SiGMA Europe Awards 2026: ELA Games’ King and Flame Shortlisted

ELA Games’s latest title, King and Flame, has been shortlisted for Best New Game Release at the upcoming SiGMA Europe Awards 2026, set to take place at the Casino Maltese in Valletta, Malta, on May 27. The nomination reflects the game’s innovative blend of narrative design and slot mechanics, positioning it as a standout entry in the competitive iGaming market.

King and Flame is a medieval fantasy Hold and Win slot that flips classic fantasy tropes on their head, featuring a storyline where a prince unleashes a Dragon Queen. The game incorporates several unique features, including coin symbols that pay their face value, Mystery Chests that can award instant prizes or trigger the Grand Jackpot, and a distinctive “Tamed by the Crown” feature where the Dragon Queen appears as an expanding Full Reel Wild. Additional gameplay elements include free spins with column-expanding coins and a Super Bonus Wheel that doubles rewards.

Marharyta Yerina, Managing Director of ELA Games, commented on the nomination: “We’re very happy to see King and Flame get a nomination at the very well-regarded SiGMA Europe awards. I know the work everyone at the ELA team put into creating an intricate backstory and graphic world for this slot. It is one of the most narrative-based titles we have released to date, and the care the team put into the design has really brought that story to life. It is wonderful to see that dedication noticed on such a prestigious stage.”

The nomination for King and Flame underscores the increasing importance of storytelling in slot game design, offering players a deeper connection to the games they play. This recognition also highlights ELA Games’s ability to merge creative storytelling with engaging gameplay mechanics, setting a new benchmark for innovation in the industry.

Public voting for the Best New Game Release category is now open on the SiGMA awards website, inviting industry professionals and enthusiasts to participate in the selection process. The awards ceremony will serve as a platform to celebrate excellence in iGaming, and ELA Games’s nomination is a testament to its dedication to delivering high-quality, immersive gaming experiences.