Microgaming‘s recently signed agreement with games studio Big Time Gaming (BTG) will see the software provider integrate BTG’s trademark Megaways mechanic into selected upcoming slot titles.
With its network of independent game studios, Microgaming plans to add the Megaways mechanic to appropriate new titles planned for release on its platform. The first slot to gain a Megaways enhancement will be Shamrock Holmes. Players will have to wait until January 2021 for its network-wide release.
BTG first revealed its Megaways innovation in 2016. The mechanic was designed to increase player engagement by employing energetic, fast-paced gameplay. The mechanic is a random reel modifier that causes each spin to produce a random number of symbols on each reel, providing hundreds of thousands of possible ways to win.
Microgaming CEO, John Coleman said, “Megaways has had huge success, and we’re excited to be integrating the mechanic into some of our future games. Big Time Gaming are proven innovators, and we are delighted to extend our relationship with them and grow their presence on our platform.”
Nik Robinson, CEO at Big Time Gaming was also enthusiastic about the agreement, saying, “We’re on a mission to bring the Megaways revolution to a bigger audience, and they don’t come much bigger than Microgaming. These guys were industry pioneers, and today they remain one of the biggest forces in the gaming space. As ardent slots fans, we’re delighted to be contributing in a small way to the Microgaming story.”
