ICE 2023, one of, if not, the largest iGaming conferences in the world is now over. All the biggest brands are there and this is also where software developers unveil their upcoming titles. Did you miss it? No worries, we were there to check out all the new best live game releases that will be coming out in 2023.
We have new exciting games from Evolution Gaming, Pragmatic Play Live and Playtech to show you. So let’s see what ICE 2023 had to tell us, shall we?
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Evolution Gaming
We start off with one of the most popular game developers, Evolution Gaming. Evolution is a trendsetter when releasing new games so we have big hopes for these games. On a side note, Crazy Time and Lightning Roulette will be appearing in selected physical casinos, imagine that. Using the technology of DigiWheel, Evolution has started placing their big Dream Catcher wheels in land-based casinos.
Funky Time
“Everybody asks us ‘When are you going to do another Crazy Time?’ and we came up with this disco idea. Crazy Time is a carnival, and Funky Time is a disco.” – Evolution Gaming
Funky Time is said to be Evolution’s biggest new game show since Crazy Time. This is one of the most talked about games that debuted at ICE 2023. The theme for this game looks like a disco in the 70s. And it features a lot of bonuses and several multipliers to get your blood pumping. The game has a cutting-edge money wheel that spins multiple random multipliers each round, increasing prizes on numbers, letters, or bonus games.
The game includes a number of features from other games made by Evolution, balls for bonus rounds and a game show host together with virtual characters. Another thing of note is the number of betting opportunities. In Funky Time you get 17 possible betting options compared to 8 in Crazy Time.
Be sure to check this one out when it drops.
Extra Chilli Epic Spins
Extra Chilli Epic Spins is Evolution’s second “live slot” offering after Crazy Coin Flip that we saw hit online casinos last year. This title, Extra Chilli Epic Spins, expands on Big Time Gaming’s Extra Chilli slot game, by adding a live studio aspect to standard slot play. This gives all players a better and more interesting playing experience with the added social part of the game. Everyone playing the live slot, all play the same round and win together. So this game is a community slot.
In Extra Chilli Epic spins you find novel features and gameplay mechanisms that include using a real piñata but that is connected to a virtual one. The virtual piñata reacts to the speed and force with which a live dealer hits the real piñata in the live studio, which will be fun to watch.
As Evolution isn’t a slot maker, much of the mechanics are from the companies that they have acquired, such as NetEnt and Big Time Gaming. Both of them have massive slot game hits in their portfolio. So, we are sure to be up for a treat when this game goes live.
Pragmatic Play Live
Pragmatic Play is another well-known game developer for online casino fans. With hit games such as Sweet Bonanza Candyland, Boom City and the PowerUP games. This year we picked 2 games that they were showcasing at ICE 2023. We believe they will be new favourites for all online casino players.
Vegas Ball Bonanza
Vegas Ball Bonanza is one of the new games of note from Pragmatic Play. You can say it’s a dynamic live casino game show, according to Pragmatic Play, where balls with numbers fall at random from a tumbling ball machine. Players place bets on lotto tickets to match the numbers on the balls, like Evolution’s Mega Ball or Monopoly Big Baller.
Similar to many other bingo games, Vegas Ball Bonanza has features where you can buy an extra ball. The game also features three bonus ball events when the player has additional opportunities to win.
Being a bingo-type game it has low volatility. And as the name implies the game is themed like the gambling mecca, Las Vegas. It looks like a game aimed for for the US markert, but we’re sure our Indian community will like this game too. So for all you bingo fans out there, this one is for you.
Snakes & Ladders Live
Snakes & Ladders Live gameshow type of game that is based on a successful slot that itself is based on a board game that you might recognize.
“Live Snakes and Ladders will instill a thrilling and contemporary twist to accompany the board game mechanics of this dice-inspired classic theme” – Pragmatic Play
There will be snakes and there will be bonus ladders and multipliers. There are numerous bonus games: Bronze, Silver, Gold and The Snake Totem. We are excited about this game as it’s a different concept from other live casino games.
Playtech Live
Playtech is another great studio that is very good at making quality live games. Titles such as Adventures Beyond Wonderland or Mega Fire Blaze Roulette, are very popular among live casino players in India. This year we are looking forward to these two titles.
Jet Set Racing Roulette
This is a mash-up of virtual sports roulette and a live game show. It features two roulette wheels. Making wagers on virtual races is an active part of Jet Set Racing Roulette Live. The outcomes of these wagers are then combined with the outcomes of two European roulette inside bets.
It is broadcast from a studio that has been styled to resemble a sportscast. You watch the virtual races on a large screen behind the host A newsreel that updates with racing results shows just beneath the screen. We would think that this title is geared towards players that love horse or greyhound racing.
However, roulette lovers will find Jet Set Racing Roulette interesting as well. And who does not like playing games with multipliers and unique features?
Big Bad Wolf Live
Well-known slot creator, Quickspin, which is owned by Playtech, is releasing a live version of their popular slot game Big Bad Wolf. The goal of Quickspin is to combine a live dealer casino experience with the popular online slot genre. With a bright atmosphere and thrilling multipliers, we see that Big Bad Wolf Live draws inspiration from both game shows and slots.
The game will feature a money wheel and a live host. We expect Quickspin to deliver as it is a quality game developer with an excellent track record.
Live Casino India Thoughts on ICE 2023
ICE 203 opened our eyes to new innovations in the online gaming industry. Expect some more in-depth reviews of these games when they drop in 2023. And we hope you are as excited as we are for 2023. If you want to see what games we liked in 2022 you can check out our LCI Awards 2022- Live Games of the Year article.