The five reel, 20 line B2/B3 slot includes a unique Reel Runner bonus round and gamble feature, and is available to Ladbrokes’ retail players via terminals across the bookmaker’s 2,000 strong UK estate.

The online version of The Fruit Machine was launched simultaneously with the retail version and showcases many of the same features but tailored for the digital environment. It includes a Super Game mode consisting of five linked spins, where the chances of entry to the bonus round are increased.

Realistic’s new CEO Andy Harris described The Fruit Machine and its provision across multiple channels as a “game changer” for the UK-based provider.

“The Fruit Machine is not only a fantastic game it is also available in every possible format, including gaming terminals in retail for the first time,” said Harris. “As a company with its origins in land-based gaming it is great to be able to draw on that heritage to help produce a ground-breaking game that provides the optimum player experience no matter what device you play it on.

“So many companies talk about multi-channel, but to actually deliver a game that plays equally well, and with great empathy, across the full range of key channels put us in the top rank of suppliers.”

A similar version of the game, The Fruit Factory, has also gone live with Realistic’s other digital operating partners.