Endorphina is one of the first better-known slot studios to enter the fray at the front lines of AI-assisted image generation for online slot machines. Joker Ra was released on April 27, 2023. The company stakes a claim to the first-ever online video slot release wherein every design element was created with the help of artificial intelligence.

The press on the game doesn’t go into any great detail about what that means nor how much coaxing, coaching, prompting, or other ‘training’ went into the design in order to create harmonious effects between all of the iconography and to tie the theme together – it was most likely intensive and extensive.

How Was Ra Chosen as the Mascot?

Ra was the father of creation according to ancient Egyptian mythology and the king of all other deities. His symbology belies his patron hood of the sun, heaven, kingship, power, and light.

Endorphina has pulled that all off with a deft hand, however, there is – and perhaps intentionally – a tinge of hauntedness to the game, a creepiness like many early AI images portrayed. That’s not to say the artwork is any less than excellent, it’s just a little creepy when you mix a Joker with the king of creation – you are sure to end up with something inherently disturbing. The Joker can signify all of the beginnings and endings in life’s journey so they also fit together in a sort of perverse way.

As with many of Endorphina’s works, this one lacks a comprehensive rule set in the pay table. There are two scatter symbols and you’ll have to use your imagination or simply jump into gameplay and wait awhile to figure out which does what and why. None of it is explained in the directions or pin the paytable but we do learn that one of the scatters only appears on certain reels. We also learn that wild Jokers appear on the three central reels and expand vertically to complete all winning combinations.

The Pyramid of the Sun scatter, which appears on all reels is simply rendered but well executed and the Pharaoh’s Chest scatter (reels 1, 3, and 5) is an ornate scarab-wing adorned box that cries out to be larger in size so we can examine the details more closely.

Expanding Wilds on Three Middle Reels

The expanding Ra wild symbols on reels 2, 3, and 4 have plenty of opportunities to spread out vertically on this 5 reel, 4 position slot with 100 fixed paylines – so expect his disturbing little chortle quite often prior to the sound effects of the standard symbols whose win lines he helps to connect.

Much as NetGaming chose to keep the underlying slot game maths and mechanics simple when it released its first AI-assisted imagery game on April 13, Wild Buffalo Bonanza – so has Endorphina with the release of Joker Ra.

From a purely visual perspective, one would almost have to be more a fan of Egyptian slots than great American Bison games to prefer this title over the other – unless a more regimented and segmented art style is more to your liking. Buffalo is quintessentially NetGaming and nearly unmistakable as a hybrid creation that shows an almost atmospheric collaboration between man and machine. Joker Ra has uniquely defined elements that fit well into a visual narrative yet remain somewhat distinct while not disjointed. BGaming’s Alien Fruits is, well, as the name implies simply kind of goofy looking but not in any way that would reveal to a casual observer anything about its creationary origins.

According to the company: “The AI’s algorithms and machine learning capabilities allow for intricate and visually impressive designs that blend Ancient Egypt’s essence with a modern twist.”

Source: Designed by AI, a Game by Endorphina, Endorphina News, April 27, 2023

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The Traditional Slingo mechanic pioneered as part of the slot experience by Gaming Realms will now be featured in Slingo Lucky Jocker, a leprechaun-filled adventure that promises to bring joy and winnings to players across the five-by-five-grid slot game.

Slingo Packed with Cool New Features

There is a trail game featured in the core gameplay that will see you roll dice to move the Lucky Joker protagonist in the second-screen game and get instant cash prizes if the character ends up stepping on certain parts of the trail.

For each Slingo that players manage to produce on the reels, players will contribute to the prize ladder and get a chance to win even better rewards. The free spins round is awarded after four Slingos have been created.

In the 5×3-reel bonus you will get lucky horseshoes, green hats, pots of gold, and other cool symbols that contribute to the overall experience. Slingo Lucky Joker contains 20 paylines to enjoy, with a Wild symbol there to help you boost your win potential even further.

To make things even better, the Leprechaun magic will introduce you to a dedicated Bonus Wheel mechanic which can be unlocked after forming at least six Slingos or landing three bonus wheels in the base game.

The wheel can lead to instant cash prizes, more free spins, and even an upgrade to the wheel to get your hands on juicier prizes. Slingo Lucky Joker is an original instalment in the acclaimed iGaming series by Gaming Realms and remains an important part of the gaming landscape through and through.

Slots and Slingo Fans Will Enjoy Lucky Joker

Gaming Realms product director Hans Winkelmann has welcomed the opportunity and said that the new instalment in the Slingo family is a truly worthwhile addition. “Our talented team has developed a mechanically rich set of bonuses and base game augmentations that offer new experiences alongside the popular Slingo mechanic,” Winkelmann added.

The genre itself is designed to appeal to a number of slots and Slingo enthusiasts which is precisely what the new title achieves. “We look forward to seeing the reception to this title,” Winkelmann said.

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