ALEX ILUKHIN
Game Software Engineer - Real-time Systems
Light & Wonder
About
Light & Wonder is a leader in the video game slot industry. I worked on 2 titles while at the company, Journey to Planet Moolah and Time to Win: Age of Atlantis. I debugged and developed game systems and features within a client-server environment.
Project Info
Role: Associate Software Engineer
Developer: Light & Wonder
Duration: 1.5 years
Engine: Unity
Platforms: Slot machines / EGM's
Overview
Journey to Planet Moolah launched as the #1 title on Eiler's new, top indexing WAP games list and has continued to be a very popular title in casinos. It was the first game I worked on right after starting at Light & Wonder.
Time to Win: Age of Atlantis is a title set within a brand new IP with the goal of innovating in the slot game industry. My responsibilities grew on this project, and I was the point of contact for a few areas of the game. The game was recently presented at G2E 2023.
My contributions
Journey to Planet Moolah
- Debugged problems across various systems and client choreography
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Worked closely with other engineers to address performance issues
Time to Win: Age of Atlantis
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Developed game features and systems within a client-server framework
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Free spin bonus, Base game, Time on reels, Denomination, Bonus selection, Scene transitions, Control logic for attracts and marquee animations, and implementation of various interfaces
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Implemented bonus controller logic across client/server
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Maintained scripts responsible for adjusting asset layout and presentation when switching between different hardware platforms and configurations
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Worked closely with artists and tech artists on implementation of art assets within the base game and free spin bonus
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Worked closely with sound designer to ensure correct timing of music and sound effects within base game and free spin bonus
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Worked closely with mathematician to ensure accurate outcomes and data processing across client/server systems
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Debugged problems across various systems and client choreography within base game and free spin bonus
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Organized build/change notes for weekly progress meetings