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As slot machines continue to incorporate elements from other genres, designers have to strike a balance between introducing new mechanics and maintaining the flow of slots play. Two new machines from Lotsa Slots and Slotomania, Lemur Lovers and Roundtrip with Lucy, provide great examples of how to achieve this balance.

In Lemur Lovers, a pick’em bonus awards decorations for a wedding scene that evokes popular custom design mechanics from the casual market. In Roundtrip with Lucy, a bonus lets players choose between RPG-style collection tasks that offer greater rewards for completing more difficult goals.

Download the Slots Design Report to learn how these machines created meaningful player choices and added stories without interrupting the flow of classic slots.