Swedish studio Cubeia launches new arcade game Twister
Swedish games developer Cubeia has launched a new arcade-style casino game called Twister. The title is part of the Cubeia Originals range and was released on 27 October 2026. Twister is aimed primarily at casino operators looking to offer something beyond classic slot machines.
What’s new
Cubeia was founded in 2007 and is based in Stockholm, and the company develops online poker and casino games with a focus on titles that appeal to PC, console and casual gamers. Twister is the latest addition to the Cubeia Originals catalogue and is available through a live demo, with styling that can be adapted to match an operator’s own casino brand. Like other titles in the catalogue, it is delivered as a native Web Component, allowing it to be built directly into an operator’s site without a separate iframe.
In each round, players choose a stake and spin to advance across three lanes: Water, Earth and Fire. Special symbols affect the outcome along the way – a Skull removes a step from each occupied lane, while a Star leaves the board unchanged. Players can choose to cash out the whole board at once or take a partial cashout on eligible lanes. Reaching certain steps triggers lane-specific bonuses, with multipliers and payouts governed by the game’s rules and the operator’s own payout limits.
Erik Åstrand, Original Games product owner at Cubeia, has described how operators want games that feel naturally suited to their own casino setting, and that Twister is designed to grab attention from the very first spin.
What it means for you as a player
Twister is primarily a tool for operators, not a finished launch on a specific site. If and when the game appears at a casino with a Swedish licence, it will follow the same rules as other licensed games: BankID verification, deposit limits and access to Spelpaus if you want to pause your gambling.
The mechanic itself differs from a standard video slot. You pick a stake, follow three lanes at once, and can bank wins along the way rather than waiting for a single outcome. That makes the game feel more like an arcade title than a traditional reel spin, which can affect how long a round feels and how you set your own limits.
The bigger picture
Cubeia is one of several Swedish companies building gaming technology for the casino industry, with roots dating back to 2007. Cubeia Originals is positioned as a catalogue of brand-first casino games built to integrate directly into operators’ platforms. Twister is a clear example of that approach: a standalone game that can easily be dressed up in any casino design, rather than a fixed-theme slot.
The launch also reflects a broader trend among suppliers to the Swedish market, where arcade-like mechanics with partial cashout are becoming an alternative to classic slots and table games in online casino games. If more Swedish studios follow the same path, the range on offer at licensed casinos could widen further.
Anyone who wants support around their gambling can always turn to Stödlinjen.se, and anyone who wants to pause their play across all licensed operators can do so via Spelpaus.se.
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