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US – IGT set to reach new Peaks at G2E
By Phil - 10 October 2019
G2E will see the global trade show debut for three cabinets within IGT’s new Peak hardware family, the PeakBarTop, PeakSlant 49 and the PeakSlant 49 with Wheel cabinet.
The highly anticipated gaming machine features a curved, 23-inch display and a range of other tech-advanced features such as enhanced lighting and sound, a USB charging port, a comp-drink indicator, improved serviceability and more. IGT conducted extensive focus groups that included operators, players and even bartenders to ensure that the PeakBarTop delivers an unrivalled experience and optimal functionality.
“Through sustained innovation and continued diversification of our video poker content and hardware portfolio, IGT has maintained commanding leadership in this important product segment,” said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO North America. “At G2E we’ll fortify this position by introducing the PeakBarTop, a cabinet that underwent extensive focus testing to ensure it’s the most elite, functional, and player-pleasing hardware in its class. The PeakBarTop will be complemented by a range of new poker products, including titles for the single-display CrystalCurve cabinet, that our customers can leverage to expand their video poker offering and engage players in new ways.”
Because IGT leverages the Ascent platform for video-based content development, the Company can offer a wide range of gaming experiences on the PeakBarTop spanning video poker, slots, keno and roulette. At G2E, IGT will showcase new versions of player-favourite IGT video poker games such as Game King, Ultimate X Poker, and Super Star Poker, as well as new games on the PeakBarTop. The Company will also offer many of its ‘Proven Performer’ slot titles such as Scarab™ and Solar Disc™, Keno games such as Wolf Run® Keno and DaVinci Diamonds® Keno, and Glorious Roulette™ on the new PeakBarTop.
The PeakSlant 49™ gaming machine features a curved, 49-inch, ultra-HD display, a large 13.3-inch Dynamic Player Panel and series of tech-advanced features such as an inductive wireless charging port for personal devices. The cabinet is backed by a large library of games including the highly anticipated Scarab Link. The company will also introduce the PeakSlant 49 with Wheel cabinet, a modern hardware solution for Wheel of Fortune slots that includes a 49-inch, ultra-HD touch screen display and is topped with a 27-inch Wheel of Fortune wheel.
IGT will also introduce evolutions of many of its proven game themes to create compelling experiences across the core video, core stepper and multi-level progressive segments. Scarab Grand, Candy Bars 2, Dragon Lights, Fu Gui Long Feng, Red Hot Tamales! Jackpots are next-generation progressives that build on the success of the original IGT themes. IGT will also introduce Ocean Magic 4D on the CrystalCurve TRUE 4D cabinet, building on the global success of Ocean Magic. The Company will apply one of its most recognisable game themes of all time, Cleopatra, to the new TournXtreme product Cleopatra Tournament. The high-energy, video slot tournament solution melds player-favourite Cleopatra slots with the competitive, adrenaline-pumping TournXtreme experience that players have grown to love.
New core video slot games that achieved Proven Performer status in the company’s external performance testing will take center stage. Lucky Buddha, Twin Strike, Magic of the Nile, and Hexbreaker 3 will serve as strong examples of IGT’s impressive core video roadmap at G2E. IGT will also showcase high-potential stepper games such as Loot Booster and Double Chili Mania on the S3000 cabinet.
The company will present an exciting set of new Wheel of Fortune slot games that is as diverse as the players who enjoy them. New TRUE 4D games Wheel of Fortune More Money and Wheel of Fortune 4D WheelMobile will be joined by games such as Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Deluxe with base games Ruby Riches and Shimmering Sapphires, and Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Deluxe on the CrystalWheel + Stepper cabinet. IGT will also introduce the new Wheel of Fortune content for the highly successful MegaTower cabinet.
The world of Sony Pictures’ Jumanji franchise will come to life in a wild, multi-sensory capacity with the introduction of IGT’s Jumanji 4D game on the CrystalCurve TRUE 4D gaming machine. G2E attendees can be among the first in the world to experience Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure video slots on the CrystalCurve ULTRA cabinet. This “totally excellent” progressive includes five entertaining bonuses that leverage fan-favorite imagery from the cult classic movie.
IGT will bring to life some of TV’s most popular game shows in a big way. The company will debut Jeopardy! and $25,000 Pyramid on the MegaTower Universal cabinet, and demonstrate The Price is Right Showcase Showdown on the MegaTower Universal cabinet.
IGT Systems will showcase the many player and operator benefits of its industry-leading IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system and product ecosystem that includes Cardless Connect, Resort Wallet and Intelligent Offers. When paired with ADVANTAGE, these mobile solutions enable operators to drive operational efficiencies while offering players an effortless journey throughout the casino.
