The product line-up on display at FADJA 2010 was a testament to WMS’ proven and expanding ability to address worldwide gaming markets with new and next generation products. WMS demonstrated over 20 products at FADJA each developed through an extensive process that leverages the Company’s Player Driven Innovation that deliver high player appeal game dynamics.
The following are highlights of products WMS displayed this year: 19 games from WMS enabled with next generation capabilities on both the popular Bluebird2 platform and the new state of the art Bluebird xD platform. 6 products featured on the new Helios platform including the Game Pack multi-game offering and the networked gaming Group Wins titles offering Community Gaming bonus round experiences.
WMS’ expanding Sensory Immersion product line was represented by the new Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers game, for an unmatched sensory experience enhanced by real-time 3D graphics, a built-in BOSE 3Space audio system and a mesmerizing top box.
G+ 5-Reel Mechanical games included all the brand recognizable and proven, player- favorite G+ mechanics. New features on the G+ Mechanical games included Bonus Jackpots, Super Big Win and color accentuated reel lighting effects.
WMS displayed a number of new themes in its popular Innovation category. Its Innovation Series feature unique player interfaces and revolutionary game mechanics that add completely new dimensions of game play for video reel players. This year at FADJA they showcased exciting new themes including The Monkees, Mystical Dragons and Samurai Master from the player favorite series Spinning Streak, Money Burst and Super Multi-Pay.
In addition to the latest slot product offerings, WMS showcased the sleek BLUEBIRD2 cabinet and debut the new, state-of-the-art BLUEBIRD xD cabinet. This stunning, first-of-its-kind cabinet combines the best of an upright and a slant in one cabinet. Featuring an ergonomic design with 22” LCD upright screens in a slant form and emotive lighting to enhance game play, the BLUEBIRD xD delivers players with a first class gaming experience. Add to that full networked gaming enablement, and you have two premium cabinet offerings that empower operators with multiple ways to dynamically change the player’s experience on the casino slot floor.
WMS launched the new, value-oriented Helios cabinet to provide players with unique content in regional markets around the world. Powered by the N-Able platform, Helios game offerings include standalone games with TwinHit Dual-level Standalone Progressive functionality as a standard option, O.N. Product games featuring the new Community Gaming experience Group Wins, and Game Pack video-reel and poker multi-games.
Systems in Progress server-based gaming solutions was showcased at FADJA with an SiP system connected to both the BLUEBIRD2 and Helios gaming cabinets. SiP offers highly flexible server based gaming solutions that power a range of products, including, local and wide-area and networked executions as well as player tracking, cashless gaming, and player loyalty and bonusing solutions.