SlotsWise Gaming Awards 2024: All The Winners

Sweet-themed slots have become a mainstay of the iGaming industry, but nobody does it quite like Pragmatic Play. A supercharged sequel to one of Pragmatic Play’s most popular and successful games of all time, Sweet Bonanza 1000 is the latest addition to this series, boasting the same vibrant gameplay which made the original such a hit with the addition of bigger multipliers and maximum win potential.

Landing four lollipop scatters activates 10 free spins, where multiplier bombs can now reach 1,000x – ten times higher than the original.

Well-deserved, Pragmatic Play! Congratulations on your Award!

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• Alpha Gods Zeus – PearFiction Studios
• 12 Masks of Fire Drums – Gameburger Studios

Barbarossa Revenge is the sequel to the best-performing game from Peter & Sons, and this version is even better, with improved features and gameplay. This high-volatility game plays on a 5×3 grid with 243 ways to win and boasts a maximum win potential of 30,000x the bet.

The game introduces a unique Cannon Cashout Feature, guaranteeing wins when the cannonball symbol lands. This innovative mechanic adds an extra layer of anticipation to every spin.

Barbarossa Revenge masterfully blends its ghostly pirate theme with engaging gameplay mechanics, solidifying its position as a standout title in the iGaming industry for 2024. Congratulations on your win!

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• Immortal Romance 2 – Stormcraft Studios
• 12 Masks of Fire Drums – Gameburger Studios

UFC Gold Blitz Extreme is a standout branded slot game created by partnering with Games Global, UFC, and Fortune Factory Studios. This game seamlessly blends the excitement of UFC with the Gold Blitz series’ engaging gameplay.

The game features a 6×4 gaming matrix offering 4096 winning combinations and showcases prominent UFC athletes throughout. The signature Gold Blitz collection mechanism further enhances the gameplay experience.

Recognised as a Best Branded Slot at the SlotsWise Awards, UFC Gold Blitz Extreme showcases how branded games can unite entertainment value, technical innovation, and brand integrity to deliver a memorable gaming adventure.

RUNNER UPS:

• Ronaldinho Spins – Booming Games
• Slingo Press Your Luck – Gaming Realms

Pragmatic Play’s Mustang Gold Megaways reimagines the iconic Mustang Gold slot, combining the Wild West theme with Megaways mechanics. This thrilling slot offers up to 117,649 ways to win on a 6×7 grid, featuring stunning visuals and an immersive soundtrack. The cascading wins and four-tier jackpot system with prizes up to 2,500x create exciting win potential.

Key features include collect symbols offering money prizes and free spins. Players can trigger the bonus game with up to five free spins per scatter, with an option to gamble for more spins.

Congratulations on your well-deserved win!

RUNNER UPS:

• Respin Mania Megaways – Skywind
• The Goonies Megaways – Blueprint Gaming

Progressive jackpot slots have long been a favourite among casino enthusiasts, offering the possibility of life-changing wins. In this landscape of thrilling possibilities, 4ThePlayer’s 5 Doggy Millionaires Dream Drop stands out as a shining example, having won the Best Progressive Jackpot Slot Award at SlotsWise!

This engaging slot offers 1,024 ways to win on a 5×4 grid, featuring stunning visuals of wealthy pups in a lavish mansion setting. The game expands 4ThePlayer’s portfolio with enhanced features like the Dream Drop Jackpot and the innovative Money Ways mechanic. Players can win up to 3,141x their bet in the base game, with the potential for much larger wins through the progressive jackpots.

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• Mega Moolah – Games Global
• Stunning Crown Cash Mesh – BF Games

Our players’ favourite cluster pays slot for 2024 is Retro Sweets from Push Gaming! The sequel to the multi-award-winning title Retro Tapes builds upon the player’s favourite hit with new mechanics, a fresh theme and huge win potential.

In Retro Sweets, players get to enjoy the exciting Cluster Link mechanic that was popularised in classic games such as Jammin Jars. It also innovates on the Push Bet mechanic, allowing players to guarantee that they will land at least two scatter symbols during the base game.

Retro Sweets has proved a smash hit, accounting for three times as many plays and four times the GGR vs the next most popular game released this year.

RUNNER UPS:

• Crystal Fruits Bonanza – Tom Horn Gaming
• Sweet Tooth Monster Mayhem – Urgent Games

Evoplay is a well-known game developer of mobile slots, creating more than 20 new fully mobile-optimised games of different complexity levels of visual design and in-game offers this year. So it’s not surprising that they have won the prestigious Best Mobile Slot Award at SlotsWise!

Young Wolf Song is a feature-rich slot that has become a phenomenon among players’ mobile audiences. The title gives players the ace of aces in iGaming: full mobile and device compatibility, bonus buy options, high-quality visuals and sounds, a trendy theme, 4 jackpots, and much more… There’s also a Free Spins bonus round, where each extra spin symbol gives one additional free spin. The game’s stats are growing on a monthly basis, making it a favourite among slot enthusiasts. Congratulations, Evoplay!

RUNNER UPS:

• Razor Ways – Push Gaming
• Prosperity Reels – Wazdan

At PearFiction Studios, sound is more than an accessory—it’s a gateway to immersive gameplay.

With Cerberus Gold, the company created an intense and atmospheric auditory experience that plunges players into the depths of the underworld. This game’s sound design was crafted by award-winning composer Jean-Pierre Larouche, whose background in jazz, metal, and punk brings a unique, edgy soundscape that perfectly complements the dark mythological theme.

The sound effects dynamically evolve as players progress, creating an immersive experience that feels fresh and unpredictable.

RUNNER UPS:

• 9 Masks of Voodoo – Spinmatic
• Egypt Sphere: Hold The Spin – Gamzix

AvatarUX has been consistently delivering a wide variety of outstanding slot titles, and it definitely deserves the Game Developer of the Year Award! Throughout 2024, it has consistently pushed the boundaries of slot game design, delivering a diverse portfolio of outstanding titles that captivate players worldwide.

The company’s groundbreaking releases have showcased their commitment to innovation. Depths of Fortune introduced the exciting Hold & Win feature alongside the novel Loaded Reel mechanic, while Sweet Gummy delighted players with its generous Wild Reel feature.

In addition to enhancing existing game styles, AvatarUX has expanded into new genres with the recent launch of Majestic Meow, marking their foray into a fresh slot game category.

RUNNER UPS:

• Pragmatic Play
• Push Gaming

Wazdan is the perfect recipient of the Most Innovative Slot Provider Award, especially with its Coins series — a lineup that has completely redefined slot gameplay in 2024.

Designed with groundbreaking features like Cash Infinity and Hold the Jackpot, the series transcends traditional paylines, focusing instead on Bonus symbols that elevate player engagement and fuel an entirely new gaming experience.

The series’ One Coin game exemplifies this innovation with its unique one-reel structure, stripping gameplay down to the essentials while maintaining high levels of excitement. Where multi-reel setups are the norm, One Coin provides a refreshing, streamlined challenge that places every spin at the heart of the action. With features like Sticky to Infinity ensuring prolonged player immersion and Chance Level increasing the stakes, the Coins series keeps players consistently engaged and invested in the thrill.

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• Evoplay
• Peter & Sons

BGaming has created a groundbreaking slot game, Snoop Dogg Dollars, in collaboration with Roobet casino and the iconic rapper and record producer Snoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg Dollars stands out not only for its unique theme but also for its innovative gameplay mechanics.

The game is narrated by Snoop Dogg himself, set to a smooth hip-hop soundtrack that perfectly complements the laid-back West Coast vibe. The game utilizes a cluster-pay mechanic, where each winning cluster prompts a refill and leaves a marked cell, while subsequent wins on these cells trigger multipliers starting from x2 and doubling with each new win.

By combining popular gaming mechanics with Snoop Dogg’s iconic style, this innovative slot game has positioned itself as a strong winner of the Best Collaboration Award!

RUNNER UPS:

• PearFiction Studios & William Hill for Granny Disco Frenzy Slot
• Fortune Factory Studios & Games Global for Gold Blitz Extreme

As a fast-rising developer, Tom Horn Gaming has emerged as a distinctive voice in the iGaming industry, winning over players with diverse, high-quality games that deliver both excitement and innovation.

The company’s expanding portfolio – from the nostalgic thrills of Crystal Fruits Bonanza to the adventurous Max Gold series – reflects our ambition to redefine entertainment. Recognised for our rapid growth, unique mechanics, and captivating gameplay, Tom Horn Gaming is a prime winner for Breakthrough Slot Developer. Well done, Tom Horn Gaming!

RUNNER UPS:

• Booming Games
• Onlyplay