Rising Star

Odobo is a relatively new name in the online gaming business, but that has not stopped it from gaining a stellar reputation. In fact, the company picked up the award for Rising Star at the EGR Awards in 2014 – an impressive achievement which recognises the outfit's ability to stand out from the crowd in a competitive corporate environment.

Odobo Ltd is a registered business in Gibraltar – a hotbed for igaming companies which provides one of the most respectable gambling licenses under the Gibraltar Gambling Commission. This software company isn't just licensed under the jurisdiction of Gibraltar, but it is also regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, meaning that developers, operators and players alike can be certain that every game is legal and safe to play.

Not only are players protected by the law, but they are also safeguarded by a series of measures put in place by Odobo to promote responsible gambling and fair play. All of the games that are available to play on the website are demo versions which won't ask for any monetary pay-ins while there are pages of content explaining the signs of gambling addiction and the avenues for finding support.

When it does come to playing Odobo games for real money at an online casino, players can take reassurance that the outcomes of each spin is completely fair and random. That is because the company conforms to the randomness requirements of Gibraltar's Remote Technical Operating Standards. The company's Random Number Generator is certified by Gaming Laboratories International.

The Middle Man

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this software company is the fact that they don't technically make any games themselves. Instead they act as the middle man between games developers and casino operators by providing a reliable software platform on which games can be hosted and played. Just to give you a taste of who Odobo are working with, they currently host games designed by Playson, Rabcat, Genesis and Fuga Gaming while distributing to online casino site such as Mr Green.

The benefits of this are win-win-win for designers, casinos and players alike. Game makers benefit from a games development kit (GDK) which allows them to piece together their visions in HTML5 while Odobo take care of the complex mathematics, compliance, regulation and certification. Operators, on the other hand, will be able to pick and choose from games that are tested and ready to go while Odobo make sure that the integration process is as smooth as possible. As for players, they will benefit from having access to fun and exciting games that are available in all major currencies and 17 different languages. What's more, all of these games are compatible across different playing platforms such as desktop computer, mobile phones and tablets.

Slots with a Difference

Another benefit of the Odobo system is that each game is bound to offer something completely different since there is no single creative team coming up with the ideas. As such, players will come across a wide variety of slot machines with different themes and exciting bonus elements. There are more than 30 different titles to choose from and we have a feeling that this selection is only going to grow in size as times goes by.

The majority of these games are 5-reel video slots and there are a few generic title among the pile such as the Greek myth based Legend of Olympus slot, the sporty Football Crazy, and the swashbuckling classic Lucky Pirates. However, there are many slot machines which will have players spinning some very unique reels. For example, Akaneiro (designed by Spicy Horse) adapts the fairytale story of Little Red Riding Hood into a Japanese style comic strip with gruesome mutant monsters and gory action. Alternatively, there is some Armageddon action in Extinction (designed by Wild Game Reserve) which takes place at the explosive end of prehistoric times.

If those slot machines sound a bit too intense, then there are always some slots with a more novelty atmosphere. For example, The Oddventurers is a humorous slot which follows a gang of hapless hunters as they search for the rare and mythical Booboo bird while KGB Bears follows the espionage exploits of some furry spies in the USSR during the Cold War. Players can also let their hair down in the carnival party themed Road to Rio or they can rock out to the Rockstar Riches slot machine.

Fans of retro style slot machines will be disappointed to hear that most of the titles available via the Odobo platform are 5-reel games. However, there is one 3-reeler from Yoyougaming which presents a very simple dice themed gambling game with 5 paylines and mystery prizes.

Bet on the Tables, Sports, and... Farm

As well as offering developers a platform to realise the potential of their slot machine games, Odobo also makes it possible for developers to create casino table games as well as unique arcade style games. The software platform currently hosts a blend of traditional and newfangled table games such as Grand Blackjack, Imperial 7s, Baccpo and Baccarat Star. Plus, players can combine their favourite sports with casino table gameplay in a series called Sport Shotz games by Jannio Limited. These dice based games of chance emulate the playing patterns of sports such as American football, cricket, football, golf and tennis. There is also a very entertaining game called Gourmet Riches which brings elements of chance to a farmyard simulator – it's essentially Farmville with real money stakes.

Great Graphics

Since many of the games provided by Odobo are actually designed by other developers, the games can be a little bit hit and miss when it comes to graphics. A few of them – Evil Knievel and Fire Dragon for example - are quite basic when it comes to visual aesthetics. On the flip side, there are plenty of games which present a colourful array of interesting symbols such as in Epic City and Rampage Riches. In fact, the majority of them are well designed, using a variety of 2D cartoons and 3D animations to best suit the theme at hand.

Out of the Ordinary

Regardless of the intricacies of Odobo's software platform, all that you punters need to know is that they offer a very good collection of 5-reel video slot machines as well as some other innovative gambling games. The software is capable of delivering some spectacular visual effects, even if some developers choose not to use it to the full potential. But the most exciting thing about these games is that each one promises something a little bit different from the ordinary. To find out more about Odobo slots and their gaming platform, visit their corporate website here.