Get exclusive insights from Mancala Gaming’s CTO, Evgeny Prozorov, as he shares the secrets behind their expanding Progressive Jackpot portfolio, including their latest release, Power of Zeus. Discover what sets their games apart.
We had the honour of sitting down with Evgeny Prozorov, the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Mancala Gaming. In this follow-up interview to the one where we learned about their broader business and game design philosophy, we do a deep dive into their impressive portfolio of Progressive Jackpot slots and casino games.
A: I believe we offer more flexibility than others. We provide a wide range of options for our partners. Want to run a progressive campaign with your own settings? Perfect! Our Jackpot system lets you customise all parameters—contribution, amount, seed, games, favourite online casinos, and more. Looking for an in-game Network Progressive jackpot integrated directly into the game's mechanics? We've got that covered, too! Prefer to play it safe and remove the network aspect? No problem, we can accommodate that as well!
A: The mechanics are straightforward: every bet contributes to four different pots, and you can watch them grow. The more players, the bigger the pots become! Everyone has an equal chance to win any of the jackpots—no cheating. Once the Bonus game is triggered, you can collect between 2 to 5 Jackpot symbols. We've carefully balanced the system so that the Grand Jackpot (the largest one) is triggered less frequently, meaning it can grow significantly—up to 53,000x your bet! Can you imagine that?
A: The fun part is we have our very own Zeus on the team. Our Head of Studio (“hi Pantelis”) is from Greece! He’ll deny it, but I’m 99% sure our artists used him as the inspiration for the Zeus character. As you know, Greek gods are incredibly popular, and slot players love this theme. I can even back that up with numbers.
A: It's not just about the feature; it's about the quality! While it shares the same feature as our previous game, Majestic Wolf—the Hold and Earn Progressive Jackpots—the math has been balanced differently. In Zeus, you can win even bigger! Another upgrade is the notifications: every time someone wins a jackpot, all other players get a notification. Plus, our studio has done an incredible job with this game. The level of detail in the art, animations, and sound design is outstanding—you’ll feel like a god when you win the jackpot.
A: Yes, but I think mentioning the multiplier is better. The highest so far has been approximately 12,000x the total bet. Not bad, right? But I can tell you that the Grand Jackpot has grown to an incredible 22,000x in one of the currencies! Just imagine when that gets triggered—we're all eagerly waiting for it!
A: We’re all human—when we see those numbers growing, we want to be the first to win! It creates a sense of competition, along with a social element. Players adopt different strategies: some wait for the jackpot to grow big before jumping in, while others start playing the moment they spot it.
A: I’d say the key is simplicity at first, combined with beauty. Simple, well-known mechanics with growing numbers (up to 53,000x) are the main reason players will start playing and keep coming back. But if the game is visually stunning, with each animation crafted with care and attention, players really feel that connection. Believe me, it makes a difference.
A: Balancing the game is crucial. Players shouldn't rely solely on Progressive Jackpots for rewards—they should be winning during regular spins, too. It's such a great feeling when you're waiting for the Bonus game and suddenly land 300x your bet on a regular spin! And when the Bonus game is triggered, everything ramps up—the sound, the animations, even Zeus himself—it all signals that you're about to hit a massive Jackpot! That kind of excitement is what players crave, and we deliver it.
A: First, the data from our previous progressive jackpot release, Majestic Wolf, has been incredibly valuable. We analysed what players enjoyed most and identified areas for improvement. For example, we added the visual pile of coins, and players are loving it! You can actually see it growing, and it creates that thrilling feeling—you’re so close to winning it!
A: We’ve already begun working on a new Progressive Jackpot game! This time, we’re planning to add more pots and introduce new mechanics instead of the traditional Hold and Earn. We’re confident this will be a big win—it’s going to bring something fresh and exciting for players!
Mancala Gaming is clearly dedicated to growing and enhancing the progressive jackpot game vertical, and we fully support it. Better games, more chances to win, and bigger prize pools are a fantastic boon for the online gambling community.
We recommend getting hands-on with the company’s offerings by visiting our dedicated Mancala Gaming section; here, you will find insights into the company, their latest casino games and links to the online casino where you can play them.
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