Developer: Nanotech Gaming Labs
I’m not sure if this game ever made it to casino floors; it was being shown at gaming expos in 2014-2015 but I think this Nanotech company may have gone out of business (their news page hasn’t been updated since 2015). It’s worth noting here because it’s a very neat idea, though. It’s basically a purpose-built pinball machine with a digital screen. That and the handcrafted steampunk look are cool on their own, but the concept is also very unique.
You start each round by manually adjusting your win/loss odds. The better the odds, the more of a bet you have to pony up. The actual win comes from a RNG slot-like spin at the end of your pinball round. But, the longer you keep the ball in play and the more points you score at pinball, the more the wheel spin odds tilt in your favor. The company promised that a skilled player could eventually tilt the edge in their favor to over 100%, guaranteeing they win the slot spin at the end.
The big catch with this one is that the minimum bet is $100 (!) and it would have been placed in high roller areas only, probably why it didn’t see the light of day. Even if it is dead, it’s an interesting concept for someone else to maybe build off of.
Links
- Thread in which the lead designer answers questions about the game