PearFiction has shown it can make that transition. Its real-money video slots bring together detailed visuals, animation, storytelling and humor across a catalogue of online games.
Portrait-oriented design, assured art direction and mathematical expertise helped PearFiction Studios attract industry attention. The studio later partnered with the Microgaming Network of GameDev Studios, giving online casino players another software provider to consider.
Games
PearFiction’s social casino games attracted more than 5 million players in the USA. PowerUp Slots was one of its most popular titles, reaching No. 5 in the US iTunes casino category.
The studio has expanded into iGaming with a growing range of online video slot games, numbering 13 titles. 4 are licensed video slots offered by many online casinos; the remaining 9 are custom-made social casino slots.
Licensed Real-Money Video Slot Titles
These titles are listed at online casinos licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Depending on the casino, a game may be listed under its software provider as either a Microgaming slot or a PearFiction Studios game. Every title supports desktop, HTML5, iOS and Android devices.
Chicago Gold is described as coming soon. The 5x5 high-volatility slot features 27 pay lines, a stated RTP of 96.2%, and a 1920s Chicago gangland theme. Its features include respins, several ‘Collect’ options such as ‘Multiplier Collect’, and a Big Boss Jackpot.
The Smashing Biscuit is a Microgaming-exclusive slot themed around a popular punk rock band and its 3 ‘Biscuit brothers’. It has a 5x3 layout, medium volatility, 20 pay lines and a 96.08% RTP. Its free spins feature is the ‘Dad Bonus’, which includes ‘Win Multipliers’.
Outer Space Invader brings an alien invasion to 5x3 reels and 25 pay lines. The slot has an RTP of 96.01%; features include the Radar Shootout Bonus Game and Rachel’s Revenge Free Spins Game. Its volatility is described as medium.
Gustavo El Luchador takes inspiration from Mexican Lucha Libre, with 5x3 reels and 20 pay lines. Players follow Gustavo, a fighter chasing the coveted ‘Golden Belt’. Bonus play includes the ‘Las Mascaras Street Vendor’ and ‘Rumble in the Ring Challenge’ free spins game. The stated RTP is 96.01%, and volatility is rated Medium-High.
Online Social Casino Games
The titles below are associated with VGW social casinos, including Chumba Casino. The source describes Chumba as available exclusively at Casumo Casino and operating on a sweepstakes model, where players in the US and Canada can redeem ‘Sweeps Coins’ for cash prizes. It also says Goblins Go Wild is exclusive to Casumo Casino, which is licensed by the MGA and UKGC.
- Goblins Go Wild
- Hansel & Gretel’s Fortune
- Crazy Bunny Spin
- Samureel
- Pug Royal
- Fish & Chips Fortunes
- Vikings Odyssey
- Reelberry Blast
- Monsoon Dragons
Conclusion
Trying a few PearFiction slots can give players a feel for the studio’s style and gameplay. Developers including Leander Games and Microgaming pursued partnerships with the studio. The review also praises the games’ 3D cartoon-style graphics, Disney-quality animation, features, and medium-to-high volatility. It reports RTPs above 96% across the slots.
