Microgaming has gone where no other online casino developer has gone before: Xbox Live. The online slots developer has created a new mobile application called Bronzebeard’s Blackjack: The Strategy Coach exclusively for Windows platforms, including Xbox Live and Windows 8.

The Platform

Mobile gaming is still quite new to the online casino world, so developers tend to stick to the platforms that they know. iOS and Android have been around for long enough and offer up enough development resources that gaming operators now feel comfortable releasing games on these platforms.

The mobile Windows platform is relatively new, so there are new mobile gambling apps available. Bronzebeard Blackjack is one of the first.

The Gameplay

Bronzebeard Blackjack is a tutorial-based blackjack game. The Bronzebeard coaches players on the basics on the game and advanced strategies, as they play hands against the dealer.

As the player learns more, they progress to further levels, earning bonus prizes along the way. In total, there are four levels, giving players plenty of opportunities to show off their new gambling skills.

Learning the intricacies of any casino game can get boring. Reading about the game and even playing a regular blackjack game is not the most exciting experience, especially if you’re new to the game. Bronzebeard, a robot pirate, makes mastering blackjack a fun experience.

The Graphics

The graphics are not as polished as they could be. Bronzebeard is actually a character from Microgaming’s slot game The Great Galaxy Grab and, if you’ve played this game before, you were likely impressed by its graphics.

Unfortunately, the same can’t really be said for Blackbeard’s solo debut. The graphics are bright and sharp, but they are just not as sophisticated as they could be – however, we anticipate that will change with later versions. 

Response

Bronzebeard Blackjack is still quite new on the market, but it has received some great reviews thus far. On the Windows Phone website, players have lauded the game for being ‘terribly entertaining’ and a ‘very fast and very addictive’ game.

Players also enjoy the interactive nature of Bronzebeard, as he reacts to the outcome of each hand.

The Original Great Galaxy Grab

If you enjoy playing Bronzebeard Blackjack, you will want to give The Great Galaxy Grab a try. It is one of Microgaming’s first 3D slots games, receiving a positive response. In this online slots game, players embark on a quest for treasure with Bronzebeard and his crew of robot pirates. It features a 6-level Space Chase bonus, with different games that offer up generous prizes.

The game also saves your progress, so if you log out and return, you will begin where you left off in the Space Chase! It’s pretty sophisticated stuff for an online casino game.