At the time of the original review, Armadillo Studios’ website did not list licensing information. The review forecast that the studio would seek approval to enter U.S. markets such as Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It also anticipated possible applications in other jurisdictions, including the MGA and UKGC, as the company pursued wider brand recognition and growth in the competitive iGaming sector. These projections do not confirm that a licence was granted.
Game Selection
Armadillo Studios was still a new developer, and the original review tied its prospects to its ability to establish itself in important U.S. markets. At the time, the studio had released two video slots and was close to launching a third.
The titles discussed in the portfolio were:
- 15 Armadillos
Armadillo Studios launched its catalogue with 15 Armadillos, released on January 20, 2022. Rather than use a conventional payline layout, the studio chose a 243 ways-to-win format for its debut, giving the game a wider range of reel combinations.
Created with American players in mind, this high-volatility slot takes inspiration from Florida’s Everglades. Its bonus features include wild respins, multipliers, locked symbols and five separate free spins rounds. The stated top prize is 10,000x the stake, awarded when 15 Armadillo symbols land.
- Queen of Egypt: Exotic Wilds
Armadillo Studios announced its next game, Queen of Egypt: Exotic Wilds, just under a month after its debut release. It launched on February 18 and also uses the 243 Ways-to-Win format seen in 15 Armadillos. The game features an Egyptian theme, a popular choice at online casinos.
This high-variance slot features Exotic Wilds, which can award multipliers of up to 7x when Cleopatra expanding wilds appear. In the free spins feature, players can choose a volatility style: standard high variance with Exotic Wilds, greater variance with multipliers that increase after successive lands, or an extreme option with expanding wilds.
- Armadillo Goes West (Out on April 27, 2022)
The slot had not launched yet, but Armadillo Studios had provided a demo. The original review used the demo to assess the game, which was scheduled to come out on April 27. Set in the Old West, it has 25 paylines and follows Armadillo, the studio’s logo character, as he tries to survive there. This high-variance game features free spins, wild reels, random wilds and multipliers, as well as other features.
Conclusion
New studios can be worth watching as they enter iGaming, and the original review considered EveryMatrix’s support another reason to keep an eye on Armadillo Studios. The company had a clear focus on U.S. markets, and the review expected it might also pursue other major iGaming regions as it grew.
The video slots discussed in the review pointed to a development team with relevant experience and creative ability. Based on that, the original assessment was positive about the emerging iGaming studio’s prospects, while noting that its long-term success would depend on the growth of its catalogue and market presence.
