Konami presented an exciting line-up at NIGA 2019
Delivered an array of casino games and systems innovations aimed at serving tribal operators
Konami Gaming, Inc.’s new KX 43™ video slot cabinet, leading 4K resolution game library, and mobile systems solutions were a key interest at the National Indian Gaming Association’s 34th Annual Tradeshow & Convention this month in San Diego.
Over the course of the two-day event, more than 6,000 tribal leaders and gaming professionals had the chance to experience Konami’s largest mix of KX 43 game options shown to date, including several original linked progressive series and compelling brand extensions like Chili Chili Fire Boosted Wins & Wilds™. Guests also enjoyed access to top-anticipated titles across the Concerto™ collection,
including Thunder Arrow™, Star Watch Jungle™, Treasure Ball™, and a limited release Dragon’s Law™ SeleXion® multi-game pack for its big-screen Opus™ cabinet. In addition, Konami’s SYNKROS® casino management system was operating live for on-the-spot demos of its award-winning mobile solutions and more.
KX 43
With a standard cabinet width, four-times the pixel depth of standard HD, and leading library of 4K-resolution game themes, Konami’s new KX 43 is designed as a trim-fit champion for any area of the floor. Its 43-inch, edge-lit portrait screen carries custom-programmed graphic interaction with the LCD button panel, which is inlaid a relaxed slant top. KX 43 includes the core comforts and conveniences for today’s players, including USB charging port, dual cup holders, and dual classic bash buttons.
During NIGA 2019, KX 43 showcased a competitive line-up of launch titles covering everything from symbol-driven linked progressives to original jackpot bonuses. A variety of game themes were displayed, all developed in 4K Ultra HD for graphics that catch attention and celebrate wins with stunning excitement.
Vegas Rise is among the debut launch themes of Konami’s new Reels Up™ linked progressive. Whenever the arrows land on reels 1 and 2, it causes reel 3 to expand upward for the chance to spin a bonus cash reel filled with instant guaranteed awards. Reel 4 and reel 5 also expand up into independent cash reels when arrows land in each of the preceding reels. All the bonus cash reels contain instant credit prize and jackpot opportunities, including the big supreme. Vegas Rise is multi-denom, integrated linked progressive that compatibly compliments Mayan Times, Expanding Egypt, and Hong Kong Lights in a variety of available bank and pod configurations.
Mayan Times is another showcase game in Konami’s new Reels Up linked progressive series. Rather than bonus cash reels, Mayan Times™ features spinning jackpot wheels as the target outcome of the Reels Up mechanic. Whenever the arrow symbols land on 2 or more consecutive reels, then latter reels expand upward to potentially trigger the wheel-spin jackpot bonus. As players increase their bet amount, greater wheel-spin prizes become available for the player to unlock, including the $10,000+ linked supreme.
Fans of Chili Chili Fire™ can experience the thrill of the mystery Fade Away Feature™ with an all-new jackpot chance in Konami’s new Chili Chili Fire Boosted Wins & Wilds symbol-driven linked progressive. When players bet up the button panel at 180, 360, or 540 credits, they activate an array of boosted potential wins and wilds in each spin. By betting in the “boosted” range, all wins are multiplied by 2x, 4x, or 6x. In addition, all neighboring wild symbols become stacked wilds or stacked wild jackpot symbols. When any stacked jackpot symbol appears entirely at the end of a spin, the corresponding jackpot is instantly awarded. Because the Fade Away Feature can randomly eliminate all lower value card symbols after any spin—leaving only picture symbols, stacked wilds, and stacked jackpot symbols—there is a strong anticipation and reward potential when the Fade Away Feature is triggered.
Concerto Opus™.
Konami is bringing top gaming entertainment to the big screen with Concerto Opus™. Boasting an extra-large, 65-inch 4K Ultra HD display, this super-sized format makes every win an incredible celebration for players and pairs. Each machine features a custom-lighted TouchDash™ button deck with dual spin buttons, dual cup holders, and an optional USB charger. Concerto Opus showcased a debut lineup of 4K game themes including incredible linked progressives. Konami’s popular SeleXion multi-game technology and player-favorite Dragon’s Law series are coming together in an entirely new Dragon’s Law SeleXion pack in 4K Ultra HD. Featured on Opus during NIGA 2019, Dragon’s Law SeleXion showcases a pair of linked progressive jackpot games, each championed by the icon long-tailed dragon first popularized on the company’s Podium® cabinet.
In Dragon’s Law Boosted™, players can enjoy the familiar 5-reel game or select the “BOOSTED” button to double the lines with double the reel frame. In addition to the random wild feature that players know and love, Dragon’s Law Boosted™ has a random progressive jackpot chance, including a $5,000+ Maxi. The SeleXion companion title to Dragon’s Law Boosted is Dragon’s Law Rapid Fever™, which showcases the popular Dragon’s Law™ mystery wild feature with fantastic high-reward potential. When the long-tailed dragon randomly flies down to the reels to scatter extra wild symbols, each wild includes an instantcredit prize, wheel-spin bonus, or progressive jackpot. Players can win multiple jackpots and/or wheel-spin bonuses in a single spin, and every wheel spin bonus is guaranteed a prize.
SYNKROS® Casino Management System
Konami’s award-winning SYNKROS® casino management system showcased a leading variety of mobile systems solutions during this year’s NIGA Indian Gaming Show. Throughout the event, SYNKROS was running live across the Konami booth for guests to explore the latest tools and features first-hand. From “cardless” player loyalty solutions to mobile dashboard analytics, SYNKROS features a number of leading advancements designed to empower casino operators with the latest systems tools to benefit their business and customers.
SynkConnect™is a new “cardless” player tracking convenience. This touchless, multi-channel solution empowers casino players with a variety of secure methods to augment or replace a traditional player loyalty card at the EGM, including their personal mobile device, fobs, a room key, and more. It helps open up more opportunities for players to connect and engage with property loyalty programs by combing Near Field Communication (NFC) through a card reader. For mobile cardless connection, players simply tap a personal smartphone device at the zone of the card reader bezel and the card reader changes color to indicate blue for inactive/uncarded connection, green for successful active connection, or red for misread/failed connection.
SynkConnect Mobile
Konami has also developed SynkConnect Mobile as a robust mobile application to give players all the benefits of touchless authentication. This cardless player tracking convenience empowers players to login to any equipped EGM through the app and enjoy all the tools to view and manage their loyalty account from anywhere. Properties can customize the SynkConnect app options to mirror the property brand or link it with an existing app.
Konami’s SynkConnect helps transform how casino players connect and engage with the casino’s loyalty program using the technology conveniences already interlaced through their daily life and the guest experience. With more new ways for players to connect, SynkConnect helps eliminate barriers caused by dependence on traditional loyalty cards and increase “carded” play activity through a number of convenient methods of authentication. Konami’s SYNKROS casino management system is bringing business analytics to a greater level of on-the-go mobility and visualization with its all-new SYNKdot™ featuring expectation-based mobile dashboards. SYNKdot is an online application designed to give its users a simple visual interface to view real-time data on how the casino is performing based on customizable operational parameters for the property as a whole and broken down into differing specialties or areas. In a single glance, SYNKdot gives casino managers and executives a breakdown of the casino’s current status through backend performance indicators and metrics.
