Money is the driving force for slot developers. There are over 120 providers in the market today, and each finds its place thanks to active growth. Experienced companies have long mastered the process of creating games, while newcomers have to learn from their mistakes and borrow experience from competitors.
"It is always important to comply with all regulatory requirements and ensure that the user who uses the slot is not a minor and resides in a country where online casinos are allowed," says an expert from Playtech.
Creating an Idea
The development process begins not with coding, but with the formation of an idea. For a successful concept, research is conducted, the market is analyzed, and planning is carried out. An intellectual map is often used:
The main concept is created - a theme that will be the basis of the slot.
Functions and features are determined, including the number of reels, pay lines, and bonus rounds.
The integration of new technologies, such as developing slots for virtual reality (VR), is also taken into account.
A systematic approach allows for the efficient organization of slot production, but newcomers may find it difficult to compare their games with those already on the market.
Roger Raatgever, former CEO of Microgaming, spoke about how the company organized brainstorming. Twice a year, the provider holds the Idea Factory competition among employees, where generous rewards are given for the best ideas.
Market Research
After selecting ideas, they are checked for potential success. Various market analysis tools are used for this:
- Questback for tracking current trends and player needs.
- Loop11 to evaluate interface usability.
- Social Mention to identify discussed topics in social networks.
- FreeLunch for collecting financial, economic, and statistical data.
- SurveyMonkey for conducting surveys of the target audience.
Prototype Creation
After ensuring the feasibility of the idea, it is passed on to prototype development. Various tools are used for this, such as Framer, Marvel, InVision, Proto.io, and Unity.
Coding
Creating a full-fledged game requires knowledge of programming languages. The most popular tools are HTML5, Angular, Node JS, Vert.x, Vue JS, and MongoBD.
Testing
The final code undergoes several stages of testing, including combinatorial, functional, cross-platform, regression, load, and gameplay testing.
