As the week comes to a close, the industry will have one eye set on the near future with the return of the second CasinoBeats Slot Festival of 2021 where over 600 representatives from igaming operators, content aggregators and leading affiliates will descend on May 11 to try new and previously unreleased titles from numerous game developers.
As part of our pre-event coverage we are taking a brief glimpse at some of the titles on offer at the festival with our eyes turning to SG Digital, who will be treating guests with numerous unreleased titles.
Invaders Megaways
RTP: 96.30 per cent
Volatility: Medium to high
Features: Megaways, Reel Modifiers, Free Spins, Massive Brand Recognition
Basic Info: One title which will be unveiled at the Slots Festival will be Invaders Megaways, a sci-fi cult classic theme with Megaways and wild modifiers.
When a UFO lands above the reels, a symbol is selected on each spin to turn wild in the base game, and add a modifier in Free Spins. Each premium symbol has its own modifier and range from expanding wilds to increased Megaways for plenty of variety and otherworldly excitement.
Jin Ji Bao Xi Megaways
RTP: 96 per cent
Volatility: Medium
Features: Megaways Mechanic, Player Free Spin choice, Jackpots and Buy Pass (where available)
Basic Info: Jin Ji Bao Xi embraces the Megaways mechanic, following in the footsteps of 88 Fortunes.
Featuring four-fixed Jackpots, players can choose their own volatility Free Spins – with increased top paying symbols added to the reels, or gamble and hope for bigger results.
Within the Free Spins, there are fixed prizes that also land on the reels, providing players with multiple ways to win. Additionally, the title comes with a Buy Pass mode which is enabled for non-UK markets.
Quick Hit Ultra Pays Eagle Peak
RTP: 96.89 per cent
Volatility: Medium to high
Features: Quick Hit Jackpots, Rising Wheel Free Spins, Expanding Wilds and Quick Hit Scatter Pays
Basic Info: SG Digital has lauded Quick Hit Ultra Pays Eagle Peak as bringing the franchise to ‘new heights’, where players can ‘win big’ with the titles Rising Wheel Free Spins which includes Expanding Wilds.
Once the player unlocks the Free Spins mode, a value may be displayed on the riding wheel and the curtain will shift to reveal up to six extra symbols on the corresponding reel.
Additionally, the Quick Hit jackpot feature will see the number of Scattered Quick Hit symbols land in the base game and will correspond to the Jackpot relative to the bet level.
Dancing Drums Explosions
RTP: 96 per cent
Volatility: Medium
Feature: Free Spins, Expanded Reelset, Double Jackpot and Golden Wilds
Basic info: SG Digital has revisited its ‘record-breaking’ Dancing Drums with its revamped Dancing Drums Explosion.
This 3-8×5, 243 paylines video slot showcases double Jackpots with Golden Wilds and an extra ‘powerful’ Free Spins Bonus. Additionally, players can choose their own volatility in the Free Spins mode with an expanded reel set for customised experience.
Minotaur
RTP: 95.85 per cent
Volatility: Medium to high
Features: Super Spins, Expanding Wilds and Sticky Free Spin Wilds
Basic Info: Brought to players by Live 5, the developer brings ancient Greece to life as the players embark on a journey to the labyrinth of the Minotaur.
The title, which includes Expanding Wilds and Super Spins, also incorporates a Bonus round, which has a Minotaur Wild that plays a central role once they expand and cover the entire reel as well as remain for the duration of the round.
Moreover, the Buy-In feature brings players to the Super Spins, where four reel-sets come into play and the Wilds transfer between the reels and increase the multiplier.
Ultra Blazing Fire Link
RTP: 96 per cent
Volatility: Medium
Features: Fire Link Bonus, Wild Sweep and Expanding Reels
Basic Info: Continuing its Mega Link series, SG’s land-based title comes with four progressive jackpots and two bonus games.
Finding three or more Treasure Chests will take players to the Free Spins mode, where the fireballs can ignite the Ultra Blazing Fire Link bonus and trigger up to eight additional rows.
Additionally, stacking up the white, ultra-hot and red fireballs will give players bigger rewards and unlock Jackpot wins.
