Merkur Gaming: GONG HEI, GONG HEI


For many years past slot game designers have created new games based on licensed ‘character specific’ themes. But there is also a history that reaches, with huge success, right up to the present day: games that follow proven player favourite more generalised themes.


Games portraying the history and mythology of ancient Egypt and the activities of wild animals come readily to mind. However, one theme across many products that has found fame on gaming floors worldwide that remains a constant attraction are Asian themes; specifically, Chinese themes.


Now one such new game, Gong Hei, Gong Hei, from Merkur Gaming, seeks to take its rightful place at the forefront of the list of famous Chinese themed slots.


Te laughing Caishen (meaning, in Chinese mythology, the God of wealth and money) brings you his greeting ‘Gong Hei, Gong Hei’ to wish you congratulations and prosperity as you play the five reel, 25 pay lines video slot.


Packed with multiple features and high volatility play, Gong Hei, Gong Hei presents boasts striking HD graphics and superb sound.


When three or more Temple symbols appear anywhere on the screen, Caishen immediately keeps his promise and awards 12 free games. At the end of each free game, each Caishen upgrades symbols as follows: Oranges become Coins, Lanterns change to Vases and Pendants become Treasure.


Each converted symbol remains on the reels for the rest of the free games and the fifth Caishen to appear on screen converts all Pendants to Treasure on the reels for the rest of the free games.


Caishen also awards extra free games within the feature: three displayed Caishen equates to one free game, four Caishen equals three free games and five


Ahoy! PST diversifies into the cruise industry


Undoubtedly, the gaming industry has suffered during the last 18 months. However, rather than shut down all manufacturing and batten down the hatches to weather the storm, PST used this time to visualise how the company could diversify and exploit new business opportunities.


A prime example of this diversification can be seen in PST offering use of its nickel-plating plant to a contractor building eco friendly car washes.


“Tis variegate in our manufacturing process was a perfect complement to our furniture business”, reveals PST’s Kris Bannon. “Innovations adopted during the pandemic have helped generate revenue, keep the team working and develop exciting creative strategies.”


Te PST team has also been busy producing an entirely new range of bespoke furniture for Virgin Cruises’ new ship, Valiant Lady. Virgin’s intention was to provide guests with “spaces that transform to a given mood”, a brief which PST embraced from concept through to manufacturing and production.


Indeed, following on from the initial success PST enjoyed providing casino furniture to inaugural ship, Scarlet Lady, the collaboration extended to bespoke ranges being designed throughout the


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entire ship including restaurants, night club and gaming floor. PST and Virgin Cruises’ partnership is based on design innovation and manufacturing excellence. According to Frank Weber, Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations for Virgin Voyages, it was a conscious decision to make the Valiant Lady “adult by design”.


“We are building a sanctuary at sea for the 18+ traveler, complete with epic experiences for our sailors to enjoy. PST has a proven track record for success and their design offers a high-quality onboard experience. Tis made them a natural fit to provide exceptional seating products for our sailors,” he said.


Revealing the attention to detail required, Kris Bannon explained: “Designing for cruise ships is unique with an entirely new set of parameters and considerations to take into account, PST has to ensure every detail is precise.” However, while adapting and investing heavily over the past year,


PST has also retained its traditional values continuing to handcraft bespoke ranges for customers with unique requirements and design concepts.


Offering a range of boutique bookmaking services, Star Sports recognised PST for its quality and has been collaborating on new furniture concepts for its variety of UK locations.


Te furniture designed assisted in creating an atmosphere which replicates the bookmaker’s ethos of providing an exclusive, discrete, and high- quality experience for customers.


“PST has built a reputation over the past 50 years for working closely with customers to ensure their needs are met exactly,” explains Kris. “From design concept through to manufacturing and even delivery and installation, every condition is taken into account ensuring PST provides unparalleled personal service.


Caishen results in five free games.


Players will immediately see for themselves that the laughing Caishen is the star performer in Gong Hei, Gong Hei as he constantly builds player attraction. For example by the Caishen symbol expanding vertically on reels two, three and four. Te Temple symbol pays in any position on screen and these wins are added to any line wins.


Gong Hei, Gong Hei is a ‘play to the feature’ game and a Chinese extravaganza that offers gaming attraction with the possibility of high rewards. Take a virtual trip to the mystic east and see what treasures the laughing Caishen will award you.


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