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Development insights, math notes, and launch stories from our Helsinki studio.

Math spreadsheet in slot development

Feb 12, 2026 · Math

Why RTP Is Calculated Before the First Symbol

A client wanted 96.5% RTP and high volatility. Without simulation, that combination would have been costly — here's how the PAR sheet saved the budget.

PixiJS development environment

Jan 28, 2026 · Development

PixiJS vs. Raw Canvas — What We Chose for Wild Quest

Particles and symbol animations initially used too much CPU. PixiJS's sprite atlas solved the problem, but not without trade-offs in load time.

Slot tested on a mobile device

Jan 15, 2026 · QA

A Mobile Slot That Doesn't Freeze Mid-Spin

The Samsung Galaxy A series is still our most common test device. Three bugs that only appeared on weaker GPUs — and how we fixed them.

Certification documents

Dec 3, 2025 · Certification

GLI Documentation: What an Audit Actually Requires

RNG log, paytable version history, and bonus logic pseudocode. A list of things we don't send on the first submission — and why that causes delays.

Free spin bonus design

Nov 18, 2025 · Design

Free Spin Rhythm — Why the Bonus Feels Too Rare

A scatter probability of 1:180 felt right on paper, but in playtesting players gave up before hitting the first bonus. We adjusted the volatility profile.

API integration with an aggregator

Oct 30, 2025 · Integrations

Aggregator Integration in a Week: A Realistic Timeline

"One-week integration" sounds great in a sales pitch. We explain honestly what needs to be ready upfront — and when a week actually works.