Playing the slots used to be very much an individual activity, but the advent and development of the community gaming concept has introduced a much welcomed element of interactivity.
AT one time playing a slot machine in a casino was something of a solitary experience.
Players would sit with their cups of coins, pulling the lever and staring intently at the reels. It was an experience in stark contrast to, say, the excitement generated at the craps tables. Live gaming was an altogether a more social arena. Now, however, just as live gaming has employed slot-type technology to increase the efficiency of the games, the manufacturers of slot machines have come up with many ways to make the playing experience more communal. IGT and Konami Gaming are just two of the manufacturers which have embraced the concept of community gaming – creating increased excitement by having players playing together rather than solo.
“IGT’s current slot product portfolio is more exciting than ever,” said senior vice president of international sales Sabby Gill. “Our recently introduced premium titles Azure Dragon, Gold and Dragon and Into the Wild are designed to attract players who enjoy a high-volatility gaming experience.
“These games move quickly and are full of big wins and big thrills, yet still offer the immersive and entertaining characteristics of community slots. When you couple the ‘ride’ of a high-volatility slot machine with amazing visuals and player-favourite themes, slots can deliver the most exciting gaming experiences of our day.
“For the entertainment player, titles like James Cameron’s Avatar have proven to be successful in transcending that cinematic experience that fans of the movie get excited about.”
Read the full article in the July issue of InterGaming
