Koala Games, a new studio born from RubyPlay’s ecosystem, is on a mission to craft slot titles that blend proven gameplay with bold creativity. G3 speaks with Tristan Esaid, Studio Director at Koala Games, and Dr. Eyal Loz, Chief Product Officer at RubyPlay, about building trust, leveraging decades of expertise, and delivering a fresh take on distinctive slot content.

Can you tell us about the creative vision behind Koala Games?

Tristan Esaid, Studio Director, Koala Games: Koala Games was founded with a clear purpose: to create slot games that feel fresh, engaging, and built for the audiences we’re working with. Using our known expertise at creating successful products in other gaming industries, we are now bringing it to iGaming.

Being based in Australia gives us a unique edge. Australia really is a unique home of slots, and a lot of our team has learned directly from people with decades of experience in this market. That foundation gives us a deep understanding of what makes a game feel good to play.

From there, our vision is to take those strong, proven gameplay foundations and add unexpected twists, whether that be through mechanics, features or fresh takes on familiar visual themes. Everything is uniquely crafted Down Under! We want our games to surprise players without ever feeling complicated.

Because we’re a small, focused team, we’re able to stay hands-on with every part of development, from the math to the art direction, to make sure every release feels polished and purposeful.

Koala Games has brought in veteran talent from the Social Casino world and leans upon RubyPlay’s expertise. How is that background shaping the philosophy and user experience of the studio?

Dr. Eyal Loz, Chief Product Officer, RubyPlay: The combination of a Tier 1 content team that has been dominating the Social Free to Play In App Purchase in the American Social Casino market, mixed with the robust technology and distribution of RubyPlay, has created a powerful match.