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Games Global franchise hits new heights in 12 Masks of Fire Drum Frenzy
Games Global and exclusive studio partner, Gameburger Studios, recently expanded the fan-favourite Masks of Fire series with the launch of 12 Masks of Fire Drum Frenzy, which quickly cemented its position as a standout release of 2025.
n evolution of the fan-favourite 12 Masks of Fire Drums, this franchise addition captured players’ attention with three all-new ‘Drum’ bonus features and increased win potential of up to 5,000x, bringing fresh intensity to an iconic series. The latest iteration once again evokes African tribal culture, building on familiar visual cues while delivering refreshed gameplay with innovative feature integration in true Games Global fashion. The ‘Epic Strike’ feature takes centre stage in the base game, while collecting diamond wilds can randomly activate the ‘Tower Bonus ‘or one of the three dynamic ‘Drum’ features.
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Each ‘Drum Bonus’ tasks players with collecting drums to climb a prize ladder. Every time a new level is unlocked, the number of
spins resets to three and the grid expands to include an extra row. Drum symbols carry cash values up to 250x in the ‘Cash Drum’ feature, each of which is added to the total value of each prize, while the ‘Jumbo Drum’ bonus
BetGames stakes its slots claim with Bad Baboons
BetGames’ arrival into RNG slots in 2025 has been impossible to ignore, and Bad Baboons has been the breakout title leading that charge.
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aunched as one of the company’s fi rst forays beyond its live and betting-style products, the game combines high- volatility thrills with polished production and a playful jungle concept built around the proven hold & win mechanic.
Free spins with expanding wilds, a gamble feature and dynamic pacing give Bad Baboons the kind of stickiness operators look for in launches from new suppliers. And its performance has driven the market’s reaction, which speeks for itself: the title has generated such strong uptake that the studio fast-has tracked a follow-up, Bad Baboons Deluxe, within months.
The sequel isn’t a cosmetic refresh; it’s a clear evolution. A 6x3 layout, expanded volatility profi le, four instant bonus tiers (‘Mini’ to ‘Ultra’), and variable RTP settings show BetGames iterating based on live performance, not just player taste-testing. It’s also a signal of intent: the developer is building a modular slot portfolio with operator
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sees collect icons land randomly as enlarged symbols. The ‘Drum Frenzy’ bonus combines both modifi ers for greater potential. The release highlights Games Global’s commitment to growing its high-performing franchises that fuse dynamic gameplay, quality visuals, and proven popular features. Embodying the eye-catching creative design synonymous with Gameburger Studios, 12 Masks of Fire Drum Frenzy has set operator lobbies alight and is already seeing great retention rates, proving its worth as a real differentiator in an increasingly saturated market.
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For a company in its fi rst year of slot development, Bad Baboons has done more than validate the move, it’s become a cornerstone in BetGames’ growth story. It provided early cut-through with operators, demonstrated design credibility and created the conditions for a scalable sequel strategy. With Deluxe already live and further titles in the pipeline, Bad Baboons stands out not only as a successful debut release but as the catalyst for BetGames’ emergence as a genuine challenger in the slot space.
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