At the time of the original review, the company website did not list licensing details. The review speculated that the studio would pursue approvals to enter U.S. markets such as Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It also anticipated possible applications in other markets, including the MGA and UKGC jurisdictions, as Armadillo Studios sought stronger brand recognition and growth in the competitive iGaming sector. These projections do not confirm that any licence was granted.
Game selection
Armadillo Studios was still a new developer, and the original review linked its prospects to whether it could establish itself in important U.S. markets. At the time, the studio had released two video slots and was close to launching a third.
The titles covered in the portfolio were:
- 15 Armadillos
Armadillo Studios launched its catalogue with 15 Armadillos, released on the 20th of January in 2022. For its debut, the studio chose a 243 ways-to-win format instead of conventional paylines, giving the slot a wider reel-combination structure.
Created with American players in mind, this high-volatility slot takes inspiration from Florida’s everglades. Its bonus features include wild respins, multipliers, locked symbols and five distinct free spins rounds. The stated top prize is 10,000x the stake, awarded when 15 Armadillo symbols land.
- Queen of Egypt: Exotic Wilds
Armadillo Studios announced its second game, Queen of Egypt: Exotic Wilds, just under a month after its debut. It launched on the 18th of February and also uses the 243 Ways-to-Win format found in 15 Armadillos. The game has an Egyptian theme, a popular choice at online casinos.
This high-variance slot features Exotic Wilds, which can award multipliers of up to 7x when Cleopatra expanding wilds appear. In the free spins feature, players can choose a volatility style: standard high variance with Exotic Wilds, greater variance with multipliers that increase after successive lands, or an extreme option featuring expanding wilds.
- Armadillo Goes West (Out on April 27, 2022)
Before the slot’s launch, Armadillo Studios made a demo available. The original review examined the title using that demo; the game was then scheduled for release on the 27th of April. Set in the old Wild West, it has 25 paylines and follows Armadillo, the studio’s logo character, as he tries to survive there. This high-variance game features free spins, wild reels, random wilds and multipliers, as well as other features.
Conclusion
New studios entering iGaming can be worth keeping an eye on, and the original review considered EveryMatrix’s support an added reason to watch Armadillo Studios. The company had a clear interest in U.S. markets, while the review expected it might also pursue other major iGaming regions as it expanded.
The video slots discussed in the review suggested a development team with relevant experience and creative ability. The original assessment was positive about the emerging iGaming studio’s outlook, while noting that its longer-term prospects would depend on how its catalogue and market presence evolved.
