Slotomania

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| developer = Playtika

| publisher = Playtika{{cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/15/playtika-kicks-off-gaming-ipos-in-2021-followed-by-roblox-applovin.html|website=cnbc.com|title=Playtika kicks off gaming IPOs in 2021, followed by Roblox, AppLovin|date=15 January 2021|access-date=2 January 2022}}

| image = Slotomania cover.jpeg

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| release = 2011

| platforms = iOS, Android, Windows Phone

| genre = Casual mobile game

| modes = Single-player

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Slotomania is a free casual mobile game[https://www.businesses.com.au/reports/latest-business-news/269363-slotomania-the-up-and-coming-slots-app Slotomania: The Up and Coming Slots App], businesses.com.au. developed by the Israeli studio Playtika in 2011.{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-playtika-holding-ipo-idUSKBN29K032|title=Playtika prices $1.88 billion IPO above target range|website=Reuters|date=15 January 2021|access-date=2 January 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/sale-of-slotomania-maker-playtika-hits-regulatory-snag-in-china-1517308208|title=Sale of Slotomania Maker Playtika Hits Regulatory Snag in China|newspaper=Wall Street Journal|date=30 January 2018|access-date=2 January 2022|last1=Ma|first1=Wayne}}

The game can be played on both the iPhone and iPad, as well as on the Android and Windows Phone platforms.{{cite web|url=https://www.casino.org/reviews/slotomania/|title=Slotomania Social Gaming Casino Review 2022|website=casino.org|access-date=2 January 2022}}

History

Slotomania was first released in September 2011,[https://www.pocketgamer.biz/the-charticle/66430/how-are-social-casino-games-grossing/ Just how popular are social casino games on the top grossing charts]. PGbiz. one year after Playtika was founded in 2010.{{cite news|url=https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/israeli-video-game-company-playtika-begins-its-initial-public-offering-655718|title=Israeli video game company Playtika listed on US stock exchange|newspaper=The Jerusalem Post | Jpost.com|access-date=2 January 2022}}{{Cite web|title=Playtika's young founders win big on casino acquisition – Globes|url=https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-1000646702|date=18 May 2011|website=en.globes.co.il|language=he|access-date=24 May 2020}} Playtika went public in January 2021 and was bought by Caesars Entertainment Corporation in May 2021.{{Cite web|title=Playtika CEO explains how games have arrived in Israel|url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/11/18/playtika-ceo-explains-how-games-have-arrived-in-israel/|date=18 November 2015|website=VentureBeat|language=en-US|access-date=24 May 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/china-consortium-buys-israels-playtika-for-4-4-billion/|title=China consortium buys Israel's Playtika for $4.4 billion|website=The Times of Israel|access-date=2 January 2022}}

Nearly half of all users are from the United States, with the remaining players based in diverse countries.{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/udonis/slotomania-analysis-how-playtika-keeps-hitting-the-jackpot-734e1172ccbb|title=Slotomania Analysis: How Playtika Keeps Hitting the Jackpot | by Andrea Knezovic | Udonis|website=Medium|date=15 April 2021|access-date=2 January 2022}} There were more than 2 million daily active users in April 2021, and over 70 million cumulative downloads. Slotomania was among the most popular iPhone and iPad mobile games in the US in 2021.[https://appfigures.com/top-apps/ios-app-store/united-states/iphone/games/casino Top Casino Games for iPhone on the iOS App Store in the United States]. Appfigures.{{cite web|url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-i-slotomania-i-is-the-top-grossing-app-for-both-iphone-and-ipad|website=gamasutra.com|title=Slotomania is the top-grossing App for both iPhone and iPad |date=2 May 2012|access-date=2 January 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.blog.udonis.co/mobile-marketing/mobile-games/slotomania-monetization|title=Slotomania Monetization: Turning Virtual Coins into $1.64 Billion|website=Udonis|date=13 April 2021|access-date=2 January 2022}}

The first slot machine title released on Slotomania was Farm Fortune, which is still one of the most popular slot machines available in the app.

Gameplay

Slotomania follows a "freemium" model where registration and basic gameplay is free. The app also offers in-game purchases to enhance gameplay, but players can pay to buy coins and upgrade their game experience.{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-playtika-bets-on-social-gaming-growth/|title=Israel's Playtika bets on social gaming growth|website=The Times of Israel|access-date=2 January 2022}} The game features a highly interactive story progression.[https://732c2069d187077d2b87-0063d8ca473f04bfd7f021ac67664965.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/b7bcde05e93dead0bffe3a2b0a93bd30.pdf Slots Design Report November 2020]. rackcdn.com. Slotomania players can interact with each other, and there are also live tournaments.{{cite web|url=https://www.withoutthesarcasm.com/slotomania-tips-mobile-slots-roundup/|title=Slotomania Tips | Mobile Slots Roundup|website=Without The Sarcasm|date=24 May 2015|access-date=2 January 2022}}

As a social video slots game, Slotomania has over 160 different free slots games. The game allows players to buy coins, as well as send free gifts to friends.[https://www.businessinsider.in/strategy/the-15-highest-grossing-iphone-and-ipad-games/slidelist/35412359.cms The 15 Highest-Grossing iPhone And iPad Games]. Business Insider India. A range of meta features that are unique to the game include Slotostories, the only narrative-driven slot with story progression, and features like Quest Saga, Ballinko, Snakes & Leaders, hidden object games, among others. Slotomania players can interact with each other, play live tournaments, chat with their "SlotoClans", send and receive SlotoCards and free gifts. Free gifts contain 500 Slotomania coins each.{{cite web|url=https://www.techdriod.com/slotomania-free-coins-tips-tricks/|website=techdriod.com|title=Slotomania Free Coins- Tips & Tricks -|date=20 January 2021|access-date=2 January 2022}}

= Status tiers =

The game features the following status tiers:

Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Diamond
Royal diamond
Black diamond

As players progress, they receive increasing amounts of free coins, bigger multipliers, better bonuses and more.{{cite news|url=https://www.jpost.com/promocontent/gaming/the-easy-secret-to-collecting-slotomania-free-coins-497289|title=The Easy Secret to Collecting Slotomania Free Coins|newspaper=The Jerusalem Post | Jpost.com|access-date=2 January 2022}} New slot machines and casinos are also unlocked as players level up.

= Bonus coins =

Users receive a Welcome Bonus of 1 million coins when they first sign up for Slotomania. Free Special Bonuses are offered every 3 hours, and other additional bonuses such as the Mega Bonus, Lotto Bonus and Store Bonus are available.

= Collectible albums =

Players can also access collectible albums of SlotoCards, each of which have a different theme and storyline.{{cite web|url=https://www.knowyourslots.com/slotomania-by-playtika-fun-game-but-comp-earnings-meager/|title=Slotomania by Playtika: Fun Game, but Comp Earnings Meager|website=Know Your Slots|access-date=2 January 2022}} When an Album is completed, players receive large coin prizes and additional in-game benefits.

SlotoCards Albums are available all year round. An example of an Album is the Enchanted Forest Album, which features in-game characters such as Mighty Gorilla, Silver Lion and Despicable Wolf.{{cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190103005230/en/The-1-Social-Casino-Game-Slotomania---to-Boost-Gameplay-with-New-Sloto-Card-Heroes-Collection|title=The #1 Social Casino Game Slotomania - to Boost Gameplay with New Sloto Card Heroes Collection|website=Business Wire|date=3 January 2019|access-date=2 January 2022}} There are also Clan Albums that are released sporadically throughout the year where all members of a Clan can complete the album together.{{cite web|url=https://www.slotomania.com/slotoclans-the-new-way-to-play-virtual-slot-machines/|title=SlotoClans: The New Way to Play Virtual Slot Machines|website=Slotomania|date=June 2021|access-date=2 January 2022}} If one player earns a card, all players in the Clan receive it too. SlotoCards albums also include The Shiny Show mini-feature, where players can test their luck to win additional prizes.{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}

= SlotoClans =

In early 2019, Slotomania introduced a new feature called SlotoClans, which enables players to form groups together inside the game to earn more bonuses and help each other progress through the various challenges. Each week, players are encouraged to earn enough points to earn the key to open a chest full of free prizes. Players can also enjoy an extra bonus whenever a fellow Clan member wins a Jackpot or makes a purchase.{{cite web|url=https://www.supercheats.com/facebook/questions/slotomania/407460/how-do-i-change-my-sloto-clans.htm|title=How do I change my sloto clans name? - Slotomania Questions|website=supercheats.com|date=10 January 2021 |access-date=2 January 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.supercheats.com/facebook/questions/slotomania/393873/what-year-did-the-sloto-clans.htm|title=What year did the sloto Clans competition begin. - Slotomania Questions|website=supercheats.com|date=8 December 2019 |access-date=2 January 2022}}