Just Slots rolls out new UI and launches Vortex feature via in-game VIP shop

Vortex lets players stake 10%–90% of a Bonus Buy price for a chance to trigger the full feature; rollout starts with Ice Vacation.

Just Slots has released a new user interface across its games, adding an in-game “VIP shop” that consolidates feature purchases and introduces a new mechanic called Vortex. The upgrade is now live in the studio’s latest title, Ice Vacation, and is set to roll out across new releases.

Vortex is positioned as an alternative to buying a bonus outright. Players can stake between 10% and 90% of a Bonus Buy’s price by choosing how many Vortex Wheels to spin for a chance to win the full bonus. If any wheel misses, the wager is forfeited and play returns to the base game.

The UI changes are designed for mobile-first play. Just Slots said core controls such as spin, quick-spin and auto-spin have been regrouped into a single in-line cluster alongside the VIP shop button, with the aim of improving navigation on smaller screens.

The VIP shop also supports other paid features, including HotSpin and Bonus Buys, bringing them into one interface. Ice Vacation includes game-specific options: Arctic Bonus at 150x the bet, Polar Bonus at 250x and Frozen Bonus at 500x.

Nick Formosa, Head of Client Strategy at Just Slots, said: “Vortex gives players a new level of choice that we have not seen before: gamble a fraction of a Bonus Buy's price and spin the Vortex Wheels for the full feature, or buy it outright.

“We are aiming to build technology that introduces more flexibility and choice for players, now unlocking the chance for all players to enjoy bigger bonuses, even if their budget has not previously allowed it. The brand-new feature lives inside a new UI and in-game shop that we're rolling out across the whole portfolio, and it's a great example of using tech to make the game better for players and operators alike.”