Review WMS GAMING News of the acquisition by Scientific Games was the talk of
the ICE show, but WMS Gaming remained focused on games
WMS Gaming was beating its chest at this year’s ICE Totally Gaming with its entry into a new slot sector; that of the multi- game machine. Specifically designed to target WMS’ international players, the Game Chest Multi-Game series is powered by the CPU-NXT2 platform and is available on the Bluebird2, Bluebird2e and Bluebird xD cabinets.
Kristi Krasovetz, Senior International Marketing Communications Professional, said: “The multi-game series will be available in three unique game sets, each made up of six to eight themes featuring a mixture of proven WMS content. The first game set shown at ICE features six unique themes from the popular G+ Deluxe and G+ Deluxe 5×4 series, known for their volatility and free spins but we will soon be introducing our Innovative series to the multi-game platform. Our first install is already in the market. We’re hoping for big things; a multi-game from WMS has been a long time in the making, but it is something that the market has asked for. It’s been designed specifically with our international markets with multiple languages and currencies available.”
WMS was also showing an entirely new cabinet design in the Gamefield xD. Dedicated to premium games, the Gamefield xD cabinet will was launched at ICE 2013 with three new games for WMS' popular Monopoly and The Wizard of Oz game series. The new Monopoly Prime Reel Estate slot game and The Wizard of Oz Haunted Forest and The Wizard of Oz Emerald City games will appear at ICE 2013 with spectacular high- definition graphics from dual 32-inch screens and the enhanced performance characteristics enabled by the robust capabilities of the CPU-NXT3 operating platform on the Gamefield xD cabinet. The Gamefield XD made up one of five dynamic cabinet configurations including the ever-popular Bluebird2e and Bluebird xD cabinets; the new, category-creating Gamefield xD cabinet for premium games; the all-new My Poker video poker dedicated gaming machines and the next- generation Blade cabinet.
Other new games on the CPU-NXT2 operating platform included Double Money Burst, Amazing Gems series, Awesome Reels and Colossal Reels. The Colossal Reels series quickly has become a high-performing product, utilising the
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We’re hoping for
big things; a multi- game from WMS has been a long
time in the making but it is something
that the market has asked for. It’s been designed
specifically with our international markets with
multiple languages and currencies available.”
KRISTI KRASOVETZ, WMS Gaming (Top).
“We think Willy Wonka and the
Chocolate Factory will appeal to the
same demographic as the Wizard of Oz series that is
performing so well. Both will appeal to the same age
group who were
captivated by the films as young children.”
COLLEEN STANTON KAKAVETSIS, WMS Gaming (Top Right).
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS
full widescreen capabilities of the Bluebird2 and Bluebird xD cabinets and power of the CPU-NXT2 platform, to feature two reel sets, traditional and oversized, that transfer wild symbols between reels. The series was expanded with six new themes and unique math models at this year’s show.
In terms of new licences, Europe was treated to four; Spiderman, Kiss, Cheers and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The slot ode to Willy Wonka will certainly move players of a certain age with its motion chair that comes alive to take players for a ride on the Chocolate River Boat. Even the game's Wonkavator feature, the free spin trigger used to determine which bonus round will be awarded, is motion enabled.
Colleen Stanton Kakavetsis, Director of Customer Communications and Interactive, explained: “We think Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory will appeal to the same demographic as the Wizard of Oz series that is performing so well. Both will appeal to the same age group who were captivated by the films as young children.”
The Spiderman slot leverages the D-Box Technologies innovative synchronised
motion chair technology and the advanced sound and graphics powered by WMS' next-generation CPU-NXT3 operating platform to bring the thrills, excitement and sense of wonder of Marvel Entertainment's iconic superhero to casino slot floors. It is a dual-array game providing reel-spinning video action across two full 5x3 reel layouts with each spin, along with six random Spider-Sense features and exciting bonus rounds that include video and audio clips from the first three movies of the film franchise.
Kiss features the rock music made famous by one of the world's most recognised and successful bands. Cheers meanwhile is based upon the immensely popular, long-running TV sitcom show, featuring the lovable cast of characters including Norm and Cliff. Fans will love the bonus rounds like Cliff Clavin's Random Fact Bonus, where players select a card to be awarded credits and a quick clip of little known information from Cliff, or Norm’s Pour You a Beer Mr. Peterson? Bonus.
Finally, the new My Poker video poker product was also making its London debut with its player-personalisation capabilities. Both the My Poker Multi- Game and My Poker Winning Streak Poker products enable players to
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