International Game Technology will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of games, systems and solutions at this week’s Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (NIGA) in Phoenix.
“Indian gaming holds a significant place in the evolution and history of IGT,” said Knute Knudson, IGT’s vice president of tribal relations and business development. “We look forward to engaging with our valued tribal partners at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention. We’re focused on providing our tribal customers with the industry’s most innovative product and solutions portfolio, and NIGA provides us with the unique opportunity to cater to customer needs and player interests from tribal casino locations across the United States”
Highlighted products in IGT’s booth 1147 will include the following:
New Premium Product Offering
IGT will expand its legendary Wheel of Fortune product line with the world premiere of Wheel of Fortune Hawaiian Getaway. This new tropical-themed title is set on the company’s CrystalWheel video cabinet, and offers unique bonus awards and a Big Kahuna Re-spin feature to elevate gameplay. In addition to this new theme, Wheel of Fortune Gold Spins Double Diamond slots will be showcased on the CrystalWheel Stepper cabinet.
True 3D technology
IGT will present its True 3D portfolio with games that deliver a unique glasses-free 3D gaming experience. Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond 3D combines the most successful slot theme of all time and IGT’s exclusive True 3D technology. This game is slated to ship to U.S. tribal markets this summer. Other True 3D titles that will be on display include Plants vs. Zombies 3D, Ancient Egypt and Reef of Riches 3D.
Premium licensed game themes
IGT will showcase a variety of licensed slot titles that highlight some of pop culture’s hottest brands, including House of Cards Power and Money Video Slots and House of Cards Welcome to Washington Video Slots, plus Orange Is the New Black video slots.
Skill-based gaming
IGT will highlight the skill-based theme Texas Tea Pinball on the CrystalCore cabinet, which transforms the top screen of the slot machine into a pinball machine for a skill-based bonus event.
Megabucks Jackpots Experience
IGT’s Megabucks game celebrates its 30-year anniversary and more than $1.2 billion in jackpots awarded. Next-generation Megabucks games will be featured in the IGT booth.
Core Innovations
NIGA will mark the North American debut of IGT’s CrystalSlant cabinet, which incorporates successful design elements from the company’s CrystalDual and CrystalCore hardware solutions. Leveraging the Ascent platform, the CrystalSlant cabinet will offer IGT’s 99 Riches, Valley of the Gold game series, and other leading titles on the 27-inch top box cabinet.
IGT also will highlight its award-winning S3000 cabinet with the Spin Ferno tournament solution, the first automated tournament technology system for a spinning reel cabinet. Fueled by IGT’s Tournament Manager 5.0, the Spin Ferno tournament solution enables operators to host single or multi-site slot tournaments with game titles including Hotsy Totsy, Red Hot Lil’ Devil and Fire Bells video slots. To elevate the gaming experience on the S3000 cabinet, IGT will deploy the Syncsation solution, which incorporates a choreographed light and sound show to one or multiple banks of slot machines.
Class II Games
At NIGA, the company will showcase a rich product lineup of bingo-themed games. IGT’s Air Heart and Quest for the Golden Statue game themes support the company’s exclusive Custom Button Configuration feature, which tailors the bet credits on every button and offers configuration for high-denomination or low-denomination game play. In addition, Crude Cash and Riverboat Riches are among the featured Class II content.
Video Poker Themes
Enriching IGT’s legacy in video poker, the company will highlight a series of leading titles, including Super Draw 6 Card Poker, an innovative game that gives players the chance to win a six-of-a-kind poker hand. Building on the momentum of the company’s leading Game King titles, Game King 8.3 provides an enhanced library of single-hand poker themes with 45 poker games, six video slot themes, 20 keno themes and two blackjack options. IGT will also demonstrate Powerhouse Poker, Flip & Pay Poker and All-Star Poker II.
Portfolio of Systems Solutions
At NIGA, IGT will show its latest innovations in mobile solutions with Mobile Host 3.0, which enables casino staff to cater to player needs more quickly; and Mobile Responder 2.0, which reduces service downtime by prioritizing events and notifying staff of needed repairs. The company will also showcase its iReserve solution, which enables casino attendants to reserve players’ slot machines, providing VIP players with exclusive play on a preferred machine. IGT will also display Service Window and Floor Manager applications, and a suite of features including bonusing and patron management applications on the IGT Advantage 9.4 enhanced casino management solution.
