three or more scatter symbols land simultaneously, with higher rewards for more symbols. During the bonus round, players are transported inside the castle where a wheel of fortune transforms a random symbol into wilds, leading to potentially huge wins, with more symbols transforming if more scatters hit the reels.

“Arthur’s Fortune transports players to a time of brave knights and spellbinding wizards as they search for kingly riches. The game is packed with lots of features to give players a diverse and exciting gaming experience and it is yet another thrilling addition to the Yggdrasil slot portfolio, with its old-school proven mechanics and a slick, modern feel.

“In free spins mode, you just need a couple of wilds to get a big win and remember that all symbols can turn wild if you’re lucky. You can enjoy wins of x10,000 or more which is pretty awesome! The base game offers a rich journey with both the random triggered Arthur’s Gold feature and the Merlin’s bonus orb on the 5th reel.” – Jonas Strandman, Senior Product Strategist at Yggdrasil

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Pragmatic Play – Great Rhino Megaways

The online casino content provider has unveiled a partnership with Big Time Gaming for its first Megaways title, a sequel to its Great Rhino game released almost two years ago.

Inviting players to travel into the Safari once again, but this time with 200,704 ways to win, the title also features tumbling wins, triggered anytime a player lands a winning combination. The titular Rhino acts as a wild symbol across the reels.

The free spins mode is activated if four or more golden scatter symbols land on the reels during any spin. During this bonus round, players can choose between more free spins with a low starting multiplier, or less spins and a higher starting multiplier, giving those who chase quick wins the option, as the herd of Rhinos thunder past the screen.

“We are thrilled to release our first ever Megaways slot. We hope to bring a new dimension to a popular gameplay that will surely resonate with our fanbase and beyond. Our offering continues to grow at a fast pace and we’re looking forward to add more exciting Megaways titles to our portfolio.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial oficer at Pragmatic Play.

Wazdan – Lucky 9

Introducing players to a colourful, retro world “where single pixels can take on huge proportions,” Lucky 9 promises nostalgic vibes and a multitude of features.

Wazdan’s 6-reel, 20-payline game, complete with images of fresh, juicy fruits, sees the
strawberry offers the highest wins that can be additionally multiplied by the pixelated variable win multiplier.

The scatter symbol awards players with free spins that take place on a busy street of a big city. The unique gamble feature offers players an opportunity to direct traffic so the taxis don’t collide, offering a chance to increase winnings.

“The team at Wazdan are extremely proud of Lucky 9, our fruity slot game designed to thrill players as it takes them back in time, in the pursuit of variable bonuses. Lucky 9 is sure to become a player favourite.” – Andrzej Hyla, head of sales at Wazdan.

High 5 Games – FoxFire

FoxFire produces 729 to 117,649 ways to win and features the supplier’s newest game feature Way Out Ways, which builds the possibility of getting more symbols on a standard reel as well as giving players a bigger chance to win.

The game takes players on an arctic mission to fill each of the meters positioned above the consecutively expanding reels, growing from three to seven. Once a meter is filled, the adjacent reel will remain at seven symbols for five bets.

FoxFire is the latest addition to company’s tentpole game library and is now available to H5G’s network of partnering operators through the supplier’s gaming platform, Vault.

“We’re very excited that with the release of FoxFire we can finally show off the next in our series of highly innovative slot games! The Way Out Ways feature is designed to take traditional ways gameplay and allow it to build upon itself to immense heights over successive play. Our goal is to provide a game where players will be able to experience the potential for truly massive wins in a manner that is fresh, exciting, and highly intuitive.

“Combined with an audiovisual package that is at once visually striking and soothing, we’ve created a gambling experience that we believe will be a winner with slot players all across the world.” – Phil Welty, head of game design at High 5 Games.

NetEnt – Super Striker

NetEnt is offering individuals “some of that football thrill and excitement,” with its 3-reel, 3-row slot including multi-level free spins, a golden multiplier feature and a bet slip concept first launched with Scudamore Super Stakes, designed to re-create the anticipation of betting on live football matches.

Players who strike a golden scatter in the main game score an instant win, while a hat-trick of three scatter symbols activates five-level free spins with an increasing level multiplier.

Collecting nine Golden Scatters lets players advance to the next level until they reach the free spins final, awarding winners with a x10 level multiplier. During the free spins round, each golden scatter symbol collected adds to the total win and resets the number of free spins.

Players can also purchase a bet slip in the main game which tracks how many times a symbol appears on the reels during a selected number of free spins, offering side bet opportunities that match the excitement of sports betting.

“We can’t hope to bring the excitement of this year’s football back with Super Striker but we wanted to give fans something to keep them excited when football returns. Our unique bet slip feature returns with bets crafted specifically for this game which adds that extra reason to play and thrills when those bets come in.

“Super Striker is a classic and simple game that we designed to attract any sports fan – including those new to slots and those looking for something else to do during the bleak sports betting calendar today. Chase those golden scatters and score some big numbers!” says Bryan Upton, NetEnt director of games.

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Yggdrasil – Temple Stacks: Splitz

Online gaming solutions provider Yggdrasil has unveiled Temple Stacks: Splitz, the debut introduction featuring the new slots mechanic initially launched last month.

Set to be incorporated into future slot releases, the firm expects the feature to be a thrilling addition to casino titles, boosting player engagement with “massive win potential”.

The Aztec-themed Temple Stacks: Splitz transforms the 3×5 slot grid to offer up to 248,832 pay ways. Mystery stacks can fill reels and reveal anything from three to nine stacked symbols of the same kind, adding hundreds of pay ways to the game.

“With our Splitz mechanic offering thousands of ways to win, every spin could generate huge rewards and we couldn’t be more excited to launch our first Splitz title. We eagerly look forward to seeing how the game is received by Yggdrasil fans across the globe.” – Jonas Strandman, Senior Product Strategist at Yggdrasil.

Red Tiger – Piggy Riches Megaways 

Following the NetEnt title’s success, Red Tiger introduces the revamped Piggy Riches Megaways which also comes complete with the firm’s smart spins and daily jackpots.

The 5×15 slot features scatter wins, free spins and wild substitutions, giving players the chance to win up to 10,000x their stake.

“Following the popularity of Piggy Riches, we are delighted to give it a further boost with the addition of our hugely popular marketing tools, as well as the Megaways mechanics.

“Our talented team has worked closely – and at break-neck speed with NetEnt – as well as Big Time Gaming, to deliver the best each of us has to offer. I’m particularly pleased with how quickly we have brought this to market.” – Gavin Hamilton, CEO at Red Tiger.

Pragmatic Play – Money Mouse

Arriving just in time for Chinese New Year, the 3×5, 25 payline Money Mouse features reels filled with relevant iconography, such as Chinese guardian lions, crackers and drums.

Money Mouse’s free spins mode is triggered when three scatter symbols appear on the reels simultaneously. During the free spins feature, the middle reels converge to form one giant symbol, leading to big wins.

“We are delighted to release Money Mouse as the Chinese New Year festivities approach. With a joyful theme, immersive setting and colourful gameplay, it is sure to be an excellent seasonal addition to our ever-growing portfolio.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial officer at Pragmatic Play.

NetEnt – Serengeti Kings

NetEnt is taking players on an safari through the wonders of the African plains with the its new Serengeti Kings title.

This 5×4, 26 fixed payline includes a guaranteed feature activation every 12 spins, offering gameplay that alternates between lion and panther spins.

In the free spins round high-value symbols can appear stacked and the lion and the panther features are activated simultaneously to create wild symbols with multipliers.

“Serengeti Kings expertly combines classic graphics, innovative state-based mechanics that provide gameplay that continues to offer regular excitement over 24 spins. This makes for a slot experience that will keep players engaged and excited over multiple sessions.

“We’ve listened to regulators and have made our unique feature buy smart configurable, so our operators have a flexible game to offer to all their markets.  A big release for us, looking forward to the success this title will bring!” – Bryan Upton, NetEnt Director of Games.

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It has been a turbulent year across the betting and gaming industry and beyond, but one also that has highlighted just how robust the online casino sector is. Something Nik Robinson, CEO and founder of slots developer Big Time Gaming, knows as well as anyone, as he told visitors to SlotFest.

“What a year it has been,” he began. “Who would have predicted back at ICE that within a month or so, we’d be in the midst of a worldwide pandemic?

“everyone has pulled together“

“It’s an amazing credit to the industry to see how resilient we have been and have become, moving forward with everything that we have done this year. A lot of us have taken our staff out of the office environment, putting them at home and that it’s worked seamlessly, even more efficiently than previously – on the provider side and the casino side, everyone has pulled together.

“That’s a credit to everyone and their staff. Where we’ve needed to be responsible during this time, we have been,” he said.

“Indeed, we’ve seen responsibility come into a new light in Germany. Betting is €1 a spin maximum there and there are also deposit limits over a monthly period. I see that as only a good thing – we are seen as becoming a zero-harm industry. When we have deposit limits that strict and betting limits that low, it is very difficult to get into harm, and that will help the industry grow exponentially. 

“My dream is for the industry being more entertainment led, more of Netflix-style environment rather than a hardcore casino one. Germany is an example of that. Some might say ‘it’s too strict the numbers, won’t work for everyone’, but I disagree.

“If the industry markets itself in the right way there’s no reason we can’t increase our user base. We are an entertainment business. If we take that mantra and move forward with it then the industry will survive on its merits, on doing good work,” said the man behind the Megaways slot mechanic.

“It’s been an amazing year for innovation – smaller providers punching above their weight“

“It’s been an amazing year for innovation in general. Lots of smaller providers really punching above their weight and the competition is fantastic – it’s healthy. Competition creates better product, it creates a bigger user base and – as stakes and deposit limits go down – we need more users, we need more entertainment. So the more providers coming into the field, the better.”

Robinson went on to highlight some of the big movers in slots this year and outline some key milestones for Big Time Gaming in the year ahead.

Watch the entire keynote video below to hear the full address, including some key collaborations and the Megapays project.

The content, including 13 unreleased slots and around 100 more, are still available to view and play on the Festival platform, just register for free here

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