“Our all-new Frogger slots received strong attention from this year’s attendees”
Focus Gaming News interviewed Konami Gaming’s Vice President and asked him about their recent experience at ICE Totally Gaming.
2016 edition of one of the most important gaming shows ended with great success for all participants and visitors. ICE Totally Gaming exceeded all expectations and Konami Gaming Inc., distinguished casino system provider from Japan, shared its insight about the event, its results and its expectations for the rest of the year.
What were the highlights of the international trade show?
We’re thrilled with this year’s ICE Totally Gaming show in terms of the number of people attending, the topics presented, and the overwhelming reception we witnessed for the new Concerto video slot cabinet and our Frogger themed slots. We were able to meet with countless international customers, show them the latest games, and discuss a variety of market challenges across diverse regions.
How did Konami perceive this year’s edition?
We’re definitely seeing increased international traction for larger slot screens. Products like our Concerto video upright machine and Podium Monument cabinet exemplify the premium entertainment experience that slot players enjoy, without a cumbersome size or curbing available floor space.
What was the outcome from Konami participation at the show?
Over the course of this year’s ICE show, thousands of casino gaming executives from many diverse gaming regions and jurisdictions visited the Konami booth to experience the latest slot games available. As always, we met with them and discussed challenges and opportunities for the coming year, and those conversations will play an important role in shaping international expansion and development.
After the launching of Concerto video upright cabinet at the show, how was the audience reaction?
Guests at ICE were impressed by the edge-to-edge video screen size and acknowledged a captivating creativity in Concerto’s signature holographic side-lighting element. They can’t wait to bring the new KP3+ platform games to their customers, but at the same time they appreciate the machine’s flexibility to hold KP3 platform’s proven performers like Dragon’s Law and China Shores.
Which were the products that generated most interest at Konami’s booth?
Our all-new Frogger slots received strong attention from this year’s attendees. The classic road and river crossing course that appears in the mystery-trigger progressive bonus brings the element of delight and excitement that people would expect from a Frogger themed video slot.
The world’s first D&D video slots were another big hit at ICE 2016. These are based upon the iconic fantasy-themed role-playing game and display very well with custom bezel, sign, and other merchandising options unique to the popular D&D brand.
