JACPOT SOUND WORKS

Sound that attracts customers and improves occupancy

JACPOT SOUND WORKS Representative Shigeru Morimoto

The Unsung Hero of Gaming: Sound

While sound might not be the primary reason a gaming machine sells, every top-performing product shares one crucial element: incredibly satisfying sound.

My constant focus is on creating a stress-free, enjoyable, and well-paced gaming experience. Of course, I excel at producing intense, high-impact sounds for thrilling moments, but my greatest strength lies in crafting the soundscape for regular gameplay. This is where I bring to bear 17 years of expertise cultivated at a top manufacturer.

The Foundation of Immersion

Consider these everyday actions:

• The satisfying clink of a coin dropping in.

• The smooth whirl of the reels.

• The crisp thud when reels stop.

• The joyful cascade of coins paying out.

How natural and enjoyable are these seemingly minor player actions? When this foundation is meticulously built, players can seamlessly immerse themselves in the game's world without any jarring distractions.

Similarly, I meticulously design sounds for frequent, everyday in-game notifications to ensure they never create stress for the player.

Beyond the Obvious: Elevating Engagement

It's a given that jackpot sounds or bonus sounds feel good. That's adrenaline pumping, with your brain doing most of the work. Frankly, almost any sound in those moments would feel good.

But the sound that truly drives engagement is about how much you can delight the player in moments where their brain isn't compensating. This is key. High-performing machines are designed so that even a subtle notification sound (like a "hold change" sound in pachinko) is pleasing to the player.

Let Me Elevate Your Product

I believe that high-quality sound in gaming machines means sound engineered to boost engagement and drive retention. I'm ready to pour all of my skill into making that a reality for your product.

Comprehensive Sound Design

Just everyday gameplay? Absolutely not. You can entrust me with all your sound design needs, including jackpot and bonus sounds. By handling the complete sound coordination, I can precisely tune player anticipation for every moment of the game.

For example:

• Soundscapes (timbres, timing, melodies) used in regular gameplay are never used in high-stakes moments.

• Conversely, sounds reserved for intense, thrilling sequences are never introduced during regular play.

This prevents any sonic misdirection or misunderstanding for the player. Because I build the foundation of the regular gameplay experience, I can masterfully craft the expressions for subsequent high probability zones, special zones, Big Bonus (BB), Art (AR) entry, and bonus payouts. This seamless, intuitive matching of sound to experience is, I believe, directly linked to increased machine engagement.

I'm confident I can make all the sound for your product truly exceptional, contributing directly to its success. Please reach out. I look forward to hearing from you.