Iron Dog Studio - Overview and Integration

1) Short profile of the provider

Iron Dog Studio is a studio within the 1X2 Network ecosystem.
Focus: HTML5 mobile-first slots with focus on Megaways/ways, cascades, multipliers and easy-to-read HUD.
Strengths: memorable mechanics (1 Million with an extreme number of paths), variable freespins, customizable RTP builds, Branded Megaways offer for the operator brand.

2) Portfolio and game features

• 1 Million Megaways ™ BC - dynamic grid expansion to 1,000,000 ways, cascades, multipliers, sticky elements in the bonus.
• Megaways Jack/Megaways Jack and the Magic Beans - "beansteblot": progress meters/bonus-enhanced modifiers.
• Pirate Kingdom Megaways - freespins with pinned wild symbols and multiplier growth.
• Rock the Reels Megaways - "character modifiers" (symbolic upgrades, extra wilds, extensions).
• Solar Nova - cascades/claster logic, progress charge and large multipliers (point "non-Megaways" showcase).
• Branded Megaways - for your assets/palette/logo, fast G2M due to ready-made mathematics.

• Megaways/ways with cascades and growing multipliers.
• Free Spins with retriggers/fixed wild, expanding drums.
• Modifiers (symbol upgrade, mystery, wild reels).
• Bonus Buy/Feature Buy - point and only in permitted jurisdictions.
• RTP versions: 96/95/94/92/90 (and lower in markets). Always commit'rtp _ build'to telemetry.

Volatility: medium to ultra-high; key driver - cascades + multipliers and "long" bonuses.

3) Certification and compliance

Markets: broad EU/EEA/UK coverage; the availability of games varies by jurisdiction.

• Bonus/Feature Buy - turn off where prohibited (UK/DE, etc.).
• Autoplay/spin speed - local timings/limits.
• Jackpots/links (if operator/aggregator are included) - seed/ceiling, UI levels, AML procedures.
• Responsible Gaming: reality check, session timers, deposit/loss/bet limits, age screens.
• Reporting (minimum): 'game _ code', 'rtp _ build', 'jurisdiction', 'wallet _ mode', 'feature _ flags' (megaways/buy/cascades/progress), 'jackpot _ pool/level' (if any).

4) Integration options

Through the aggregator (fast go-to-market)

Unified Iron Dog catalog + promo (tournaments/drops/Free Rounds), auto-updates of builds/certificates, unified webhooks/reports, availability matrix by market. Branded Megaways are usually connected via a separate listing/assets.

Direct integration with RGS (operators/holdings)

• Seamless - balance on the operator's side; debit/credit via signed sausages (idempotency 'txn _ id').
• Transfer (Fund) - preload loans for a session with auto-return of the balance.
• Game Launch: RGS endpoint с JWT (`lang/currency/jurisdiction/channel`), `rtp`, фич-флаги (megaways, cascades, buy, progress).
• Services: session management, HMAC/anti-replay signature, game log, webhooks of rounds/feature/jackpots, exports.

5) UX/frontend requirements

Mobile-first: portrait/album, convenient click zones, one-hand play.
Performance: TTFP <3-4 s; sprite-atlas, lazy-audio, CDN; stable frame <16 ms.
Megaways-HUD: ways counter, stages, current multiplier, chain length.
Bonus screens: explicit indicators of the retrigger, sticky elements, progress meters.
Localization: EU/CIS/LATAM/Asia; correct number/currency formats and RG copyright.

6) Pseudo integration examples

6. 1. Megaways Launch (1 Million Megaways BC)

GET https://rgs.irondog.example/launch
?token={jwt}
&game=ids_1_million_megaways_bc
&lang=ru
&currency=EUR
&jurisdiction=mga
&channel=mobile
&features=megaways:on,cascades:on,buy:off,progress:on
&rtp=95.0
&partner_id=OP123

json
{
"sub": "player_42017",
"sid": "sess_5c2a...d1",
"currency": "EUR",
"jurisdiction": "mga",
"wallet_mode": "seamless",
"device": "ios",
"exp": 1767225600
}

6. 2. Seamless Wallet - Debit/Credit

http
POST /wallet/debit
{
"sid": "sess_5c2a...d1",
"txn_id": "ids_2025-11-02_003951",
"amount": "1.00",
"currency": "EUR",
"game_round_id": "gr_71af...e3",
"reason": "bet"
}

http
POST /wallet/credit
{
"sid": "sess_5c2a...d1",
"parent_txn_id": "ids_2025-11-02_003951",
"amount": "9.30",
"currency": "EUR",
"game_round_id": "gr_71af...e3",
"reason": "win"
}

Idempotency: unique 'txn _ id'; repetitions → deterministic response ('duplicate = true').
Caption: HMAC (SHA256) + 'x-timestamp' (60-180 s), Retray with deduplication.

6. 3. End of round webhook (cascades/multiplier)

json
{
"type": "game.round_end",
"player_id": "player_42017",
"game": "ids_1_million_megaways_bc",
"bet": 1.00,
"win": 9.30,
"currency": "EUR",
"features": ["megaways:on","cascades:4","multiplier:x5","progress:+1"],
"rtp_build": "95.0_2025-10-23",
"jurisdiction": "mga",
"ts": "2025-11-02T17:49:11Z"
}

6. 4. Launching the "character" Megaways (Rock the Reels Megaways)

GET https://rgs.irondog.example/launch
?token={jwt}
&game=ids_rock_the_reels_megaways
&lang=ru
&currency=EUR
&jurisdiction=ukgc
&channel=desktop
&features=megaways:on,cascades:on,buy:off
&rtp=94.0
&partner_id=OP123

6. 5. Bonus Buy (if allowed)

json
{
"type": "feature.buy",
"player_id": "player_42017",
"game": "ids_pirate_kingdom_megaways",
"cost": 60.00,
"currency": "EUR",
"trigger": "bonus_buy",
"rtp_build": "94.0_2025-10-27",
"jurisdiction": "mga",
"ts": "2025-11-02T17:50:06Z"
}

6. 6. Branded Megaways - config (example)

json
{
"brand": {
"primary_color": "#0D1F2D",
"accent_color": "#F5B21A",
"logo_url": "https://cdn.operator.example/brand/logo.svg",
"background": "gradient_dark"
},
"ui": {"bet_panel":"compact","leaderboard":"off","jackpot_widget":"operator"},
"legal": {"age_badge":"18+","rg_links":true}
}

7) Promo and Hold

Tournaments/flights: points for the total multiplier, length of cascade chains, win/bet.
Drop campaigns: random prizes over the base game (especially in Megaways lines).
Free Rounds/Super Spins: Onboarding at 1 Million/Megaways Jack/Pirate Kingdom.
Branded Megaways: Branded themed events with seasonal assets.
A/B: capsule order (Megaways/Novelties/Hits/Branded), Buy masking in forbidden geo, intro length.

8) Analytics and telemetry

• DAU/MAU by title; average session duration; share of mobile portrait.
• Bet/Win/GGR/RTP (actual); StdDev winnings; percentiles win/bet (P95/P99).
• Feature-rate: frequency of cascades/retriggers/modifiers; average chain multiplier.
• Promo metrics: participation in tournaments/drops/FR, uplift in conversion/retention.
• Tech: TTFP, FPS, wallet/webhook timeouts, share of replays.

• `game_code`, `ways/megaways:on/off`, `cascades:n`, `multiplier`, `progress_meters`, `rtp_build`, `jurisdiction`, `wallet_mode`, `feature_flags` (buy/progress/mystery/upgrade), `promo_campaign_id`, `game_round_id`, `txn_id`, `session_id`.

9) QA checklist before release

1. RTP versions are pinned to markets; 'rtp _ build' is logged and reported.
2. Buy/autoplay/speed - strictly geo; correct disclaimers.
3. Seamless-collars: idempotency ('txn _ id'), TTL signatures, deterministic repetitions.
4. Auto-resume: restoration of bonuses/cascades/progress after discount.
5. Performance: TTFP <3. 5 c; stable FPS; light intro with skip.
6. Localization/currencies: the Markets × Locales matrix is closed; RG strings and number formats.
7. Branded Megaways: all assets/colors/logos verified; contrasts and availability.
8. Reporting: GGR reconciliation by date/game/version; cascade/progress/buy/promo cuts.
9. UAT: long cascade chains, large multipliers, wallet/webhook repeats.

10) Typical errors and solutions

Mixing RTP builds → actual/report discrepancy: log 'rtp _ build', cut uploads by versions.
Duplicate write-offs → no idempotency: storage-lock by 'txn _ id', deterministic repetitions.
Buy is active in the forbidden geo → centralize feature flags (PAM/feature-service) and the Markets × Flags matrix.
Loss of progress/chains → store status snapshots and restore when relaunch.
FPS drawdowns due to → effects include light shaders/particles, optimize audio/textures.

11) Showcase (catalog) - recommendations

Tags: Megaways/Ways, Cascades, High/Ultra Volatility, Bonus Buy (where allowed), Free Spins.

Collections: "Cascades and Multipliers," "Extreme Ways: Up to 1M," "Pirates and Adventures," "Branded Megaways for Your Brand," "New Items of the Week."

KPI cards: frequency of cascades/retriggers, average multiplier, presence of Buy/progress, subjective "pace."

12) Economics and risk management

Top-line: Megaways lines provide sustained betting frequency and engagement.
Unit economics: average bet, conversion to freespins/retrigger, win/bet distributions, promo/FR contribution.
Risk profile: ultra-volatile networks → limits of rates/exposures by series/titles, GGR buffer; RTP anomaly alerts.
Content mix: Combine "ultra" (1 Million/Megaways Jack) with more "even" releases; use seasonal capsules and Branded events.

13) Step-by-step integration plan

1. Contract/Listing: Markets, RTP Versions, Buy/Jackpot Statuses, Branded Megaways Terms, Promo Pack.
2. Technical connection: sandbox keys, RGS/launch URL, Wallet API, webhooks, (opt.) pool/promotional services.
3. Feature flags: megaways/cascades/buy/progress, locales/currencies.
4. Catalog: game cards, mechanic/volatility/Buy badges, brand assets (for Branded).
5. QA/UAT: regression + load; long cascades/progress cases; wallet/webhook replays.
6. Soft-launch: 5-10% of traffic; GGR/RTP/feature-rate/progress/error monitoring.
7. GA release: tournaments/drops/FR; A/B display cases and banners; Branded campaigns.
8. Post-monitoring: retro 14/30 days; tuning limits of expositions, showcases and promotional grids.

Result

Iron Dog Studio is "extreme ways + readable math": major Megaways releases, progress mechanics and Branded Megaways under the operator brand. Integration is standard (seamless/transfer, JWT start, webhooks), and success is based on compliance discipline (RTP/speed/Buy), fair showcase (Megaways/Cascades/Volatility badges) and telemetry ('rtp _ build', 'feature _ flags', 'progress _ meters') is how the economy is predictable and retention is growing.