Romans: Legions of Gold – Spearhead Studios

Spearhead Studios is channelling Ancient Rome for its latest slot release, with Romans – Legions of Gold using a ‘ways’ mechanic and varying reel sizes, which offers players up to 20,160 ways to win.

The scatters trigger the free spins in which the two highest-paying symbols progressively become wilds on each reel at a time. Players who re-trigger free spins are promised a glorious win as impressive as the armies of Rome.

“Romans – Legion of Gold is the third title of the spring, after the sequel to our blockbuster Lara Jones is Cleopatra II and Wild Gold.

“I am positive that players will enjoy the many features we have created for their entertainment. While we continue to produce high-quality slots, we are also working on other types of games, such as poker and bingo, which are set to be released this year. Overall, 2021 is packed with fantastic new games.” – Kevin Corti, game development director at Spearhead Studios.

Fire Toad – Play’n Go

Fire Toad is a five-reel, 1,024-payline video slot which includes five high-paying toad symbols along with a free spins round, sees the online casino developer uncover a rare creature which becomes more powerful as it grows.

During the base game, the firefly is the scatter symbol, which also functions as a wild, whilst substituting for all symbols.

Furthermore, the game comes with five different sized toad, and four Hawaiian-themed card suit, symbols. The biggest is the highest paying symbol, while the smallest tadpole is the least expensive.

If the player lands two scatters on the reels, a toad symbol is chosen at random, and all smaller toads will upgrade to the chosen symbol. Moreover, three scatters award nine free spins, with five providing the player with 15.

The free spins begin with the smallest toad which has already upgraded by one size. The round can be retriggered an unlimited number of times. During the round, on each retrigger, the smallest available toad symbol will upgrade one size until all toads are the biggest size.

“Creativity is a lifeblood of entertainment. Developing new ideas and introducing new concepts to players keeps them engaged and interested in what you’re going to do next.

“Allowing people to be creative also creates a more positive and productive atmosphere, and that leads to great results.” – Johan Törnqvist, CEO of Play’n Go.

Mechanical Clover – BGaming

BGaming takes on the steampunk world in Mechanical Clover, a 3×3 video slot which includes a respin bonus and risk game to aid players in attempting win big.

During the base game, wild symbols substitute for any symbol in a line to complete a winning combination. The wild can drop on the central reel only, with the wild also triggering the respin Bonus.

Once triggered, 27 paylines become available with the feature providing one to six respins, increasing multiplier with every new respin. Symbols that complete winning combinations during the bonus stay on the reels until the end of the free spins series. The game also comes with a risk game which can be activated on any win.

“Thinking of the idea for a new slot, we were inspired by Mechanical Orange, the game that was released two years ago.

“It was the first game in the steampunk style in our lineup and it was definitely worth having a new breath. So, we’ve made the brand’s new slot called Mechanical Clover. The steampunk style is very interesting for its great details.

“Thinking over the elements of the game, we immediately came up with interesting mechanics for animations!” – Aleksey Ulanov, art director at BGaming.

Legendary Sumo – Endorphina

Join an elite division of sumo wrestlers and experience the ancient Japanese sporting tradition in Endorphina’s latest slot.

Legendary Sumo, a five-reel, three-row video slot, offers players 21-paylines along with a free games mode and multipliers.

If the player lands three or more scatter symbols on the reels, they will trigger the free games mode. Yet, if luck is on their side, landing five scatters will award 50 free spins.

After each, a winning sumo fighters team is determined. The player will be victorious once their symbol covers the majority of the reels. Each fighter in the winning team is awarded with a golden trophy, transforming them into a joker.

During the next spin, any fighters stopping in the same position as the trophy inherits the trophy and the joker’s functions.

Additionally, the title comes with a risk game which allows players to double their outcome on any bet win, which can be triggered up to 10 times.

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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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Thunder Screech – Play’n Go

Play’n Go has added to its range of mythological themed slots, with its latest introduction based on a legend found in several Native American cultures.

The game centres around the story of the Thunderbird; a creature formed to protect humanity, a symbol of power and strength.

Within the game, wild symbols substitute for all symbols, except the scatter, and only appear on reels two, three, and four. The call feature is activated randomly and adds five to nine wild symbols. Moreover, the strike feature is activated similar to the call mode, upgrading all wild symbols to thunder wild symbols.

Furthermore, the thunder wild symbols substitute for all symbols and only appear on reels two, three, and four. Additionally, the symbol triggers re-spins when landing and is sticky until its multiplier reaches x3. The symbol multiplier always starts at x1, increasing by one between each re-spin.

When multiple thunder wilds are present on a payline, the multipliers are added together for a maximum multiplier of x9. The feature ends when no thunder wild symbol is present.

Scatter symbol on reels two, three, and five trigger five free spins. Wild symbols are upgraded to thunder wild. During free spins, at least one thunder wild is guaranteed to land.

“It’s important to give players new ideas and stories to explore while they’re playing; but, it’s also vital that the game itself is still good enough to keep them interested.

“Many games may be wrapped in a nice theme and have some fun artwork, but then, there’s nothing to hold the players’ interest when it comes to gameplay.

“So, while early numbers might be good, there’s a sharp decline as people play once and then move onto something else. We create games for people to enjoy over and over again.” – Martin Zettergren, Play’n Go CPO.

Labyrinth of Knossos MultiJump – Yggdrasil and DreamTech Gaming

Dreamtech Gaming in partnership with Yggdrasil and the YG Masters program, has debuted Labyrinth of Knossos and invited players on a journey into the depths of a Cretan temple as they look to avoid the fearsome minotaur.

The five-reel, 243 ways title is the first to incorporate the MultiJump mechanic, which sees randomly assigned win multipliers attached to symbols. These can multiply out as they jump from symbol to symbol across the reels, potentially leading to increased wins. The starting multipliers can vary between 2x, 3x and 5x, however these multiply to huge amounts as they jump.

To trigger the bonus game, players need to find three or more bonus symbols, in the form of an adventurous galley ship. In this round, every symbol is guaranteed to have a multiplier on, while the free games feature can be triggered again during the round to land mammoth wins in the mysterious labyrinth.

“The YG Masters program allows us to focus on creating fantastic slot experiences and we’re extremely proud to launch our first MultiJump game, Labyrinth of Knossos. We can’t wait to see how it is received by players all over the globe.” – Halvor Dahl, business manager at Dreamtech Gaming.

Bounty Belles – iSoftBet

The five-reel, 243 payline Bounty Belles follows the journey of iSoftBet’s three glamorous but deadly outlaws as they look to collect the lucrative wanted contracts on their heads.

On any spin, the bounty boost can be triggered with a wild bounty spin, expanding reels three, four and five to add extra ways-to-win, going all the way up to 1,125 paylines.

Three or more special bonus symbols trigger the feature-packed free spins, where players can enjoy expanding reels, Wild bounty and deadman’s draw multipliers. The deadman’s draw sees cards dealt randomly, before they are shot and removed until only one remains, with that multiplier being added to the next win.

The wild bounty is triggered when wilds land on reels one and two, with the feature awarding any further bounty symbols that land on consecutive reels with a cash amount, which can be collected by players instantly.

“Bounty Belles sees players hunting the reels for our fearless female outlaws and the massive rewards that follow them.

“With innovative features and expanding reels to significantly increase the paylines, any spin can lead to players being awarded the significant bounty on their heads.” – Mark Claxton, head of games at iSoftBet.

Mighty Joker Arcade – Stakelogic

Mighty Joker Arcade is said to feature ‘bold and striking’ symbols that players will recognise from the banks of retro slot machines found in casinos and gaming arcades around the world, including fruits, bells and the Joker.

The title also boasts a progressive mystery jackpot that increases every time a player makes a bet with 0.5 per cent of every bet added to the pot. The minimum guaranteed payout is €500 but it must pay out when it hits €5,000.

Players can increase their chance of hitting the jackpot by placing higher stakes. The big win potential does not stop there – the base game has a max win potential of €4,000 and the top game has a max win potential of €12,000.

“Mighty Joker Arcade is a thrilling classic slot that hits the highest possible production value while also providing players with plenty of chances to land big wins in the base game, top game and via the progressive jackpot.

“We believe Mighty Joker Arcade will appeal to fans of classic slots in markets around the world and deliver the thrilling and exciting experience they are seeking each time they spin the reels and watch the fruit, bell and Joker symbols tumble.” Stephan van den Oetelaar, CEO of Stakelogic.

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Lord Merlin & The Lady of the Lake – Play’n Go 

The 5×3, 10-payline video slot that focuses on an earlier time in the great wizard Merlin’s life, specifically the start of his relationship with Vivian, the Lady of the Lake, and includes Excalibur spins along with a wild scatter symbol and gamble mode.

During the base game of the follow-up to 2019’s Rise of Merlin, the chosen expanding symbol can form winning combinations across non-adjacent reels. If the high value symbol is selected at least two of those symbols land and expand. Furthermore, if the royal symbol is selected at least three of them will land on and expand.

Once the player activates the free spins round, the scatter will transform into a wild scatter symbol. This acts like a Wild and substitutes for all symbols.

Moreover, in the free spins feature, when two or more wild scatters land it will trigger the Excalibur spins. Each wild scatter awards an additional Excalibur spin. The chosen special Expanding symbol locks in and can expand on all Excalibur spins.

The game also features an optional gamble round that provides an opportunity to multiply the total prize on any spin in the main game by correctly guessing the colour or suit of a hidden card. The gamble round can be played up to five times in a row.

“Our ‘families’ link games together under a recognisable umbrella; players see this and know that they are going to get the same great entertainment as a game they have enjoyed previously.

“However, familiarity alone will not keep players engaged; each game has to bring something different to the table, otherwise what’s the point?” – Martin Zettergren, Play’n Go CPO.

Cosmic Voyager – Thunderkick

Cosmic Voyager, which invites players on a galactic adventure, is a five-reel, 10-payline video slot that features an expanding symbol and bonus game with free spins.

If the player lands three stacked symbols on the first reel it will trigger the expanding symbols feature. During this mode, any symbol identical to the stacked will become an expanding symbol growing to cover the entire reel it lands on.

Furthermore, if three or more cosmic voyager symbols land during the base game, it will trigger the bonus game, awarding 10 free spins, depending on the amount of symbols that land, with players gaining an additional 10 spin if they land another three voyager symbols during the round.

Star Settler – BF Games

Continuing on the same theme, BF Games has globally launched Star Settler following a three-month exclusivity period with Kindred Group.

The title vows to take players on an intergalactic journey, with the reels featuring all the cosmic symbols one could expect such as planets astronauts, spaceships, probes, artefacts, and meteors.

The 5-reel, 3-row video slot strives to increase engagement levels via a number of features which include expanding hot and cold wilds, free spins and a bonus round where players can pick a win multiplier of up to x50 from six hidden options.

The game is certified in numerous jurisdictions and is immediately available to operators in the UK, Romania and under an MGA licence.

“Star Settler is a thrilling feature-packed title that is sure to have players coming back for more. The game has already proven successful with Kindred’s customers and we are excited about this global launch and offering even more players astronomical entertainment coupled with meteoric win opportunity.” – Piotr Szpoton, CEO at BF Games.

Captain Venture: Treasures of the Sea – Greentube

Captain Venture: Treasures of the Sea is a five-reel video slot with 10-paylines, with the title hyped as encapsulating ‘more features’, ‘more action’ and ‘more treasure’ as compared to the original.

The game comes with a feature titled sea change. After a spin, the reels may sink into the sea and rise again with different symbols, and any new spin that appears are paid.

The anchor drop re-spins feature may occur during an anchor symbol win. Once this happens, some reels then re-spin. The wild symbol does not replace the anchor symbol during this feature.

Additionally, chest symbol wins may add extra gem symbols to the reels during the treasure chest bounty.

During a spin, the treasure map may appear. If this happens, the captain venture symbol triggers the X marks the slot re-spins feature. Within this round, the captain venture symbol will float around the reels and highlight positions. These will add to the overall multiplier.

If the player lands three or more scatter symbols, the mystery multiplier free spins is awarded. After each spin, the wheel will apply a win multiplier and all wins are added.

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High 5 Games – Fort of Fortune

High 5 Games has documented the latest addition to its games portfolio via Fort of Fortune, which sees the king and his troops prepare for an approaching battle to defend his kingdom and win rewards for loyalty to the realm.

This 3×5 slot includes tumbling reels, as well as double, triple, and, introducing, quadruple split symbols, which increases the possibility of more landing on a standard payline.

High 5 Game’s spin-crease feature is stated to provide players with the chance to win big as they unlock upgraded double, triple, and quadruple split symbols.

Players will undoubtedly enjoy the spin-crease feature which increases their chances of hitting bigger wins when they unlock upgraded split symbols. They can score more symbols on a payline when they upgrade all symbols to quadruple split symbols.

“Fort of Fortune takes the spin-crease feature to the next level. As players play the game they unlock increasingly valuable split symbols, progressing from double to triple and eventually quadruple symbols.

“Just as in past spin-crease games, the player’s progress is permanent, helping to drive long term engagement, but this version of the feature offers greater symbols to unlock than any we’ve previously released.

“We believe this game has the potential to develop an even larger and more dedicated fanbase than our previous spin-crease hit, Triple Double Da Vinci Diamonds.” – Phil Welty, head of game design at High 5 Games.

Play’n Go – Coils of Cash

Fresh off its 52-release 2020, Play’n Go has wasted little time in attempting to make its mark on the new year as the firm introduces Coils of Cash.

The game’s design is based on a retro-futuristic look, while its max win of 30,000x is one of the largest from the company. The title imagines what the world would be like if the inventions of the 1893 World Fair had directly shaped the world in which we live.

This was the year that Tesla, Edison and Westinghouse were among the greatest minds of the age, hence a focus on electricity within the game. This includes the ‘Power Coil’ reel, which can charge up player wins to x625.

“We have continued to go from strength to strength, giving us more opportunities to create top tier titles for our partners and extend our brand of entertainment to as many players around the world as possible.

This year we will continue to produce innovative games for the industry while exploring new territories and new ways to create better gaming experiences. It’s going to be another exciting year.” – Johan Törnqvist, Play’n Go CEO.

Booming Games – Book of Tombs

Join brave warriors in Booming Games’ Book of Tombs as players look to unearth symbol combinations. Included in the ancient Book of Tombs, a five-reel, three-row video slot with 10 paylines, is the wild scatter which is key to unlocking its secrets.

If the player lands between three and five scatter symbols on the reels, it triggers the free spins, which includes an expanding symbol that covers the reels throughout the round.

This can keep triggering more free spins and activate up to nine expanding symbols. If players are feeling extra daring they can attempt to quadruple their winnings by activating the gamble feature.

“Get ready to venture down to the golden, ancient Egyptian burial place with promises of dusting off some hidden treasures.

“This is a high volatility 5×3, ten-line video slot, featuring unlimited free spins and glowing expanding symbols. Alongside a gamble feature for good measure.” – Moritz Blume, Booming Games’ head of product.

Blueprint Gaming – Eye of Horus

The fifth version of the Ancient Egyptian themed Eye of Horus has been released by Blueprint Gaming, with the latest iteration featuring the developer’s Power 4 Slots mechanic.

This means players now have four-times the chance to trigger the Eye of Horus bonus as they play across four sets of reels at the same time.

Along with the familiar free games round, the bonus now includes a super games feature, where players spin the wheel with a chance to win more free games and open up to four reel windows for even bigger wins.

“We are really starting 2021 with a bang and giving players a new variant of Eye of Horus, one of the standout brands from our portfolio over the previous year.

“Players have really resonated with our Power 4 slots concept and introducing four reel windows to the Eye of Horus family of titles will help drive even more interest in this hugely popular brand.

“As we step into the new year our aim for the next 12 months is to maintain the great momentum which we created throughout 2020. Developing entertaining games which operators want and which players love to play.” – Jo Purvis, director of marketing and relationships at Blueprint 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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Rick and Morty Wubba Lubba Dub Dub – Blueprint Gaming

Blueprint Gaming has unveiled the sequel to igaming title featuring the dimension hopping duo Rick and Morty, with the latest sci-fi odyssey boasting with new bonus rounds and reel modifiers.

Partnering with Warner Bros. Consumer Products once again following Rick and Morty Megaways, the new introduction promises to be “bigger and better than its predecessor”.

During any spin, the portal gun can activate and allow Pickle Rick to award one of seven modifiers. There are six bonus rounds to enter, including a new big money feature that has been incorporated into the gameplay.

“We’re getting schwifty as we release our brand-new game featuring the sociopathic genius scientist and his inherently timid grandson!

“Rick and Morty Wubba Lubba Dub Dub promises to be even more entertaining with an abundance of new features for players to experience. The design team have done a tremendous job in bringing the animated duo’s antics to life in this new version and we’re confident the game will prove very popular with players worldwide.” – Jo Purvis, director of marketing and relationships at Blueprint Gaming.

Gold X – Tom Horn Gaming

Tom Horn Gaming has Gold X, a 5×3 reel slot title offers various features and a free spins round which is triggered by the mysterious wild X symbol.

Wild X is a symbol to watch out for as it triggers gold free spins when landing in the middle of the reels. During the feature it expands to the four corners of the screen where it remains until the end of the free spins round.

Players can ramp up the gaming experience by activating gold booster. The feature increases their chances of launching either gold free spins or gold vault bonus game where they can multiply their win x1.5.

“I believe the game will be a huge hit with our operator partners. It is a beautifully designed slot that conjures up the winning ambience. A thrilling theme coupled with impressive win potential and nice win distribution is sure to appeal to players around the globe.” – Ondrej Lapides, CEO at Tom Horn Gaming.

New Year Riches – Play’n Go

Gaming content supplier is looking to put 2020 behind then, and invited people to travel into 2021 via its 5-reel New Year Riches slot.

The game, which will be one of the firm’s final releases of the year, focuses on one of the biggest global celebrations, New Year’s Day. Transporting players to some of the biggest cities in the world, the games also features a ball drop free spins feature with a guaranteed x20 multiplier.

“It’s simple, what we set out to do, we achieve. We challenged ourselves to reach further than ever before, but not to reach so far, we would compromise our quality or integrity.

We’re only a couple of weeks away from a promise we made to all of our partners, a commitment we look forward to fulfilling before moving onto the next phase of our development. 2020 was good, but 2021 will be even better.” – Martin Zettergren, Play’n Go CPO.

Snowroller – Paf

Åland-based gaming firm Paf has unveiled a collaboration with Swedish actor Lasse Åberg to release its latest online casino title, Snowroller.

The slot game is based on the second film in the Sällskapsresan film series, with the game featuring characters, sounds, and original images from the movie.

Developed in the Paf Games Studio, part of the surplus from the new game will be donated by Lasse Åberg to the Baltic Sea Fund, which is also the recipient of donations from the first Sällskapsresan game

The Baltic Sea Fund, founded in 1989,  highlights the work that is done to help the Baltic Sea. Åberg has, thus far, donated SEK 85,463 to the fund.

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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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Booongo – Scarab Temple

Scarab Temple has become the latest Booongo release, with the 3×5, 25 payline slot, set in the sands of Ancient Egypt, becoming the latest addition to the ‘Hold and Win’ series.

If six or more mystery Scarab symbols are collected, the Hold and Win respins is triggered, where players are granted three respins as they look to collect even more scarabs, all of which have a monetary value. If all 15 mystery scarabs are collected, players will win the grand jackpot of 1,000x their stake.

Scarab Temple’s free spins mode can be unlocked if three scatter pyramids land on any one spin. During the bonus round, all low-paying symbols are removed meaning any spin could lead to big wins.

“Scarab Temple takes players to the mysterious lands of Ancient Egypt where riches fill the reels. With our popular Hold and Win mechanics combining with a lucrative free spins mode, Scarab Temple is set to be yet another engaging addition to our games offering. We can’t wait to see how it is received by our fans.” – Yuriy Muratov, head of account management and business development at Booongo.

Play’n Go – Helloween 

Gaming content supplier Play’n Go is celebrating “spooky season” with its most recent offering, as the firm debuts the 5-reel slot title Helloween.

Becoming the latest seasonal game introduced by the firm, Helloween is said to boast “a lively soundtrack” from German metal power band Helloween. The slot takes tracks from their Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I and Part II albums

The title also boasts seven different features, each of which is linked to one of the band’s tracks, as well as including animations on the wilds.

“Last year we didn’t feel we had an idea for a Halloween game that could bring something new to the industry, this year we do.

We don’t need the gimmick of a holiday to push our slots; they stand on their own two feet. For Helloween, the design, the features, and the music all come together to create a brilliant Halloween slot that everyone can enjoy.” – Martin Zettergren, Play’n Go CPO.

Evoplay Entertainment – Jolly Treasures

Players are promised an adventure on the high seas in Jolly Treasures, as Evoplay Entertainment vows to introduce a “new twist on classic casino gameplay”.

With three types of bonuses lying in wait, players can sail to the Cave of Skull, where free spin and dead man’s chest await those who brave the waves without walking the plank. 

Tailored to boost retention and engagement, the 3-reel, 5-payline slot also features a turn-based mini-game, Treasure Map, where players can collect additional bonuses to use in the free spins mode, unlocking more prizes.

“It’s all aboard the treasure-hunting pirate ship in our latest exhilarating game, Jolly Treasures. Showcasing an intriguing mini-game, a fresh spin on classic slot-based gameplay and hearty win potential, it’s time for thrill-seeking players to climb on deck and enjoy the ride.

“With something for everybody – we’ve been on a great roll with some hugely popular titles this year, and we’re sure that Jolly Treasures will prove to be another instant hit!” – Ivan Kravchuk, CEO at Evoplay Entertainment.

Yggdrasil – Hyperburst 

Yggdrasil’s 6×4, 25 payline Hyperburst slot offers players the chance to win more than 12,000x their stake as every win triggers a respin, with larger symbols and higher multipliers unlocked as new wins erupt.

During a respin, a lava flow will run down multiple reels, melting them to one big reel where gigantic symbols of up to 4×4 can land. This is repeated during every respin, further enhancing win potential. The multiplier can continue to rise until it is 10x on every spin, as long as wins continue to burst from the volcano.

“Hyperburst combines the classic Yggdrasil gaming experience with a thrilling multiplier respin feature, turning any spin into a huge potential win. HyperBurst hits a sweet spot where the engaging game mechanic is amalgamated with very rewarding math profile and coated with Yggdrasil’s guaranteed high-quality art and animations.”

“With massive symbols, plentiful wilds, and riches aplenty, Hyperburst turns visits to our tropical island into one of adventure and excitement. We are confident that our operators and their players will enjoy this very innovative game” – Jonas Strandman, Senior Games Strategist at Yggdrasil.

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