Light & Wonder’s new games, solutions to be featured at G2E

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 3:04 PM
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  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming

Light & Wonder Tuesday announced the portfolio of gaming innovations it will present for land-based casinos and the digital gaming sector at the Global Gaming Expo, October 7-10, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

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“Our goal has always been to create unforgettable gaming experiences,” said Light & Wonder President and CEO Matt Wilson in a statement. “This year’s lineup exemplifies our dedication to innovation and creativity, with products that deliver real value for operators while keeping players excited and engaged. We’re looking forward to showcasing how our diverse product portfolio is driving new levels of performance.”

Light & Wonder will present games including iterations of its most successful franchises including Huff N’ Puff, Ultimate Fire Link, Invaders Attack Again from The Planet Moolah, and Dancing Drums. Building on the success of Universal Monsters: Frankenstein, attendees will view the latest game in the Universal Monsters family, Universal Monsters: Dracula.

Fans of The Wizard of Oz can experience a new title with The Wizard of Oz – I’ll Get You My Pretty.

Light & Wonder will also debut new variants of its Huff N’ Puff franchise, including Huff N’ Even More Puff Grand and Huff N’ Puff Big Money Edition, both with the same gameplay mechanics of the original.

Making their global debut are three new titles in the Rich Little series with Rich Little Sheep – Wool Street Riches, Rich Little Piggies World Class, and Rich Little Hens World Class.

Light & Wonder will debut the next variant of its Cosmic cabinet, the new Cosmic Upright cabinet. Featuring a 49-inch Ultra HD 4K LCD curved screen, enhanced player interaction capabilities, and new lighting features, the Cosmic Upright is designed to deliver immersive experiences, supporting game titles in the company’s lineup including the new Invaders Attack Again from the Planet Moolah.

Also debuting at G2E is Obsidian, a new hardware solution for electronic table games. The modular system is designed to bring flexibility and advanced functionality to ETG operators, offering a platform that enhances the player experience with modern comforts they expect from high-end gaming terminals.

Valt is Light & Wonder’s proprietary gaming solution offering more than 80 games to customers and players. Joining top performing titles is Double Down Madness, a new version of classic blackjack that gives players more chances to double down on bets, increasing potential payouts.

Light & Wonder will also feature the new Quartz Hybrid Nova software update that provides operators with new options for game offerings and configurations.

Ruyi Baccarat is transforming from traditional felt to a digital platform offering.

Light & Wonder is also unveiling a suite of next-generation solutions for operational excellence and enhanced player journeys. Canvas is a fully customizable, configurable web-based dashboard that unifies all Light & Wonder system applications into one platform. Canvas simplifies day-to-day operations for casino operators, enhances productivity, and provides a tailored interface for a more seamless experience.

The company will showcase its usage of Near-Field Communication (NFC) and facial recognition to allow players to interact with slots and table games easier than ever.

Light & Wonder also will display its cross-platform strategy at G2E. The company’s Elite Bonusing Suite, and SciPlay’s Cross-Channel Integration technology, bridge the gap between land-based and social casino gaming. The integration enhances player loyalty and engagement by offering real-time rewards and promotions across all channels. The enhanced user interface enables players to seamlessly transition from on-site promotions to SciPlay’s mobile games.

Light & Wonder iGaming will feature extensions of existing game families and the introduction of new franchises to igaming, including Quick Hit Link and Shenlong Unleashed.

The expansion of Light & Wonder Live features new partners, game types and game shows, and growth for Lightning Box, Playzido and Elk Studios that are bringing diverse games and game types to players.

Light & Wonder iGaming will also present Elevate, a suite of player engagement tools designed to provide personalized player experiences that offer enhanced flexibility. The product suite features launched and available products including Transactional Free Rounds and Converged Jackpots, and will continue with the release of Marketing Jackpots, Hot Seats and Lite Play.