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Interblock - Hologram Gaming Lounge
Slovenia-based Interblock pioneers holographic technology in the
gaming industry with its innovative Hologram Gaming Lounge.
Prepared to be enthralled as this revolutionary new concept could be
the future of casino entertainment as we know it. Gaining headway
throughout 2013, the product is expected to go live at the end of the
year. The influential technology interwoven with Interblock’s unique
casino ideologies, captures the heart and imagination of gaming.
Combining Musion Eyeliner technology with Interblock’s already impressive range of gaming products,
the holographic gaming solution incorporates Interblock Playstation, Game Generator, Animation
Generator, and can be used as a Player Information Display linked to existing Interblock gaming devices.
Games that will become available on the Musion
Interblock 3D system include Roulette, Sic Bo,
Craps, Colour Craps, BlackJack, Baccarat, Big3Six,
Pop’n Poker and Keno.
As the industry moves ahead with slot machine innovations and combining player experiences with
interactive mediums, Interblock switches gear on land-based gaming. A holographic projection system
brings precisely crafted three-dimensional, full-colour moving images to life, creating the illusion of real
dealers, live games and tak ing player interaction with gaming to an entirely new level.
Displayed on stage in front of players, the incredibly realistic projections are linked with electronic table
games to convey the action in a compelling new way. Dealers throw 3D dice and cards into the virtual
sphere, matching up game-play in real-time. Enthralling animations surround the dealers propelling the
audience into the future.
“Interblock VIP Hologram Gaming Lounge set up in a custom-built theatre layout is a platform, set to
be the future of gaming entertainment,” expressed Tina Ferko, Interblock Head of Marketing. “We feel
that these holographic dealers could be used to really bring a ‘dead’ part of any casino venue to life.”
Interblock announced a partnership at G2E 2012 with UK-based Musion, world leader in holographic
technology. The agreement gives the multiplayer gaming specialist the exclusive master global license to
use Musion Eyeliner™ holographic technology on gaming floors.
In addition to its high-tech gaming functionality,
the holographic video projection system enables
casinos to display scheduled entertainment such as
tournament announcements, jackpot winners and
sponsored promotional content.
“With holographic technology, Interblock has
created a professional, engaging gaming platform
destined to be the future of gaming entertainment,”
commented Ian O’Connell, Musion Director,
“With Musion at its heart, players can enjoy an
intimate, exciting experience that’s brought to life by
a technology that is the definition of cutting-edge.”
How it works
The technology projects two-dimensional images into a three-dimensional stage set, creating the 3D
illusion. A holographic effect is achieved through a modern day twist on a Victorian projection technique
commonly known as ‘Pepper’s Ghost’. It works by using a stage and an adjacent hidden area where light
is bounced off a concealed glass panel angled at 45 degrees, which projects an image onto the stage.
“By partnering with Musion, we helped demonstrate a spectacular high definition 3D holographic video
project system which is perfect for gaming,” commented Joc Pe?e?nik, Interblock Chairman. “Interblock
is privileged to have the exclusive license for hologram technology for gaming floors.
Eyeliner is protected by international patents including the US, Europe, Japan and South Korea. In
general terms, the patents describe an inventive method to construct a stage allowing the projection of
moving virtual images ‘floating’ on the stage.
“Interblock have done a tremendous job in the past year in further development of Interblock Hologram
Gaming Lounge (IBHGL),” added Joc Pe?e?nik, Interblock Chairman. “We have made several new
contents in the game field and now beside having only the larger version of the IBHGL for bigger
installations with up to 25 or more connected Play stations, we have developed brand new IBHG, which
stands for Interblock Hologram Games. It’s a stand-alone gaming product connected with up to 7 Play
stations and it’s a much smaller version, which can fit into any size of casino floor.”
See Interblock Hologram Gaming Lounge (IBHGL) on G2E 2013 Booth #4400
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