Microgaming has released Sidewinder, a new game exclusive featuring a fresh twist, developed by Just For The Win.

Sidewinder is a five reel online slot that includes free spins, expanding wilds and the title feature, Sidewinder, which expands the slot reel with horizontal wild reels that increase the player’s win potential by transforming the game from 243 ways up to 1125.

In the base game, the Sidewinder feature can be activated by either wild symbols or free spins. A top wild symbol activates the top horizontal reel, while a bottom wild symbol triggers the bottom reel, with both increasing the ways and allowing for additional wilds to land.

Activating one horizontal reel increases the ways to 576, and triggering both will increase the ways to 1125, expanding the player’s horizon to big rewards.

Landing three Sidewinder symbols in the base game awards players with six free spins, while acquiring four symbols rewards ten, with both conditions transporting players to the game’s free spins round.

In free spins, the Sidewinder feature is always active and the game is played with 1125 ways on every spin. During the round, players can earn an extra spin for each Sidewinder symbol that lands on the horizontal reels. If wild symbols land on the same position on both horizontal reels, they connect to create expanding wilds. If three or more expanding wilds connect, players are in with a chance to earn spectacular wins.

Tiger Holmgren, chief product officer at Just For The Win, said: “Sidewinder is the first game in the Just For The Win Casino Suite range, a suite designed to give players a premium casino experience with vibrant graphics and thrilling features. Sidewinder is an action packed game that fits well into the casino style setting by delivering excitement and massive big win potential.”

David Reynolds, Games Publisher at Microgaming, said: “Sidewinder is a game changing feature that enhances both wins and ways with horizontal wild reels to expand players’ chances of scoring wild rewards. It’s an engaging new release developed by Just For The Win, with a straightforward mechanic that is guaranteed to level up gameplay for new and experienced players.”

Microgaming has also introduced Slingshot Studios, a new independent game studio that will be developing exclusive content. Slingshot Studios are game builders focused on enhancing successful slot game staples and innovating with fresh new features. Driven by a passion for bringing vibrant game experiences to players, the team comprises industry talent with a flair for producing high-quality games made for avid slots fans and new players alike.

Bursting into action on Wednesday 10 October 2018, Cash of Kingdoms will be the first official release under the new Slingshot Studios brand. The action-packed slot includes a brand new feature in the form of Invading Wilds™, which occurs in both the base game and free spins.

Cash of Kingdoms is an exciting fantasy-themed online slot, which Microgaming teased on the third day of ICE Totally Gaming 2018. The Microgaming Bar was decked out with medieval accessories, including barrels for tables, archery targets and full sets of armour. In addition, there was a special routine by a skilled foot archer who took centre stage with a daring performance.