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Denise, Spooky Graves was recently released by GameArt. Could you tell us more about the idea behind its stand out features?
GameArt’s Halloween game, Spooky Graves, was released in October 2021. It’s a 5x3-reel slot game with 25 paylines in which the four high- paying symbols take the form of zombies and vampires. Te scene unfolds in a misty graveyard with animated tombstones. Te main feature in this game is the Grave Digger Bonus, which also ties in with graveyard theme of the slot and is triggered by landing over three scatters in the base game.
Another cool feature is the wilds display at the top right of the game that shows which symbols are acting as wilds during the bonus round. Te bonus game comes in the form of a chest reveal style screen where the game reveals a selection of prizes one at a time. Prizes include one additional free spins up to a maximum of 10, and up to three symbols that act as wilds in free spins.
GameArt has another sinister slot in your portfolio - Circus of Horror. Tat looks pretty dark!
We released Circus of Horror in February 2019, the first slot to feature our immersive player interface. It’s all about the macabre with vampires, mummies, necro nurses, chainsaw wielding masochists and a two-horned beast. Te macabre theme culminates in the Electric Chair bonus game that is triggered by landing three or more Nosferatu Bonus symbols.
What is it about dark themes that fit in well with slot design?
Horror themes have been a popular choice for slot game designers for decades. With the genre being popular with movie-goers since the early years of cinema, and the present-day popularity of vampires, werewolves and gothic themes, horror slot games are some of the most enticing games available.
How do you use horror themes and motifs to build momentum during gameplay?
We use sound effects and music to create suspense that builds up to the bonus game and
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Denise Rejec Marketing Manager GameArt
“We released Circus of Horror in February 2019, and was the first slot to feature our
immersive player interface. It’s all about the macabre with
vampires, mummies, necro nurses, chainsaw wielding masochists and a two-horned beast. The macabre theme culminates in the Electric Chair bonus game that is triggered by landing three or more
Nosferatu Bonus symbols.” Denise Rejec
other special features. We also throw in ghoulish graphics and random features with things such as razor-sharp knives and blood, for example in Circus of Horror. Tese, together with audio, create provide an effective thrilling experience during gameplay.
Can slots be used to tell horror stories?
Definitely. Slots can be used to tell horror stories. At GameArt, we strive to come up with our own stories so we tend not to rely on what’s already out there. Our product and arts teams are excellent at coming up with original characters and art work, and we’re always very happy with how a little idea evolves into a successful, new story.
How can slots reflect the sinister qualities of iconic horror characters?
Our clown in Circus of Horror is reflective of the iconic bad clowns we see in movies. It might even recall the horrifying clown It, also known as Pennywise. Tere is a whole load of characters from horror film or literature that can serve as inspiration to slot designers. Based on the popularity of our slot games Money Farm and Money Farm 2, with its attractive main character called Chicken, we plan on making a horror version of that.
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