The final battle. The winner takes all!

5 clans | The Final Battle is set in a fantasy world, against a backdrop of ice and fire, where 5 clans are at war.  A war for supremacy has raged for decades, and now a final battle is about to engulf these lands.

Leading the Dragon Clan is the fiercely handsome Dracomorgan. The Fire Clan is led by the fiery and courageous Kai McDuff.  Eira Frost is the frosty Ice Clan queen. Fronting the lion clan, is the brave Abbas.  The Wolf Clan leader is Lupa-left eye, who famously lost one eye during battle. 

Each clan has a shield emblem which embodies the spirit of their clan.  The shields represent 5 different reel bonuses,  bringing action to the game. 

With blockbuster style high-end graphics, the game contains all the right elements for providing players with a thrilling experience.  Dramatic music ties this masterpiece of a game altogether. 5 Clans is nothing short of magnificent.  

The game has a healthy 96.02% RTP and is aimed at players who prefer a higher volatility.  5 clans will also appeal to fantasy fans and players seeking a feature-rich experience, as this 5 x 3 slot game, boasts an impressive 5 separate game features.  

Which clan will be victorious and deliver mega prizes?

The Game Features
 

Abbas’ Red Lion Shield Super Wilds 

In Abbas’ Super Wilds mode, at least one Red shield symbol will land, and convert that reel to a Super Wild, and then a series of respins which can produce up to 4 Super Wilds. 

Lupa left-eye’s Green Wolf Shield Wilds 

In Lupa-left eye’s mode, at least one Green shield symbol will land and then change that symbol to a Wild.  The reels enter Free Respin mode with each Wild locked in place.  This can produce up to 13 Wild symbols.

Dracomorgan’s Purple Dragon Shields Symbols 

Dracomorgan’s shield includes a Mystery Symbol, his purple shield symbol will land on reel 1, and trigger Free Respins where further purple shields can land.  When no more shields have landed, the shields will animate to one of the top character symbols.

Eira Frost’s Blue Snowflake Shield Win Multiplier 

In Eira Frost’s blue shield Win Multiplier, a Blue shield symbol will land on reel 3 and award a multiplier to the win on that spin.  Up to a X50 win multiplier can be awarded.

Kai McDuff’s Gold Flame Shield Free Spins Bonus 

Kai’s Bonus Symbol, a gold flame shield symbol will land in view on reel 5 and trigger the Free Spins Bonus.  

9 Free Spins are awarded initially, but each further gold flame shield symbol landing during Free Spins will retrigger the feature and add 3 extra Free Spins. 

All other Shield bonuses can also be awarded during Free Spins, and are far more active than in the base game.

When will the game be available?

The game release date is 15th November 2021, it will be available through Yggdrasil’s Masters program. It will be playable at all major casino sites.

For more information on this release or any other enquiries, please contact Reflex Gaming Ltd e: game_releases@reflexgaming.com

Monkey Business in Manhattan with Reflex Gaming’s Latest Classic

There’s no business…like monkey business.  Introducing Reflex Gaming’s latest release, Krazy Klimber.  It’s 1933, and high above Manhattan, a gigantic gorilla clings to the walls of the tallest skyscraper.  Ten blocks away, the city Zoo is missing its most prized possession.  In between, the streets are a scene of utter chaos and destruction, with terrified civilians running every which way, escaping the carnage.   

Higher and higher our fearless ape climbs.  His aim, to reach the top of the tower and grab the biggest prize of all.  

Describe the game 

Krazy Klimber is a 5 x 3 Video Slot with 20 pay lines that pay from left to right. Any combination of 3 or more identical symbols on subsequent pay line from the left or right will award a win.

What are the game features?

This game has 2 bonus features. The first is the ‘Krazy Klimb’ bonus game. This is triggered by 3 bonus symbols appearing on reels 1, 3 and 5. At the start of the feature, the gorilla appears at the bottom of Manhattan’s tallest building, and he begins to climb. Prizes are awarded depending on how high he goes, with the award increasing with every new storey reached.  The final prize will either be a cash prize or an amount of free spins.

The other feature is the free spins bonus game, triggered by the gorilla ending up on one of the two free spins levels during the climb feature.  This free spins bonus features up to 3 sliding super wilds.  The player is awarded 10 or 20 free spins and a bonus win.  During the free spins, at least one Super Wild will be active and can move from reel to reel in between spins where it substitutes for all symbols.  There is no re-trigger available.

What experience can players expect?

The giant gorilla theme is a cultural classic of the mid-20th century, and it’s also an iconic theme we expect to be immensely popular with our players.  Set in 1930s New York, our Gorilla is climbing the city’s tallest tower in search of top prizes.  Players can expect an immersive experience; from the toe-tapping rhythms of the jazz soundtrack to the buzz of circling bi-planes and search lights sweeping across a Manhattan nightscape; all making you feel part of a classic movie. 

Krazy Klimber has been designed as a low-medium volatility game, with a profile focused on giving players a longer time to enjoy the game, in keeping with the overall epic feel of the game.

When is the release date and where can we play it?

The game will be released in mid-June 2021 through the Yggdrasil Masters programme and we expect this to be playable at all the major casino sites.

For more information on this release or any other enquiries, please contact Reflex Gaming Ltd e: game_releases@reflexgaming.com

Yggdrasil partners with Reflex Gaming for daring heists in Desperate Dawgs

 Press Release

Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, travels to the Wild West in this new YG Masters release Desperate Dawgs, developed with Reflex Gaming. 

Set in Dodge City, Kansas where the gangs are up to no good, robbing banks and claiming cash, players are invited to join their mischievous antics and assist them on the reels with their heists.

The 5x3, 20 payline slot is packed with features, with three separate bonus games available to trigger, including the Wagon Trail, Crime Spree and Bank Buster rounds.

Wagon Trail is triggered by three or more ‘Chumdance Kid’ yellow character symbols appearing on the reels, with players given a selection of wagons to pick from. A hidden prize is then revealed and awarded.

The Crime Spree feature is launched if three or more green ‘Dog Holliday’ symbols land, awarding 10 free spins with an increasing multiplier on every spin. If the mode is retriggered, the multiplier can reach as high as 30x.

Desperate Dawgs’ Bank Buster bonus triggers when three red ‘Josey Tails’ characters appear, presenting players with three safes – bronze, silver, and gold.

Each safe has a unique code, which must be cracked to win the prize. Players select numbers on a keypad which may, or may not, reveal the lucrative loot, and continue to choose these until one safe is fully opened.

The game is the latest release in partnership with Reflex Gaming, who recently became the latest YG Masters studio to license the Gigablox mechanic from Yggdrasil.

The game is developed through Yggdrasil’s state-of-the-art GATI technology enabling partners to employ the preconfigured, regulation-ready, standardised development toolkit to produce consistently cutting-edge content followed by rapid distribution.

Stuart McCarthy, Head of Partner Programs at Yggdrasil, said, “Desperate Dawgs is a fun-filled take on some of the craziest crime capers in the Wild West and we’re extremely happy to add it to our YG Masters offering.

“Our partnership with Reflex Gaming is going from strength to strength, and we look forward to more milestones together.”

Mat Ingram, CPO at Reflex Gaming, adds, “Our newest hit adds plenty of bonus rounds into an action-packed slot and gives players a chance to enjoy multiple ways to win big.

“We’ve been able to scale new distribution heights as a YG Masters partner and we’re delighted to unveil our latest title.”

***ENDS***

 

For more information on this release, to arrange an interview, or any other enquiries, please contact Björn Krantz, Chief of Global Market Operations, at bjorn@yggdrasilgaming.com or Robin Becker, Head of Marketing at robin.b@yggdrasilgaming.com.

About Yggdrasil

Yggdrasil is the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content. The business was founded in 2013 and is today one of the industry’s most respected and acclaimed suppliers. In 2019 Yggdrasil introduced the three pioneering value propositions; YG Franchise, YG Masters and YG Game IP, of which the last two is powered by Yggdrasil’s enabling technology solution GATI (Game Adaptation Tool & Interface. Yggdrasil Affiliation offers affiliates access to their award-winning portfolio of Yggdrasil games and support affiliates in producing highly detailed content that stands out, drives traffic, leads and ultimately new revenue streams. Yggdrasil operates a proven and highly scalable business model. Since its inception, Yggdrasil has embarked on a rapid growth trajectory enabled by a strong corporate culture focused on innovation, creativity, quality and technology leadership. Yggdrasil is headquartered in Sweden and has offices in Malta (operational HQ), Poland and Gibraltar.

For more information: www.yggdrasilgaming.com

About Reflex Gaming

Reflex Gaming’s success spans both the analogue and digital machine sectors, B2B online and B2C social casino and has produced leading blockbuster titles including: Lucky Gems, Wild Princess, Volcano and Celtic Spirit. Reflex Gaming’s expertise includes: game design and development, platforms and systems development, mechanical design and development and production.  

For more information: https://reflexgaming.com/ or email game_releases@reflexgaming.com

Hero Profile | Mike Salt - Senior Game Producer

We chat to Michael Salt, a Senior Game Producer at Reflex Gaming, to gain an insight into the world of game design.  Mike’s career has spanned over two decades, and has encompassed a wide variety of game types, from traditional analogue AWP through to online slots.  Michael reveals how he comes up with new game concepts and the secret formula to a successful game.

Hi Mike, how did you get into the world of game design?

Believe it or not, my background is in biomedical science.  After graduation, I worked in a pathology lab in a hospital.  I’ve always been quite inventive; as a child, I loved creating my own games, but never considered it could be a realistic career until I spotted an advert in a newspaper advertising for a trainee game designer.  On a whim, I applied for it and the rest is history, as they say!

What are you working on at the moment?

With our land-based market being closed right now, I’m focused on developing online games.  In particular, new games which will be launched through Stakelogic’s Greenlogic programme, for which we have several exciting releases planned in 2021. 

What are the biggest challenges of the job?

As a game producer, you always have multiple projects running simultaneously, in varying stages of development (at times I have counted as many as 12 live projects!) so, you need to be both creative, and well organised, in order to keep all the plates spinning.  

How do you come up with new game concepts?

I’ve learned that inspiration can come from absolutely anywhere; you need that mindset where you’re expecting it to come at any point, so you have to be completely receptive.   For example, it could be during a conversation, or something you’ve seen on TV.  Once, it was a slogan on the side of a lorry as I was overtaking!  I would always advise writing an idea down straight away, if possible. (from bitter experience of forgetting some sure-fire winners!)    

I’m also lucky to work as part of a creative team, having access to a couple of the most experienced people in the business, Mat Ingram and Steve Kick.   They’re always happy to bounce new ideas around, often leading to a game becoming significantly different from the original concept.

What trends have you noticed in game design?

The online gaming market is extremely crowded, and the need to stand out is driving innovation.  Game mechanics are constantly changing and evolving.  I’m seeing a trend for companies developing and trademarking new mechanics, in order to license them.  This is something that we’re currently building into our game roadmap, through our partnerships with Yggdrasil and Stakelogic, where we’re able to use great mechanics, such as Yggdrasil’s Gigablox and Stakelogic’s Super Stake.

Another trend I’m seeing is the increasing complexity of online games.  It’s interesting to me, as there are parallels with what I’ve experienced in the land-based analogue market over the last 20+ years, where designers would continue to pile complexity onto new games, until they became inaccessible to new players.   At Reflex, we’ve experienced great success in the land-based markets by stripping out the complexity and creating what I think of as classic games rebooted for the modern world.   I think our recent online game Moley Moolah is another example where we’ve bucked the trend, and created something that looks simple, fun, and a bit retro with clear goals for the player, and no need to slog through the pages of info to understand what’s going on!

When you design a new game, how do you know whether it will be a hit?

If it’s a 100% brand-new game, you can’t.  Ask any game designer and they’ll tell at least one sob story of a “fantastic” new game that failed.   In my experience, a new game has the best chance of success when combining proven game elements with something novel.

That said, sometimes it can pay to try something completely off-the-wall, just don’t expect it to work every time!

What does the future hold?

Whilst that’s never an easy question to answer, I’m excited about the future at Reflex. Whilst the hiatus in the land-based markets is painful, it has provided a great opportunity to put our focus on the online gaming markets.  We’ve got some excellent partnership arrangements with Yggdrasil and Stakelogic, and I can see great success ahead on that front.  So, when land-based markets eventually re-open and get back up to speed, we’re going to be in a great position.

"We’ve experienced great success...by stripping out the complexity and creating what I think of as classic games rebooted for the modern world."

Who Let The Dawgs Out?

Introducing Reflex Gaming’s newest game release, Desperate Dawgs; the latest addition to the Yggdrasil Masters programme.  Players are taken to a backdrop of glorious sunsets in the Badlands of the old west, where a trio of cunning canines are plotting the crime of the century.  Mayhem will be unleashed when these bad boys hit town.  We chat to Senior Game producer Steve Kick to find out more.

Briefly describe the game Steve

It is a 20 pay line, 5 reel, 3 row online slot game packed with 3 bonus features.  It is a low-medium volatility game.

How did you come up with the idea?

Desperate Dawgs is a twist on the classic wild west theme.  An era renowned for lawlessness, striking gold and hazardous shootouts.  We wanted something very feature-rich, with some colourful characters to hang the features on.   Our outlaws were inspired by famous characters such as Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, but we thought putting the canine slant would soften the theme and create something fun and original. Here's an interesting fact for you, did you know that hounds were used historically in Dodge city to hunt pronghorn antelope?  

Tell us about the game features

This game has 3 bonus features; Wagon Trail, Crime Spree and Bank Buster.  

In Wagon Trail, land 3, 4 or 5 yellow Dawg symbols on the reels to trigger the feature. Players are invited to pick from one of three wagons.  Each wagon contains a cash prize.   

Guaranteed to raise the hairs on the back of your neck is the Crime Spree bonus feature.   3, 4 or 5 Green Dawg symbols will take you to this nail-biting Free Spins feature.  It has an incremental win multiplier as well as a chance of a re-trigger.    The win multiplier can go up to a massive X30, rewarding players with the chance to win huge cash prizes. 

If this wasn’t enough, there’s also the Bank Buster feature to play for, activated by 3 Red Dawg symbols.  In this bonus game, players are presented with three safes: bronze, silver and gold, each containing a spectacular prize.  Crack the secret code to unlock a safe, and win the prize inside.   

What makes this game special?

The game has been designed to deliver a nail-biting experience by combining exciting gameplay, with the backdrop of a stunning sunset in the wild west desert. It all comes together to deliver an immersive player experience.

When is the release date and where can we play it?

It will be released in mid-March 2021 through the Yggdrasil Masters programme and we expect this to be playable at all the major casino sites.

For more information on this release or any other enquiries, please contact Reflex Gaming Ltd e: game_releases@reflexgaming.com