IGT to show its Wheel of Fortune Jackpot Paradise at G2E

IGT is bringing the tropics to the tradeshow with Wheel of Fortune Jackpot Paradise. Housed on the performance-driven CrystalCore cabinet, Jackpot Paradise features a touch-screen interface and interactive bonus rounds.  The five-reel game introduces a playful symbol set including kiwis, coconuts, beaches, bananas and more. Players will take note of increased player communications and the scale-with-play progressives, in addition to the WAP top award.  Unique to this game, the top progressive is awarded from one of the games bonuses, the Jackpot Pick Bonus.

IGT continues to drive innovation in the WAP space with the introduction of G2E “must see,” Powerhits – the first dedicated theme to join the Company’s multi-state commercial WAP link, Powerbucks. The power-packed gaming experience is poised to launch fully converged for play on land, online and for mobile wager online where allowed. Housed on IGT’s recently launched CrystalCore cabinet, Powerhits is a unique title within IGT’s rich game portfolio that  provides a compelling visual with every wager below max bet that reveals to the playerswhere all the symbols landed, across all reels, regardless if they were wagered paylines or not.

IGT will also showcase several new game series including Hot Roulette, Mega Free Games, Dynasty Edition, King Reels and a new addition to IGT’s Video Reel Edge (VRE) family. Hot Roulette puts a new spin on IGT classics as it couples player-favorite themes Wolf Run and Enchanted Unicorn, with bonus content that allow players to engage in a touch-screen roulette game in the top box. Mega Free Games will launch as a high-volatility, four-theme family that allows players to win up to a staggering 450 free games and “choose their fortune” by picking between mystery credits and free games in bonus play.   

IGT will also unveil the Dynasty Edition series– a revamped, refined and re-launched collection of several of the company’s top-performing titles including Wolf Run, Siberian Storm and Treasure of Troy. The Dynasty Edition series merges original game features and math with enhanced characteristics, such as amplified bonus content, pace and visuals. King Reels offers players a larger-than-life reel configuration with 90 total paylines - 60 in the top box and 30 in the base game. This royal use of the game interface can be found in two King Reel themes – Farmer’s Daughter and Turquoise Princess.  

G2E attendees with be all revved up when they see Race Ace. Joining IGT’s skilled-based VRE family, Race Ace allows player skill to determine the bonus outcome and reward. Inspired by one of the modern day’s most famous race themes, Race Ace takes players to the track as they dodge obstacles and slam on the gas in an effort to cross the finish line first.

IGT will spotlight the company’s comprehensive system portfolio, providing operators end-to-end casino management solutions built to maximize ROI and player engagement.  Its igaming portfolio will truly transcend IGT leadership in cross-platform content creation and deployment. From DoubleDown Casino to for-wager platforms around the world, IGT delivers the content that players crave.

IGT will bringing the most celebrated slot theme of all time, Wheel of Fortune,  to the company’s social casino platform DoubleDown Casino and soon to real money wagering environments where allowed.  The company will unveil this and other, much-anticipated social game at G2E. With approximately 1.7 million people around the world playing every day, DoubleDown Casino offers authentic, Vegas-style entertainment better than anyone in the business. 

G2E attendees will be chanting “Come on Big Money!” as they queue the line for IGT’s unique multi-media experience. Building from the attraction’s success last year, IGT will use the one-of-a-kind booth feature to bring to life the importance of the jackpot in the mind of the player and how it can be used as a tool to generate operator success.

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