Koala Games

Tristan Esaid of Koala Games Presents the Producer’s Goals

Tatiana Novoselova — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:49:26 +0000

“We’re not just launching games. We’re launching a point of view.”
That’s the heart of what our Studio Director Tristan Esaid shared in his recent interview with SlotsCalendar.
At Koala Games, we’re a tight-knit team with deep roots across land-based, social, and iGaming. We bring that experience into every release, combining it with a distinct creative identity.
With 6 games already launched and the 7th in the making, we’re carving out our lane: fast, bold, and intuitive design. Unexpected twists on familiar mechanics. Visuals that cut through the noise.

“Wherever RubyPlay is, Koala will be too.”

Koala Games: Eucalyptus & Reels

Tatiana Novoselova — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:36:58 +0000

Koala Games, a new studio born from RubyPlay’s ecosystem, is on a mission to craft slot titles that blend proven gameplay with bold creativity.

G3 speaks with Tristan Esaid, Studio Director at Koala Games, and Dr. Eyal Loz, Chief Product Officer at RubyPlay, about building trust, leveraging decades of experience, and delivering a fresh take on distinctive slot content.

“On the market side, our goal is clear: wherever RubyPlay is, Koala will be too. We want Koala Games to be recognized globally, with titles that feel innovative yet unmistakably crafted Down Under.”

Crafted Down Under: How Koala Games and RubyPlay are Re-Imagining Slots

Koala — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 23:17:07 +0000

Koala Games, a new studio born from RubyPlay’s ecosystem, is on a mission to craft slot titles that blend proven gameplay with bold creativity. G3 speaks with Tristan Esaid, Studio Director at Koala Games, and Dr. Eyal Loz, Chief Product Officer at RubyPlay, about building trust, leveraging decades of expertise, and delivering a fresh take on distinctive slot content.

Can you tell us about the creative vision behind Koala Games?

Tristan Esaid, Studio Director, Koala Games: Koala Games was founded with a clear purpose: to create slot games that feel fresh, engaging, and built for the audiences we’re working with. Using our known expertise at creating successful products in other gaming industries, we are now bringing it to iGaming.

Being based in Australia gives us a unique edge. Australia really is a unique home of slots, and a lot of our team has learned directly from people with decades of experience in this market. That foundation gives us a deep understanding of what makes a game feel good to play.

From there, our vision is to take those strong, proven gameplay foundations and add unexpected twists, whether that be through mechanics, features or fresh takes on familiar visual themes. Everything is uniquely crafted Down Under! We want our games to surprise players without ever feeling complicated.

Because we’re a small, focused team, we’re able to stay hands-on with every part of development, from the math to the art direction, to make sure every release feels polished and purposeful.

RubyPlay launches new independent studio Koala Games

Koala — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 22:50:41 +0000

RubyPlay, an innovative B2B iGaming development studio, has launched Koala Games, a brand-new independent game studio created as part of the company’s strategic diversification initiative.

Operating with full creative independence, Koala Games is backed by RubyPlay’s extensive infrastructure, robust distribution network and deep market expertise, providing the studio with a solid foundation to innovate at pace and scale.

The studio will mark its launch with three new titles – Voltage Blitz Vortex, Voltage Blitz Egypt and 3 Big Barrels Buffalo – featuring dynamic gameplay, bold visuals and high win potential, all showcasing Koala Games’ unique energy and creative flair from day one.

Bringing together veteran talent from the Social Casino space, Koala Games is leveraging decades of industry experience and infusing it into RubyPlay’s ecosystem with an enhanced focus on design vision and player-centric thinking.

The launch enables RubyPlay to explore bold new themes and player experiences, further cementing the award-winning provider’s position at the forefront of iGaming innovation.