Sphinx 3D is a new slot machine from IGT and GTECH, which has the potential to change the face of the land-based gambling market. Employing autostereoscopic technology, the game displays three-dimensional graphics without the need for 3D glasses.

You can take a look at the game here:

How does it work?

Autostereoscopic technology tracks the movement of the user’s eyes and adjusts the images accordingly. So, the images seem to jump of the screen, no matter where the user is looking. The graphics are produced using multiple views of the same scene, which are split as the user look at them. This helps to create the illusion of depth.

Do I need 3D glasses?

You don’t need 3D glasses to experience the unique graphics on this new slot machine. So, if you thought that you might feel silly sitting in the middle of a casino with a pair of plastic glasses on your face, there is no need to worry.

Is it bad for your eyes?

The 3D graphics in Sphinx 3D has been compared to the technology used in the new Nintendo 3DS. The handheld console has been shown to cause eye strain with prolonged use. So, if you plan on sitting at the Sphinx 3D cabinet for hours at a time, then you may experience some discomfort.

We would suggest taking breaks from spinning the reels – but, this should be a common practice anyways, so that you can keep track of your time spent playing slots.

Bonuses

In Sphinx 3D there is a wide range of bonus games available. Each one uses the 3D technology to its full potential with graphics that jump off the screen and increase the overall excitement of the gameplay. There are seven different bonuses available, including:

  • Coin Bonus: pick coins to reveal cash prizes
  • Box Bonus: pick a box to reveal cash prizes
  • Diamond Chamber: diamonds fall on the screen to determine a generous payout
  • Stars Bonus: Choose from 15 stars to reveal a potential progressive payout
  • Ancient Wheel: spin the reel to reveal three different prizes
  • Wil Scarab Bonus: a free spins round with generous wild symbols
  • Ramosis Free Games: a generous free spins round

The verdict so far…

While we have yet to experience this game personally, we have heard great things about this game. In the Spanish market, players are already loving this title.

According to casino managers in South America, it ‘has been an immediate success with players’. We are excited for the game to premiere in the American market, so we can give it a few spins and see if Sphinx 3D lives up to the hype.