From a near-rejected game to a global hit, Spadegaming’s journey led by Riccardo Furlan proves that bold design and cultural flair can conquer the slots world. We had the pleasure to video interview Riccardo Furlan, the Head of Product & Commercial of Spadegaming. The video is also available on YouTube.
Founded in 2007, Spadegaming set out with a mission to create fun and entertaining slot games tailored for the Asian market. Since then, the company has transformed significantly, expanding its presence globally, opening an office in Malta, and securing certifications such as the MGA and Curaçao Gaming Licence (CGA). Today, Spadegaming operates in Asia, Europe, South America, Africa, and North America.
We interviewed Riccardo Furlan, Head of Product & Commercial at Spadegaming, to learn more about the studio’s global growth and creative approach.
Spadegaming currently offers more than 120 games and releases a new game every month. Despite the pace, Riccardo emphasizes that their focus remains on quality over quantity. The team is working on obtaining further certifications for markets such as Brazil and Italy.
"We produce one game per month. It’s more about quality than quantity."
Each game goes through a rigorous internal quality assurance process and is then certified by independent laboratories. This gives players confidence in the fairness and transparency of the games.
"We certify the games with an independent laboratory... so they know that the game is fair."
Riccardo shared his personal motivation for joining Spadegaming. Coming from a European game development background, he was excited by the chance to learn more about the Asian market and begin developing for it. He described Asia as a fascinating and fast-growing market with enormous potential.
One humorous story from his early days at Spadegaming involved reviewing four new game concepts. He gave critical feedback on one game’s visuals, only to find out later that it became their top-performing title.
"I said the art was not so nice... but fun fact, that game is our best performing title!"
Spadegaming’s most successful game is Legacy of Kong Maxways. According to Riccardo, it is performing exceptionally well in several markets and has become a hit with players across the globe.
"This game is a real blockbuster worldwide."
Riccardo explained how the game development process begins with identifying the target market. Based on that, the team selects a suitable theme and then builds the gameplay mechanics around it. The goal is to make the game appealing at first glance but also engaging enough to keep players coming back.
"The first things players see are the art and theme, but what keeps them playing are the mechanics and math."
He highlighted the growing trend of three-part game mechanics, originally popular in land-based gaming, now gaining traction in the online space.
"These mechanics come from land-based... and now they perform very well online too."
What sets Spadegaming apart is its unique Asian-style design. Riccardo described this style as the company’s creative signature, which gives their games a distinctive feel that appeals to players everywhere.
"You can get a really different sensation... we produce games with an Asian style, that is our footprint."
To new and existing players, Riccardo extends a warm invitation to explore what Spadegaming offers.
"Try our games! You’ll experience something different and exciting."
With a growing global footprint and a culturally distinctive design approach, Spadegaming continues to stand out in the world of online slots.