The CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards is hailed by many in the gaming scene as the Oscars for creating online slots and other casino games. It is indeed a prestigious award where more than 60 companies are celebrated for their tremendous innovation and focus on showing players a good time.
Which Game Will Win the Slot of the Year 2022?
In the highly acclaimed awards, the ‘Slot of the Year’ accolade showcases and awards the bigwigs who tirelessly worked over the preceding 12 months to bring us some of our favorite slot machine games.
This year, the winner will be crowned in a ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel, Malta, on the 26th of May. This date will also mark the final day of the CasinoBeats Summit Conference and Exhibition. So, here are the crème de la crème of reel spinning escapades under the ‘Slot of the Year 2022’ category in the CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards.
90k Yeti Gigablox™ by 4ThePlayer
Here, players relish an abominable 46,656 ways to win up to a whopping 90,000x the bet via the reward-packed Gigablox™ mechanic. The colossal payout potential is unlocked by features, including up to 36 free spins, mighty Giga Summon 6×6 symbols, and a Snowstorm that shuffles the reels to create wins.
Bloody Brilliant by Evoplay
It’s a captivating title where the action takes place in the Dutcher’s Daughter, a clandestine pub famous in the circles of London’s criminal masterminds. Players who jump into the underbelly of The Big Smoke can take advantage of the Fake Stone feature, which unlocks four stages of free spins that could culminate in a payout worth 2201x the bet.
Marvelous Furlongs by Habanero
If you are into the horse racing sport, you’ll have a blast here as the game offers you a golden opportunity to compete in the Marvelous race day for huge payouts worth up to 50,000x your bet. Action is super intense as it features captivating bonus power-ups such as Moving Stacked Re-Spins, Calendar Feature, and Free Games.
Western Gold 2 by Just For The Win Studios
This is an incredible follow-up to the Western Gold slot, where players can earn up to 25,000x the bet if they make the right moves. Players can collect a barrel jackpot worth up to 10,000x the bet from the Cash Barrel feature and exploit five different bonus features in the free spin rounds.
Starburst XXXTreme by NetEnt
NetEnt graces the reels with intergalactic stars once again to introduce a new chapter to the epic Starburst space odyssey. Of course, the Starburst Wilds feature still plays a central role in this new installment and is accompanied by Random Wilds to up the ante. For a better chance at the 200,000x payout potential, players can unlock the XXXTreme Spins feature by spending more on the reels.
Gates of Olympus by Pragmatic Play
Here, Pragmatic Play offers you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step into the realm of Zeus. Enter Mount Olympus to pay homage to the chief Greek deity, and if he is impressed, you could collect up to 5,000x your initial bet with multiplier and free spin features.
Top Dawg$ by Relax Gaming
Do you have what it takes to roll with the dawg trio? Hustle hard, and if you play your cards right, you could make it rain with loot worth 25,000x your bet! Of course, you got to acquire a set of souped-up wheels to stay fresh, and if you land 3 of them, you’ll unlock free spins that come with sticky wilds, bonus symbols, and multipliers. Watch out for the mystery symbol, as it can earn you some more bank!
Money Cart Bonus Reels by Relax Gaming
Jump into this swashbuckling Western hit by Relax Gaming for a chance to loot a speeding train. The most daring players can bag up to 2,000x their bet thanks to special features, including a hold-and-win style bonus round which you could unlock after every few spins. Five different modifiers are part of the bonus round action to boost your payouts.
Stargate Megaways by SG Digital
Relive the high-octane moments of the 1994 sci-fi blockbuster hit on the reels of the Stargate Megaways slot. You’ll be playing with up to 117,649 ways to win, thanks to BTG’s Megaways mechanic, to win up to 25,000x your bet. Seize more money-making opportunities with reward-packed power-ups such as multipliers, free spins, and modifier wilds, alongside Regenerate and Reincarnate features.
Rock n’ Ways XtraWays by Swint
This is a must-play game if you are into head-banging experiences on the reels. Players are taken on an exquisite rock and roll ride with 262,144 ways to win with the potential to land payouts worth up to 25,000x the bet.
Suncatcher Gigablox™ by Yggdrasil
This is another Gigablox™ heavy hitter on the shortlist, coming with a maximum payout of 715,000. Catch your cut of the cosmos with the Wild Respins features and synced reels that contain up to 3×3 massive Gigablox™ symbols.
The Winner Will Be Picked by Industry Veterans
A hand-picked panel of industry-veteran judges will choose the best out of the shortlisted titles after considering a range of performance factors and, of course, player ratings. Some of the most prominent judges in the panel include:
- Philip Liam – Global Head of Gaming at Betsson
- Craig Davies – Senior Editor at CasinoBeats
- Robin Hutchison – Director at Square in the Air.
