Aristocrat Gaming has debuted its slot game cabinet The Baron Upright in Europe, with installs in seven international locations. The Baron Upright is now live in Albania, France, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, and aboard European cruise ships.
Since its debut in North America a few months ago, The Baron Upright and its suite of games have been climbing industry charts, ranking in the top spots for the last several months on independent research lists. Now, with its international arrival, the cabinet's footprint expands its reach across Europe.
"The speed at which we commercialize hardware and games internationally has been a top priority for our customers. With the recent installs of Phoenix Link and now the arrival of The Baron Upright, we're pleased to be succeeding in that goal," said Kurt Gissane, chief revenue officer for Aristocrat Gaming.
"The Baron Upright brings an all-new entertainment experience for our international customers and players, from its unique design to its popular launch titles, and we're looking forward to seeing the positive response."
Following its predecessors' footsteps, The Baron Upright dual-screen cabinet features innovations including integrated dynamic lighting, advanced display monitors, and sleek design elements to enhance casino floors.
The features of The Baron Upright are player-centric and deliver gameplay that is even more vibrant, says Aristocrat. Vivid LEDs light up the cabinet frame and monitors, while indirect backlighting on the chimney illuminates The Baron in color coordination with gameplay and game themes, both of which come standard, and an integrated handle that lowers the cabinet profile for improved sightlines on casino floors.
The dual 27" ultra-high-definition 4K display monitors bring player comfort and ergonomics combined with best-in-class graphics, plus a customizable 27" LCD topper that integrates play, and jackpot features, or can be removed to adapt to a variety of ceiling heights to best fit floor needs.
A discreet soundbar, two top monitor speakers, and a subwoofer in-cabinet make for an improved premium sound experience. Finally, a floating virtual button deck adds sleekness and functionality to the modern look of The Baron Upright.
The Baron Upright's European launch title is Bao Zhu Zhao Fu Ignite Blue Prosperity and Red Prosperity, tailored to the needs of European customers, including 50 credit minimum entry bet and more jackpot options.
Bao Zhu Zhao Fu Ignite Blue Prosperity and Red Prosperity expands on the Red and Blue Festival base game and adds a fourth Metamorphic and a new Quad Metamorphic trigger in the base game. Additionally, players have the opportunity to trigger additional Metamorphics once they are in the bonus Hold & Spin feature.
The titles that are now available for purchase in over 15 EMEA markets include Ju Cai Jin Gui Dragon and Ingot and Lucky Looters Devil and Leprechaun. Ju Cai Jin Gui is the successor to Fu Dai Lian Lian building on the Triple Metamorphic that started it all, to introduce a newly branded member of the portfolio with the addition of a Fourth Metamorphic. Lucky Looters is a dual metamorphic with a Lock & Loot feature to lock in reels 1 and 5 and multiply the up to 12 Cash on Reels values from reels 2 to 4 up to 6x for a 48x multiplier.