ELA Games

Company Overview

ELA Games has been around since 2021, slowly building their gaming portfolio before aiming for worldwide fame thanks to their MGA licence acquired in 2023, and before this they already obtained the much coveted Swedish and Romanian gaming licences. Their main products are online slots, although there are a couple of crash games in the mix too. Awesome graphics and unique casino features are their two main points of excellence.

The quality and reach has not gone unnoticed, as the company has partnered up with several big platforms such as Spinomenal, Pariplay, Octoplay, Blueocean Gaming, and Playtech to distribute their games to online casinos.

The studio is far from worldwide fame yet, but their games are clearly becoming available in modern online casinos at a growing pace. Have a look at our detailed review for the type of gaming you can expect, and things you should know about this online casino gaming studio.

Experience and Understanding for Unique Gaming

Back in the day your smartphone could barely run a barebone slot, and your internet connection struggled to keep the reels updated. Those days are far behind us, and so are the reasons to keep graphics simple. This is something ELA Games has chosen as one of their unique approaches, always aiming to awe the player with their superb graphics.

But far from sticking to just pure eye candy, the company is adamant at keeping a close eye at the trends of casino gaming. Rather than just rehash old gems, they continuously seek to experiment with the latest trends and unique features. This is not just something that applies to slots, as they have for example launched their own version of Plinko, a game originating from the cryptocurrency scene.

And that’s not to say they are only using the latest trends. Their Book of Meow stays true to the Book Of -type of slots with its bonus spins and expanding symbols. There is a heavy emphasis on mathematics, which is the only way to ensure that each game comes with its unique functions and features.

It comes as no surprise that the staff has demonstrable experience working in other gaming studios, using their passion for the industry to further the entertainment provided by their games. They are already making ways into establishing their own characters and themes, which would suggest their best slots already have sequels in production.

Online Slots

You don’t have to take a very deep look at the catalogue of games to see that high variance and big wins are a hot topic for the company, though not overly so. You can find games that aim towards low variance or medium variance, but even in these cases the main win is often several thousand times the total bet.

And this is no big surprise, as that is indeed the general trend, and just the sort of slots that players love to spend their time with. However, one trend they haven’t quite yet caught on is the RTP. Most games these days use 96% as the standard, a number which is slowly rising to 97%, competing with the games with lowest house edge such as Blackjack. It’s not considerably lower, but definitely needs to catch up.

So then, what are the games like? Have a look at these popular titles:

• Slot Crab

An example of superb graphics and stand-out characters. This slot is easy to get into, especially for casual players looking for lower variance. Scatters activate a grab feature, which can transform matching symbols into wilds or expanding wilds.

• Vilk and Little Red

Taking inspiration from the classic fairy tale and combining it with top-of-the-line symbols, this game is sure to keep you rolling the reels. Win up to 50 bonus spins, and enjoy a fivefold multiplier for all your wins!

• It’s Shark Time

How can a low variance game offer wins up to ten thousand times the bet? Find out in this iconic ELA Games slot. Play the mini-game to trigger the bonus spins with varying modifiers, and keep on re-triggering for more spins!

• Vikings Wild

If you’re looking for an abundance of paylines, check out these fifty paylines crossing across the 5x4 reel setup. The wilds play a major role, stacking on the reels when they show up. Activate the Drakkar bonus feature to see even more wild wins!

• Kraken Bay

Keeping on with seafare abominations, such as Vikings, this game brings on the mythical Kraken on the reels. It also offers an unusual combination of 5x5 reel grid with only ten paylines. Check out how that works, and what sorts of prizes it brings forth from the deeps!

• Detective Fortune

A mysterious detective not after robbers, but the elusive wins and prizes this slot offers. A wild and a Cash Prize symbol triggers the feature by the same name. All cash prizes landing on the reels are summed up and collected. And of course, there are also bonus spins for you to enjoy!

• Cash of Gods

With 1024 betways, also known as ways to win, you’re sure to score wins on these reels. And when the symbols land just right, you score any win a thousand times. A visually impressive game that offers divine wins. Random Wilds, bonus booster, and other features stack up for some amazing outcomes!

• Bandidos Cash

A mix of wild west and Mexican influences, this is a cartoon themed game with plenty of animations. There are tons of wins to be had, with scatters stacking on the reels to launch bonus spins. And those spins come with some pretty interesting additions that you should check out!

• Sugar Spins

A pay anywhere slot where you simply need to collect matching symbols for sweet wins. But it’s not just the reels and the basic paytable that keep you glued on this game. Check out the cascading reels that bring even more matching symbols to win with, or the bonus spins that come with a multiplier that keeps on giving!

• Fish & Spins

Another game with a distinctively different setup from the norm. This slot comes with a five times five grid of symbols, with 35 betways connecting across them. Uncharacteristically to such a payline setup, the game comes with cascading reels, and a progressive multiplier that increases with each win, and resets once all cascades are done. And there’s quite a bit more on top of all that to enjoy. This casino game is not nearly as popular as it should be!

Other Games from ELA

At the moment the collection of other casino games from ELA is rather small, just two titles. Plinko we already mentioned, with the unique touch of players being able to select their own volatility level. It also offers an RTP up to 98%, and you can’t get much higher than that.

The other example is Bandidos Bang. In this game you fire your six shooter once every round, and hit one of the targets. These can return up to fifty times your bet, in case you are applying with the higher volatility setting. With low volatility the maximum win is ten times your bet. However, there is also a chance of random multiplier of up to 10x on each round. And finally, there's a special random rage feature that immediately gives a guaranteed win from two to three targets.

To Summarise:

The company is true to their promises of excellent graphics, spicing them up further with active animations and a whole world of sounds. And whilst those things are important, together with mobile support, it’s really the gameplay that we are mostly interested in.

In that area, ELA Games gives a strong impression. None of these titles feel repetitive, let alone being copies of each other. Not that you will find every slot to your liking, but you’re sure to find a mix of grids, paylines or other ways to win, special features, variance, and wins that caters to your specific taste.

What About Bonuses?

If there’s something that seems to be still missing it’s the same thing we often critique other smaller developers about. At the same time, it’s no great surprise that someone like ELA Games isn’t yet able to organise network promotions a la Drops & Wins. It’s a hurdle they have to go through once they take their selection to the next level when it comes to pure numbers

Right now you are probably limited to just bonus spins and bonus cash with these slots. The company itself is mostly concentrating on building their network, and getting the games widely available to bigger audiences. Once that becomes a reality we fully expect them to concentrate on this part of the business. And if their dedication so far is any indication of the future, they are sure to surprise us with slot tournaments, gamification, and other qualities just like they have surprised us with their games.

Interpretation

Whilst the above does offer a bit of a downside when it comes to bonuses and promotions, we should always judge the company by what is reasonable to assume from them, and not what the biggest companies in the industry offer. Keep in mind, ELA Games is partnered with Spinomenal, BlueOcean Gaming, Playtech, 1x2 Network, and other such big companies, which already gives them a way into those similar capabilities. Even if it is still forthcoming.

At the moment they are a small to medium sized slot developer, who certainly know what they are all about. Mathematics, amazing graphics, support for all devices, and features and wins that keep you interested in the gameplay. We are especially fond of the fact that each game clearly goes through a rigorous design process to make sure it has something to offer that no other previous slot has. Repetition is rarely a recipe for success when it comes to online slots.

We’d definitely suggest checking these games out, whether that means waiting until they show up at your favourite online casino, or checking out a new casino with the benefit of bonuses is entirely up to you. Enjoy the spins!

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