Methodology
Olympian Gaming uses private, locally-run AI tools to accelerate analysis and development — including math models, analysis software, and game demonstrations. Unlike cloud-based AI services, these tools run entirely on local hardware, so proprietary game specifications, math models, and source code never touch third-party AI servers. The result is faster turnaround without compromising the confidentiality that gaming clients require.
Slot game design and math
Olympian Gaming has a proven track record in slot machine math for land-based, real-money online, and social virtual-currency casinos covering both from-scratch development and improvement of existing games.
With dozens of games designed, developed, and approved by regulators, we have the experience to help with any slot project. Past work has spanned nearly every game feature: 3-reel single-line games, video multi-line games, free spins, second-screen bonuses, expanding and stacked wilds, banking and accumulator features, and progressive jackpots. Most analyses are performed using spreadsheets, with custom simulation software developed as needed.
We can engage at any stage of a project, from initial concept and storyboarding through final specifications and regulatory submissions.
Game math can be targeted to specific player types and adjusted to meet requirements for payback percentage, hit frequency, volatility, bonus entry frequency, progressive frequency, and average jackpot size.
Social casino design
Most social casino teams have deep experience in casual gaming but not in the casino industry. What works for a FarmVille player doesn't work for a slot machine player — the math, the pacing, and the psychology are fundamentally different.
We have direct experience bridging that gap. Stacy Friedman served as the sole casino gaming expert for Double Down Interactive, optimizing their game designs for a casino audience. Shortly thereafter, Double Down Interactive was acquired by IGT for $500,000,000.
If you're building a social casino on web or mobile and need casino-literate game math, get in touch.
Game software evaluation
The math doesn't matter if the code isn't right. Our software evaluation process includes statistical verification of RNG output and game outcome scaling, as well as higher-level rules implementation testing.
This is especially important for online casino vendors whose clients cannot afford mistakes or downtime, and for social gaming operators whose revenues depend directly on game hold. A broken game — one where the rules aren't implemented correctly — costs real money. Olympian Gaming can verify that the game you're offering is the one you designed.
Table game analysis
Table game math is in many respects harder than slot math. Player strategies and dealer procedures are complicating factors that must be modeled precisely. A mathematical analysis is appropriate when:
- You're a game inventor who has developed a new table game and need the house edge calculated.
- You're a casino operator who wants to adjust a game to improve floor performance.
- You're a marketing manager planning a promotion involving a rule change or betting modification.
A detailed statistical and operational report can include:
- The game's house edge or expected value
- Hit frequency for each game outcome
- Player's optimal strategy
- House's optimal strategy, where applicable
- Bankroll fluctuation analysis
- Hands-per-hour estimates and projected revenue
- Dealer procedure considerations
- ROI and cost/benefit analysis for promotions
Olympian Gaming also has extensive experience preparing and submitting new games to regulators for approval across multiple jurisdictions.