INSIGHT SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SLOTS ARMADILLO STUDIOS
deity or ruler like Cleopatra, players skew in favour of games literally named with cash fortune gold or riches. A lot of candy crush style games as well as the Book of saga meme that never gets old.
How have features and bonuses evolved?
Given a games RTP is the same, it should be no secret that generally big wins should be carefully constructed to have a joyful experience, and bonus games are a great way to achieve this. While simple feature games also have their place, there will continue to be a demand for well-structured bonus games in slots to optimise the excitement of big wins, a dopamine boost most players are familiar with and continue to enjoy.
How has RTP shifted and have these changes been to the advantage or detriment of players?
RTPs commonly discussed on Casinomeister forums are going down, with multiple RTP versions given to operators rather than the previous standard of 96 per cent. While most players strongly prefer to find and play solely on titles with favourable RTPs, there will be a balance among the quality of the games, what operators want to push, and what players are demanding to play.
Are mechanics as engaging as they could be?
Tere will always be a way to make mechanics more engaging, especially in the current landscape with so many providers that need to prove their worth to operators.
How do you assess the increasingly fast churn of games hitting the market?
It’s a competitive industry, and unless working exclusively with an operator, a few days in a good lobby position is all suppliers should expect from a game launch; the opportunity cost of not promoting new games is too high, and the chances are if players aren’t searching for your game to play it again, the innovation wasn’t a bullseye and it’s time to get back on the drawing board for the next launches.
Have games become increasingly narrow- casted, in that they are created to appeal to a very defined player, as opposed to a more general player-type?
Te ratio is about the same but, with more slots created, there will be more tailor-made slots for specific players and markets. Tis is especially as so many operators look for exclusive content and strategies to stand out from others.
With well thought-out analysis of their different player bases it is an excellent opportunity for healthy competition as dynamic lobbies cater to
Tere continues to be a plethora of games rolling out. I would say I particularly like hearing from friends on new title hits like Sugar Rush, Money Train 3, Book of Power as well as their emerging frameworks like Supermatch, Gigablox, Amazing Link, Hyper Lines, and Pop Wins.
Finally, how do you see online slots industry evolving over the coming years?
Over the years for the United States as more states approve online slots, providers will lead with what has worked best from other markets, from the top hits in Europe to land-based ported slots of legacy titles. Smaller studio locals will have their chance to break out with market specific titles as well.
Interests and cultures are of course not the same across the US and it is going to be intriguing to compare how players are receptive to different play styles, themes, mechanics and math models.
Overall, in iGaming, I expect more community play, better and new forms of jackpots, and new ways of playing. Interactive play with games like Lightning Roulette and live slot play will also maintain their popularity.
“RTPs commonly discussed on Casinomeister forums are going down, with multiple RTP versions given to operators rather than the
previous standard of 96 per cent. While most players strongly prefer to find and play solely on titles with
favourable RTPs, there will be a balance among the quality of the games, what operators want to push, and what
players are demanding to play.”
David Stoveld WIRE / PULSE / INSIGHT / REPORTS P119
each player with recommendations in a Netflix- like entertainment experience for gamblers.
Have any new forms of gameplay, specific titles or emerging studios caught your attention recently?
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