Many of the year s most innovative new games and technologies are unveiled and showcased

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1 G2E Preview: Spotlight on the Game Floor Many of the year s most innovative new games and technologies are unveiled and showcased at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) annual tradeshow. Here is a preview of what will be displayed on the show floor... Ainsworth Game Technology (702) G2E Booth #3254 Ainsworth s all new A560st will be making its debut in the U.S. The A560st Slant Top is an engineering masterpiece that perfectly embodies the attributes of a classic entertainer. The all new A560st provides for state-of-the-art technology with its dual widescreen LCD platform, powerful Quadtronic processor, compact storage, premium sound system and foremost an intuitive player interface supporting a 15 button play deck play with a programmable button option. Furthermore, the A560st offers truly amazing gaming content with stunning high resolution graphics and imaginative themes that are synonymous with the GamePlus range. The all new A560st is set to provide for a high impact gaming experience! The A560st is an extraordinarily engineered cabinet providing for a spectacular presentation no matter where it is placed on the casino gaming floor. Danny Gladstone, CEO Ainsworth Game Technology The extensive World of Jackpots library will be further embellished with 2 new spectacular themes; Jackpot General and Jackpot Zone. And this is just the beginning, with many more new innovative progressive brands due for release in The extensive World of Jackpots library will be further embellished with 3 spectacular themes; Jackpot General, Jackpot Zone and Rapid Strike. The GamePlus game library will also see innovative updates to the now legendary Double Hit range, Triple Shot, Quadshot, Dollar Games, and Play 100Lines /50Lines games. Furthermore, look out for the all new Standalone Hummin Link Mystery, Jackpot Kingdom, Glitter Mystery and Multi Win multigame series. Also being release at are Ainsworth s Premium Plus titles: Inca Reef Grand, Red Wolf, Tower of Fortune, and Reels of Wheels which will be released in the all new Mega Top A560 and Wide Boy A560 cabinets featuring a 32 LCD top box. American Gaming Systems (702) G2E Booth #4431 AGS will have a number of new and exciting products on display at G2E 2012.Two of the biggest product launches are wheel top box based games Blackbeard s Treasure and Ripley s Believe it or Not! Blackbeard s Treasure takes players on a pirate adventure the likes of which they have never experienced. This amazingly rich product has dozens of different features and over 1,000 unique sounds. Staying true to the AGS game development philosophy, Honor the Player Strictly Slots magazine said Blackbeard may be the most fair video slot ever produced. Blackbeard will be on display in both 27 and 30 line configurations. AGS product line has never been better. Our new offerings of Blackbeard s Treasure and Ripley s Believe it or Not! are must see games. Paul Lofgren, VP of Sales & Business Development American Gaming Systems G2E marks the launch of the company s first ever branded slot machine with Ripley s Believe it or Not! Ripley s will be the first game in a series of games with AGS knowledge based game mechanic. Player s will have a chance to earn progressive 44 Indian Gaming September 2012

2 jackpots by answering trivia questions in the bonus round. Be sure to check out the free spin round where jewel bugs scamper across the screen and improve your payout by creating wilds randomly on the reels. AGS will have 65 games on display at G2E. The AGS booth is the largest in their history with a myriad of exciting new products available for the slot floor before the end of Aristocrat Technologies (702) G2E booth #1141 Aristocrat brings together a mosaic of ways to grow your business. It begins with industry-leading math models, proven to keep players engaged longer. The experience continues beyond the casino walls with our nlive play-for-fun solution, a comprehensive, turnkey solution that empowers casinos to take their brand to players online. nlivelink links the live casino to the nlive casino, via the property s existing Oasis 360 system. At Aristocrat, we invent, we imagine, and we create the world s greatest gaming experience, every day, and at, our customers will be absolutely amazed at the mosaic of ways we have to help them grow their business. Atul Bali, President Aristocrat Americas Mr. Cashman is back in Cashman Live debuting in the Viridian Hybrid and the titles King 7 and I Heart Diamonds new stepper games with traditional symbols like cherries, bars and 7s. Mr. Cashman is also in the Viridian WS cabinet with top hit base games, and Cashman Fever brings the excitement to a hot new level with two additional games. Wonder 4 has a new collection called Wonder 4 Special Edition with Buffalo, Indian Dreaming, Wild Patagonia, and Golden Zodiac. Plus, the new Wonder 4 Deluxe brings a new set of games with successful titles players love. Aristocrat s Legends Series premieres in Viridian WS, with a proven performer appearing alongside a new deluxe version. Gold Class Cash Express is in the Viridian WS with playerfavorite titles including Buffalo, More Chilli, More Hearts, 50 Lions and Pompeii Tarzan is back in the completely new game and story line of Tarzan & Jane Forbidden Temple, and Superman brings his most famous friends to Superman The Movie Viridian Hybrid and to the new VERVEhd Superman. Oasis 360, voted the Best Player Tracking System in the 2012 Goldman Sachs Survey, is the most widely installed in North America, monitoring devices at 285 casinos. The nrich module offers a dynamic bonusing solution that reaches every carded player on the floor and grows every player on the floor based on individual historical play/worth. ncompass is the next generation hardware platform of the Oasis 360 Sentinel, and is a leap forward in direct customer communication with advanced media delivery. The nvision business intelligence module is field-proven to help casinos gain market advantage. Aruze Gaming America (702) G2E Booth #1254 At the 2012 Global Gaming Expo, Aruze Gaming will display a line-up of products that are Designed to Engage Players, All in the Name of Fun. Aruze delivers strong performance with a new library of eye-catching games that feature innovative play mechanics, exciting graphics, and strong math all driven by comfortable and reliable platforms. Building upon the popularity of its Innovator steppers with Radiant Reels, Aruze Gaming introduces a new product category, the Innovator Deluxe. These machines feature elaborate top boxes that are sure to turn heads with unique interactive experiences. For example, in Aladdin & the Lamp, players rub an actual lamp to call forth the genie during the bonus event. Actions that occur in the top box impact the spins of the Radiant Reels below. Both the Innovator Deluxe and the Innovator product lines feature the industry s largest five-reel stepper strips in a standard cabinet, and the Radiant Reels include 240 full-color LED lights and feature scenario based illuminations and motions. Continued on Page 48 September 2012 Indian Gaming 45

3 Continued from Page 45 Attendees of this year s show can also play the award winning G-LINK titles, Amazon Fishing and Rich Life. Amazon Fishing, Aruze Gaming s Reel Feel Gaming Technology, as well as a Choose Your Bait option that allows players to attract the types of fish they want according to their own play style. Bigger bait means bigger fish and higher volatility, while the smaller bait will appeal to the player who is looking for less volatile payouts. With Rich Life, Aruze Gaming positions two players side-by-side in a head-to-head competition called the Versus Event. The Versus Event is displayed on a 60-inch LCD monitor that features a large game board showing the progress of the player as they move through the game. Players are able to select their own character, and during a randomly triggered Versus Event, the decisions that one player makes can has an effect on the outcome of the other player. "Aruze understands that the core element of the player experience is fun, which is why it has such a prominent focus in our designs. Designing products which engage players in new ways brings fun and excitement to the gaming floor and this philosophy has created products that are among the top performing games in the industry. Steve Walther, Chief Marketing Officer Aruze Gaming America In the standalone video G-Series segment, Aruze will be showing its largest portfolio of new games in its history with over 20 new video titles on display in Las Vegas for the first time. Aruze Gaming will also show its latest premium range of G-Deluxe interactive top box products, including Franken Mama, Shen Long Fever, and Knight of LaMancha, each featuring an exciting base game with many frequent interactive bonus events and an eye-catching top box. Bally Technologies (702) G2E Booth #1127 Bally Technologies is roaring into the 2012 Global Gaming Expo packing a lot of power under the hood new games, systems, and interactive solutions all designed to rev up casino operators revenue and operating efficiency. New this year, Bally unveils two more powerhouse brands: We will showcase an explosion of content as we combined our expanded game studios and systems development teams with our record-setting innovation to create stunning products across games, systems, and interactive technologies. This will be our best G2E ever. Richard M. Haddrill, CEO Bally Technologies NASCAR and Pawn Stars. Look for them under the flag, Driving Innovation. The NASCAR slot capitalizes on NASCAR fans affinity for certain drivers, offering players a lineup of racing royalty from which to pick their avatar Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, and Jimmie Johnson. While playing as one of these celebrity drivers, players will enjoy audio and video of their favorite stars of the oval, delivered on the vertical touch-screen display and the Pro Surround Chair. From the roar of 800-horsepower engines to the cheering of the crowd, players will feel like they re in the driver s seat in this high-octane game available as a WAP on Bally s Cash Connection link or as a near-area progressive. Bally extends its NASCAR lineup to systems with Virtual Racing NASCAR for the Elite Bonusing Suite. This fast-paced, floor-wide community-bonusing event for iview and iview Display Manager (DM) brings the sights, sounds, and thrill of NASCAR racing to casino floors as players select one of eight famous NASCAR drivers. Players root for their driver as the cars race around the track, with the action showcased on the iview screens and CoolSign enabled displays throughout the casino resort. It s a thrilling new experience that delivers the excitement of NASCAR racing to every game driving increased coin-in, new-card signups, and carded play. Bally brings one of the world s top TV shows to casino floors in Pawn Stars, featuring Rick, Corey, the Old Man, and Chumlee from the hit reality series Pawn Stars. The fun begins when a player chooses their favorite character from the show and then selects one of five items to sell and then negotiate with the Pawn Stars for credit awards. With its giant wheel, free games, 11 wheel-bonus prizes, wilds, pick- em features, and ideck interaction, this game promises to be as popular as the show itself. 48 Indian Gaming September 2012

4 Cadillac Jack (800) G2E Booth #2554 Cadillac Jack focuses on connecting the player to the game that best engages their personality and imagination. With this initiative in mind, Cadillac Jack develops product that are as unique and multi-faceted as the people who play them. Attendees visiting Cadillac Jack during the 2012 G2E will discover that Cadillac Jack has something to offer every player. The wide variety of impactful, performance driven and feature rich games that we develop provide players a unique opportunity to escape every day life for a while immersing them in the game and allowing their imaginations to run wild. Gina Lanphear, Sr. Director, Marketing Cadillac Jack The hot new game Unicorn Fortunes is a woodland fantasy game showcasing whimsical Wild Unicorn and Scattered Fairy symbols. The bonus features in this game are anything but fantasy however, and include Streaming Stacks a randomly chosen stacking symbol at the beginning of each reel spin and Wild Pay Day a secondary Wild symbol found only during Free Spins that awards a scatter pay as well as being Wild. Ride em cowgirls! Wild Belles is a western themed game with eye-catching super-sized Train Scatter symbols, Sultry Cowgirls and a seemingly infinite Free Spin Bonus where players continue to lasso additional free spins. During Free Spins, Scattered star-shaped Badge symbols are awarded representing each Wild Belle, and the player earns one additional free spin per badge. The potential is for all four cowgirls to become Wild during the course of the bonus round, thus increasing the player s potential bonus awards, while the perpetual free spins continues with each Badge symbol awarded. The sexy new multi-level progressive Wheel Bonus Wicked Sexy Devil joins Cadillac Jack s Class II wide area progressive Cadillac Cash, as well as the Class III progressive series. Fiery animation and a sultry she-devil give this game heat, but the real excitement comes from spinning the wheel and the anticipation that follows as the tick, tick of the wheel reveals the potential awards multipliers, picks, credits, or the five level progressive jackpots. IGT (702) G2E Booth #2241 IGT creates the experiences that create fans at. As a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, IGT delivers the most exciting game experiences to players anywhere. Unrivaled performance and global reach define the portfolio of solutions, from MegaJackpots, Core, Video Poker and casino management systems to online and mobile games as well as social, "fun to play" casino experiences, on DoubleDown Casino on Facebook and mobile. The result: engaging and entertaining experiences that players can enjoy everywhere. Join the IGT Fan Club. At, IGT will showcase how we create some of the biggest experiences on casino floors, from player-favorite games to high-performance casino management systems that drive new levels of success and profitability for operators. IGT creates fans worldwide. Knute Knudson, Vice President of Native American Development IGT IGT MegaJackpots deliver mega-excitement with the hilarious comic adventures of Family Guy with the Griffin clan and the crime-stopping action of and CSI Video Slots, featuring CSI, CSI: Miami and CSI: NY in this threegames-in-one star. Blockbuster titles join IGT s Center Stage Series with Sex and the City Out on the Town and the Star Wars Trilogy. IGT s Wyland Video Slots immerses players in oceans of entertainment with three 32-inch connected LCD top box and communal bonus action in this MegaJackpots title. September 2012 Indian Gaming 49

5 IGT Core slots feature an extensive lineup of new mechanical reel titles, stunning video slots and the debut of Country Music s biggest star, Dolly Parton Slots. Plus, international appeal will make Tango De Oro and Fiesta Chihuahua worldwide superstars with market-attuned content and game-play configurations players prefer. The award-winning Video Poker catalogue adds new levels of excitement for poker fans with features, bonuses and performance expected from IGT including All Star Poker II, Triple Play Keno Draw Poker and Texas Hold em Fold Up Poker to name only a few. IGT s flexible, cutting-edge casino management tools - Advantage, Casinolink and sbx - give operators critical tools for floor-wide management. Game Applications and Intelligent Bonusing offer news ways for operators to differentiate themselves. With more than a decade s experience in online and mobile casino gaming via the IGT Casino Remote Game Server (IGT rgs ), IGT is a proven leader in delivering interactive experiences. At G2E, IGT Interactive will show how it brings the best of gaming right to players devices anywhere. With millions of social gamers, Facebook is a dynamic way to reach fans and IGT is leading the way by delivering this new player segment to land-based casino operators with the opportunity to integrate the DoubleDown Casino into their existing websites. Incredible Technologies (847) G2E Booth #4217 IT will extend its Magic Touch brand with highly anticipated additions to their award winning slot collection. The Innovation Collection will showcase exciting new features such as safecracker mini-games in Johnny Steel: Operation Heist, Transforming Symbols in Sacred Stones of Alchemy and PowerBox multipliers in Ultra Mega. New titles in IT s Traditional Collection showcase the company s understanding of highanticipation free spin based slots including Squishy Blobs, The Herd and more. IT s Strategic Partnership Collection continues to evolve as well with the addition of Crazy Money Millionaire the sequel to the wildly popular Crazy Money - by High Point Entertainment and Lock Down by acclaimed 2012 has been an amazing year of growth for Incredible Technologies. Our sales team has doubled in size and placed products in nearly 100 casinos across 11 states. slot developers GC2 Inc. These new titles and more exciting announcements to come round out IT s collection of exciting new slots to debut at G2E. These slot games will join a bolstered collection of redesigned video poker and keno games now featuring over forty titles, new multi-card keno titles and progressive capabilities. IT will also showcase its proprietary hardware and cabinetry that is living up to its reputation among the most tech-friendly in the industry. An updated version of the company s unique Breeze Slant-75HD cabinet will also be on display. Konami Gaming (702) G2E Booth #1154 Elaine Hodgson, President & CEO Incredible Technologies At G2E, Konami will introduce an array of show titles with enhanced game features, new progressive games and Synkros. Dragon s Victory is Konami s newest 4-level linked progressive that will be showcased. Dragon s Victory feature game is a randomly triggered event. Once the event is triggered the Dragon appears and breathes fire randomly onto a pearl and reveals a Red Medallion, Yellow Medallion, Blue Medallion or Green Medallion. Once three matching color dragons are revealed the corresponding progressive is won (Maxi, Major, Mega, and Mini). Jackpot Streams is a standalone 4-level mystery progressive available on KP3. To enter into the progressive the Patron will need to place the Jackpot Chance bet. Patron may bet 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 credits towards the Jackpot Streams Progressive. The feature is randomly triggered and the higher the extra bet the patron makes, the greater chance they have of triggering the progressive. Once the feature is triggered, one spin is awarded on nine reel sets. Reels contain Jackpot, Bonus Prize and blank reels. The symbols that land on the center line of the reels are placed in the pockets on the second screen. After the pockets are determined, coins will keep falling until one of 50 Indian Gaming September 2012

6 Konami is very excited to be a part of the Global Gaming Expo this year, where we will showcase our newest products to the market. Ross O Hanley, Vice President, Domestic Game Sales & Marketing Konami Gaming the items (Crown, Gold Bear, Blue Diamond, 4 Leaf Clover Coin) drops into either a Jackpot pocket or a Bonus prize pocket. If item drops in the Jackpot pocket, the corresponding progressive is awarded. If item drops in the Bonus Prize pocket, bonus credits are awarded and multiplied by the Jackpot Chance bet level played. This year at G2E, Konami s System will unveil its new Synkros product, offering the power to connect, capture and control your world like never before. An engaging, multithemed, multi-level progressive floor wide bonusing product will also be unveiled at G2E. This exciting new bonusing product is deployable on any manufacturers games and leverages the casino s existing media management systems. Multimedia Games (512) G2E Booth #1165 will be the launching point for Multimedia Games Play Louder campaign, kicking off the National TournEvent of Champions promotion and showcasing the newest line of products from the Austin-based slot manufacturer. Play Louder isn t just about how you play the game; it s Multimedia s nontraditional approach that amplifies the entire gaming experience, resulting in a shot of adrenaline to your casino floor. G2E will play host to the industry s first-ever statewide slot tournament, TournEvent of Champions, as Multimedia Games brings 18 qualifiers from 13 Washington State casinos to compete for the title of Washington s best slot player and a share of $25,000 in cash prizes. Launched by Multimedia Games in Spring of 2012, TournEvent of Champions has already crowned a Rolling Hills Casino player California s best slot player earlier this year. Adding to the enhanced player experience with Jump to Navigating your path Project Management / Scheduling / Project Controls / Earned Value Management / Consulting 4132 S. Rainbow Boulevard Suite 148, Las Vegas Nevada 89103, Phone: Fax: September 2012 Indian Gaming 51

7 At G2E alone, we re showing over 100 games in our booth, such as our award-winning Money- Ball bonus game, Smokin Hot Jackpots game series, and Wild A Go-Go, as well as debuting TournEvent 4.0 and National Tourn- Event of Champions. We re dedicated to doing things differently in the gaming industry, and that s definitely going to show at our booth. First, Crazy Carnival and Team Tournaments featured in TournEvent 4.0, Multimedia Games debuts new operator features. The newest release will include an upgraded user interface providing operators with a more intuitive and efficient system to run tournaments with ease right on the casino floor. The system will also feature a bulk import and player card swipe function to increase operator efficiency while decreasing time spent entering player names. Debuting alongside these new features will be the newest TournEvent out-of-revenue game, Candy Shop. Multimedia Games will expand its High Rise Games Series with even more innovative game titles this year, such as High Rollin Progressive, High Rise Hotel, and the award-winning bonus game MoneyBall. Featuring the largest top box in the industry with a 37 LCD screen placed vertically and colored LED lights around the bezel, High Rise Games has been on the wish list for casinos across the nation. Winnings across the casino floor will really heat up with the debut of the newest mechanical product Smokin Hot Jackpots. Paired with six popular mechanical base game titles and featuring an attention grabbing top box tower, an 11-tier linked progressive, and the innovative player anticipation heat-up feature, Smokin Hot Jackpots will make a splash with players. WMS Gaming (773) G2E Booth #1118 Pat Ramsey, President & CEO Multimedia Games At G2E 2012, WMS continued commitment to Engaging Players. Delivering Results. will be displayed through a broad array of unique and dynamic entertainment experiences. Highlights include Kiss, with bonus reel sets, amazing audio and a rockin band. Players looking for a unique take on multi-array games, original game mechanics and a rockin soundtrack need look no further. My Poker, reflecting extensive market, hardware and player research from WMS. The end results are video poker products that combine proven game solutions, specialized hardware and personalization to allow players to control and extend their gaming experience. Cheers, featuring wheel-based game play with clips from the TV classic, and original voice talent from Cliff Clavin himself. Symboltriggered spins of the LuckyRound Wheel offer the chance at mini-bonuses or a multiplier of up to 100x awarded Cheers Credits. Double Money Burst, building on the proven Money Burst series with twice the excitement from dual 2x2 reel sets beside a 3x6 reel set creating a never-before-seen layout and up to 100 lines of high-volatility action. Available in four unique game play experiences and themes. Once again WMS leadership in developing creative content and unique game play mechanics is evident in the wide array of games at our booth at. Our talented game designers, engineers and mathematicians have truly out-done themselves, combining compelling and imaginative gaming experiences that players love with the high level of performance our Native American customers demand. Ken Lochiatto, President & COO WMS Gaming Awesome Reels, the awesome addition to WMS Innovation Series has a distinct 6x4 reel layout offering 4096 Ways to win on each spin, the chance at multiple 6-ofa-kind wins and 3 Awesome Features on reel 6 that can turn big wins into even bigger wins. Spider-Man, WMS second game to feature the Sensory Immersion 2.0 Motion Chair System. Loaded with video and audio clips from the blockbuster film trilogy, Spider-Man slots are dual-array games with random Spider-Sense features and exciting bonus rounds. You can find up to 8 reel sets spinning at more than 25x in the Free Spins Bonus, or make the most of advanced CPU-NXT 3 graphics and motion events perfectly aligned in a duel with the Green Goblin. The WMS booth will also feature some recent proven performers from the WMS catalog, including the first motion chair game in slot history Aladdin & the Magic Quest and new themes in the hit Colossal Reels family of video slots. 52 Indian Gaming September 2012