Ainsworth Game Technology recently announced that its hotly anticipated new A-Star Raptor cabinet, first shown at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in October, is built, approved in several North American markets, and ready for install by the end of this year.
The Raptor cabinet, a highlight of the company’s G2E exhibit, features a unique cylindrical display for player tracking, along with a cylindrical above monitor speaker for enhanced player sound experience. The cabinet boasts a 49-inch J-Curve monitor with a 27-inch topper, alongside full high-definition graphics above an 18.5-inch touchscreen button deck with twin smash buttons.
The new cabinet will debut with San Bao Pandas and Dragons. Featuring a popular pot-filler mechanic in the form of growing pandas and hatching dragons, these games have already been released to massive player acceptance in Class II and Historical Horse Racing markets.
“Over the past few years, Ainsworth has made significant investments in product development,” said Deron Hunsberger, president for North America. “The Raptor cabinet and San Bao series exemplifies the best of those investments. We are committed to producing top-quality games and top-quality hardware to enhance not just player experience, but operator experience, as well, and this is just the beginning.”
Further enhanced by an attractive new LED lighting package and premium surround sound, several new game families will be released on the Raptor in early 2024. These offerings include several games showcased earlier this year at G2E, including Oriental Gongs and Jackpot Kingdom, a pair of Australian-designed brands offering innovative twists on Hold and Respin play mechanics.
“The Raptor cabinet is the perfect hardware to pair with our new games,” said David Bollesen, chief technology officer. “Every detail of the Raptor was carefully considered and designed for the optimal player experience. We know that players are looking not just for great games, but great gaming experiences, and hardware is just as important as the games themselves, both for drawing players to the game and for keeping them there. The Raptor cabinet is a demonstration of our commitment to delivering the best possible experience to players.”
