WMS Gaming, the slot-making subsidiary Scientific Games Corporation, will showcase a wide range of gaming solutions and cabinet configurations with a theme of “Keeping Players in the Game” at the Global Gaming Expo (Booth #1116).
WMS will introduce new player-focused mechanics that “differentiate and elevate the gaming experience,” according to the company; new top box enhancements for the Gamefield xDcabinet, and new game features for popular themes such as Goldfish, Zeus, Reel ‘Em In! and Life of Luxury, that address player preferences and current market requirements.
Highlights of new for sale and gaming operations products on display at G2E include the following:
• The Bladecabinet, currently one of the industry’s strongest performing platforms thanks to superior graphics and increased player engagement enabled by its next-generation CPU-NXT3 operating platform, will feature titles including Double Buffalo Spirit, Snow Leopard and Sweet Nothings. Follow-up themes to the player-popular OMG! Kittensgame. OMG! Puppiesand OMG! Kittens Safari themes, will also make their G2E debut.
Also on display at this year’s G2E on the Blade video platform is the Cool Jewels theme, which represents the first theme WMS Gaming and Williams Interactive are simultaneously launching for land-based, social and real-money wagering.
• The Blade Stepper cabinet is a natural evolution of the proven Blade platform, bringing the classic mechanical reel game experience to the contemporary slot floor with the features stepper players seek. Among the new Blade Stepper themes premiering at G2E 2014 are The Best Things in Life, Hearts & Dreamsand High SpeedTurbo.
• A key highlight of WMS’ appearance at G2E 2014 will be the debut of two new Blade cabinet configurations. The result of WMS’ most intensive player research development process ever, the new player-focused hybrid slant Blade cabinets combine an advance in technology with an innovative form that falls outside the traditional hardware platforms on casino slot floors today.
The Blade s23 cabinet is a hybrid slant cabinet that combines the key player-favorite features of the Blade cabinet and dual 23-inch HD displays along with the latest Blade cabinet content. Titles include Double Buffalo Spirit, Eagle Maiden and Exotic Butterfly.
The Blade s32 cabinet features dual 32-inch full HD Metascreen technology displays and an ergonomically angled button panel tablet with a projected capacitive multi-touch screen for improved game play integration. This new cabinet will launch with two themes, the Hot Hot 8and Dragons over Nanjing.
• The Gamefield xD cabinet continues to be a strong performer for the gaming operations segment of the slot floor, and this year WMS is introducing the first-ever Community Immersion game for this popular cabinet. Reel ‘Em In! Super Cast with wand technology has two Gamefield xD cabinet bases paired with three vertical 46-inch LCD screens that display a single image.
• WMS remains committed to expanding its strong library of branded content by leveraging the built-in loyalty of iconic entertainment brands with unique game play and player interaction, and differentiated hardware to create new experiences. Top-performing brands such as The Wizard of Oz, Monopoly, The Lord of the Rings and Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory will see new versions at G2E, as well as new brands including The Flintstones, Mad Men, Gremlins, Elton John, Elvis and Austin Powers.
