The new “Level Up” millennial-friendly attraction at MGM Grand in Las Vegas hosted a skill competition February 18-19 to herald the introduction of Frogger: Get Hoppin’, the skill-based version of Konami’s Frogger game that rewards skill on the classic Frogger arcade game from Konami’s Japanese parent company.
Some 230 contestants competed to navigate Konami’s Frogger character through the road and river crossing course. Top winner Jeremy Stevens from Halifax, Nova Scotia, amassed 334,796 points for the prize of a two-night stay with $150 in food and beverage credits at the MGM Grand. Second-place through fifth-place finisher won $150 in free play, $100 and $50 in food and beverage credit, respectively.
“Frogger has captured the attention of video game players worldwide for generations,” said Scott Sibella, president and COO of MGM Grand. “Now, with Konami, we will offer our guests the first opportunity to play the game for prizes as we launch the skill-based game at Level Up. This Frogger game demonstrates the future of casino gaming, and we invite players of all skill levels to experience it firsthand.”
Frogger’s first skill-based gaming machine, Frogger: Get Hoppin’, opened for play February 15 at Level Up for participants to practice in advance of the competition. It requires a $2 entry wager for the chance to win random cash awards and earn true skill-based cash awards.
Tom Jingoli, executive vice president & chief commercial officer at Konami Gaming, Inc., said, “What people enjoy most about skill-based Frogger is that it’s instantly recognizable, easy to understand, and fairly rewards top players while still creating a fun experience for beginners. This competition is an exciting opportunity for gamers and fans to be a part of Frogger history, while quite possibly winning cash prize awards in the process.”
