This yearly report previews slot machines 2018 presented at G2E at Las Vegas. This brief overview describes for slot players, the new slot games, upgrades and internet connection of these innovative slot makers: Aristocrat, Scientific Games, IGT or GTech and Konami.
We begin with Scientific Games to report their varied and expanded 2018 innovative line that includes Bally and WMS Gaming products.
SG introduces new game content, stunning new slot cabinets, and the industry's most advanced lottery and interactive B2B solutions.
The James Bond Experience is made possible through an exclusive agreement. The company unveiled James Bond Casino Royale, James Bond Goldfinger and James Bond Diamonds Are Forever.
Additional slot machines 2018 includes the towering TwinStar V75, features a bold 75-inch curved Ultra HD monitor, dual re-spin bet buttons and an oversized 24-inch iDeck. This showstopper debuts with Monopoly Hot Shot, which combines the iconic Monopoly brand with player-favorite Hot Shot Game-in features.
TwinStar J43 amazes with a spectacular 43-inch curved display that is an impressive sleek technology featuring industry-leading hardware and thrilling multimedia lighting and sound. Introducing the next generation Zeus Unleashed and the iconic Wonder Woman games based on the beloved 1970s live-action TV show.
The new TwinStar J43 with iReels allows videos to be displayed over the reels. This new cabinet debuts with James Bond Goldfinger, The Lord of the Rings: Rule Them All and Cash Spin Deluxe.
Capturing fan-favorites, some of the most beloved classic games from the Bally library include Blazing 7s, Bonus Times, Black & White 5x Pay, and Double Jackpot Triple Blazing 7s.
Scientific Games highlights new Lock It Link titles: Cats, Hats, And More Bats and Eureka Reel Blast, following on the phenomenal international success of this Near Area Progressive series. Also, look forward to the fabulous Fortunes 3 game. This title takes three amazing Duo Fu Duo Cai games and places them on a multi-game platform. The games include Echo Fortunes, Fu Daddy Fortunes and the original 88 Fortunes.
Table Games: Scientific Games' electronic table games promote player excitement. An electronic table games G2E highlight, Fusion Hybrid, provides concurrent betting on live Baccarat, Roulette Sic Bo, and three new games: Stadium Blackjack, Stadium Three Card Poker and Casino War games.
EZ Baccarat is the most popular baccarat brand in the US and Canada. EZ Baccarat is played exactly as the traditional game but takes no commission and features the fantastical Dragon 7 and Panda 8 side bets.
SG Interactive presents the enhanced SG Universe, a comprehensive, proprietary product suite featuring the Mobile Concierge platform, Play4Fun Network social casino, and Core Systems Integration technology.
Scientific Games offers its Remote Game Server (RGS) game library with high-performing recent launches, new portrait mode content and highly popular titles such as Fu Dao Le, Monopoly: Bring the House Down, Zeus: God of Thunder, The Wizard of Oz: Road to Emerald City and more.
Besides slot machines 2018, Scientific Games brings exciting sports-betting action with SG Sports, an enhanced omni-channel solution for online and retail fixed odds sports betting.
Developed for secure integration with land-based casino gaming systems, lottery central gaming systems, and licensed interactive-only operators; SG Sports on the PlayCentral EX and new small-form self-service terminals for payment, redemption, and verification.
PlayCentral EX delivers an expansive betting program in real time, including unlimited sports, events and markets. Designed to work well in a variety of bet shops and retail locations, this easy-to-navigate terminal can be used as an end-to-end sports betting solution or as an integral part of the omni-channel SG Sports platform to deliver pre-game and in-play excitement.
IGT's slot machines 2018 lineup includes the Wild Fury Jackpots game, a vibrant, five-level jackpot game; the Ocean Magic Grand game, a new take on the player-favorite Ocean Magic theme that introduces a 2X2 Super Bubble feature. Also, The Big 5 Safari and Golden Egypt dual-screen games were developed.
New to the CrystalCurve core lineup, the Cleopatra Gold game now incorporates an expanded matrix and enhanced free games.
Proven slot titles like Elephant King, Dancing Reels Salsa, and Golden Gecko games, are now joined by new concepts such as the Fire Chariot, Solar Disc, and Hao Yun Fa games. Additionally there are single and multi-line titles: Double Topaz, 2x3x4x5x Ducks in a Row, and Wild Bill.
Building on the success of Red Hot Tamales game, there is the Red Hot Cantina game, a spicy new three-game linked multi-level progressive series. The three-reel, 27-line Red Hot Tamales! Red Hot Enchiladas!, and Red Hot Chimichangas! feature a variety of options and fun cantina-inspired music.
IGT presents content backed by pay tables, graphics, and sounds. Slot machines 2018 titles include the Sizzling 7 and Double Diamond Pinball games. New theme examples are the nine-line Jackpot Jewels and Rollin' in the Ca$h games plus high-denomination games such as the Sizzling Wild! and Triple Gold games.
For slot machines 2018, one of Hollywood's movie franchises will come to life in Ghostbusters 4D. The five-level, progressives feature a curved 50-inch, ultra-HD upper display plus a curved, 32-inch, ultra-HD lower display. Players will enjoy the game's many interactive features such as the opportunity to wave their hands to shoot an energy beam at the Slimer character, and to draw mid-air symbols to unlock game features.
New York's favorite ladies return in the all-new Sex and the City game, featuring technology that enables a player to stare at on-screen objects to unlock them in pick bonuses and other player-selectable components of game play.
The new Blake Shelton Video Slots progressive gives players a front row seat to play through Shelton's chart-topping country music hits. The game boasts a built-in player camera and Dynamic Attract technology, and introduces a giveaway feature that permits players the opportunity to receive a guitar signed by Blake Shelton. Also, find The Voice titles and The Goonies Slots on the CrystalCurve Ultra cabinet.
Players will be transported to Pandora with the Avatar 3D game while playing the Jurassic World 3D game.
The most successful game theme of all time will come to life in a new way with the Wheel of Fortune 3D Wild Sapphires game, a new TRUE 3D Reels game. Players will experience the Red White & Blue 3D game.
For slot machines 2018, IGT introduced its linked, multi-level progressives that can be enjoyed on a curved 42-inch, ultra-HD display. Titles like Golden Goddess, Fortune Gong, CASH CLIMB, Fort Knox, and Jurassic Park Trilogy multi-level progressive games each gives players the choice of multiple base game themes and delivers the thrill of bank-wide celebrations.
Next up are the classic feel of time-tested favorites with new features. Slot games such as Dubble Bubble Slots, Super Bankroll Bonus Slots, and Jin Long 888 are examples. All three games afford players a classic, mechanical reel base game complemented by engaging bonus events that transpire in the cabinet's 40-inch top box.
Dubble Bubble inspires players to "pop" the various progressive levels; the Super Bankroll Bonus game introduces two popular traditional game themes to a classic, cash-themed slot title; and the Jin Long 888 game is an exciting Asian-inspired dragon theme that features a unique, two-wheel bonus game mechanic.
Continuing the large-format evolution and building on the success of the S3000 cabinet, the S3000 XL cabinet will feature popular mechanical reel themes such as IGT's Pinball, Triple Gold, and Red Hot 21 Double Diamond games.
Video Poker meets large format with the introduction of the Video Poker XL cabinet. The Wheel Poker and 100 Play games on the Video Poker XL cabinet are sure to be a hit with VP players. IGT has expanded the offering within its Game King family with Game King 8.3 with roulette, which adds video roulette games to its bar top and upright cabinet content bundles. IGT will also introduce a myriad of new multi-hand video poker game concepts such as the Haywire Poker, Face Card Frenzy Poker, Stack the Deck Poker, and Double Big Wheel games.
IGT expands its portfolio with (RNG) auto roulette, live Dynasty Blackjack, Dynasty Sic Bo, Dynasty Baccarat and roulette games. The Dynasty Baccarat game enables players to choose between three different games on every live hand that is dealt and accommodates side bets.
Dynasty solutions are all compatible with PlaySpot mobile wagering solution. Through the PlaySpot app, casino guests can place a variety of table and ETG wagers on their mobile phone from any allowed locations within a casino.
When it comes to tournament innovation, IGT offers video, mechanical reel, and video poker tournaments.
IGT demonstrates its latest advancements in skill-based gaming with a diverse selection of skill-chance hybrid content Cleopatra Pinball, Fuzzy Fortune, and Little Fish Big Fish VRE games. Additionally, there is the Skillcade, omni-channel, Lucky's Quest game, a for-wager, casual-style game that features a map-based progression narrative starring a dragon named Lucky. A player's progress within the game can be transferred from a mobile device to a gaming machine and back, allowing for a seamless player experience across devices and channels.
Fasten your seat belts! The Race Ace Arcade game is equipped with a sophisticated motion chair that immerses players with the full motion of virtual cars and three gameplay monitors that encompass players. The chair will twist, turn, rumble, vibrate, and emit sound, giving players the sensation of participating in a real-life auto race.
IGT innovation often takes on large proportions. With the Megatower cabinet, which stands at more than 11-feet tall, players can experience Wheel of Fortune themes such as Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Triple Gold, and Wheel of Fortune Triple Double Diamond.
IGT will also feature an array of specialty gaming products such as Video Lottery Terminals (VLT) and Amusement with Prize (AWP) games. Some AWP titles include: My Sphinx, My Choice, Mistress of Egypt, Sun Spirit 100 and Roman Empire.
Konami's popular Concerto Collection of video slots continues to expand with an extensive library of proven game themes, novel progressive bonus options, and premium releases such as Castlevania plus a high-demand mix of multi-station and skill-based games, including Crystal Cyclone, Beat Square and Frogger: Get Hoppin'.
Castlevania themed slots feature a 4-level standalone progressive bonus in which players battle against fierce monsters and Dracula himself for a chance at the jackpot.
Lucky O'Leary Jackpots is another exciting release bringing Leprechaun's magic to the machine's elegant HD curved display for a rainbow of symbol-based jackpot adventure.
Konami's multi-station Crystal Cyclone game delivers community-style bonus entertainment through a novel mechanical bonusing arena at its center.
The Concerto Collection highlights slots machines 2018 with a variety of never-before-seen game mechanics and captivating art styles, as well as exciting new iterations on proven classics. Concerto Stack and Concerto Crescent will feature a large volume of single screen games, including China Shores Great Stacks, Lucky O'Leary Jackpots, and the next releases for its Castlevania series.
Power Boost Inferno is the centerpiece of progressive game attractions. This all-new linked progressive for Concerto upright and Slant allows players to activate more prize opportunities on a 3-round wheel-spin bonus at higher extra bet amounts.
Similarly, Konami's fiesta-themed Smash Smash Festival allows players to select their own extra bet amount, with greater bonus odds at higher extra bet levels.
Also, the Cai Lai Si Ji pick 'em style progressive series has proven top performance for markets around the world and has quickly become a player favorite with its 5-figure mega jackpot chance. The series spans several custom base game titles and is available for Concerto upright and Concerto Slant.
Cai Lai Si Ji is another new bonus series launched with debut titles Celestial Sun Riches and Celestial Moon Riches. In addition to its multi-denomination capabilities and bet multipliers, this slot machines 2018 series invites players to increase their bet level in order to expand a special reel area called the Strike Zone for additional bonus opportunities.
Konami's next skill-based gaming innovation is a rhythmic dexterity game called Beat Square, which challenges players to compete for top scores by tapping lighted square buttons to the beat of the music.
Aristocrat has licensed the Madonna brand for a new multi-game slot deal. Grammy Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Madonna has earned a total of 57 chart hits, including a record 38 Top 10 singles. Madonna also holds the title of the highest-grossing solo touring female artist in Billboard Box score history.
Each Madonna slot machines 2018 game will be themed with its own unique game play, inspired by and including Madonna's popular hit songs from her most memorable eras.
Additionally, Aristocrat's all-new Dragon Link game is breathing a fire of excitement on casino floors across North America. A perfect partner to Aristocrat's global phenomenon Lightning Link, Dragon Link builds on that success in an all-new collection of games carefully designed to coexist with Lightning Link.
Dragon Link improves upon the innovative Hold & Spin mechanic found in Lightning Link to provide an exciting gaming experience using a common “Orb” trigger symbol that makes it simple for players to easily recognize the Hold & Spin trigger across all game themes. Plus, the Hold & Spin feature may be triggered in base or free games.
Adding to the fun, Dragon Link's grand jackpot is a linked progressive, while standalone jackpots give players a chance to win smaller-sized progressives more quickly and more often.
Also, Aristocrat debuts the Westworld Slot Game based on HBO's hit TV show. The Westworld 2018 slot machines game will take players on a thrilling journey through the series, which features fan-favorite characters, attractive imagery, high-definition footage of the most memorable scenes, and the show's distinctive music.
Aristocrat's portfolio includes several other Warner Bros. licensed titles such as the Batman Classic TV Series Slot Game, The Big Bang Theory Slot Game, Dumb & Dumber Slot Game and A Christmas Story Slot Game, and many others.
That's a wrap for Slot Machines 2018. Now go forth and explore the Slots Playground. Play On!
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