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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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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Greta Goes Wild- iSoftBet 

Join Fraulein Greta and experience Oktoberfest in iSoftBet’s latest release, as the central character acts as a wild on the reels in this 5×3 video slot.

Three or more Stein Scatter symbols anywhere in view will trigger free spins, awarding between 10 and 15 depending on the number of steins that land.

During free spins, any Greta wilds which land will remain sticky throughout the entire feature, while multiple Greta wilds on the same reel will produce wild multipliers, 2x for two symbols and 3x for three symbols, which will multiply any wins in which they appear.

Meanwhile, collect at least one Greta symbol on each reel during the feature and not only will you have multiple wilds, but you will be rewarded with two extra spins which can lead to bumper wins.

“Greta Goes Wild takes players to one of the most exciting events of the year in Oktoberfest, in a fun-filled environment full of singing, laughter and potential huge wins.

“With an action-packed bonus round, complete with sticky wild multipliers, the win potential is huge and we can’t wait to see how the title is received by our players all over the globe.” – Mark Claxton, head of games at iSoftBet.

Reactoonz 2 – Play’n Go

Gaming content supplier Play’n Go has delivered “what could be their most prominent release of 2020,” after releasing a sequel to its 2017 slot title Reactoonz.

Promising to build upon the original and add even more to the experience, the 7×7, eight payline cascading video slot comes with a high volatility level and includes various wilds.

”The market has been asking for another Reactoonz title for a considerable amount of time, and we felt the time was right to bring it to life.

It’s important to give operators and players what they want, but you have to ensure it’s of the highest quality.

The reactions to the title have already been overwhelmingly positive; the Reactoonz are back, and everybody is excited!” –Johan Törnqvist, Play’n Go CEO.

Wilds of Wall Street II – Spearhead Studios

Continuing on the theme of sequels, EveryMatrix’s games development company Spearhead Studios has launched Wild of Wall Stree II.

Placing players in the heart of 1980s New York as newbie stock market traders aiming to make it big, the games theme comes heavily influenced by movies of the same era.

The features included are designed to complement this theme, with any paid base game win triggering free re-spins and expanding reels. Hit a sequence of six wins, and the game will take you into the free spins which are ‘endless’ – terminating only after three ‘closing bells’ have been rung.

“Wilds of Wall Street was one of our top performers when it was released back in January 2020. Players loved the core expanding reel mechanics and the overall theme, and we felt that a sequel would be a great addition to our growing gaming portfolio.

“In Wilds of Wall Street II, we switched to a ‘ways pays’, rather than pay lines, mechanics as it was a better fit with the core expanding reels gameplay feature.

In addition, we wanted to make the free spins features much more accessible, exciting, and volatile, hence we came with the idea of adding more and more wilds to the reels as the free spins progress, leading to an ever-higher potential for big wins.” – Kevin Corti, game development director at Spearhead Studios.

Wild Walker – Pragmatic Play

Becoming the latest release in the Pragmatic Play igaming portfolio, Wild Walker is set in a post-apocalyptic world where Zombies roam the streets, with players having to battle their way through the 25 payline game.

A Wild Walker, which stretches the full height of one reel, is guaranteed on every spin, while players need three bonus symbols to trigger the free spins round.

During the bonus round, three extra reels are uncovered, while a Wild Walker remains locked on one reel throughout its duration. As players gather more bonus symbols more reels are unlocked while more Wild Walkers hit the reels, generating mammoth wins.

With every new reel unlocked, more free spins are added, with more Wild Walkers imprisoned on the reels as well, enabling the free spins round to gather pace.

“Wild Walker is a thrilling addition to our slot portfolio as Halloween beckons. With huge win potential, stacked Wilds and a lucrative Bonus Round, Wild Walker is a haunting new addition where players will battle zombies for huge wins.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial officer at Pragmatic Play.

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Evoplay Entertainment – Raccoon Tales

Head deep into earth’s hidden caverns and embark upon an epic quest with Evoplay Entertainment’s latest igaming introduction Raccoon Tales.

The title, incorporation RNG-based gaming, follows an intrepid raccoon’s adventurous search for enchanted treasure, where the hero must first vanquish monsters and dragons that stand in his way.

The power of attack is dependent on the number of winning symbols landing on the reels, or a victorious streak that can be extended by defeating a monster. Furthermore the game also boasts five bonus mechanics, three free spin games, and three types of random events.

“Raccoon Tales is a thrilling new addition to our growing portfolio, which takes players on a multi-layered quest that delves beneath the earth’s surface into a realm where Monsters and Dragons dwell.

“For those brave enough to enter the cavernous depths with our fearless raccoon, the prizes on offer are certainly worth the journey!” – Ivan Kravchuk, chief executive officer at Evoplay Entertainment.

Green Jade Games – Gladius K.O

Taking inspiration from the Roman empire, Green Jade Games challenges players to take on the fearsome legions and claim the ultimate prize in Gladius K.O.

During the 6×4 game players will be on the look out for the golden eagle symbol and the opportunity to witness the marching wilds modifier, with increasing multiplier wins and a higher payout earning.

Adventures must charge the knock out shields, which, when activated, offer players the chance to show their skills and change a losing line into a winning line, increasing their earnings.

The intuitive G.K.O. gives you a hint when a loot chest is out of sight above the reel set telling you to it is time to use your Knock Out! Knock out symbols to align 3,4, 5, or 6 loot chests to take you all the way to the bonus round. Multiply your winnings and take the loot home.

“Our KO suite of games, are proving to be super popular with players especially in Germany, Netherlands and the UK. Each features our patented Skill Balance Pot, whereby if there is a win to be had and the player doesn’t take it, it goes back into the game meaning more riches on offer for the next intrepid player.

“This is yet another example of how Green Jade aims to give more than just the standard slot game, adding advanced interaction and handing more control to the player. Skilled competitors will be able to harvest rewards other may miss, giving a higher RTP profit and a chance to top the leader board for even more big prizes.

“With a focus on entertainment and storytelling, Gladius will really push the boundaries of slot gaming, offering players the captivating experience they desire and operators next level retention powers.” –Mark Taffler, chief commercial officer, Green Jade Games.

4ThePlayer – 2 God Zeus Vs Thor

Experience the ultimate battle of the gods in 4ThePlayer’s latest igaming offering, with 2 Gods Zeus Vs Thor also including the group’s ‘Dual Spin’ mechanic.

During the win spins bonus round, multipliers are increased. In this feature, every spin is a win and players can achieve bigger multipliers by correctly guessing who will win on each spin. Win spins are also loaded with retriggers.

With the Dual Spin mechanic, the player has two spin buttons to choose from, Zeus being red and Thor being blue. If the win matches the spin then the reward is doubled. Players get a history of winning colours which will be displayed below the reels, similar to roulette.

“2 Gods Zeus vs Thor introduces a world-first feature Dual Spin, giving you the choice of two spin buttons and the chance to double your win on every spin, also a bonus round with guaranteed wins and an increasing multiplier! The only question is which colour will you spin?” – Andrew Porter, CEO of 4ThePlayer.com.

Spearhead Studios – Book of The Kings

Continue to follow the exploits of explorer Lara Jones in Spearhead Studios’ 5×3, ten payline Book of The Kings.

If the player lands three or more scatter wilds anywhere on the panel, it will trigger the free spins bonus feature and award the player ten free spins. Additionally, within the base game, all reels can contain scatter wild symbols and it substitutes for any symbol and pays out if three, four or five instances of the symbol land on the grid.

Before the free spins start, one of the nine regular symbols are selected to be the special symbol. Once the round commences, the reels spin as normal and then, when the paylines have been evaluated, if sufficient special symbols are visible, each one will expand vertically to cover the entire reel.

“Lara Jones is our most beloved character. Book of the Kings is following her adventures in the auspicious subterranean tomb of the ancient pharaohs, decorated with rich stone carvings, golden flourishes and eternal flames of long-lost spirits.

“The world comes to life when the bonus game is triggered, leaving the player in no doubt that they are now battling with the Egyptian spirits in a mission to discover their secret riches.” – Kevin Corti, game development director at Spearhead Studios.

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RubyPlay – Sun of Ra

RubyPlay has officially launched its Sun of Ra slot, after toasting what the firm lauds as “huge success” after a period of exclusivity with GVC Holdings.

The game invites players to bask in the power of the Egyptian sun as Ra, with opportunities offered to discover the mystical secrets and treasures of ancient Egypt as the reels spin.

Any wild symbol can open the door to increased payouts with the jackpot pick feature, where matching three coins awards a guaranteed jackpot. The Sunlight Spins’ hold and spin feature is triggered by over six coins, while more than three scatters can activate sunlight spins or award free games with added wilds.

“We at RubyPlay are very excited about the launch of Sun of Ra, and we believe it is potentially the biggest game we have released to date. We’re particularly proud of the Sunlight Spins feature which gives players a chance to win the €20,000 grand jackpot.” – Ittai Zur, chief operating officer at RubyPlay.

iSoftBet – Macau High Roller

Players are invited to spin the reels in the lavish VIP Lounges of one of the world’s most exciting gambling destinations via iSoftBet’s Macau High Roller.

This 3×5 slot aims to bring all the glitz and glamour of a big-stakes table to a player’s fingertips as they search for three free spins symbols to trigger the bonus.

When the bonus round is awarded, players are granted free spins where any chips which lands is instantly cashed in, while the Macau money spin, which can trigger randomly on any spin in base play, will also see any chips instantly exchanged for cash payouts.

There is also the option to step up to VIP status and play in the high roller lounge, where bets cost 20x the standard stake, but added rewards await those prepared to enter.

“Macau High Roller is a thrilling new addition to our ever-expanding slot portfolio, offering two ways to play while giving players a taste of the fast-paced tables in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

“We continue to develop unique and exciting content for our partners across the globe and look forward to seeing how it is received by our customers worldwide.” – Mark Claxton, head of games at iSoftBet.

Spearhead Studios – Black Forest

Designed with the German marker in mind, EveryMatrix’s games development company Spearhead Studios follows up a busy July Black Forest.

Inspired by the fairy tale mythology associated with this historical German woodland, Black Forest’s dark, magical theme sets the player in a fantasy world filled with mystery.

The medium-volatility slot offers random wilds, free spins, expanding symbols and a card gamble option, and the woodland creatures can bring wins of 2,200x.

“Designed around a dark, magical, fantasy theme, this 9 payline slot offers random mystery wilds, free spins which can re-trigger, and the marquee feature; ‘Lord Of The Forest’ in which, the top paying symbol can expand on any reels it lands to create new and/or expanded wins, delivering additional big win potential. The game also offers card and ladder gamble options.” – Kevin Corti, game development director at Spearhead Studios.

OneTouch – Tiki Terror

Mobile-first games developer OneTouch is challenging players to embrace the dark side with the launch of its new slot Tiki Terror.

The 5×4 title invites players to an amphibious world packed with humanoid-style Tiki symbols, as winning combinations set the Tiki masks alight. Players are also challenged to match symbols on its fixed 50 paylines, with sticky wilds and free spins aldo available.

Landing six or more free games symbols triggers the bonus round, with the cashback feature granting players half their total bet, multiplied by the number of free games.

“We’re conjuring mysterious supernatural forces that can lead to huge real-life wins in Tiki Terror, the latest engaging addition to our portfolio. 

“Boasting exciting new gameplay features, a spooky soundtrack and immersive visual effects amid an entrancing background, it is sure to send chills down your spine.” – Ollie Castleman, head of marketing at OneTouch.

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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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Booongo – Moon Sisters

Brighten up the evening sky as Booongo introduces its latest slot Moon Sisters, boasting cash prizes and three jackpots on offer for players. The Asian-themed 3×5 title features 25 paylines and is the newest addition to the developer’s ‘Hold and Win’ portfolio.

Collect six moon symbols to gain entry to the bonus round, where multiple respins provide the potential for players to claim the three in-game jackpots – grand, major and mini.

During the round, the hold and win mechanics stick all bonus moon symbols that appear on the reels, with each new appearance resetting the remaining free spins to three. Scoop the grand jackpot prize when 15 moon symbols cover the reels, which is worth 1000x the starting stake.

“We’re thrilled to announce the release our stunning new video slot, Moon Sisters, the newest member of our expanding suite of games.

“Featuring a variety of exciting Jackpots and the popular Hold and Win mechanic, we’re sure this new title is going to brighten the gaming experience and will make a great addition to an operator’s portfolio.” – Yuriy Muratov, head of account management and business.

Red Rake Gaming – 1st of the Irish

This 6×5 introduction aims to channel player’s luck of the Irish and comes complete with a variety of features, including bet multipliers, wild symbols on one single reel, sticky wild symbols and a free spin feature with multipliers.

This new video slot has five meters that fill up bit by bit each time a pipe, beer, shamrock, hat or rainbow symbol appear. The meters fill up simultaneously to trigger various different features.

Filling the pipe meter will release a symbol and a multiplier, allowing players to win an amount equal to their bet.

Once the Beer Meter is filled, nine beers will appear which then fill up and turn into one single symbol. With the Shamrock Meter, once filled it will produce four sticky wild symbols on the grid.

The Hat Meter adds up to eight wild symbols onto the reels and the final meter, the Rainbow, will launch the free spin feature. Each time the rainbow symbol appears during this feature it will fill up some of the side meter, and at the end of the feature players will multiply their winnings.

Spearhead Studios – Book of Gates

Spearhead Studios has launched its latest slot title Book of Gates via German online casino operator Wunderino, with the new title seeing British explorer Sir Percy Forcet embark on a quest to discover the pharaoh’s hidden treasures, using the ancient Egyptian scroll as his guide.

The title features a 5X3 video slot with ten paylines and a maximum win of over 11,000X, and “comes to life” when the bonus game is triggered, as players battle with the Egyptian spirits.

In the free spins bonus game, a special symbol is selected which then acts as an expanding scatter and can generate big payouts. All base game and feature wins can be entered into the gamble ladder to potentially increase them up to €30,000.

“We are very pleased to have released a bespoke game for Wunderino. It’s been a great pleasure working with them on Book of Gates, and we are looking forward to developing additional slot titles for Wunderino and other clients.” – Mathias Larsson, managing director of Spearhead Studios.

Scientific Games – Jinse Dao Dragon

Scientific Games has unveiled its latest Asian-themed slot title Jinse Dao Dragon which transports players to China with an iconic animated dragon host.

This 5×3, 243 ways title uses expanding reels and flowing orbs in a hope to trigger the enchanted prize wheel to activate a chance of four jackpots.

The expanding reels are one of the main features within the game. Glowing Orbs can activate 20x multipliers once the reels fully expand.

Players will find yin and yang scatter symbols which will activate free spins or one of four jackpot prizes, revealing three of which unlocks the wheel of fortune. This awards up to 20 free games or one of four jackpots. A second chance feature can also randomly trigger!

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Relax Gaming – TNT Tumble

A new entrant into Relax Gaming’s Tumble series has debuted, with the firm’s introduction set in a serene meadow lined by Alpine mountains.

TNT Tumble is a 5×7 grid slot, the gameplay of which offers players the opportunity to mine for valuable crystals and big wins of over 12,000x stake.

The game features TNT blocks which destroy a layer of dark stone when they fall, as well as drill wilds which travel down the reels racking up big prizes to add to the win.

In the free spins bonus round, awarded when all dark stone blocks in the main game are destroyed, the player is provided with three variations of volatility to choose from: multipliers, multipliers and extra spins and extra spins.

“TNT Tumble is set to become a new fan-favourite, offering players the familiar excitement of the Tumble series with a range of new mechanics that get hearts racing.

“The quality animations, sound and visuals all come together in this slot to create a slick and customisable game that is packed with engagement and retention potential, making for a dynamite addition to our operator partners’ portfolios.”  – Simon Hammon, Relax Gaming CPO.

Spearhead Studios – Lara Jones is Cleopatra

Set inside the tomb of the Egyptian Queen, Lara Jones returns fresh from the adventures contained within precursor game The Book of Souls.

Featuring a 96.46 per cent RTP, the 5×3 video slot with ten pay lines and a maximum win approaching 17,000x.

The base game offers single-line wins of up to 3,000x and the Cleopatra spin which, when triggered, sees all Queen, Jack and 10 symbols being replaced with the top-paying Cleopatra symbol potentially generating wins in excess of 1,000x. All base and feature wins can be entered into the gamble ladder to potentially increase them up to €30,000.

The appearance of three scatters in the base game will transport the player to deep inside Cleopatra’s tomb and grant them an initial ten free spins.

“I am thrilled that we are bringing our lead character, from our top-performing game The Book of Souls into our latest title, Lara Jones is Cleopatra. She will continue to star in upcoming titles, along with many other entertaining characters which we plan to introduce in the forthcoming months.” – Mathias Larsson, managing director at Spearhead.

Pragmatic Play – Fruit Rainbow

Casino content developer Pragmatic Play introduces Fruit Rainbow, offering a fresh spin on the classic fruit machine, with a 5×4, 40 payline grid featuring with fruit symbols, while wilds take the form of a rainbow.

The diamond acts as a scatter symbol and if five land on the reels on any singular spin, players will receive a payout of 500x their stake. If the entire grid fills with the stacked rainbow Wilds, users will be awarded with 2000x their bet stake.

“Our portfolio offers a unique and diverse collection of games and Fruit Rainbow gives players a classic fruit machine experience with a thrilling twist.

“Its colourful gameplay and potential for extremely high wins thanks to the stacked rainbow Wilds will give Pragmatic Play fans another exciting product in our slot catalogue.” – Melissa Summerfield, chief commercial officer at Pragmatic Play.

Lightning Box – Blown Away

Sydney-based Lightning Box has introduced the latest addition to its igaming portfolio, with Blown Away set aboard a fishing ship which has been thrown off course. The scurvy crew, led by the walrus, are trying to whip up several big wins in order to get them back on track.

Excitement builds when a tornado lands on the last reel. With a gust of wind, the lowest royal symbol is removed and another re-spin awarded. This can continue until no royals are left on the reels.

Three boat symbols trigger free spins in which removed Royals remain removed for the duration of the spins, with the addition of a cow multiplier designed to add to the fun and thrill of the game.

Blown Away has initially entered a period of exclusivity with Sky Vegas for two weeks, before general release on April 15.

“We’re hoping this newest title will blow players’ socks off, particularly with the tornado respin feature which could boost payouts by up to seven times. We’re also looking forward to seeing how it does with Sky Vegas before going on general release elsewhere.” – Peter Causley, CEO and co-founder of Lightning Box.

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As a result of the agreement, Relax Gaming is now set to initially launch five Spearhead Games on its platform, including the successful ‘Book of Souls‘ slot title.  

Simon Hammon, chief product officer of Relax Gaming, commented: “Spearhead Studios released several unique games that caught our eye in recent months. Its team’s commitment to quality and creative flair make it a perfect fit for us. We look forward to a fruitful year alongside our new partners.”

Spearhead Studios, which was launched in November 2019 as a part of EveryMatrix’s group of companies, is focused on producing premium content for local markets. 

Aside from producing content, the company also covers all the required capabilities which includes game concept design, development, production, audio to QA, certification and localisation.

Mathias Larsson, managing director at Spearhead Studios, added: “The agreement with Relax Gaming represents the start of a fantastic year for Spearhead Studios. Our collaboration seeks to help operators discover new high-quality casino games, as well as local content. 

“We are glad to be part of this exciting venture, and we look forward to consolidating our business partnership with one of the most reputable names in iGaming.”

Moreover, following its 2019 launch, Spearhead has now set itself the goal of releasing 20 more games by the end of 2020, including video slots and table games such as Blackjack and Roulette.

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The development sees players gain access to the state’s first private blackjack table, as well as Roulette, Auto Roulette, Lightning Roulette, Infinite Blackjack, Speed Baccarat, Ultimate Texas Hold’em and Three Card Poker games.

“BetMGM is thrilled to make our market leading live dealer experience available to players in West Virginia,” commented Oliver Bartlett, Director of Gaming at BetMGM.

“Our partnership with Evolution is an important part of our player-first strategy, helping us remain the most dominant live gaming operator in the US.”

The launch has been announced alongside BetMGM’s partnership with The Tom Joyner Foundation, a driving force behind scholarship distribution and fundraising for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, to offer an Executive Series to HBCUs across the US.

Under the terms of the partnership, HBCU students will be offered the opportunity to network with BetMGM executives and navigate the recruitment process in preparation for career opportunities at the company after graduation. 

Tom Joyner, Founder of Foundation, noted: “Our goal has been to keep students in school, and it is critical that we ensure their success after graduation through phenomenal partnerships with organisations such as BetMGM.”

The Executive Series will consist of executive-student panels, professional resume critiques, and job interview preparation, in an aim to help graduating seniors pursue roles in HR, finance, legal, marketing, product design and more.

“We’re proud to partner with The Tom Joyner Foundation in working with HBCU students to help them identify pathways to successful careers,” added Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer at BetMGM.

“Our goal at BetMGM is to promote equitable candidate experiences and an inclusive working environment.”

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