Evolution, a leader in online gaming solutions, today announced the launch of Lightning Storm, the most elaborate and technologically sophisticated live game show it has ever created. Premiered at ICE 2024, this game show combines a digital wheel with a series of dynamic bonus games, setting a new standard in the live game show category that Evolution pioneered.
Building on the legacy of its innovative live game shows like Dream Catcher, Lightning Roulette, and Crazy Time, Evolution introduces Lightning Storm. This game features a 39-segment digital wheel (DigiWheel) that players spin under the guidance of a live host, aiming for instant cash wins or triggering one of five unique bonus games: Hot Spot, Monster Mash, Battery Charger, Fireball, and Lightning Storm. Each game offers players the chance to amplify their winnings with substantial multipliers, culminating in potential payouts up to 20,000x the initial bet.
Set against the backdrop of a dark, eerie mad-scientist laboratory, Lightning Storm immerses players in a thrilling environment of weird and wonderful experiments. Here, players engage in interactive challenges, from identifying the hottest spot on a massive multiplier wall to assembling a Frankenstein-esque monster for bonuses. The action is both visually and interactively compelling, providing a gaming experience that’s both immersive and electrically charged.
Todd Haushalter, Chief Product Officer at Evolution, emphasized the technological and creative advancements that Lightning Storm represents. “This is our fifth generation of big wheel game shows, and it incorporates lessons from all our previous game shows. Our DigiWheel hardware platform plays a significant role in the fun of Lightning Storm, blending live action, RNG, and augmented reality seamlessly,” Haushalter stated.
He continued, expressing his admiration for the game's development: “The five bonus games are each a marvel of game design, involving immense effort and creativity. I’m in awe of this game and all the work and talent that have gone into creating it—from game development to technical and mathematical expertise, to the machine shop skills required for crafting the unique, retro-futuristic lab settings and devices. It all comes together so well, and I believe players are going to be thoroughly impressed by Lightning Storm!”
With Lightning Storm, Evolution continues to redefine the boundaries of live game shows. The game's innovative features and engaging gameplay are expected to attract a wide audience, setting new benchmarks in the industry for what a live game show can offer.
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“Evolution unleashes Lightning Storm, the “biggest, most ambitious live game show ever created”, evolution.com, July 31, 2024.