If you use Netflix then you can’t fail to have noticed a show called Orange is the New Black. Fans of the hugely successful comedy-drama series will be pleased to hear that developer International Game Technology (IGT) has teamed up with production company Lionsgate to transform the show into an interactive slot game.
IGT Expect Massive Success
IGT made the announcement at the G2E Expo in Las Vegas, the biggest casino expo of the gaming industry’s calendar. That’s how successful the company expects this game to be.The Orange is the New Black slot will be a five reel 30 payline game available in land based casinos as well as IGT’s social DoubleDown casino platform. The developer promises free spins rounds, win multipliers and a host of special bonus features featuring characters from the popular show, which is based around a women’s prison.
Lionsgate Creation
“Lionsgate has created some of the greatest entertainment brands in the world,” said Joe Sigrist, DoubleDown’s casino general manager. “Our companies share a passion for delivering premium content across multiple platforms, and our collaboration inspired tremendous creativity and authenticity in the Orange is the New Black Slots.
Fans Will Be Impressed
“Each of the games captures the essence of this blockbuster series in unique ways that fans will appreciate, and the launch of the DoubleDown Casino social version is designed to reach the massive fan base that watches the show on desktop and mobile devices.”Lionsgate’s president of interactive ventures and games Peter Levin added: “By extending Orange is the New Black into IGT slots for casinos, desktop and mobile, we’re providing millions of existing fans with fun, interactive new ways to enjoy the show while introducing its unique mix of drama, excitement and humor to a whole new audience.”