LAS VEGAS, March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- PLAYSTUDIOS, the
groundbreaking creator of the free-to-play myVEGAS social casino
experience, today announced the launch of two new titles developed
in partnership with basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal.
"We've partnered with the Big Man and we are incredibly excited
about what we've created together,'' said Andrew Pascal, CEO of PLAYSTUDIOS. "When players
get a flavor for how we've incorporated Shaq into our games, they
are going to be amazed at how we've captured the essence of his
personality. And just like our myVEGAS games, players earn real
rewards as they play.''
O'Neal, a fan of the innovative myVEGAS Slots and myVEGAS
Blackjack games, worked closely with PLAYSTUDIOS in developing,
designing and implementing the games. Designers and animators
used motion-capture technology and state-of-the-art audio to bring
to life the gargantuan personality that is Shaquille O'Neal.
"Once players see the games, they are going to have some fun,''
O'Neal said. "I play myVEGAS games and their features really keep
you there for a while. These games will do the same
thing.''
Like PlayStudios' myVEGAS games, the Shaq games will offer
real-world rewards from O'Neal himself. Players can redeem
points earned on the games for rewards that include
CaddyShaq-signed T-Shirts, an autographed Shaq jersey, a
personalized voicemail recording from Shaq, floor seats at a
Sacramento Kings game and even a chance to shoot hoops with O'Neal
at his house.
The two new games are:
- Caddy Shaq. A new twist on a
traditional online slot machine where the right spin triggers
exciting bonus features including:
- A golf course side-scroller where a player and the Big Man hit
the links at Shaqusta Country Club and try to avoid the club's
mischievous mascot, Bucky the Gopher.
- A stack of three Shaq symbols transforms into a single Stack
Shaq Wild Symbol – which allows players to get free spins until
they hit a winner.
- ShaqJack is a new addition to the
myVEGAS blackjack lineup featuring:
- Several basketball-themed layouts, rather than a customary
blackjack table.
- Players can start a hot streak on The Street and then follow
His Shaqness through each professional stop of his illustrious
professional career.
- Narration by Shaq.
The Shaq games launch today on Google Play, iOS and Amazon. The
games are available on Facebook.
CaddyShaq and ShaqJack join myVEGAS Slots and myVEGAS Blackjack
as the only social casino apps that gives players a chance to earn
real-world rewards from an exclusive collection of travel, leisure,
and entertainment brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand,
Wolfgang Puck, Cirque du Soleil, Royal Caribbean International and
House of Blues. Rewards include complimentary hotels stays, travel
packages, cruises, meals, shows, VIP nightclub access, and
more.
myVEGAS is free to download and play and is currently available
on iOS, Android and Kindle mobile devices as well as on
Facebook.
About PLAYSTUDIOS
PLAYSTUDIOS is a developer of
engaging casual games for mobile and social platforms. Founded by a
team of experienced gaming and technology entrepreneurs,
PLAYSTUDIO's first free-to-play application, myVEGAS,
combines the best elements of popular social games with established
gambling mechanics. Players enjoy an ever-growing collection of
slot and table games and the opportunity to earn an unprecedented
selection of valuable, real-world rewards from leading hospitality,
entertainment, and leisure brands. Current myVEGAS reward partners
include MGM Resorts International, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines,
Wolfgang Puck, Cirque du Soleil, House of Blues, Allegiant
Airlines, Sugar Factory, and the Las Vegas Monorail. For more
information, visit the company's website at www.myVEGAS.com.
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