Yggdrasil and Reflex Gaming have revived a popular slot concept as they embark once again on a desert quest to claim a priceless jewel in Eye of Persia 2.

The precious crystal in question holds the power to grant immense wealth and power, and these riches could be yours, thanks to the Jewel Rush bonus, which you activate by landing three, four or five scatter symbols during the base game. Once triggered, the feature causes Jewel symbols to lock in place while changing the game grid to 15 individual reels where only Jewels and blanks can appear.

The reels will respin, and when new Jewel symbols land, another spin will be generated. You can gain up to 100 free spins this way, but if you get a blank, the feature ends. During the bonus round, stacked wilds will appear, greatly boosting your winning opportunities.

The Princess Wilds feature adds up to 100 wilds to the reels. This bonus can activate randomly at any point during the base game.

Fresh Adventure

Eye of Persia 2 is the most recent game to be produced by Reflex Gaming under the YG Masters program, which is powered by GATI, Yggdrasil’s preconfigured, regulation-ready, standardised development toolkit.

Stuart McCarthy, the head of product and programs at Yggdrasil, commented,

“This latest addition to the YG Masters game portfolio offers players a great adventure with exciting features and great win potential as they search for the lucrative jewel in the Arabian desert. Our partnership with Reflex Gaming has been fantastic with some great titles added to our offering, and Eye of Persia 2 will not disappoint players who have come to know their games.”

Mat Ingram, the CPO at Reflex Gaming, added,

 “With Eye of Persia 2, we have re-introduced a successful title with an attractive theme. The visually appealing gameplay, coupled with the game’s engaging feature, will see players fully immersed as they set off on this slot adventure.”

Leading iGaming content provider Yggdrasil recently announced that it had collaborated with Bang Bang Games to develop and launch a new title featuring classic gameplay and a retro theme. The name of the new pokie is Jokrz Wild ULTRANUDGE, and its debut follows soon after the successful release of Water Blox Gigablox.

This new title was made possible by the company’s YG Masters program, which has been running for 3 years now and has produced a flurry of entertaining, high-quality pokies. The programme empowers independent game developers and operators with cutting-edge development and distribution resources, like its GATI technology, enabling them to produce, promote, and rapidly distribute premium content.

Classic Feel

Jokrz Wild ULTRANUDGE sports a 5×4 reel layout with 40 paylines, high volatility gameplay, and an impressive winning potential of 25 000x your stake.

The paytable reveals a series of classic game symbols, including diamonds, various fruits, BARS, and of course, the lucky 7. When the Jokrz Wild symbol forms part of a winning combo, the ULTRANUDGE feature will activate, nudging all the symbols in view down by a single position. This action will repeat until no more wins are possible.

If you land three diamond symbols and a ULTRANUDGE symbol on the same spin, you will activate the Jokrz Free Spins mode. While this feature is running, all wins will trigger the ULTRANUDGE, and an increasing multiplier that does not reset between spins boosts your wins.

The Jokrz Gamble Wheel allows you to double the value of your multipliers and increase the bonus round’s potential to 23 000x your stake.

Retro Respect

Yggdrasil’s head of product and programs, Stuart McCarthy shared that he feels the ULTRANUDGE game mechanic is a valuable addition to the gaming giant’s existing catalogue. He described the new pokie as “an exciting retro hit” that is sure to stand out and attract an enthusiastic player base.

The managing director of Bang Bang Games, Frank McPolin, added that the company’s partnership with Yggdrasil gives it the ability to evolve its portfolio dynamically. He described the new release as the ideal combination of “innovation and immersion” that pays homage to classic games.

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Greenlogic’s gaming production division, Stakelogic, has teamed up with developer Net Game Entertainment to release Phoenix Queen Hold ‘n’ Link, a new pokie with a breath-taking mythical Asian theme and fantastic winning potential.

The legendary phoenix is the focus of this medium volatility game and the delicate beauty of the myth is finely woven into the gameplay experience.

Fabled Features

The paytable features Golden money trees and exotic birds alongside a gilded phoenix and the Queen wild symbol that substitutes for all regular symbols.

The blue lotus free spins symbols trigger the Hold ‘N‘ Link bonus feature when at least 6 of them land on a single spin. The grid clears and only the triggering symbols are locked in place while 3 respins are awarded. Every time a new free spins symbol appears, the respin count goes back to 3 and you could claim a maximum prize of 500x your stake if you fill the grid with 15 symbols.

Once this bonus sequence is over you will be transported to the free spins round where you will be awarded free spins equivalent to the number of blue lotuses you managed to land during the Hold ‘N’ Link round. Multiplier-boosted bonus symbols boost your winning potential, giving you a shot at the game’s maximum prize per spin of 4752x your stake.

Cooperation is Key

Salvatore Campione, the Head of Greenlogic at Stakelogic spoke about the new collaborative title, saying,

“Phoenix Queen  Hold ‘N’ Link is another great example of how our Greenlogic Partner Program allows us to partner with some of the most exciting up and coming studios to produce thrilling slots that deliver exciting and entertaining player experiences. NetGame Entertainment have been able to stick to the phoenix theme and create a slot that takes players on a mythical adventure where big win potential can be discovered with every spin. This is a great addition to our portfolio and a game that will be a big hit with players.”

iGaming giant Yggdrasil and ReelPlay have joined forces again to bring you another immersive online gaming experience in  Megapearl Gigablox.

This freshly released six-reel, 40-payline pokie integrates Yggdrasil’s crowd-pulling Gigablox mechanic and is draped in a richly illustrated Chinese theme that features dragons winding around elaborate pillars that border the reels. At least one giant symbol appears on every spin and an imposing dragon represents the wild symbol.

Ferocious Bonus Features

Land six or more glistening pearls to trigger the bonus respins feature, where squares of pearls merge to create mega symbols.

You are given a starting tally of three spins and every time a pearl lands, the respin count will reset to 3. This is a ‘Hold and Win’-type bonus sees where every pearl has a multiplier based on your bet.

If you fill an entire square, all the values will combine and be multiplied for massive winning potential. If you are lucky enough to be in a selected region, you can skip the hassle and jump right into the respins round using the buy feature. The game’s winning potential comes in at over 16 000x your stake and the low volatility means you should brace for a flurry of wins.

Proud Pedigree

Megapearl Gigablox is Reelplay’s newest game launched via the YG Masters program. The game is powered by Yggdrasil’s cutting-edge GATI technology, which allows its partners to rapidly develop and deploy premium content utilising a preconfigured, regulation-ready, standardised development toolkit.

Stuart McCarthy, the Head of Product & Programs at Yggdrasil said.

“We’re very pleased to collaborate with ReelPlay again to launch an exciting, Hold and Win style Gigablox title. The licensing of our GEM’s has expanded the potential of the program significantly and we look forward to seeing what further innovations will be created.”

David Johnson, the CEO at ReelPlay added,

“Megapearl Gigablox is another strong addition to our portfolio through the YG Masters program. Combining the popular Gigablox™ mechanic with a rich Chinese theme, ReelPlay have produced an engaging and re-playable experience for a wide audience.”

Play’n GO’s new Mexican-themed pokie, Puebla Parade, is an explosion of colour, culture, and music as traditionally-attired dancers twirl across the reels in celebration of Cinco de Mayo and your winning chances.

The game’s theme is a collection of sensory delights with vivid visuals and charming animations, paired with a selection of thrilling bonus features. The pokie’s Vihuela guitar-infused soundtrack is provided by an authentic Mariachi band with a song custom-composed for this premium gaming experience.

When the Señorita Wild and Señor Wild appear on the reels they join together to form a 2x Pareja Wild and trigger a pair of respins and expand the reel set up to seven rows high, generating even more ways to win.

The free spins round is even more rewarding with the Pajera Wilds being upgraded to a 3x multiplier and roaming across the reels, creating winning chances where they land.

Charlotte Miliziano, the Head of Games at Play’n GO said,

“One of the reasons that our portfolio is the most diverse in the industry are the themes, celebrations, and culture we include in our games. We’re a community at Play’n GO and our games are a positive reflection of that. We’re dedicated to going the extra mile, you won’t find the Free Spins music in a sample library for instance. Everything from the lyrics to the music was devised and performed just for this game.”

Making Moves

Play’n GO has had a productive year so far, making its debut in two major iGaming markets.  The provider was granted a Remote Gambling Operator’s License by the Licensing Authority of Gibraltar in late March. This gave its partners that hold B2C licences from Gibraltar access to its impressive catalogue of pokies.

The supplier was also granted a supplier licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario in the same month and made its entry into the province’s newly-launched iGaming market on 4 April.

Industry-leading iGaming provider, Yggdrasil, recently partnered up with AvatarUX for a new -enhanced title, named Lollipop.

The game integrates the innovative PopWins mechanic that causes the reels to expand in height with every winning spin and the winning symbols are replaced by two more. The reels can grow up to five symbols high during the base game and up to seven while the bonus round is active. A progressive multiplier up to 6x also kicks in if you manage to unlock an extra reel.

PopWins is a highly popular mechanic that adds a unique spin to similar innovations like Rolling Reels or Cascading Reels by other developers.

Mouth-Watering Features

The new ScatterPops feature activates during Free Spins, upgrading matching Scatters symbols to higher values and boosting your winning potential. This means that you could set off a chain reaction that could result in wins up to 500x your bet.

There’s nothing regular about the bonus round either because when you trigger it with at least 3 scatters on the reels, a gamble wheel appears that lets you choose to gamble your existing free spins to potentially get more or lose it all in the process.

This is the newest title to emerge from AvatarUX, following the studio’s introduction of a series of premium titles, including CherryPop, PopRocks, and the more recent PapayaPop through the YG Masters program.

This new game exists thanks to Yggdrasil’s state-of-the-art GATI technology that gives YG Masters Partners access to a preconfigured, regulation-ready, standardised development toolkit that enables them to develop and rapidly distribute premium content.

Stuart McCarthy, the Head of Product & Programs at Yggdrasil said,

“AvatarUX is another fantastic success story of the YG Masters initiative and we are very proud of the hugely innovative products they bring to market. The PopWins™ brand is recognised globally now and enjoyed immensely by players, and we look forward to another successful launch.”

Nicola Longmuir, the Chief Executive Officer at AvatarUX also shared her thoughts, saying,

“Lollipop is an action-packed title that incorporates the hugely exciting PopWins mechanic as well as our brand new ScatterPops chain reaction. We continue to look to add innovative, exciting games and this tasty treat is another fantastic addition to our offering through the YG Masters program.”

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If you’ve been holding on to hear what Microgaming has in store for you this April, then wait no longer. The global iGaming giant returns with another pulse-pounding line-up of lucrative themed pokies and innovative table game variants, courtesy of its exclusive studios and content partners.

North American wildlife takes centre stage in 25,000 Talons by Alchemy Gaming on 5 April. This highly volatile pokie features Cougars, Bison, Bears and the mighty Bald Eagle with a trio of free spins choices and Fire Spins that create symbol stacks and oversized 3×3 symbols.  Activate the Wheel Bonus to claim fixed jackpots worth up to 25 000x your bet.

If you’ve ever wanted to stroll down the sunset-lit Vegas Boulevard and try your hand in a casino but you can’t be bothered to leave the house, Vegas Cash by Spinplay Games launches on 7 April, just for you. The double 5×3 reel sets display diamond-studded dollar signs, cash and roulette wheels and stacking Copycash wilds duplicate themselves for massive winning opportunities. Take on the free spins round with nudging wild stacks and win multipliers and jackpots with the VIP High Roller feature.

Get ready to play on 11 April when Premier Blackjack with Buster Blackjack by Switch Studios deals you in. Play up to 4 simultaneous Blackjack hands with side bets to boost your chances. A little later on in the month, on 20 April, the developer also has its new Auto Roulette title ready for release.

It’s time to dig deep and win once again on 12 April with the arrival of All41 Studios’ pokie sequel, Gold Collector: Diamond Edition. The unhinged miner returns in another subterranean quest for gold and gems with a 5×4 reel layout and high volatility gameplay. The Link&Win mechanic offers reward-rich respins while the free spins round is filled with coins and diamonds that you gather to claim jackpots worth up to 5000x.

Believe in the bling on 13 April in the opulent Royal League Spin City Lux by GONG Gaming Technologies. Watch exclusive supercars, glittering diamonds and wads of cash appear on the 5×3 reels and roll your way to a 10 000x jackpot prize when you take the dice in your palm for the Royal League Jackpot.

Just For The Win has some blazing wins in store on 19 April when it releases Wildfire Wins. This pokie adopts a fruit machine theme, filled with flames and red-hot wins land on the 5-reel, 50 payline grid. Burning symbols trigger Wildfire Respins where sticky wilds give you awesome winning chances and the Wildfire Wheel Bonus offers prizes between 5x and 10 000x at its highest tier.

Back again with another compellingly odd concept is Crazy Tooth Studios with its science-fiction inspired experience, Rhino Rilla Rex on 21 April. The game’s creature characters appear as premium symbols on a 5-reel, 3125 payline format where the Any Adjacent Pays mechanic allows you to land winning combis anywhere on the reels. Combine the monstrous strengths of the game’s gargantuans with the Team-Up feature with instant prizes and multipliers and the Team-Up Bonus Spins with a special Golden Frame.

It’s all about the magic as Northern Lights Gaming releases Magical Reels on 25 April. The enchanting reels fill with potions while stars symbols accumulate to conjure up the bonus round with multiplier-enriched free spin.

Pearfiction goes for weaponised enchantments on 26 April with its new Dungeons and Diamonds pokie. Join magic-wielding adventurers on the quest to slay a dragon and claim its riches. The 5-reel, 40 payline game offers over 56000x your bet in prizes and a free spins round packed with respin action.

Ireland invites you to view its beautiful landscape with the lovely Fiona at your side in Fiona’s Fortune by Gold Coin Studios on 27 April. Trigger the jackpot wheel to take home an enchanting 5000x jackpot prize.

The digital casino experience is taken to a new level on 25 April in Real Dealer Studios’ Dealers Club Roulette. This innovative title lets you choose your dealer, select up to 9 pre-set bets and experience it all in cinema-quality definition.

The selection of forthcoming titles from Microgaming’s partner network is just as thrilling with Hacksaw Gaming introducing its dark Gladiator Legends pokie on 07 April and Booming Games delivering Khan’s Wild Quest on 14 April. MGA goes live with Eugenio on 25 April and you can get howling with Iron Dog Studio on 27 April as its new Wolf Strike title debuts. The month closes with Inspired Gaming and its sweetly-titled Follow the Honey on 28 April.