Game Sequels HOT SLOT
RADKA BACHEVA Head of Sales and Business Development Wazdan
Across a sprawling array of titles, Wazdan’s Hot Slot franchise merges retro fruit and 777 aesthetics with new features. Continuing this evolution with upcoming releases Sizzling Eggs: Grand Gold Edition and the Boarding Board Scratchcard, Radka Bacheva details the role of performance metrics in deciding which themes and core mechanics to preserve or enhance.
Wazdan has several game series within its slot portfolio including Mighty Wild, Coins and Magic Fruits. Was having multiple game series always in Wazdan's roadmap?
Our rapid rise within the iGaming industry now sees us deliver over 250 top-performing titles to operators and their players from more than 30 regulated markets. Naturally, our expansion has seen our player base become increasingly diverse. It remains critical that all partners have their user demands met to enjoy a personalised and captivating gameplay experience consistently. Each meticulously designed series, whether Mighty Wild, Coins, Magic Fruits or Hot Slot, plays its part in achieving this key objective.
April will see the release of two new Hot Slot games, Hot Slot: 777 Gold Crown and Hot Slot: Gold Coins. How would you describe the niche that Hot Slot has carved for itself?
Te Hot Slot series showcases Wazdan's expertise in reimagining classic game themes, maintaining an appealing blend of retro aesthetics and innovative mechanics. We believe that users' demands for classical-centred titles are not niche and represent a substantial market often overlooked. Hot Slot works to fill this void, enhancing retro games with advanced features, including Hold the Jackpot, Magic Respin, Chance Level and Volatility Levels.
Which game in the Hot Slot series is most popular?
Naturally, Hot Slot: 777 Crown, where the iconic series' journey began, continues to resonate with players and has allowed us to elevate the original with intriguing iterations. April's Hot Slot: 777 Gold Crown, sees scatters and sevens symbols take centre stage, with two to five crown-themed scatters awarding
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Mini, Minor, Major or Grand jackpots, respectively. Boosting the chance of sizeable returns, filling the entire grid with seven symbols will also guarantee the Grand Jackpot which stands at an impressive 1,500x.
As for specific regions and demographics, of course, certain titles are favourable, such as Hot Slot: 777 Cash Out in Romania and Hot Slot: 777 Crown in Germany. Our job is to ensure each iteration offers fresh gameplay experiences and strengthens our diverse player base spanning multiple geographical locations.
What's the purpose of having so many Hot Slot variations?
With each Hot Slot offering, we cautiously adjust every mathematical detail to pursue the goal of delivering unparalleled innovation. Such changes also extend to visual design and gameplay experience with adjustments to features such as the Freedom of Choice suite still overlooked by many developers. We are very aware that different players look for different experiences. Our vast Hot Slot library caters to the range of players' preferences, allowing us to maintain legacy appeal and boost market expansion.
Take us back to the original entry in the Hot Slot series - what qualities did the title have that made it stand out?
Within a crowded market where suppliers are constantly looking to put a greater emphasis on an abundance of features, it was important for us to offer a straightforward product. Trough a classic design, Hot Slot: 777 Crown evoked a strong sense of nostalgia. Featuring fruit-themed symbols across 10 paylines, the title was built on Wazdan's core features, one being the use of its Volatility Levels, which cater to both risk-
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