Microgaming has the exclusive rights to the Tarzan name for online slot games, following the signing of a licensing agreement with Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., brokered by Creative Licensing Corporation. 

Created by Edgar Rice Burroughs along with his novel Tarzan of the Apes, published in 1912, Tarzan have been entertaining the globe for over a century. The jungle hero is probably the most filmed character in movie history, and have been portrayed by 29 different actors since 1918! Tarzan has also been the middle of multiple television series, two Broadway stage productions, comic strips and far more.

Augmenting Microgaming’s diverse portfolio of branded content, the Tarzan online slot will launch to operators later within the year on desktop and mobile. Tarzan will take center stage, hosting the lovely game, with Jane, Archimedes and numerous his jungle friends featured at the reels. The sport may even contain a number of thrilling features and distinctive sounds, including Tarzan’s famous yell.

Roger Raatgever, CEO of Microgaming, comments: “Tarzan is recognized the arena over, so we’re excited to be launching a slot hosted by this timeless character. Our highly talented games team relish working with a brand new brand, to construct a game that celebrates and embraces it. Having seen the sport in prototype, I WILL BE ABLE TO honestly say the net slot is not going to disappoint Tarzan fans; operators and their players can stay up for the game’s release this winter.”

James Sullos, president of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., adds:  “We couldn't be more pleased to license Tarzan and his friends to this type of quality company as Microgaming.  Their extensive experience in developing online slot games assures us they'll build a game which will attract many fans and players to the sport from across the globe.”

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