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WMS
WMS: IGE 2010
If you can’t make it to London for the IGE show, WMS takes you
through just what you’ve missed…
A
t this year’s International Gaming Expo Innovation Series feature unique player interfaces
(IGE), which took place January 26-28, and revolutionary game mechanics that add
2010, at Earls Court in London, England, completely new dimensions to game play for video
WMS showcased their full product lineup reel players. WMS showcased exciting new themes at
developed through an extensive research IGE including: The Monkees, Mystical Dragons and
and development process that leverages their Samurai Master from the player favorite series
commitment to Player Driven Innovation. Spinning Streak, Money Burst and Super Multi-Pay.
From the next generation of WMS’ foundational BLUEBIRD xD – In addition to the latest slot
technologies: Community Gaming, Sensory product offerings, WMS showcased the sleek
Immersion Gaming, and Transmissive Reels Gaming, BLUEBIRD2 cabinet and debuted the new, state-of-
to their first commercial Network Gaming offerings the-art BLUEBIRD xD cabinet. This stunning, first-of-
and the new BLUEBIRD xD cabinet, WMS reinforced its-kind cabinet combines the best of an upright and
their focus on Changing the Game as they continue a slant in one cabinet. Featuring an ergonomic
to provide innovative slot products and move the design in a slant form and emotive lighting to engage
industry toward the Casino Evolved. players and enhance game play, the BLUEBIRD xD
delivers players with a first-class gaming experience.
Transmissive Reels Gaming – The latest addition Add to that full network gaming enablement, and you
to the successful Transmissive Reels Gaming category, have two premium cabinet offerings that empower
MONOPOLY Advance to Boardwalk, introduced a operators with multiple ways to dynamically change
new experience and a new generation of the player’s experience on the casino slot floor.
MONOPOLY games, featuring enhanced
Transmissive Reels Gaming technology and
is offered exclusively in the award-winning
Bluebird2 cabinet.
Sensory Immersion Gaming – WMS’
expanding Sensory Immersion product line
was represented by the new Wizard of Oz
Ruby Slippers game, for an unmatched
sensory experience enhanced by real-time
3D graphics, a built-in BOSE 3Space audio
system and a mesmerizing top box.
Community Gaming – In WMS’
Community Gaming category they showcased
new products including Reel ‘em In! Compete
to Win, where players are recognized for
their bonus achievements in a leader
board appearing on the two 52-inch
high-definition monitors mounted over
the bank.
An
G+ 5-Reel Mechanical – WMS’ G+ additional highlight of
5-Reel Mechanical games include all the the WMS IGE stand was the
brand recognizable and proven, player- official debut of the new Helios cabinet. The new,
favorite G+ mechanics. New features on the value-oriented Helios cabinet provides players with
G+ Mechanical games include Bonus Jackpots, Super unique content in regional markets around the world.
Big Win, and color-accentuated reel lighting effects. Powered by the N-Able platform, Helios game
offerings include standalone games with TwinHit
Innovation Series – WMS displayed a number of Dual-level Standalone Progressive functionality as a
new themes in its popular Innovation category. WMS’ standard option, O.N. Product games featuring new
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