Casino gaming representatives from across the globe arrived at ExCeL London to encounter a wealth of international casino games and technology releases set to define the future of gaming for the coming months. Konami’s 2015 exhibit featured the latest games including the ICE debut of Snow Stars White Winter and Rapid Revolver Northern Treasure, both of which are approaching international release.
Among the products exhibited were:
SeleXion
Featuring up to eight game themes, Konami’s unique SeleXion™ multi-game cabinet switches instantaneously between games, denominations and languages, even down to its dynamic button panel. Operators can choose from an ever-increasing array of available KP3 themes to add to their SeleXion game libraries. At ICE 2015, Konami showcased both its upright and slant SeleXion machines, each with unique game packages, for Spain, Sweden, Holland, Switzerland and other specific configurations by jurisdiction.
A variety of new multi-language, multi-currency releases were on display at the Konami booth, including titles such as Inari Riches™, Exotic Princess™, More Gold More Silver™, and Spellbound Princess™—each providing a versatility and variety that audiences across diverse regions will enjoy. In addition, SeleXion’s scrolling multi-game attract mode is designed to alert customers to the cabinet’s special functions and mix of game themes available.
Podium
Konami’s classic Podium cabinet, in upright and slant design, continues to delight and entertain nations abroad through exciting new themes and progressives. With a reputation for reliability and performance, Podium is a favorite among players and operators alike, who rallied for a chance to get behind the controls of these impressive new games at this year’s show:
More Gold More Silver
As part of Konami’s UltraReels™ product series, More Gold More Silver features left-right scatter pays on its 3-4-4-4-3 reel configuration and a free game bonus that puts players in control when they choose between three different statues of varying awards. If the statue reveals a gold ingot, all the silver ingots become gold throughout the free games for max-value wins. And if the ingot reveals silver, players still have the opportunity to win big as all gold ingots become silver for the free games.
Exotic Princess
Another new international release is a REELEVEN® series title called Exotic Princess. This Xtra Reward game features 11 reels where the first two reels are standard video reels and the remaining nine positions spin as independent reels. During the free game, the first two reels are held while the remaining nine reels spin. Any gold coins appearing on the reels when the free games are triggered will “upgrade” Action Stacked Symbols for the free game feature.
Solstice Celebration
Konami’s Solstice Celebration is a 5-reel video slot captures the magic of the seasons with fascinating bonus play and a crisp graphic interface, including Xtra Reward and Action Stacked Symbols in primary game play to create clusters of adjacent winning symbols for increasing win combinations. Available in fixed 20, 30 and 40-line configurations, Solstice Celebration displays vividly across KONAMI’s Podium® cabinet family, including Upright, Slant and Goliath.
Dragon’s Victory
Fun and fortune heat up when players discover Dragon’s Victory, Konami's 4-level linked progressive for Podium upright and slant. In this mystery game, players lead a dragon on a magical adventure to uncover precious medallions. Compatible with any of Konami’s KP3 video titles, Dragon's Victory will come alive to scorch a path to hidden pearls and bring an added burst of excitement to favorite Konami base games.
Podium Goliath
With its colossal sound, 360-degree attract lighting, and huge 32” dual high-definition LCD display, Konami’s Podium Goliath is populating more floor space than ever at casinos across North America. At ICE however, Konami’s Goliath exemplified the latest top-performing configurations available for international markets. Because it’s compatible with any KP3 theme on the market, Goliath is able to feature the best high-performing games available to any Podium cabinet model, combined with new standalone progressives such as Rapid Hit Fever and Gigantic Wheel of Winning.
Riches with Daikoku
One new KP3 game theme shown on Goliath was Riches with Daikoku. This 5-reel video slot is Konami’s newest proven performer to hit markets internationally. Toting his magic money mallet, bag of treasures, and plump cheery grin, the game’s title character Daikoku delights and surprises players with an abundance of special features, delivered through proven mechanics such as Xtra Reward and Action Stacked Symbols in primary game play for increasing win combinations. Available in fixed 10, 15, 20, and 40-line configurations, Riches with Daikoku displays vividly across Konami’s Podium cabinet family, including Upright, Slant and Goliath.
Gigantic Wheel of Winning
Gigantic Wheel of Winning is a 2-level standalone progressive built for Goliath’s stacked 32” dual-screen display, and is compatible with any game developed for Podium on the KP3 platform. During the randomly-triggered mystery bonus event, players spin a large 3D prize wheel to win either a credit prize or progressive jackpot. Winners have the option to participate in a part-two Double Feature for the chance to double their award.