NetEnt Numbers Hit Roof Thanks to Planet of the Apes Slot

NetEnt’s Planet of the Apes became an instant hit with the players

After signing a licensing agreement with 20^th Century Fox Consumer Products, NetEnt has taken the slot enthusiasts on a thrilling ride through two game windows, each representing one of the movies, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

NetEnt has released this exciting blockbuster slot in October and it immediately became a success.

Planet of the Apes

Since it first appeared in 1963, the novel by Pierre Boulle, a French author, had many adaptations in different forms and all of them were a smash hit.

This science fiction contemporary classic plot revolves around human race and highly intelligent apes fighting for survival. This dystopian and apocalyptic story produced 9 movies, a TV series, books, comic books, video games and it is a box office hit at every turn.

Now this branded slot game came out only a few months after the latest movie adaptation but NetEnt, as leading provider of digital gaming solutions always goes further, so the game’s narrative includes elements from the entire movie franchise that will lead to a more comprehensive narrative of the slot.

The Game

This is one of the largest movie franchises and its rich history has never been applied to online casino gaming before.

NetEnt is thrilled to have signed the franchise and is happy to offer players the game based on a film we all grew up with. NetEnt developed this branded slot with stunning graphics and unique game mechanics, in association with 20^th Century Fox. It is based on two movies mentioned above and players will enjoy playing two different phases of Ape Army leader Caesar’s life.

The two play areas, Rise and Dawn, each have 5 reels and 3 rows and 20 paylines.

With its dual reels, game combines all the best features with a lights, action and camera for a truly unique Planet of the Apes experience. Players will enjoy Rise and Fall Free Spins, Bonus symbols, Wild substitutions, Dual feature, Stacked Wild feature and the Rise and Dawn Bonus features.

The action-packed ape world contains actual characters, authentic sounds and original soundtrack from the movies and is playable on all devices from 20c to $200 a spin.

Visually fantastic and with an array of superb bonuses and features that allow big wins, Planet of the Apes slot game is sure to become a blockbuster hit.

The Numbers

Thanks to a huge success of the Planet of the Apes slot, NetEnt’s most recent financial statement does not come as too big of a surprise.

NetEnt has recorded profits worth €40.1 million during the third quartal of 2017 which is a 12.3% increase year-on-year. After tax deductions the Swedish company’s profits stand at €14.2 million which stands as an impressive 19.3% rise compared to last year.

Mobile segment once again played an important role in great numbers for the third quarter whereas the Planet of the Apes had a fair share of its own in a financial growth.