LAS VEGAS (May 19, 2026) – A thunder of excitement is rolling across North America with the release of Thunder Empire by Aristocrat Gaming. The highly anticipated slot game brings its proven success from Australia, where it is one of the country's most popular games.
“We are thrilled to introduce Thunder Empire to North America. This game is one of the most popular games ever to hit the Australian market, and now that buzz is coming to this side of the world. With four compelling titles to choose from and a brand‑new Hold & Spin feature, Thunder Empire delivers a distinctive experience that truly sets it apart,” said Kurt Gissane, Chief Revenue Officer for Aristocrat Gaming.
Thunder Empire debuts with four dynamic titles: King Samurai™, Magic Emperor™, Mongolian Empress™, and Inca Diamonds™. The Thunder Empire game family appears exclusively on the technologically advanced The Baron™ Portrait cabinet, where its bold design and integrated lighting make the game stand out on any casino floor.
Each title has a Free Games feature and an innovation to Aristocrat Gaming’s pioneering Hold & Spin mechanic known as the Hold & Spin Again. The Hold & Spin Again is a feature-in-feature that brings additional entertainment by offering the opportunity for players to trigger the Hold & Spin feature back-to-back and potentially beyond.
Each title is available in a low denomination or mid denomination configuration. The low denomination game features an SSP jackpot that starts at $10,000, and the mid denomination features an SSP/SAP jackpot that starts at $50,000.
For more information on Thunder Empire and where to play, visit: www.aristocratgaming.com/us/.
ABOUT ARISTOCRAT GAMING
Aristocrat Gaming is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of regulated land-based slot and electronic games across the globe. From award-winning games and hardware to unique game mechanics and leading performance, Aristocrat Gaming delivers the best seat in the house wherever and whenever the world plays. Part of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), Aristocrat Gaming delivers end-to-end solutions to customers in more than 300 jurisdictions across the globe. We strive to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay, as part of ensuring a vibrant and sustainable industry. For further information, visit the company’s website at www.aristocratgaming.com.
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