Play’n GO, as its name conveys, is all about mobile-optimised games. The company claims to have been the first to adapt online slots to mobile. The Sweden-based studio has come a long way, winning the coveted Best Slot Provider in the 2017 International Gaming Awards.
Play’n GO has also launched an impressive but limited selection of table games, video poker, scratch cards and online bingo. But when it comes to a boutique selection of slots, this studio has few rivals to match its originality and quirky taste. The company has also earned a reputation among players and casinos for fail-safe, hassle-free play.
Founded: 1997
Studio HQ: Växjö, Sweden
Focus: Video Slots
Play ‘n GO Technology
Play ‘n GO develops all its games in mobile-oriented HTML5, which enables instant play in the device browser whether on mobile devices or a computer. The company’s “omnichannel” capabilities enable flexible adaptation of the software by each casino to fit market-specific, device-specific, and regulatory requirements. The company has also developed a powerful customization capability to enable casinos to adapt the software look and feel to be compatible with their branding. For the player this means a more satisfying play experience.
A unique feature in some recent Play ‘n GO releases is the ability to transfer winnings in the main game to a Super Meter. This lets you use your funds to play in Super Mode and have a better chance of winning big. Bets cost double, but the payouts for wins are multiplied more.
Popular Games by Play ‘N’GO
Grim Muerto
Grim Muerto is a 5-reel, 20-payline video slot featuring a mariachi band of musically talented skeletons. It’s a riot of Mexican-themed sound and Latin colour whenever you win, with plenty of special features abound Dance with the undead as you earn bonus rounds, expanding wilds, and returns up to 2500x bet.
Seven Sins Play’n GO’s high-variance, 5-reel, 243-ways-to-win video slot. It may be politically incorrect, but the deadly sins are represented by seven glamourous ladies: Greed, Pride, Lust, Gluttony, Wrath, Sloth and Envy. There are 3 Pandora boxes containing pleasant surprises. Sins have a way of multiplying, and you can lust after the chance to win 1600x bet per spin.
Mystery Joker 6000 offers an updated take on the 3-reel fruit machine. The joker’s hat is wild and three of them on any line triggers a Mystery Wheel spin. Joker hats on the first two reels will trigger a free re-spin with the wilds sticking on the reels. Get a third and you are on your way to the biggest of wins.
Hugo 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Play’n GO’s popular slot based on the popular Danish cartoon franchise. The 5-reel, 10-line video slot features a troll living in a colourful fantasy-land hunting for the key to a big treasure. A busy beaver can also help you win with high multipliers and bonus features.
Conclusion
The 2017 IGA award for Best Slot provider shows how far the upstart Play ‘n GO has come. The intense focus on optimizing the mobile experience has enabled the studio to rise to the top of the pack in on-the-go instant play gaming. The company’s wacky, quirky titles push the state of the art forward, and both players and the gaming industry are taking notice.