SUMMER ROUND-UP
NOVOMATIC A look at the company’s Progressives developments
T
he gaming industry has seen diffi cult times recently, as businesses had to remain dormant and venues were not permitted to welcome their guests. Operators
had to implement new biosafety protocols, turn off machines and support social distancing instead of attracting a good crowd to enjoy their gaming and entertainment offer. While we are all seeing the economic effects of the pandemic, these past weeks have sparked new optimism for the long-awaited upswing for the international economy at large as well as for the gaming industry, with venues reopening worldwide and players returning to their favourite seats. Recent product news from NOVOMATIC are all set to provide a fresh impetus of attractions for the returning players – with a strong focus on the Progressives segment. The LUCKY TWIST Linked Progressives
present two Asian titles, each with its own explosive LUCKY TWIST for the Link: Dynamite Dragon and Money Ki Neko are two distinct games on 30 lines with an electrifying array of bonuses, features and chances for the Progressives. Dynamite Dragon comes with scattered Dragons, Wilds on the three centre reels and a Pick & Win feature for instant Bonus prizes. Three Lucky Twist symbols trigger the Lucky Twist Matrix Feature with a central Prize Collection Wheel for extra spins, awards & prizes up to 100x total bet and jackpot segments for the Major and Grand. Money Ki Neko features the traditional Chinese Lucky Cat that keeps its paws crossed as a Wild symbol while random Xtra Stax add additional thrills for each base game spin. A mini Bonus Feature yields instant prizes and three Lucky Twist symbols on the centre reels trigger the Lucky Twist Wheel Feature that grants up to three prizes for each spin: extra spins, awards & prizes up to 100x total bet and jackpot segments for the Major and Grand. An exciting multi-game mix comprised of
fi ve titles and a 2-level Linked Progressive is the DYNAMIC Link: Flames of Glory, set in Ancient Rome; the Asian theme Red Dream; the magical Snow Kingdom plus the fruit-style game titles Dazzling Stars and Stars Up each come with a distinct Expanding Reels Feature and the Golden Spins for maximum progressive wins. The dynamic reel layout of this set of titles expands in reaction to certain symbol-triggered game events, activating extra
reel positions or rows, respectively for the current spin, and thus increasing win lines and chances for the Golden Spins Progressive feature. Bold gameplay, enfl aming features and dynamic reels as well as attractive Progressive prizes are set to leverage excellent performance for each player position. To complement the stunning Samurai
Beauty, the Samurai Beast has been released from the dungeons of the NOVOMATIC game studios to befriend players as this fi re-dragon sets their reels afi re with Wild Fireballs in the random Dragon Spins Feature. Additionally, the Gong-triggered Lock & Spin feature offers chances for the Progressive prizes as well as for free Dragon Spins. This new title presents a familiar and popular game concept in a fi ery style with gripping graphics, ideally complementing the Samurai Beauty in a Linked setup. Mighty Minotaur is a new title for the
Standalone Progressives segment, with massive Power Prizes and colossal Cash Columns. The Mighty Minotaur commands 60 lines in a huge 5x6 reel layout featuring Coin-triggered chances for the Progressives as well as a free game feature with multiplier Wilds. Jakob Rothwangl, VP Global Sales says: “While our industry’s venues were forced to retreat into their involuntary pandemic hibernation, we have been driving our product development roadmap with further enhancements for our Progressives portfolio. The result are a range of new exciting
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NOVOMATIC products and game concepts that support operators with what they require to realize a new era of gaming in their venues.”
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