Keeping Up with Pragmatic Play's Slot Releases
Q: Pragmatic Play is one of the most prolific providers in the industry – is it difficult to keep up with such a large number of games?
A: Pragmatic Play releases around nine new slots a month, not counting operator and country exclusives. Demand for new themes and mechanics drives this supply. From an operational point of view, delivering premium games at pace comes with its own set of challenges, but the aim is to balance quantity and quality, bringing exciting new gaming experiences to players.
It’s more a question of introducing different features while maintaining the high standard set by Pragmatic Play with the likes of Sugar Rush, Gates of Olympus, and Sweet Bonanza. The same applies to live casino content, where unique game shows and twists on classic titles add variety.
What Makes a Game Exciting?
Q: What makes a game exciting, and how do you incorporate that into product development?
A: That depends on who you ask. One reason why Pragmatic Play produces a range of games every month is that it caters to all types of players. Some game types and features are universally popular, but that’s not to say other titles are any more or less exciting.
Broadly speaking, the theme and visuals must be attractive, and the features need to reward and entertain players. Whether it’s sugary worlds, Greek gods, high volatility, cluster pays, or free spins, player preference dictates game success. We analyze performance data to refine future game development.
Pragmatic Play’s Most Popular Games
Q: What are Pragmatic Play’s most popular games?
A: Popularity differs by market and audience. A major highlight in the past year has been the 1000 series – supercharged editions of fan favorites.
Top titles in the range include Gates of Olympus 1000, Sugar Rush 1000, Sweet Bonanza 1000, and Wisdom of Athena 1000. These games enhance classics with 1,000x multipliers for bigger win potential.
Pragmatic Play also expands its most popular franchises, with John Hunter and Galileo’s Secrets launching in February, and The Dog House Royal Hunt and Big Bass Bonanza 1000 coming soon.
Ensuring Game Randomness
Q: How does Pragmatic Play ensure the randomness of games?
A: Every slot undergoes extensive internal testing over millions of spins. A random number generator (RNG) calculates each spin’s outcome, and multiple RNG calls may be made in a single spin to determine symbol positioning.
Each RNG call is unique and random. Additionally, all games and RNGs are independently tested and certified to ensure fairness. Pragmatic Play is licensed and regulated worldwide, ensuring a fun and fair experience for all players.
Trending Game Themes & Upcoming Releases
Q: Which game themes are gaining popularity, and which is your favorite?
A: The 1000 series is incredibly popular due to its enhanced multipliers and max wins. Traditional themes like candy, mythology, and the Wild West remain player favorites.
Mechanics such as pays anywhere and cluster pays continue to engage players. Personally, I love the Greek Gods series, especially Gates of Olympus. Fans of the original and 1000 edition can look forward to Gates of Olympus Super Scatter launching in April.