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OPEN From FatSpanner |
May 2008 |
The OPEN terminal from FatSpanner was designed to expand on the features of existing multi-game platforms, adding new and unique elements to enhance overall performance. OPEN is housed in a restyled version of the proven ‘Slim’ cabinet, driven by the reliable, Shuttle PC technology platform.
The aim is to enhance the players overall experience by offering greater choice and personalised features, consequently increasing spend and ultimately cashbox performance. Thanks to extensive negotiation with other content providers OPEN carries more games than any other terminal, currently 100 from 19 different developers and including all the top titles. ‘Monopoly Hot Property’, ‘Deal or no Deal’, ‘Bullseye Super Smashin’ Great’ and latest number one ‘Heads Up Texas Hold’em Poker’ to name but a few.
The OPEN main screen features the 15 top performing games for that particular site plus nine further ‘New Games’ featured on a rotational basis. Unlike other terminals the games which are not featured on the main screen are still available to play via the innovative ‘Similar Games’ and ‘My Games’ functions. After playing any game OPEN will offer the player a range of ‘Similar Games’ to that just played, from the extensive back catalogue. Additionally OPEN provides facility for the player to save games in the ‘My Games’ section accessible via a personal username and password, these remain available whether featured on the main screen or not. Designers at FatSpanner believe giving the player the facility to keep accessing their own personal favourites, regardless of the changing content of the main screen, leads ultimately to increased revenue as well as a good level of player loyalty.
The OPEN content is licensed via a smart card charged at £400. The smart card offers a genuine 365 day license meaning working days not calendar days, so if the machine is out of action for any reason you will not lose those days. The content charge includes 3 free update DVD’s per year with a wealth of new content. So far FatSpanner have released 3 update DVD’s and each one has featured 17 new games, an unsurpassed level of new content.
The favourably priced OPEN is already proving itself more than a match for its competition in the cashbox, bringing impressive feedback from operators, with some major retailers talking of increasing the density of OPEN on their estates. FatSpanner believe they have a terminal to tick all the boxes.
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Fatspanner Link Up With Wessex Coin |
April 2008 |
Midland based SWP terminal manufacturer Fatspanner Ltd have teamed up with Wessex Coin in a distribution deal. The Newbury based company will be distributing the Fatbox Slim multigame SWP as well as other products from the ever expanding range.
Karl Prismall of Wessex Coin said “As one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers of gaming and amusement equipment, we at Wessex Coin have seen a large upturn in demand for high earning compendium SWP’s, with this in mind we are delighted to be appointed official distributors for the Fatspanner range”. The enthusiasm for the new relationship was echoed by Fatspanner Sales Manager Lee Timmins, “Wessex can get our product into areas we would otherwise find very difficult to access, they have a great track record and we’re looking forward to a long and successful relationship”.
Anyone interested in talking to Wessex about the Fatspanner product range can contact them on……………..
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FatSpanner at ATEI 2008 |
Feb 2008 |
With the layout change at the ATEI and the current state of gaming in the UK, we were not sure what to expect at this years show. Although the first couple of hours were quiet, mainly due to the split level entrance, the Fatspanner stand was soon attracting the crowds. With four new and exciting products added to our already successful portfolio there was plenty for visitors to see.
Core, a single screen terminal with a stunning 23 inch LCD screen and shown with 8 of the top SWP games converted to £1 play and offering bigger prizes. Core, in our opinion, takes us a step closer to maximising the opportunities within the video entertainment sector. With the more traditional split screen option in mind, we went a step further and produced Twin Core. Twin Core, featuring 2 19 inch lcd monitors, was shown running video AWP software, again emphasising FatSpanners desire to make their mark in all sectors of the UK market.
Further highlighting the diversity of FatSpanners portfolio was the Dune, a new concept digital jukebox. As you would expect with the Fatspanner brand, style and quality go hand in hand, the Dune combines a striking moulding with subtle lighting to achieve the desired effect.
The product which perhaps attracted the most interest is OPEN (Open Platform Entertainment Network). An open platform SWP, with a bigger choice of games than any other platform currently in the market. With an intelligent, self profiling menu system and a weekly 9 game rotation system the feedback we have already received for OPEN has been extremely positive. This is backed up by the income figures seen on initial testing and the fact that all of the major game designers have already supplied and will continue to supply games for the platform. With initial production of OPEN set for early March the number of machines planned has almost doubled as a result of post-ATEI demand and the appointment of RLMS Sales as a distributor. Great things are expected of the OPEN.
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