Bernadine Attard, a game designer, and mathematician at Lightning Box takes us on a tour of the company’s most recent Irish-themed Megaways product in the newest installment of Beyond the Reels. 

More about Murphy’s Pots

Murphy’s Pots, distributed by Scientific Games and accessible on Sky Betting and Gaming, is a 53-reel, 25-pay line slot with a maximum win of x249,587 and two gamification elements.

Attard observed that Lightning Box had never created an Irish-themed slot before and that it was “a fascinating area to explore.” Additionally, it is noted that an Irish theme is a lot of fun, and you can do a lot with it. The Leprechaun also feels like such a wonderful person that you can bring so many different types of characters from him, he can be vibrant, he can be dancing, he can be all over the place.

When asked how Lightning Box managed to put its own twist on the game, Attard confessed that adopting an Irish theme was the most “difficult” aspect owing to the crowded market, noting “getting our own viewpoint was difficult. After several iterations between us and Sky Bet, we came up with a few improvements to make it more enjoyable for all players and to create something that was a little bit different than what was already there, Attard stated.

Streamer-friendly slot

In response to the popularity of high-volatility slots, Lightning Box’s game designer feels that, in addition to the enormous jackpots, the appeal stems from the rise of streamers. The fact that you can earn large wins in the main or free game and then transfer them to the rainbow feature, where you can earn a large multiplier of up to x30. That alone makes it sound quite volatile. It also adds to the excitement of the gamer when they achieve such a large triumph.

With regards to the influx, They feel that the increased volatility originated with the Megaways mechanic. This set the precedent for the market’s increased reliance on high-volatility slots. Another factor that contributed to the rise of volatility was the introduction of streamers. Furthermore, the conversation discussed the development process of Murphy’s Pots, the features included in the title, and a glimpse into Lightning Box’s not-so-distant future and what it has to offer moving forward.