Game of Thrones™ has gone live in Alberta, Canada with BetMGM and Blueprint Gaming after huge success in the Ontario province.
The slot, which is based on the hit-TV series, has delivered record-setting engagement and performance metrics to BetMGM when it launched in Ontario in April of this year. Now, the online sportsbook and casino will be hoping to mirror its success in its second Canadian province.
Game of Thrones becoming a Blueprint Gaming hit in Canada
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, the reputable independent slot ranking platform, placed Game of Thrones™ fifth among Canada's best-performing new online casino game launches.
It's no surprise when the slot draws on characters and themes of the extremely popular HBO series, something they claim is "translating its rich world into a feature-driven slot experience designed for modern audiences."
Whilst the theme and characters are extremely popular, the slot doesn't lack in in-play mechanics either thanks to the inclusion of Blueprint's Money Collect mechanic, something that evolves as players progress along the slot's in-play.
Game of Thrones slot mechanics and features
The slot begins with the Night's Watch Collect feature where you unlock the signals of Westeros' most powerful houses - House Stark, House Baratheon, House Lannister and House Targaryen - each incorporating different modifiers that could boost the prize potential and features.
Additional layers of engagement are delivered through wildfire-inspired modifiers and house-powered features, creating a unique and engaging experience for slot enthusiasts that mirrors the tension and unpredictability of the TV show. In short, you don't need to be a fan of the show to enjoy this slot, it has something for everyone.
At its launch back in April, Charlie Jacka, Head of Product at Blueprint Gaming, couldn't hide his excitement at bringing it to the market. He said: "Bringing Game of Thrones™ to life in a slot format is an exciting milestone for us, and one we've approached with a clear focus on authenticity and depth.
"The combination of our Money Collect mechanics with such an iconic world allows us to deliver a layered experience that evolves as players progress. Partnering with BetMGM to launch first in Ontario is a fantastic opportunity to introduce this title to a highly engaged audience."
Oliver Bartlett, Senior Vice President of Gaming at BetMGM, said: "Game of Thrones™ is a cultural phenomenon. Players come to BetMGM Casino for the best in entertainment, and Blueprint Gaming delivers an immersive slot that goes beyond the spin of a reel - it puts them right in the heart of Westeros."
We await to see whether the slot is able to emulate its success in Alberta as it did in Ontario, but all the signs suggest it will. Either way, it's certainly another victory for BetMGM that they can keep exclusivity of a title that has a huge cult following with TV viewers and slot enthusiasts.
