IGT Peak Bartop

Sleek compact poker gaming unit.

Traditional bartop gaming units lacked modern aesthetics, compact integration, and comfortable ergonomics. Senior stakeholders at IGT aimed to redefine the bartop experience for poker players and operators, elevating functionality, ambience, and usability in social gaming spaces.

Delivering casino grade immersion at the bar edge.

IGT Poker Bartop Product Design

Applying our proprietary Psycho‑Aesthetics® framework, RKS mapped the emotional and functional needs of players, bartenders, and field technicians. We conducted focus groups with stakeholders including bartenders, casino operators, and players to understand ergonomics, comfort, and design integration. Findings drove an enriched zone experience featuring deeper visual immersion, modern aesthetics, and seamless service workflow.

Research Insights & Discovery

KEY OUTPUTS

User Personas
Psycho-Aesthetics® 2.0 Map
Benchmarking
Opportunity Areas & Design Criteria

How We Used Psycho-Aesthetics™ to Identify Unique Opportunities in the Project.

Using our proprietary Psycho-Aesthetics® 2.0 framework, we conducted in-depth interviews and ethnographic observation in diverse lab settings. We identified key emotional and usability pain points — such as intimidation with complex interfaces, workspace clutter, and trust in precision. These insights guided both the form and interface strategy, ensuring approachability and confidence in operation.

A collage shows the process of designing slot machines, including sketches on walls, digital 3D models, technical diagrams, physical prototypes, and people working on prototypes and paperwork.

We designed a compact cabinet anchored by a 23″ curved, full‑HD “J‑screen” offering expansive game visibility and reduced glare, ideal for bar lighting. The unit features refined lines, low profile geometry, and hidden control decks to maintain a sleek countertop presence.

Industrial Design Concept Development

KEY OUTPUTS

Form Factor Concepts
CMF Strategy
Refined Industrial Design Language
Sleek bartop gaming interface with curved touchscreen, control buttons, and IGT logo on display
IGT Peak Bartop Visual Essay Product Collage 1

We collaborated closely with IGT engineers to integrate components seamlessly, including the curved display, printer, USB charging, Bluetooth, and speaker systems. Serviceability was enhanced through fold-down doors and accessible filters. Feedback from bartenders and operators guided refinements to comfort, usability, and serviceability, especially in reach, screen readability, and glare reduction. The product’s aesthetic and technical excellence was confirmed through venue trials.

Product Engineering & Development

KEY OUTPUTS

Engineering prototypes integrating hardware subsystems
Field test iterations on maintenance accessibility
Final CAD/CAM packages and service schematic support
IGT Peak Bartop Visual Essay Product Graphic 1
IGT Poker Bartop Visual Essay Mockup Product Design
IGT Poker Bartop Research Images 06 Product Design

IGT’s Peak Bartop™ exemplifies RKS Design’s capacity to transform traditional electronics into emotionally resonant, high impact experiences. Through ethnographic research, refined industrial aesthetics, user focused ergonomics, and venue aware integration, the product emerged as a tactile and visual centerpiece that drives operator confidence, player engagement, and market differentiation in bartop gaming.

Key Outcomes and Results

Key Accomplishments

Players and bartenders praised ergonomic comfort
New design standards in the bartop gaming segment
Positioning as a leading bartop game cabinet
IGT Peak Cover Image // Product on bartop

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