Quickfire: From Microgaming Plug-in to Games Global Powerhouse
Quickfire began life in 2010 as a lightweight integration layer that allowed third-party casinos to launch Microgaming titles in weeks rather than months. Fifteen years later, it powers thousands of releases from independent studios and is the backbone of Games Global’s progressive networks. This timeline explains how the platform grew, pivoted to HTML5, and ultimately became the crown jewel acquired by Games Global in 2022.
Quickfire Timeline (2010 – 2025)
Below is a timeline of Quickfire and Microgaming milestones.
Quickfire Before & After the Games Global Acquisition
| Metric | Microgaming Era | Games Global Era |
| Ownership | Microgaming Software Systems Ltd | Games Global Limited |
| Game count | ≈ 1,000 titles | 3,000 + |
| Partner studios | In-house only | 30 + independent studios |
| Progressive networks | Mega Moolah | Mega Moolah, WowPot!, King Millions™ |
| Main tech stack | Flash ➔ early HTML5 | Full HTML5 / React front-end |
Why Quickfire Became the Industry Standard
- Plug-and-play. One API call delivered slots, jackpots and table games without
separate wallets or lobbies. - 24-hour content pushes. Operators could enable new releases instantly,
supporting “same-day” marketing campaigns. - Progressive liquidity. Shared jackpots added viral appeal at launch and kept
existing titles evergreen. - Compliance layer. Built-in jurisdiction filters ensure only legally certified
games display to UK players.
Technical Evolution
Quickfire’s early Flash wrapper was replaced by HTML5 in 2012, giving the platform full mobile parity. In 2018, the API moved to a microservices structure, allowing
independent studios to self-publish through a secure content portal. Today, every new game supports portrait mode, 60 fps animations and Dynamic Scaling for ultrawide monitors.
Impact on UK Players
For UK gamblers, Quickfire’s compliance module enforces age-gate pop-ups, reality-check timers and the mandatory auto-spin ban. The sale to Games Global preserved all progressive balances, and pay-outs continue to funnel through the same insurance pool, so existing Mega Moolah or WowPot! winners noticed no change in redemption speed.
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