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Battle Mechanics Create Engaging Sinks

A new machine adapts robust core mechanics into slots gameplay and offers several ways to drive spend.

Battle Mechanics Create Engaging Sinks

Cash Frenzy’s Zombie Gold Rush is an innovative machine that incorporates several mechanics from the core market, including character selection, battles, and a survival-themed bonus. To sustain engagement, the machine includes progressions in which players collect ammo to use in battles, land wilds to fill a meter, and complete meters to advance on a map that triggers bonus battles.

Although core-inspired mechanics are uncommon in slots, they allow designers to create compelling progressions that shift players’ focus away from how much currency they’re spending. As a result, we believe these types of mechanics could become a major trend. 

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