NEW GAME REVIEW by Frank Legato
Jackpot GO !
Gaming Arts
This game is part of the new “ GO !” series on Gaming Arts ’ VertX Grand large-format cabinet . ( The other inaugural game in the series is Tic-Tac-GO !) It features a unique game mechanic that leads to one of three progressives .
The base game is a five-reel , 243-ways-to-win video slot . Above the reels are three progressive meters , each with a number or numbers assigned to it . The game features a player-selectable denomination , and the levels of the progressives change according to the denomination selected . The maximum jackpots reset at $ 50 , $ 200 and $ 5,000 .
At the start of play , the player touches the jackpot meters to select his or her “ lucky numbers .” The “ Yellow ” jackpot displays a single number ; the “ Blue / Yellow ” jackpot displays two numbers , and the “ Red / Blue / Yellow ” jackpot displays three numbers . The player can select different numbers for each jackpot , or can select duplicate numbers . Alternatively , there is an “ easy pick ” feature that selects the numbers for the player .
During game play , progressives can be won if the “ GO !” symbols match the player ’ s selected numbers . A yellow “ GO !” on the fifth reel displaying the player ’ s number returns the bottom jackpot ; a blue “ GO ! and a yellow “ GO !” on reels 3 and 5 , the middle jackpot ; and red , blue and yellow “ GO !” symbols matching the player ’ s
Manufacturer : Gaming Arts Platform : VertX Grand Format : Five-reel , 243-ways-to-win video slot Max Bet : 50 , 250 , 500 , 750 Denomination : . 01 through 50.00 ( playerselectable ) Top Award : Progressive ; resets at $ 5,000 Hit Frequency : Approximately 40 % Theoretical Hold : 4 % -15 %
lucky numbers on the first , third and fifth reels return the top prize . There also is a free-spin feature . Bonus symbols on the first third and fifth reels award 12 free spins , during which the jackpot feature remains active with the player ’ s selected numbers .
The jackpot frequency is very high — according to the manufacturer , the jackpot feature occurs once every 52 plays .
Rock Paper Scissors
Aruze Gaming
This latest game in Aruze ’ s Activ-Play series replicates the age-old children ’ s game Rock Paper Scissors . On the large-format Muso Curve 55 cabinet are buttons to wager Rock , Paper or Scissors . At the center of the screen is an LED representation of a hand that ends up with one of the three gestures of the classic kid ’ s game — a fist for Rock , an open hand for Paper , or a two-finger sign ( like a V for victory ) for scissors .
The game carries a $ 1 denomination , with a maximum bet of $ 500 .
Just like in the kid ’ s game , Paper covers Rock , Scissors cut Paper , and Rock smashes Scissors . The game progresses through rapid wagers and outcomes . When the player wins , a prize wheel at the center of the 55- inch screen spins to a credit award or one of two
Manufacturer : Aruze Gaming Platform : Muso Curve 55 Format : Video picking game Max Bet : 500 Denomination : 1.00 Top Award : Progressive ; $ 5,000 reset Hit Frequency : 33.3 % Theoretical Hold : 3.62 % -11.62 %
progressive jackpots , the Ruby resetting at $ 250 or the Diamond resetting at $ 5,000 . If the player picks the same outcome as the computer , it is a tie , and the game repeats for free .
There are five levels to the prize wheel , the range of credit prizes rising with each level . Each time the outcome is a tie , the prize wheel level rises by one for the following game , until reaching level 5 . Top credit prizes range from $ 50 at wheel level 1 to $ 150 at level 5 .
46 Global Gaming Business DECEMBER 2022