Microgaming

If there's one studio in iGaming that can rightfully be called king, it's definitely Microgaming. The famous studio all but created the industry in 1994 when it launched the world's first casino software. It never stopped from there on. Microgaming became a pioneer in iGaming with innovation on the tip of its spear.

The studio is an original member of the Interactive Gaming Council and has received multiple rewards for its efforts and games. Over the years, the studio came up with numerous innovative gameplay mechanics and launched dozens of hits, with many new waiting on the wings.

What Is Microgaming?

Microgaming is an iGaming developer based in the Isle of Man. It was the first studio to launch casino software way back in 1994. Three years later, it became a founding member of the IGC. The studio launched the Microgaming Poker Network in 2003 and created the world's first mobile casino software in 2003.

The first licensed content slot game was launched a year later (Lara Croft: Tomb Raider), while in 2006, it reached another hallmark with the launch of the now-legendary progressive jackpot Mega Moolah.

Types of Games Released by Microgaming

Microgaming has a complete offer of games that spans everything from slots to card and table titles. It doesn't have a live casino division but has expanded its portfolio with progressive jackpots that have made many players millionaires and broke records in the Guinness World Book of Records.

Slots are in the focus, especially when it comes to the mobile versions developer in Microgaming’s lab. As one of the oldest developers in the industry, the studio has created numerous hits. Those include regular and jackpot slots, with the iconic Mega Moolah being the studio’s spearhead title.

Microgaming's slots are genuinely innovative in terms of design and gameplay mechanics. The studio likes using special math models such as Megaways and unique bonus features such as Hold & Win respins, which makes its slots fun and rewarding.

Most Popular Microgaming Slots

There have been a plethora of popular Microgaming slots that have ended up huge hits in the iGaming industry. They’ve been celebrated by players for the unique gameplay and valuable features across 243 ways to win or thousands of paylines.

• Perhaps the most prominent slot in Microgaming's library, Immortal Romance single-handedly introduced a new vampire genre in the slot industry. It's a tale of gothic romance played across 243 ways to win. This mystery slot shines in the bonus round, where players can progressively unlock new character stories with retriggers and benefit greatly from the 96.86% RTP.
• Thunderstruck II is another big hit by the popular studio. Almost two decades after its release, the Thor-starring slot still has plenty of energy in its tank. The Wildstorm feature is the reason why it's one of the best slots in Microgaming's catalogue that will surely be introduced in the slot Hall of Fame if it existed.
• Mega Moolah is an iconic progressive jackpot released in 2006. It put Microgaming’s name on the map thanks to the four progressive jackpots that often grow to a dozen million coins. The popularity of the original slot resulted in the release of numerous prequels and sequels that share the same jackpot network.