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JACKPOT DESIGN ENGINEERING LONGEVITY
Roundtable: building jackpots with longevity
Driving the sustained popularity of jackpot slots is the thrill of potentially winning a life-changing sum of money. G3 gathers taps into expertise from Games Global, Relax Gaming, EveryMatrix and Blueprint Gaming to discover what it takes to build jackpot slots that can withstand the test of time.
What are the differences between creating a jackpot slot and a standard online slot? What unique challenges can arise during the development process?
Andrew Booth, Chief Product Officer, Games Global: Tere are several elements to consider when developing progressive jackpot slots, not least that you’re integrating the title itself with the overarching jackpots! One of the biggest considerations for me would be ensuring the playability and balance of the game.
Te key here is making sure you’ve got your maths models aligned so that you guarantee maximum player enjoyment. More needs to go into ensuring the maths models are carefully balanced and that we’re maximising the player experience, so they continue to play the game.
Simon Hammon, CEO, Relax Gaming: Te main P68 WIRE / PULSE / INSIGHT / REPORTS
difference between the development processes varies according to the size of the jackpot and the studio’s technological set-up.
With infrastructure like Apex, we were able to produce Dream Drop as an independent entity that can be seamlessly integrated into almost any game without compromising on features or mechanics. Typically, however, jackpots are smaller, and games are entirely built around the functionality, resulting in less engaging background content.
In terms of challenges, the biggest hurdle we faced was creating a user interface that had its own high-profile identity but was neutral enough to suit a vast set of environments. Our plans were always to keep the mechanic space fresh by continuously launching diverse new games, so it was imperative that we avoided thematic clashes along the way. Te technical
side on the other hand was relatively straightforward, having developed several jackpot solutions for providers over the years, we had the experience to follow tried-and- tested routes which allowed us more room for creative planning and out-of-the-box thinking.
Stian Enger Pettersen, CEO of CasinoEngine, EveryMatrix: Te main development challenge lies in making such a slot attractive for players without the jackpot, while at the same time ensuring the prize grows enough to make it a major feature in of itself. A jackpot begins with whatever it is seeded with; seed it too much and it becomes a major adverse influence on the math model, reducing the regularity of other features with too much RTP sent into the prize pool.
Tis results in a slot that is unattractive to players. Seed it too little and the jackpot grows
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