The Baron and the Crown
It all starts with the latest addition to the Aristocrat Gaming award-winning cabinet lineup , The Baron . The new dual-screen cabinet features groundbreaking technological innovations including never-before-seen integrated dynamic lighting , advanced display monitors , and sleek design elements .
The cabinet features dual 27-inch ultra-high-definition 4K display monitors , plus a 27-inch LCD topper that integrates play and jackpot features .
Other features include proven player comfort and ergonomics , best-inclass graphics , a discreet soundbar , two top monitor speakers , and a subwoofer in-cabinet for improved surround-sound experience . Finally , a floating virtual button deck adds sleekness and functionality to the cabinet ’ s modern look .
Direct and indirect lighting details that come standard with the hardware include first-of-its-kind LED lighting borders , while indirect backlighting on the chimney illuminates The Baron in color coordination with game play and game themes . An integrated candle lowers the cabinet profile for improved sightlines on casino floors .
“ It is a very unique and attractive cabinet ,” says Cody Herrick , vice president of commercial strategy for North America for Aristocrat Gaming . “ We wanted something to set us apart from our competition and to further build upon our existing portfolio .
“ The lighting package is one of the most impressive parts of The Baron and perfectly complements the advanced display monitors . These monitors are incredibly eye-catching , and we went as wide as we could to provide the best presentation possible . Our teams are extremely excited for customers and players to experience The Baron , which will be offered in both game sales and for-lease formats .”
According to Jared Terry , director of commercial strategy for game sales for Aristocrat Gaming , the dual-screen Baron will launch with the games Bao Zhu Zhao Fu Ignite :
Blue Prosperity and Red Prosperity , a refresh of the elegant classic Asian Festival theme with a firecracker spin , enhancing the Aristocrat fan-favorite Hold & Spin bonus ; Buffalo Gold Cash Collection , an enhancement of the popular Buffalo Gold theme with cash-on-reels symbols added ; and Ju Cai Jin Gui Dragon and Ingot .
“ Bao Zhu Zhao Fu has been one of our most popular for-sale brands over the last three years , and this is a new iteration of that ,” says Terry . “ Buffalo Gold Cash Collection is a refresh with cash on reels , and another G2E unveiling will be Lucky Looters , which will also be released on The Baron .”
Football and Fantasy
The wider lineup of award-winning hardware from Aristocrat Gaming will be utilized to maximum effect with several high-profile game launches at G2E .
As was the case last year , no release will carry a higher profile than several additions to the NFL-themed slot games . For its second year , Aristocrat has updated all the game footage to reflect the most recent season .
( One of the game ’ s strongest features is its “ Pick Your Team , Play Your Team ” menu of NFL logos , allowing the player to select his or her hometown team . All graphics , photos and footage then change to reflect that team .)
At G2E , Aristocrat will launch three all-new NFL titles , and will re-release two of the original games in multi-denomination versions .
On the five-reel Marquis stepper cabinet will be Touchdown Trio , featuring three metamorphic collection pots leading to an enhanced bonus . The MarsX portrait cabinet will host Triple Score , with three metamorphic pots leading to an enhanced Hold & Spin feature .
On the MarsX Flex large-format cabinet , with its 55-inch top monitor , is Touchdown Link , utilizing the familiar cash collection feature formerly
Featured on the large-format King Max cabinet , House of the Dragon is anticipated to be released this winter .
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